10 Great Retirement Locations In Maine
When many of us think of retirement locations, we think of warm balmy breezes and palm trees, or the hot craggy terrain of the Southwest. But some people, especially those who have spent their lives in...
View ArticleWhy Portuguese Muffins Are Seriously Underrated
In the great, wide world of breakfast breads, the English muffin is a well-known favorite. On sandwiches, under eggs Benedict, or on their own, English muffins are a classic choice for breakfasts on...
View ArticleEdward Gorey Returns To Hometown With New Chicago Exhibition
Despite the fact that renowned author and illustrator Edward Gorey was born in Chicago and spent a sizable chunk of his formative years in the Windy City, his work has never been recognized with its...
View ArticleThis Is The ONE Thing You Must Do In Each U.S. State
"If you could only tell a visitor to do ONE thing in your whole state, what would it be?" We asked this question to ourselves, to our trusted friends, and to a whole bunch of HuffPost editors. We...
View ArticleThe Official Center Of The World Is, Of Course, In California
You can't make this stuff up. Thanks to a really awesome New York Times article on the Center of the World (yes, really), we wanted to investigate this strange spot located practically just over the...
View Article7 Reasons to Become an Expat Novelist
I was 19 when I decided to devote my life to fiction writing, and I was moved to this decision by reading James Joyce, an Irishman who exiled himself to continental Europe for the entirety of his adult...
View ArticleDaily Life In Paraguay: Photos Capture Unseen Side Of South America
Welcome to Daily Life! Each week HuffPost World will transport you to one of the corners of the Earth through images that expose the beauty and tragedy of worlds you may have never before seen....
View ArticleWorld's Hottest Museums for 2014
Planning to visit a few up-and-coming museums this year? In addition to the great ones you already know, these newcomers attract with striking architecture and thought-provoking exhibits. Moreover,...
View Article10 Crazy Driving Laws Around the World
Driving on the left side of the road or converting the speed limit from kilometers to miles per hour is challenging enough. But in some places, you have a whole host of weird traffic laws to contend...
View ArticleCambodia's Angkor Vs. Burma's Bagan: Which Should You Visit?
The temple complexes of Angkor and Bagan are two Southeast Asia greats. Both boast a vast number of historic temples, oft-photographed sunrises and sunsets, and a magnitude of scale unimaginable to...
View ArticleCelebrating 25 Years of Marriage, One Bike Route at a Time
Al quit his job as a big equipment mechanic for Caterpillar in Calgary, Canada. Yoly managed a year's leave from her job teaching. Their 24-year-old son promised to look after things, including their...
View ArticleThe 16 Southern Snacks You Need to Know About
Our nation is full of great regional snacks, but in the South, snacking is a way of life, just like driving pickup trucks and calling Sprite "Coke." Below the Mason-Dixon, it's believed that if...
View ArticleHolding Doors Open For Men Hurts Their Self-Esteem, Study Finds
"When one door shuts, another one opens." Addendum: Let men do the opening themselves, lest they feel less manly. According to a new study, men feel less confident when helped by other men. Research...
View ArticleHow to Book Cheap Spring Break Airfare
Snowstorm. Polar Vortex. Snowstorm. Cold snap. After one of the coldest and snowiest seasons on record, it is starting to feel like this winter may never end! Escape from the chill, and get the best...
View ArticleDeserts on Three Continents, Part 3: The Sahara: Into the Sandbox on the...
At over 3.6 million square miles, the Sahara is the world's largest desert if you exclude the icy wastes of the Arctic and Antarctica. Unfortunately Islamic militant groups have recently turned huge...
View ArticleSee What Life Is Like On The Set Of 'Sharknado 2'
Dear Readers, If any of you are reading this from New York City, quietly (and quickly) pack up your computer, say goodbye to your loved ones and head for the hills because there is a SHARKNADO...
View ArticleKabul to Brooklyn, Street Art and Graffiti as Common Ground
Afghanistan is not the first place you think of when someone says "street art scene," and Kabul would certainly be sort of low on your list of urban art festivals to check out. But, surprisingly, it...
View Article7 TravelBeauty.com Products To Get You Ready For Your Next Trip
Planning a trip -- whether it's a two-week vacation or a weekend getaway -- is always exciting. But packing can be quite a pain. Our biggest gripe: carry-on bags that never fit our travel-size beauty...
View ArticleNorwegian Skier Captures Incredible Electric Arc (VIDEO)
In just a few seconds, a regular ski trip turned into quite the spectacle. Steinar Midtskogen was enjoying a day on the Norefjell mountain range in Norway with his children, when he suddenly heard a...
View ArticleThe World's 50 Most Visited Tourist Attractions
God bless all the tourists who run around the globe checking out all those famous spots that simply can't be missed. While the can't-be-missedness of some of the world's most famous attractions is...
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