China’s Shaolin monks planning travel venture, will raise funds through share listing

Shaolin monks plan travel venture, share listing

30 Afghan civilians killed after bus hits roadside bomb near Kandahar

KABUL — Officials say the civilian death toll in a roadside bomb blast in southern Afghanistan has reached 30.

Genteel gem, Edinburgh offers haggis, history, pubs and tea on a royal yacht

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Genteel Edinburgh would never want to boast — but its tea, scones and palatial history is every bit as enthralling as London’s — and can be had for a fraction of the price and at a much more leisurely pace.

Half-life of the Zimbabwe dollar: Dead, but still used for political debates and for bus fare

HARARE, Zimbabwe — A woman pays her bus fare with 3 trillion in old Zimbabwe dollars — the equivalent of 50 U.S. cents. The collector accepts the brick of neatly folded bundles of a trillion each without bothering to count the notes.

Fire engulfs Amtrak bus, ignites new Southern California wildfire

CASTAIC, Calif. — An Amtrak bus has been destroyed by fire on Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County and flames have spread to brush in the rural area.

Union of Concerned Scientists gives green travel advice

WASHINGTON — A scientists’ group has put together a guide to green travel to help you determine which modes of transportation have the smallest carbon footprint, and the group, the Union of Concerned Scientists, says some of the greenest choices can also save money.

Union of Concerned Scientists gives green travel advice

WASHINGTON — A scientists’ group has put together a guide to green travel to help you determine which modes of transportation have the smallest carbon footprint, and the group, the Union of Concerned Scientists, says some of the greenest choices can also save money.

New Web site BusJunction compiles bus ticket info comparing routes, prices

Intercity bus travel has taken off in the last few years. Now a new Web site makes it easier for riders to find their routes.