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Sports bars and Olympic-themed brunches in London

London is a sports lover's paradise just before it hosts the Olympics.

Off the beaten track: Top ten tourist destinations of 2013

Here's a list of the top ten tourist destinations of 2013.

Britain prepares for coldest winter in 100 years

Councils are gearing up for what could be Britain's coldest winter in 100 years, as sub-zero temperatures and snow follow days of downpours that have devastated large parts of the country.

British Airways plans to streamline terminals at Heathrow airport

British Airways plans to bring all of its London Heathrow flights together into two terminals, streamlining passenger transfers for connections to the rest of the UK and Europe.

Tallinn, land of startups and Skype, is making an epic transformation

Tallinn, Estonia, is now firmly on the tourist map with more than 3 million people visiting Estonia every year. With a rich medieval history, the city is also steeped in is its tech savvy culture and has reputation as the ‘land of start ups’.

Bacchanalian pleasures in the French town of Bordeaux

Kalpana Sunder talks about her Bordeaux experience which was much like tasting the Cabernets, Semillons and Merlots: ripe with rich experiences and a languid finish that kept her wanting more.

Spain Bull run 2012 sees two injured but no one gored

While many runners suffered minor cuts and bruises, only two persons received medical treatment, one for a bruised back and another for facial contusions.

A train ride through Athens and the changes of Greece

A Greek citizen working abroad takes a familiar train ride through the unfamiliar terrain of a struggling economy.

All's not lost in Greece; a weekend in Paros tells you why

Paros and Santorini are breathtaking examples of why debt or any other crisis cannot keep people away from Greece for long.

Last minute Olympic plans? Here are some cheap London stays

A list of ten affordable accommodation options in London that are still available during the Olympics.

How Palak Paneer invaded Helsinki

Finland boasts of at least two dozen Indian restaurants that serve mouth-watering palak paneer, chole-naan, kadi-pakora, butter chicken and other delicacies.

How to go broke and still be happy in Singapore

The Asian financial and business centre has undergone a makeover in recent years and it is now also a playground for Asia's rich where sleek skyscrapers meet quaint shops.

Bagels, Tintin and cream cheese: Food and thought in Brussels

Brussels has long been defined by trade. Once it was a crossroads where silk and tapestries changed hands. Now it's the capital of Europe for the exchange of ideas and extremely tough negotiations, especially of late.

Bulgogi, jazz and history, your 48 hours in Seoul

Seoul - a city of ten million - is an amalgamation of a modern high-tech metropolis retaining the legacy of age old traditions.

Damp bomb shelters now trendy Shanghai hot spots

Old bomb shelters turned into quirky bars are the latest toasts of the Shanghai nightlife.

Lost in the Palace of the Lost City? Have a great time!

The Palace of the Lost City resort is both visually stunning and effortlessly engaging.

Eating the food cart street in a New York afternoon

This round-the-world trip can be completed in an afternoon, costs less than $100 and comes with hot sauce.

How to make the best of a weekend in San Francisco

With its striking cityscapes and an eclectic offering of food, arts and culture, San Francisco captivates travelers and residents alike.

Shopping, Clubbing, Ambience: A weekend in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, is a vibrant metropolis packed with cultural attractions, historical sites and charming back lane cafes.

Remains of Shakespeare's Curtain Theatre found

Archaeologists say they have discovered the remains of an Elizabethan theater where some of William Shakespeare's plays were first performed.

Hallstatt remade in China, Austria not amused

A $940 million Chinese clone of one of Austria's most picturesque villages, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hallstatt, recently opened its doors to visitors in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong amidst some controversy.

How tourist favourite Banff stays green despite crowds

Banff, a thickly forested tourist destination in Canada, remains eco-friendly despite tourists crowding the place.

Bhutan litfest: saved by geography

It's hard to distinguish one litfest from another these days: the same old panels with the same old authors. But sometimes location can make a magical difference.

Yoga Rave: Trendy Buenos Aires club swings to Sanksrit tunes!

A night club in Buenos Aires club pulses to the beat of Sanskrit songs...'Jai jai Radha Ramana hari Bol', 'Jai Krishna Hare', 'Gurudeva Guru Om', 'Govinda Govinda' and 'Jai Shiva Shambo',. It also has an on call Yoga instructor!

Brew York City: NYC's new museum-cum-beer-bar

"Beer Here," which opens Friday in New York City and runs through Sept. 2, aims to show that beer is steeped in the state's alcoholic history.

Istanbul: The original home of the tulip

The tulip originated not in Netherlands but in Central Asia and eastern Turkey where it was a wild flower noticed by merchants on the Silk Route. The international Tulip festival is held over nine days in April but the blooms last till the end of May.

How Soweto in South Africa is rediscovering theatre

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