UNDERREPORTED

With swine flu getting all the media attention this year, outbreaks of these other equally serious diseases have gone relatively unnoticed. read more

FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN

More than 60 readers have written in with reactions to notable tourism slogans. Robert discusses Australia's (Where the bloody hell are you?): "That one certainly gained some free P.R., but not always positive, as it was banned in some countries." Kristine writes in about her home state's current slogan: Kansas, as big as you think. "I live here and I have no idea what that means!" read post

STYLISH STEALS

Readers are getting in on the action by sharing their favorite affordable hotels around the globe. Thanks to reader Richard Frank, we're covering the family-friendly Hotel Beacon in New York City, which has large, earth-toned rooms from $170. read more

CALLING ALL READERS

We’re now looking for your nighttime photos and images from across Australia to feature in upcoming slide shows. Upload them to myBudgetTravel—and check back on Monday for the promised slide show of your best rainbow photos.
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