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The Italian town of Aosta is the site of one of the largest and most important crafts fairs of the Alpine region. Hundreds of local craftsmen will sell wares made from traditional materials including wood, iron, leather, lace, wicker, soapstone and wool on Jan. 30-31.

Mountains offer more than skiing this time of year

Snow sculptures, music, crafts and hot air balloons among the varied cultural offerings happening soon in high places.

Fair trade for coffee needs to include Wi-Fi

Our exchange is sleazy, yet fair: I buy your overpriced coffee, and you give me unlimited Internet access. However, as long as you are looking for ways to “enhance the cafe experience,” here are a few suggestions.

Classic pancakes with whipped cream at Kona’s Coffee, a Hawaiian pancake cafe found throughout Japan.

Get your sugar and caffeine fix at this Hawaiian pancake cafe in Japan

Lunch time is a delight at Kona’s Coffee, a Hawaiian pancake cafe in Tokorozawa city that has locations in Tokyo and throughout Japan. The eatery combines coffee, pancakes and a great Hawaiian dining experience, and the inviting smell of brewing java made from Kona coffee beans will be irresistible.

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A fence-mounted planting box brimming with colorful pansies on Long Island, N.Y.

Tips for beginner gardeners

During this month of New Year’s resolutions, consider gardening. Gardening columnist Jessica Damiano offers some advice for how to get started and not get overwhelmed.

A man stands in front of John’s of 12 Street in New York.

The next phase of the true-crime boom? Themed tours.

Tourists are willing to shell out to see the sites of mob hits, serial killer trails and missing persons cases.

Gourmet chocolate stars in at least one upcoming festival, The Salon Gourmet & Chocolat in Metz, France, Feb. 6-9.

Consumer fairs in France, Germany cater to specific interests

Whatever your passion, you can almost be certain of finding a consumer fair devoted to it somewhere in Europe.

Finding friends in middle age isn’t easy, but it’s very rewarding.

Boot Camp breakthrough for a woman of a certain age

Since leaving base life, I’ve longed for one or two “kitchen door” friends. The kind that show up unannounced without makeup on. The kind that tell you the commissary is out of strawberries. The kind that let you vent about how long it took for your number to be called at the base pharmacy. The kind that let you be yourself and appreciate you for it.

Passion Art Cafe in Budaiya, Bahrain, encourages patrons' creativity by offering instruction in such activities as pottery in an art studio upstairs from the cafe.

Bahrain cafe and art studio inspires creativity, community

The whimsically decorated, comfortable Passion Art Cafe and Studio is a unique, creative oasis in Bahrain where customers can enjoy a snack, make or paint pottery and even find words of affirmation.

Loaded steak fries from JJ's American Diner near Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Diner near Camp Humphreys offers American comfort food with international flair

JJ’s American Diner in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, captures the essence of a small-town eatery while embracing the global influences that have shaped American cuisine over the years.

Namaste Nepal in Wiesbaden, Germany, offers sampler platters known as thalis. This one has three entrees along with rice, salad and a dessert.

Namaste brings Nepal’s bounty to Wiesbaden with dishes that stand apart

Namaste Nepal, in the Biebrich district of Wiesbaden, offers authentic culinary adventure with a hint of the familiar.

Iggy Pop gained fame as frontman of The Stooges, a highly influential four-piece known for its aggressive sound and rebellious spirit.

Raw power: Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols to headline Japan’s premier punk rock festival

With a lineup packed with legendary acts and fan favorites, PUNKSPRING promises two unforgettable days of high-energy, raucous performances in Osaka and Tokyo.