Greece

Greece is the mother of European civilization with a distinctive language, culture and cuisine. Its economic difficulties have been in the headlines in recent years, obscuring the fact that it is still one of Europe's best tourist destinations.

Greece offers excellent beaches, tavernas and a classic Mediterranean climate along with masses of ancient sites to visit. There is no getting away from the historic atmosphere reminding you of centuries of history.

Greece

Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska's largest city, Anchorage, embodies the best of both worlds: Not only can you escape to a rugged wildlife adventure, you can also stay in civilization and enjoy some of the finest cuisine, entertainment and night life the Last Frontier has to offer.

Choose Anchorage, Alaska, for Your Adventure Cruise Destination

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne gives you the small town feel with the big city amenities.

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Affordable and Full of Opportunity: Fort Wayne for College Grads, Young Families

Visiting France

'Great cooking and great wines make a paradise on earth,' said Henri IV of the southwest of France but it is true of France as a whole. The Hexagon, as the French affectionately call their country, referring to its shape, is blessed with fertile soil and clement weather and as a result the food and wines cultivated there are second to none. There are twenty two distinct areas in France, each with their own heritage, history and culture and each is worth exploring.

Visiting France

Rennes, Brittany

As the capital city of Brittany in Northern France, Rennes is often overlooked on the tourist trail, which is a pity
because it's a beautiful city with plenty to see and do and a rich history just waiting to be explored.

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European Origins

The origins of modern Europeans have been revised by an international team who have been working on genetic prehistory of Europeans for the past 7-8 years.

European Origins

Road Trip for Shooters: Arizona's Desert Beckons

For shooters Ben Avery Shooting Range Facility in Phoenix, Ariz., is Disneyland for sport shooting enthusiasts.

See Road Trip for Shooters: Arizona's Desert Beckons.

People of Earth: Shape Up or Ship Out (To a Fresh Planet)

By the time 2050 rolls around, we'll need two more planets the size of earth to sustain our resource-guzzling, chemical-spewing ways, laments the Guardian UK and the World Wildlife Fund.

People of Earth: Shape Up or Ship Out (To a Fresh Planet)

Reducing Salt Consumption

Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reported that the number of people in England who add salt to their food at the table fell by more than a quarter in the 5 years after a national campaign in 2003.

Reducing Salt Consumption

3 Easy Safety Tips For A Great Trip

Sometimes when we plan vacations, we get so wrapped up in all of the fun details that it's easy to overlook simple but
effective travel guidelines that can keep you safe during your getaway. Although it is definitely more fun to be looking at sites with fun-filled activities rather than thinking of ways to avoid travel scams or identity theft, a few easy steps taken now can prevent anything from ruining your fun filled vacation later.

3 Easy Safety Tips For A Great Trip

Notable Recipients of the Anti-Defamation League Award

In its 100th year since it was founded, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) continues to function as the USA's premier civil rights and human relations agency.

Notable Recipients of the Anti-Defamation League Award

Diet and Acne Re-visited

Whether you call them pimples, blemishes or zits, the hallmarks of acne are the source of untold misery for many young people. At a time when they are developing crucial lifeskills and social networks this cruel affliction affects self-esteem and causes social withdrawal, depression and anxiety.

Diet and Acne Re-visited

Take a Trip By Yourself

With a positive attitude and a mind open to adventure, a solo trip abroad can be a thrilling rite of passage that you'll never forget. Without those things, it can be depressing and lonely, even regretful. In order to set yourself up for success, I've broken down a few tried-and-true tips as well as a few of the best solo travel destinations.

Take a Trip By Yourself: Solo Travel Destinations & Planning Advice

Chocolate and Stroke

Eating moderate amounts of chocolate each week may be linked to lower risk of stroke.

Chocolate and Stroke

Auburn, Alabama

It's easy to love and easy to get to; it's a great place to raise a family and, according to Forbes.com, it's one of the top 20 cities in the U.S. for business and careers. Auburn, Ala., is a cool college town that has something for every age.

Auburn, Ala., is Kicking Butt and Takin' Names

Day trips from London

The city of London is full of stunning attractions that bring in millions of tourists every year. From the Houses of Parliament to Buckingham Palace, to the Tower of London and the famous black cabs and red double-decker buses, there's always something to see in one of the world's busiest and most popular cities. But what if you've already seen it all? Seasoned London visitors who are still looking to have fun in the city may roll their eyes at the mention of Madam Tussauds, or the idea of a trip down the Thames on a tour boat, but if you're tired of all the traditional attractions, what is there to do for entertainment within London?

Day trips from London

Barcelona

Barcelona offers an amazing variety of sightseeing attractions, museums, cathedrals, and even beaches and hill walking.
Euromonitor International found that Barcelona was the 5th most visited city in Europe in 2010 with 5 million visitors.

Barcelona

Las Ramblas is Barcelona's ultimate pedestrian paradise - a broad tree-lined boulevard where traffic is confined to a narrow lane on each side. It is the place to see, and be seen, in Barcelona.

Barcelona Las Ramblas

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Barcelona - Sagrada Familia

Barcelona - Parc Guell

A Guide to Valencia

If you can't choose between a city break and a beach holiday you don't have to when you visit Valencia.

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Fear and Politics

Political campaigns often use fear as a mechanism to influence public opinion on issues such as immigration and war but this strategy does not affect everyone equally.

Fear and Politics

The Joys Of Florence

The city receives millions of visitors each year and it's easy to see why. There is such a variety on offer in Florence ranging from its wealth of artistic and architectural heritage, the designer shopping, the beauty of the River Arno, and the wealthy roots of the city to its enviable location in the rolling Tuscan countryside with its associated delicious foods and wines. A visit to Florence is a delight for all the senses.

The Joys Of Florence.