It may be small, but Florence contains a quarter of the planet’s UNESCO world heritage sites, which can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. With this ratio of classics per square meter, it’s impossible to see everything in one visit — so don’t try.

Gettysburg battlefield map goes dark
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The Space Needle and sci-fi in Seattle
Got the rain jackets? So what if it rains a lot in Seattle. As long as you’ve got good rain gear, you won’t care, especially when there’s so much to do and see.

Air safety bill shelved as lawmakers bicker
Senate Democrats Tuesday shelved a bill to modernize the aging air traffic control system, improve safety inspections of commercial airlines and ensure passengers stranded on delayed flights get adequate food and water.

Gardens and tea on Vancouver Island
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Help! Princess confiscated my cognac
When Jerry Leonard and his wife transfer from their cruise ship to a train, they give Princess their luggage, which includes a bottle of Cognac. The luggage is lost and later found, but the cruise line confiscates the Cognac. Should it replace the bottle — or is he out of luck?

China visa rules tightened for tourists
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Exploring Portland’s far side
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Madame Tussauds cuts ticket prices
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Superheroes pack a punch at the Met
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