Eerie Escapes

Eerie Escapes

With horror movies like The Devil Inside (2012) and The Woman in Black (2012) coming out every year, Americans’ fascination with ghosts and haunting is readily apparent. Let’s face it—we’re either curious about the next life or we’re just addicted to the exhilaration...
The Bestivals of the Festivals

The Bestivals of the Festivals

Summer is a time for food, fun, and festivals. Here are some of the coolest and weirdest festivals going on this summer all over the world. Bolas de Fuego: Balls of Fire San Salvador, El Salvador It’s sundown in Nejapa, San Salvador. Two teams line the streets, their...

Spring into Action: Charity Runs

Walk Now for Autism Speaks West Palm Beach, Florida March 4, 2012 Each year, thousands of people participate in Walk Now for Autism Speaks to help raise vital funds for researching autism, the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the United States. There are no...
Winter Olympic Cities

Winter Olympic Cities

Since 1924, the Winter Olympic Games have preserved a time-honored tradition of inviting world-class athletes to come together in friendly competition. As the world prepares for the Winter 2014 Olympics in Russia, check out these Winter Olympic sites from recent years...

Wacky World Sports

After you’ve achieved “cultural authenticity” by eating with your hands, experience something your hosts actually care about—their sports. Not your typical breed of athletics, these attractions are often an ancient cultural tradition of their host nation. TEJO:...
JAMBO! African Festivals

JAMBO! African Festivals

If you’re headed to Africa this summer, ditch the safari and stop by some of these festivals. You’ll get a firsthand glimpse of African culture and traditions—and you can even participate in some of the events! Panafest July 21–August 4 Accra, Ghana This festival...