Romania's lavish palace of ego and power
It's thought to be both the heaviest and the most expensive building in the world.
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Kristie Kellahan
Kristie swapped life as a lawyer for the freedom and adventure of travel writing 20 years ago and has never looked back. Sydney-born, her commute home is a little longer now that she is based in New York City.
Where to find old-style Hollywood glamour in LA
These establishments are dripping with old Hollywood panache.
The nine things you must do in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is a feast for the senses. But try to avoid visiting in March or April.
The once exclusive haven for New York's wealthy and powerful
Wealth and power once dictated who could holiday at Jekyll Island Club.
A this Prohibition-era museum, you can still get a (secret) drink
An immersive museum in Savannah takes us back to the roaring – and restricted – 1920s.
The US capital of oysters, chowder and 'the best thing you'll ever eat'
The Neptune johnnycake – a strong contender for the title of the best thing you'll ever eat – has to be tasted to be believed.
Far from Egypt, the other country of great pyramids
On a day trip to the Teotihuacan pyramids, Kristie Kellahan is embraced by a Mexican family.
One of the world's biggest cities is rapidly sinking into a lake
The city of nine million is sinking into a lake - which may explain why some of the city's top attractions are lopsided.
Lick, sip, sucker punch: A wild night out in Mexico City
On a night out in Mexico's capital, the tequila flows and blows are thrown.
Iguazu Falls: What's the best side to see this natural wonder from?
Don't agonise over whether to see the mighty Iguazu Falls from Brazil or Argentina – just do both.
Gold-standard accommodation and superior service
Gold-standard accommodation and superior service on the Magnificent Mile.
The real story behind the invention of 'french' fries
French fries did not, in fact, originate in France.
The 20 must-do highlights of Buenos Aires
Tango, shop and eat and your way around this cosmopolitan South American city that feels a little bit European.
Behind the scenes of Rio's famous Carnival
Dress like a pineapple and learn how to samba like a pro on a backstage tour of Rio's famous carnival.
The 20 must-do highlights of Chicago
From jazz to comedy, baseball to the best restaurant in the US, here are 20 reasons to visit Chicago.
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