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Travel News Roundup: Giant Beaver Dams, Beijing Traffic Chaos, and Royal Bognor Regis Beaches

Giant Beaver Dam Visible from Space. Located in remote Northern Alberta's Wood Buffalo National Park, where Canada's Rockies meet the prairies, beavers have constructed a dam reportedly spanning seven football pitches—visible even from space. As Canada's national parks approach their 2011 centennial, this natural wonder remains inaccessible to tourists for now. - Robert Reid, US travel editor

Beijing's Ongoing Traffic Nightmare. Walking, cycling, or flying beats driving in Beijing right now. Asia-Pacific travel editor Shawn Low explains why, noting similar gridlock in Moscow.

Bognor Regis: Embrace the Full Name and Stunning Sea Views. Evoking classic British seaside charm with its pier, shingle beach, and the gentle English Channel, Bognor Regis earned its 'Regis' suffix in 1929 after King George V convalesced nearby. Locals proudly insist on the full name, calling shortenings 'rude.' Ideal for a quieter alternative to Brighton with fish and chips and seaside strolls—royally approved. - Tom Hall, UK travel editor

Top US Cities for Bedbug Infestations. Avoid these spots according to Terminix: Ohio claims four of the top 15. - Gadling

World's First Glass-Bottom Hot Air Balloon. See the ground from above, just like glass-bottom boats. - Gridskipper

Spain's Coasts Under Threat. By 2030, could human activity impact the entire Spanish coastline? - Notes from Spain

Battle Over Empire State Building Views. A new rival tower may obstruct the iconic skyline. - AOL

World's Best Public Restrooms. Lavatories with epic views and luxury features. - AOL

Jimi Hendrix's London Flat Open Until November. - Gridskipper

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