General Travel

There are many reasons people head to Paris. The top tourist destination in the world attracts millions of visitors a year, thanks to its world-class museums, incomparable architecture, amazing restaurants and fabulous shopping.

There are cultural differences that are present all around the world, and what is acceptable or commonplace in one country may be considered extremely rude or offensive in another country.

It takes a special sort of person to enjoy extreme camping. If you're not familiar with this sport that's been around for several years, you're not alone.

Fat Tuesday, the holiday traditionally known as Mardi Gras, is all about the food. And all around the nation, chefs and food enthusiasts compete to devise their own Mardi-Gras-inspired dishes that both delight and mystify the palate.

You may love your busy life with all of your might, but even the most A-type personalities amongst us need to take some time away from the grind.

In many cities, you'd be forgiven for taking a date or your parents out to an all-you-can-eat chain restaurant for dinner; in those cities, those restaurants are probably the only ones for miles around.

If a week at the beach just doesn't cut it anymore, consider combining your passion for animals with that annual vacation accrual and take a trip that actually means something. Exotic locales, luxury accommodations and the opportunity to see real, spectacular wildlife in action is what you'll experience when you book one of these ultimate escapist vacations.

The FIFA World Cup is an international competition sponsored by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The event happens every four years and involves 32 teams from around the globe.

If you ever thought your town did strange things on St. Patrick's Day, you'd be surprised to learn the lengths some municipalities go to celebrate this day that's dedicated to stout, shamrocks and leprechauns.