Sure, checking for the shadow of a groundhog to see what the weather will be like sounds weird - until you find out that some people use a frog climbing a ladder in a jar instead. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the Groundhog Day-like weather forecasting customs around the world.
Great city breaks need to have the right balance of food, fun and culture. The Gadabout Girl ventured into Hamburg's booming waterfront area to sample what life will be like in the near future.
Public transportation is a manifestation of wanderlust in everyday life. It also guides our vision of the future. C. H. Kwak salutes forward-thinking transit systems that have helped us usher in tomorrow.
Street food is often cheap, tasty, and in many cases, more sanitary than food cooked in restaurants (anything you can watch cooked in front of you is a safe bet), plus there's no better way to taste the food of the people - those cheap eats enjoyed by locals of all ages and incomes. Jenn Miller takes us on a tour of eleven of her favorite street foods.
Well-versed in the arts of drinking beer and not having much money, Tim Gregg has compiled an essential guide to Oktoberfest for the financially-challenged beer lover.
Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Katja Grathwohl tells you where else in the world you can find these celebrations of German music, food, culture, and beer.
Can't make to South Africa for the World Cup this year? Adam Seper is here to give you the rundown on great places to catch the games in various places around the world.
Street art has always been cool, but in the 21st century it’s become an art. Jessica Allen discusses 9 cities whose art and artists are worth checking out.