Here’s a look at European places promising special events, anniversaries, grand openings or other experiences, along with places the travel press has singled out as destinations on the rise.
The first few days of my diet had seemed like fun. But by the second week of most diets, I want someone to hit me in the head with a frying pan — preferably one that has just fried up a dozen crisp slices of bacon — to put me out of my misery.
Few historic sites are as well-preserved as London’s Churchill War Rooms, concealed in a fortified basement that housed a British government command center throughout World War II. From there Winston Churchill and his military leadership directed the defiant defense against Nazi invasion.
The closest and most accessible ski resort to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is Megahira Ski Resort, just over a 1½-hour drive depending on road conditions. It’s not a destination resort, but if you’re stationed in southern Japan, the convenience and cost of the lift passes make it worthwhile.
Each item at Layers Artisan Croissanterie showcased the bakery’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The undeniable winner was the namesake croissant, a sculpture of buttery, flaky layers that shattered with every bite.
Cake Nara, a bakery in Pyeongtaek, offers a variety of sweet and savory goods. Sweet options include doughnuts, croissants and, of course, cakes. Savory options include hot dogs, burgers and freshly baked garlic bread. The bakery is close enough to Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base to make a morning run for breakfast pastry a tempting choice.
Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.
Professional wrestling has changed since its apex in roughly the 1980s or ’90s. Here’s a guide to what you’ll see on Netflix, in light of “Raw,” the flagship show of World Wrestling Entertainment, moving to the streaming service.
Part Airbnb, part cat sanctuary, Purradise Springs offers animal lovers a unique stay in Fort White, Fla.
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.
La Casa Del Mexicano transports customers to an inviting space with authentic Mexican-American cuisine near Osan Air Base.
Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.
All’antico Vinaio offers a variety of sandwiches on tasty focaccia, including three specifically tailored for those who don’t eat meat. The end result is the perfect mouthful in every bite.
“Vengeance Most Fowl,” Wallace and Gromit’s first film since 2005, deals with a smart garden gnome who turns evil, which the filmmakers say is a bit meta thematically as they strive to preserve the art of stop-motion animation.