May 8
My brush with a suicide bomber
Mark Urban tells how a suicide bomber nearly brought his assignment in Kabul to an abrupt end.
May 8
Unspoiled Adriatic: Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor
An hour’s drive south of Dubrovnik, I cross into the tiny and new country of Montenegro. Driving along the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, the humble town of Perast catches my attention.
May 8
Honolulu mixes sophistication with splendor
With nearly a million residents, Honolulu has still managed to keep the delicate balance between the city and its natural environment, offering visitors the best of both worlds.
May 8
Israel marks 60th anniversary
Israel begins events to mark 60 years since its creation, a date Palestinians remember as “the Catastrophe”.
May 8
Barcelona: Leading a stateless nation
Barcelona is Spain’s second city and the capital of the proud and distinct region of Catalonia. With Francisco Franco’s fascism now long gone, Catalonia’s creative and independent spirit is on a roll. Many visitors find this to be Spain’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant corner.