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Lancaster, Kentucky

Lancaster, Kentucky

Here, everyone knows everyone

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When Is It Okay to Complain in Restaurants?

If You Had to Pack Your Kitchen in a Suitcase…

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Sushi At Home

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A Decade in Food Trends

Organic becomes a household name, chefs become celebrities and exotic ingredients become ordinary

Christmas Dinner on the International Space Station

John Gussenhoven bought a Harley-Davidson, learned to ride it proficiently, and then marked his route with a bold “X” across a map of the 48 states.

Finding America’s Heart by Harley

Wealthy businessman John Gussenhoven pledged his fortunes to assist those who helped him on his journey across America

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Oak Hill, Florida

A must-see historic town

Marathon, N.Y.

Marathon, N.Y.

A small town atmosphere

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Food in the News: When “Green” Is Gray, and Pork from Petri Dishes

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A Canadian Specialty: Poutine

Avebury is 16 times the size of Stonehenge. Tourists are free to wander among 100 stones, ditches, mounds and curious patterns from the past.

A Guide to Mysterious Britain

Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Avebury and Dartmoor hold secrets of the island’s prehistoric past

Parts of a typical medieval castle.

Castle Architecture

Learning a few terms will enhance your experience among Europe’s medieval fortresses

With its forest of skyscrapers perched on the banks of the Main River, Frankfurt has been dubbed Germany's "Mainhattan."

Frankfurt—No Longer Bankfurt

Home to Germany’s banking district, Frankfurt also boasts major museums, winter gardens and bustling main square

Brighton is South England’s fun city and the destination for students, bohemians, and blue-collar Londoners looking to go “on holiday.”

Brighton: Fun, Sun, and Candy Floss

The carnival game and nature walks make this beach town on England’s southern shore a popular vacation spot for Londoners

Rothenburg is still Germany's best-preserved walled town. In the Middle Ages, Rothenburg was Germany's second-largest city with a population of 6,000.

Rothenburg: The Best of Medieval Germany

In the country’s best-preserved walled city, tourists get a taste of medieval history and some of the best modern shopping

Olive oil mill

Learning to Love Olive Oil

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Exploration of the Pig

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Loofah on the Menu

Atlantic City

Atlantic City, N.J.

Not just a place to play

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