She saw the system working against her and realized she had to play the game herself. Six months ago, she became a real estate agent. Partly, she said, she’s getting too old for the surf industry. But ...

Costa Rica is filled with natural beauty and adventure. There are volcanoes, rainforests, waterfalls, beaches, and a great diversity of wildlife. There is a lot to see and do, even as it is a ...

Hunting down family-friendly locations can be challenging, especially when you’re planning to leave the country. You hav ...

Mallorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain is gorgeous, with idyllic beaches, clear waters and fun attractions for a family ...

If you're looking for an exhilarating way to experience nature from a bird's eye view, look no further than zip lining ...

Costa Rica is seriously an incredible bucket list destination. It has mountains, beaches, rainforests, high adrenaline ...

The good news is that there are still plenty of ways to explore Costa Rica on a budget, even if you’re visiting during high season. You might have to swap a hotel for a cabina, or a restaurant ...

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They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa, Japan For at least six centuries, residents along a lake in the mountains of central Japan have ...

David Giordano discovered he had a knack for storytelling on a bus with a bunch of noisy third-graders. He lived in upstate New York where it snowed a lot and school kids would go on skiing day trips.