SLIDE SHOW

You wowed us with submissions of nighttime scenes from around the world. We've narrowed them down to 19 fantastic shots, including the illuminated temple in Luxur, the deep blues of nightfall over a Michigan lake, the twinkling lights of San Francisco's Bay Bridge, and late-night diners in a Roman piazza.
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CURSES!

Travel is hard enough. You don't need bad luck on your trail, too. Keep the following facts in mind to avoid upsetting the locals—and to ward off the dark forces. read more

CALLING ALL READERS

For our March Dream Trips issue, we're looking for True Stories about once-in-a-lifetime trips that didn't go quite to plan. Whether it's thinking there's a snake in your bed while you're on safari in Kenya or trying to wash your hands with a condom during Carnaval in Rio (don't ask, but these are actually from the magazine!), we want to hear your tale of woe. The best story will win a seven-day cruise for two, courtesy of American Discount Cruises & Travel. E-mail TrueStories@BudgetTravel.com, and include any photos. e-mail us