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November 5, 2015

Spring break in Asia? Consider Thailand's beaches

A trip sampling the diversity of Southeast Asian destinations can take you from the sleek modernity of Singapore to the ancient temples of Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

November 5, 2015

W.Va. village chases away winter, parties before Lent with Fasnacht festival

New Orleans has Mardi Gras. Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, the descendants of Swiss and German immigrants have Fasnacht. 

November 5, 2015

Mardi Gras in New Orleans: glitzy balls, then the parades

Revelers danced into the wee hours Tuesday at glitzy balls, kicking off the annual Mardi Gras bash that spills costumed merrymakers into the streets of New Orleans for partying, parades and trinkets tossed from passing floats.

November 5, 2015

Visitors can see big agriculture on Indiana tour

Farms around the nation have tried to capitalize on consumers' interest in how food is produced with tours showcasing organic vegetable production, urban agriculture and animals that graze on lu...

November 5, 2015

St. Louis In 5…

Lewis and Clark knew what they were doing when they stopped in St. Louis on their expedition; the Mound City is a great place to visit.

November 5, 2015

Trips to beat the winter blues

If you’re looking to cheer up, try visiting one of these mood-enhancing destinations.

November 5, 2015

Bugs swarm the site of the upcoming Burning Man festival

Could the techno-fest be headed for a real buzz kill?

November 5, 2015

Unusual Good Friday and Easter celebrations around the world

Some cultures take these celebrations beyond mere remembrances.

November 5, 2015

‘Starry Night’ bike path illuminates the ground to celebrate Vincent van Gogh

The post-Impressionist artist died 125 years ago.

November 5, 2015

Organizers try to quell SantaCon-troversy ahead of annual NYC gathering

When red-suited revelers throng the city's streets and taverns under the banner of SantaCon, some see an outpouring of holiday spirit, not to mention spirits. But to others, it's the blight before Christmas.