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Disneyland Paris is just too obvious

(NEWSER) - Had enough of all those lists of places to see before you die? Then check out 101 Places Not to See Before You Die, which focuses on “overhyped tourist sites" and the like. A sampling, courtesy of USA Today :

• Ibiza: The Spanish party isle is a great place—"for the world’s horniest youth.”
• Disneyland Paris: Need we say more?

Get advice from locals, exchange currency, and more

(NEWSER) - The summer is winding down, but there’s still time for a last-minute vacation. The Times of London lists 10 new websites to check out:

• Tripbod: Answer questions about your interests and hobbies, and a local expert will plan an itinerary for you.
• Vimeo: The travel group on this video site features good information on countries, cities, festivals, and more.

The budget traveler can save money, but should avoid certain airports

(NEWSER) - Looking to save a buck or two on your next vacation? Consider sleeping in the airport: It’s not “just for the young budget traveler” anymore, says the Guide to Sleeping in Airports. The website ranks the best—and worst—to sleep in, Reuters reports. Best:

1. Changi, Singapore
2. Incheon, Seoul
3. Schiphol, Amsterdam
4. Gardermoen, Oslo
5. Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Brand famous for racy, offensive jokes

(NEWSER) - The BBC suspended two leading comedians for a prank call that infuriated 18,000 viewers and that even the prime minister called “inappropriate and unacceptable,” the news service reports. Foul-mouthed Russell Brand—who, stateside, offended abstinent teens at MTV's Music Video Awards—and Jonathan Ross told a 78-year-old actor that Brand had sex with his granddaughter. More»

Hit the right spot and see 93M miles into the distance

(NEWSER) - Thousands of people will trek to the hinterlands on August 1 just to stand in the dark for three minutes. The reason: a total solar eclipse is set to sweep over a path spanning from China to Canada. Wired clues would-be eclipse chasers in on ways to maximize each sunless second.

1. Maximum shadow time: This year the Russian city of Nadym will see the longest total eclipse, set to click in at 2 minutes, 27 seconds. Don't waste your time traveling to a partial eclipse.