Dotted with historical cities, rich culture and spectacular nature, Europe is packed with exciting places for short breaks and longer adventures during the winter season. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Christmas markets bring light and bustle to historic squares, while snow transforms mountain villages and forest trails. Beyond the festive season, there are…

Three in four Americans aged 50 and older would like to remain in their homes as they age, according to the AARP — and preserving that independence starts with daily habits. Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, author and authority on active aging and mobility, who is based…

Solo travel seems to be constantly on the rise, but making the decision to take that first trip alone isn’t an easy one. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After you’ve decided to take the plunge, you then need to pick a destination, and some places are undoubtedly better suited to single guests. Thinking…

DEAR READERS: The mailbox was bursting with responses to the Oct. 9 letter from Frustrated Neighbor, whose 94-year-old neighbor is bedridden and nominally cared for by a woman who also holds his power of attorney. I’ll let the readers speak for themselves: “Red flags everywhere! The neighbor says the caregiver…

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Five locations in the US have been chosen by National Geographic as some of the best to travel to in the year ahead. National Geographic’s annual Best of the World travel list, just released, features 25 travel-worthy destinations all over the globe.  The five standout US destinations harbor stunning views,…

Families planning a spooky getaway to Walt Disney World this Halloween might face a bill comparable to a luxury European vacation, according to a striking new study. Researchers crunched Disney pricing data and Booking.com information to compare a trip to Disney World during Halloween and a vacation to Spain, Italy…

The elusive and endangered black-footed ferret is alive and well in Badlands National Park after decades of careful conservation efforts to rebuild the population. It all started in 1974, when the black-footed ferret wild population was deemed extinct. These tiny little animals are completely nocturnal, sleeping up to 21 hours…

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights country cooking, park preservation — and a lot more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it…

DEAR ABBY: How much should a neighborhood do to keep up a vacant house? About 15 years ago, a couple in their 50s moved into the end of my cul-de-sac. Their two children were out of college; the son lived elsewhere, and the daughter lived with them. Almost two years…