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Peruvian Central Railway
The highest railway in the world, the Peruvian Central Railway is an engineering marvel, climbing 13,000 ft on its trip from La Oroya to Lima, Peru. The railroad, which features 66 tunnels and 59…Bullet Train (Shinkansen)
The Japanese Shinkansen, or Bullet Train, runs at speeds of more than 100 mph over special tracks with minimal curves. In 1997, a newer version of the Bullet Train became the fastest scheduled train…Distinctive Destinations for 2007
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation designates a dozen distinctive places for Americans to visit. According to Richard Moe, president of the…The U.S. Highway System
At the beginning of the 20th century, an uninterrupted system of nationwide highways did not exist. Beginning in 1811, a National Road had been constructed between Cumberland in western Maryland and…Tips on Tipping
Source: American Society of Travel Agents, Alexandria, Va. Who do you tip? When? How much? These are the questions that have nagged at consumers since the first service transaction. The…The Top Ten: World's Busiest Airports
December 10 - 17 World's Busiest Airports (passengers, 2005) RankAirportPassengers1. Atlanta, Hartsfield (ATL) 85,907,423 2. Chicago, O'Hare (ORD) 75,510,003 3. London, Heathrow…The Top Ten: World's Top Tourist Destinations
December 10 - 17 World's Top Tourist Destinations International Tourist Arrivals RankCountry1. France 2. Spain 3. United States 4. China 5. Italy 6. United Kingdom 7. Mexico 8. Turkey 9…Interstate Highway System Trivia
Facts and figures on the U.S. highway system by Federal Highway Administration Related Links Quiz: Great American Highways The Story of the U.S. InterstateRoad Mileage Between U.S.…The Top Ten: World's Largest Subway Systems
World's Largest Subway Systems (by usage) Rank City Date system completed Number of riders (year) Length (km) 1.…The Top Ten: Top Nationalities of Travelers to the U.S.
Top Nationalities of Travelers to the U.S. Rank Country of residence 2005 Total 1. Canada 14,865,000 2. Mexico…Trending
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