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In communist East Germany, authorities would use horrific psychological warfare to keep citizens in line. But after the Berlin Wall was built, a more lethal consequence was introduced—and it was worse than you could ever imagine.

Japan is full of cool new experiences for American tourists—but there’s one tradition that may leave visitors feeling squeamish.

A visit to America is an adventure like no other, but first-timers can make some mistakes that might land them in tourist traps. So, wouldn't it be great to know some common rookie traveler slips and how to avoid them?

There are lots of great places for an incredible Christmas vacation, but even the experts were surprised to see that one infamously spooky city is so popular around holiday time.

Japan is full of cool new experiences for American tourists—but there’s one tradition that may leave visitors feeling squeamish.

The Muslim explorer earned his title as "the traveler of Islam" through a truly astonishing feat. Here’s an intriguing look at how Ibn Battuta covered approximately 75,000 miles across three continents even before the age of steam.