For the first time, the Forbidden City has lost its decades-old status as the most popular tourist destination in the capital.
The medieval pilgrimage route, the Way of Saint James in northwestern Spain, has experienced a renaissance in recent years.
Some of China's best sightseeing destinations also produce the country's best teas.
Wujiang Road is a hot topic these days. The 400m road famous for its night market and street food will soon be no more.
Police closed down a Berlin sweet shop after discovering the owner was selling chocolates and lollipops laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana.
Models display swimwears at the Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week Spring/Summer 09 fashion show.
A cell phone ring tone that sings "Condom, condom!" has been launched to promote safe sex in India.
Exciting and dangerous situations can boost levels of key hormones that are also responsible for making people fall in love at first sight.
The research carried out by the University of Bari in Italy suggests a pleasant environment helps patients overcome discomfort and pain.
Chinese mainland actress Li Xiaolu shoots a new photo album for a fashion magazine, showing her transition from a girl to a mature woman.
Zhang Ziyi attends a ceremony in Shanghai on September 1, 2008, celebrating the tenth anniversary of Platinum Guild International's entrance into the Chinese market.
Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron arrives for a party in honour of Italian designer Valentino in Venice August 28, 2008.