Taipei, Taiwan, has no shortage of bars, pubs, and nightclubs. some of the best of which are located in five star hotels But which spot will have the best countdown party on New Year's Eve? Will it have a view of the fireworks at midnight?
Americans Face Crowded Airports as They Head Home for Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans face crowded airports as they head home - or on vacation - for their second most important holiday of the year after Christmas. Is there a way around long lines and high fares?
Halloween in the Philippines: Is It More Fun?
Is Halloween more fun in the Philippines? As one of the most important holidays in the Philippines, Halloween is second in importance only to Christmas. It is celebrated with flowers, candles, prayers, and visits to the cemetery - and with parties!.
Sunny Skies as Hong Kong Families Head for the Hills to Celebrate the Chung Yeung Festival
The Grave Sweeping Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Lunar Calendar. On this day, Chinese families gather at the grave sites of their forebears for picnics and to engage in ancestor worship. It is known as Chung Yeung in Hong Kong.
What to Do in New Orleans Before and After the Game
Here a list of 10 things to do in New Orleans when the Saints are playing if you don't like American football – or you don't care who wins.
Guest House to Open at Graceland in October 2016
Elvis Presley fans will soon have a new hotel to stay at when making pilgrimages to Memphis, Tennessee: the Guest House at Graceland, with 450 rooms, 19 specially designed suites, and two restaurants.
Stockholm Takes Pride in Its Inclusive Nature with Low Key Celebration
Scandinavia's largest pride parade will march through the streets of Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday 30 July 2016, bringing to a climax the Swedish capital's low-key, week-long pride celebration, with flags flying across the city..
United States: Happy 4th of July!
Today is Independence Day in the United States. July 4th is a Federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on 4 July 1776.
Midsummer’s Eve – Why It’s Sweden’s Second Most Popular Holiday
Midsummer's Eve takes place in Sweden on a Friday between in late June. It coincides with St. John's Eve, which is no coincidence: 24 June was a feast day of the Christian martyr St John the Baptist, and the celebrations began the night before.
Winter Solstice: Today Is the Shortest Day of the Year!
21 June is the first day of winter in the Southern Hemisphere and the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.It is the shortest (or longest) days of the year, and they will get progressively longer (or shorter).