Inside the world's second largest carnival, the Barranquilla Carnival in Colombia, a fantastic madhouse of dance and partying.While carnival revelers’ eyes usually turn to Rio de Janeiro in February, the Colombian city of Barranquilla simultaneously hosts its own carnival, the second-largest in the world and an increasingly popular alternative to its Brazilian counterparts.
In this exuberant celebration of Colombian and costeño traditions, masquerade parades follow street dances, popular gatherings, and theatrical performances. Read More...
While travelers can witness Iceland's northern lights in person from September to March, these photos showcase the wonders of the aurora borealis all year round. The aurora borealis with a touch of purple. Jonina G. Oskarsdottir/Barcroft Media/Getty Images The northern lights display a unique glow whenever they appear.vicmontol/Flickr On especially clear nights, you can see a multitude of stars among the northern lights.Cameron Pickett/Wikimedia Commons It's easy to see why the northern lights have inspired so many myths and legends. Read More...
Read these inspirational quotes from Mr. Rogers, the beloved television host who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, received more than 40 honorary degrees, and once sued the KKK.As you’d expect, these simple but insightful Mr. Rogers quotes are representative of the exemplary man that he was. The iconic TV host was soft-spoken in the fact that he never seemed to raise his voice — but that’s because nearly everything he said carried its own weight in kindness and truth. Read More...
