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TRO Travelgram: Aug 12

08-12-2013

Monday, August 12
Destinations
48 Hours In: Calgary
The largest city in Canada's Alberta province packs a punch with contemporary galleries, independent shops and thriving nightlife...The Independent

10 things to know before visiting Pyongyang
It has the world's tallest unoccupied building, it puts on the world's biggest annual show and it's sometimes prone to petulant nuclear threats. But what else do you know about North Korea?... CNN

Near Paris, a City of Flaubert and Joan of Arc
In Rouen, where Gustave Flaubert was born and Joan of Arc was burned, past and present create a layered texture... New York Times

Tours and Activities
America's Best Food Crawls
We've all been there. Hungry in a strange city and all you want is some good, homemade, local grub. Well, skip the chains and fast food and explore the culinary treats America has to offer with a food crawl... The Huffington Post

25 great skyscrapers: icons of construction
China may have just topped out on its new tallest building -- the 632-meter Shanghai Tower -- but if plans underway in Changsha come to fruition, that building will hold the title until only April 2014 when the country's 838-meter Sky City is completed... CNN

Rick Steves: Europe's torture museums recount grisly past
You may think that the endless security lines at the airport are torturous--but they are child's play compared with what heretics and criminals faced in the Middle Ages... USA Today

Cruise
Costa Cruises Cancels All Egypt Calls
Costa Cruises has become the latest cruise line to cancel all stops in Egypt due to the political unrest in the country... CruiseCritic.com

Another cruise ship experiencing propulsion problems
Another cruise ship is experiencing propulsion problems, this time in Alaska... USA Today

Transportation
Is premium economy worth the extra money?
Premium economy class is growing in popularity with passengers and airlines alike, since it offers a little bit more room and other goodies for much less than upgrading to business or first... USA Today

Christopher Elliott: Frequent-flier 'rewards' often aren't
It's time to question one of the most basic tenets of travel: Everyone should participate in an airline loyalty program... USA Today

Lodging
The Coolest Hostel Stays Around The World
Whether you're a college student about to embark on your semester abroad in Europe or a traveler just looking to
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