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7 beautiful cable car rides around the world

When transportation and tourism meet, it's a beautiful thing. Whether you're using them to get from Point A to Point B or just enjoying the amazing views, we've rounded up seven scenic cable car rides from New York City to Rio de Janeiro that deserve a spot on your travel bucket list.Cable cars and aerial trams around the world give you access to brilliant panoramic views without having to go through the effort of hiking a long, winding trail up a mountain or trekking through the wilderness in search of the perfect vantage point. We scoured the globe to find the most travel-inspiring views, whether you're seeking a relaxing ride in Rio or want to try capturing a different angle of the New York City skyline. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy. And don't forget your camera!See the viewsSugarloaf Mountain Aerial TramRio de Janeiro, BrazilSugarloaf Mountain has always been a major Rio de Janeiro landmark--the city itself was founded at the mountain's base in 1565. The Sugarlo...

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  1. "Mother City" Cape Town plans mother of all parties

    By Alexandra HudsonCAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Cape Town's Table Mountain awed visitors with its serenity Wednesday, while in the city below piercing vuvuzela blasts rang ...

  2. England fans fill Cape Town, toast German defeat

    By Alexandra HudsonComplaints that Cape Town had missed the World Cup party so far were silenced when England fans filled up the city's waterfront bars, posing for p...

  3. South Africa's Olympic committee says it will bid for 2020 Games

    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Fresh from its successful hosting of Africa's first World Cup, South Africa said Tuesday it will bid to bring the Olympics to Africa for the firs...

  4. Rescue Teams Search for Missing Portland Hiker

    Two helicopters from the Coast Guard and Washington National Guard joined the search Monday for a 24-year-old Portland woman missing near the Bonneville Dam in Skama...

  5. WCup legacy to help Africa's fight against AIDS

    WCup legacy to help Africa's fight against AIDSSaturday, December 05, 2009 By CELEAN JACOBSON, Associated Press WriterPrintCAPE TOWN, South Africa —  The Football fo...

  6. Ex-prisoners recall soccer on Robben Island

    Ex-prisoners recall soccer on Robben IslandFriday, December 04, 2009 By RAF CASERT, AP Sports WriterPrintROBBEN ISLAND, South Africa —  Weeds are about the only thin...

  7. Tourism chiefs warn against 2010 World Cup greed

    Tourism chiefs warn against 2010 World Cup greedThursday, December 03, 2009 By CELEAN JACOBSON, Associated Press WriterPrintCAPE TOWN, South Africa —  South African ...

  8. S. Africa Declares Electricity Emergency

    S. Africa Declares Electricity EmergencyFriday, January 25, 2008E-Mail Print Share: Digg Facebook StumbleUponCAPE TOWN, South Africa —  South Africa will ration elec...

  9. Thousands of South Africa Immigrants Seek Refuge Near Cape of Good Hope

    Thousands of South Africa Immigrants Seek Refuge Near Cape of Good HopeWednesday, May 28, 2008Print APMay 28: Foreigners from African countries gather at an informal...

  10. Outage Strands Table Mountain Tourists

    Outage Strands Table Mountain TouristsTuesday, January 22, 2008By CELEAN JACOBSON, Associated Press WriterE-Mail Print Share: Digg Facebook StumbleUponJOHANNESBURG, ...

  11. South Africa Declares Electricity Emergency Following Sweeping Outages

    South Africa Declares Electricity Emergency Following Sweeping OutagesFriday, January 25, 2008PrintCAPE TOWN, South Africa —  Leading South African gold and platinum...

  12. South Africa tries to halt baboon break-ins

    South Africa tries to halt baboon break-insMonday, March 23, 2009 By CLARE NULLIS, Associated Press WriterPrintCAPE TOWN, South Africa —  Baboons seeking snacks are ...

  1. Top 5 things to do in Cape Town

    Impossibly beautiful, effortlessly sophisticated and immensely fun, Cape Town truly does deliver on its promises. Flanked by verdant vineyards set against the backdr...

  2. Leaproach or Roachhopper? Newfound Cockroach Can Jump 50 Body Lengths

    Leaproach or roachhopper?Either way, it could be your worst dream come true.Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new form of cockroach -- they named it Salto...

  3. South Africa: 14-year-old Texan dies in fall while hiking down Cape Town's Table Mountain

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A Texan teen fell to his death while hiking down Table Mountain, one of Cape Town's main tourist attractions, South African police sai...

  4. British explorer embarks on Antarctica adventure

    It's a six-month expedition in almost constant darkness, in the coldest place on the planet, with no chance of rescue if things go wrong. British explorer Sir Ranulp...

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    There's no relief in sight for firefighters battling several large wildfires in Washington state, and a lightning storm forecast to sweep through the region Saturday...

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    Jeb Corliss vows to continue after accident in South Africa

  7. England can view semis from the top of Group C

    By Mitch PhillipsCAPE TOWN (Reuters) - It is a long way from the Highveld plateau to Table Mountain but England can set about their World Cup campaign with a clear v...

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