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(NEWSER) - London has tumbled off its perch atop the list of priciest places to buy residential property, the Financial Times reports, allowing Monaco to swoop in and take the crown. Monaco’s top properties now fetch $68,000 per square meter, compared to $38,000 for London and $22,500 for Manhattan. That’s thanks to a 17% plummet in London prices over the past year; only Hong Kong has taken a bigger beating, with values there down 25%. More»

Sydney ($54.50 a day) and New York ($40) relative bargains by comparison

(NEWSER) - Besides skyrocketing gas prices, there's another reason to ditch your car: the steep cost of parking. The Economist breaks down the cities with the most expensive spots:

1. London—$1,167 a month, $68 a day
2. Sydney—$774.76 a month, $54.50 a day
3. Hong Kong—$742.40 a month, $28.20 a day
4. New York—$585 a month, $40 a day
5. Tokyo—$552 a month, $46 a day

From Transylvania to the Tower of London, these sites can give you chills

(NEWSER) - If you want to walk in Dracula's footsteps, hobnob with lake monsters, or bed down with aliens, Forbes recommends these locations:

1. Bran Castle, Brasov, Romania
2. Tower of London, London, England
3. Catacombs, Paris, France

If vacation isn't vacation without Rover, consider one of these ten pet-friendly towns or your next trip

(NEWSER) - Man's best friend has become a member of the family, so why shouldn't he get a break, too? Make it fun and easy to travel with your pet by visiting one of these hound-hangout towns MSNBC recommends:

1. San Diego, CA
2. Long Beach, CA
3. Carmel, CA

Need a date? These are the best cities in the US if you're single and looking

(NEWSER) - True love is hard to find, but your odds are substantially higher if you live in one of Forbes' top 40 cities for singles.

1. San Francisco-Oakland
2. New York
3. Los Angeles