With Assad’s fall a month ago, the machinery of death that he ran is starting to come out into the open.

For the past five decades, Chertow, 75, has let his hair grow 10 feet long. He threw a party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his last haircut.

Head toward Wiesbaden for a unique indoor miniature golf experience. Schwartzlichthelden Minigolf uses a blacklight, graffiti-style art and innovative obstacles to challenge and entertain its customers.

In many parts of Europe, Epiphany, or Three King’s Day, is cause for excitement, particularly among children, who will be hoping for presents arriving by special means of delivery.

“There must be a better way to better myself,” I thought on Jan. 1, shoving a two-week-old Christmas cookie in my mouth reflectively.

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

As dawn breaks on the first day of the New Year, cities, regions and nations indulge in fun traditions uniquely their own. Travelers passing through are more than welcome to get in on the action.

Here are many of the major events and celebrations taking place in Europe this month.

I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s Eve. Perhaps my distaste for the occasion stems from unrealistic expectations. Maybe I associate it with mediocre parties, painful hangovers or failed resolutions. Or, maybe I’m reminded of my adolescent years and all those lousy babysitting jobs.