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PHOTOS: 10 Colorful Spring Festivals Worth The Trip

George Hobica | Posted 05.26.2012

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George Hobica

It's time for festivals that celebrate both flowers and the season in general.

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The Ultimate Winter Adventure? Think New Hampshire, Not Tibet

Peter Mandel | Posted 03.18.2012

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Peter Mandel

"Since we cannot count on 100% reliable transportation," said the flyer mailed to me in advance, "You must be in good physical condition so that you can hike to safety ... in rugged weather conditions with energy-sapping cold, chilling and buffeting winds and through deep drifted snow." I was ready.

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Cherishing The Memory of Bad Vacations

Holly Robinson | Posted 01.14.2012

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Holly Robinson

The old mayor's widow, dressed in black with her gray hair coming loose in a fountain from her bun, helped direct us, screaming at all of the village men to move their scooters out of our way.

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Memorial for Social Activist Betty Millard (1911-2010)

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

Betty Millard of Chicago, a long-time social activist had danced with Zhou Enlai after the Chinese Revolution and then was called to testify as a host...

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