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Built in 1965 by the German Democratic Republic, the Fernsehturm (or TV tower) is an iconic landmark in Berlin. A visual reminder of the not-so-distant Communist past of the city, while leading the way to a new, modern Berlin.

When we were writing our gift guides last month, we found ourselves returning to Flight 001 to lust after the chic, modern travel goods they purvey. If you're on the market for some new travel gear in the new year, be sure to check out Flight 001.

The Art of Nonconformity: How to Travel Rogue States and Other Interesting Places
Not everywhere in the world is beach resorts, shopping, and five star hotels. Chris gives some great advice on what do you do when the travel industry and your government tells you "don't go there."

Sometimes numbers speak for themselves. Here's a look at our most popular posts, as determined by you, the reader.

There's no one single secret to learn when it comes to travel. From sleeping to eating well, in 2008 we've shared our tips on many small ways you can learn to travel better.

An impending new year means it's time to start setting your goals for 2009. Instead of coming up with a laundry list of places you'd like to go, why not look at how you travel and how you can improve in 2009? This week, we're going to share our own personal travel goals for 2009.

We've shared a lot of great travel photos with you this past year. If you're in need of a little inspiration, click around the map above or check out some of our favorites below.

Getting there is half the fun and some of our favorite posts from the past year have focused on that aspect of travel. Whether by plane, train, or even boat, we've shared our tips on all types of transit.