Solo travel is having a moment. For me—a backpacker at heart, with a penchant for arty, boutique hotels—that moment began around 20 years ago when I embarked on my first solo sojourn to Central ...

Bridges are often an important part of a city’s architecture and infrastructure. Although designed to functionally conne ...

From 1501 to 1504, the artist Michelangelo worked to create a 17-foot-tall marble sculpture of the Biblical king known as ...

Paris can be overwhelming trying to see and experience it all. That's why Rick Steves suggests you take a break at this ...

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It didn't take long for Kenyan native Lupita Nyong'o to make a huge splash in Hollywood. After a little time working on movie ...

A helicopter ride giving a thrilling sweep of Manhattan’s iconic skyline has long been on the to-do list for New York City ...

If you’ve been intrigued by President Donald Trump’s praise of his long-ago White House predecessor William McKinley and ...

An ancient Buddha statue from the early Goryeo dynasty was recently discovered at an archaeological site in North Korea. The Goryeo study saw the flourishing of Buddhist art and architecture ...

A 45-foot statue of a nude woman is the newest — and tallest — resident of San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza. The artwork, titled "R-Evolution," was unveiled with music, lights and ...

“If you misbehave during the movie, Jack Black is going to come and get you in trouble” — some mother trying to control her kids in the theater, probably. After moviegoers began turning A ...

The best hotels in Florence make it easy for visitors to ... unique light fixtures and gold accents all transport you to a different time and place. There are 62 rooms and suites, with many ...