Cultural Heritage
Yellow caution tape fluttered wetly in the rain around the bright red Toyota Prius, the murder weapon used to kill Cy Lenzio. Dressed as a mime in black trousers and a striped shirt, he was riding his unicycle when the driverless car chased him down Third Street, a dead-end street in Langley, Washington.
When the holiday season rolls around, few experiences match the charm of a German Christmas market. Known locally as Weihnachtsmärkte, these markets are more than just festive events—they’re spaces where history, tradition, and community come together. While you can find Christmas markets in many parts of the world now, the ones in Germany, where it all started, still stand out for their authenticity and atmosphere.
On the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park, 128 alpacas peer over the latched fences of Powell, Wyoming’s Arrowhead Alpacas. On the day of my farm visit, owner Jan Sapp unlatches the first fence and fills my palms with feed. I crouch down with my arms outstretched, deferential to the curious animals. Most meet my efforts with unimpressed stares. Only after a few minutes does the bravest alpaca — or perhaps the hungriest — step forward, accepting my offer with a tickle of her tongue.
Moving abroad requires more than choosing a destination. Americans must consider immigration rules, U.S. and local taxes, healthcare, housing, income and what everyday life will look like after the move.
With its dazzling skyline, Kuala Lumpur, or KL as most people call it, always leaves a lasting impression on visitors. A jungle of skyscrapers spreads throughout this Malaysian capital. They culminate in a spectacle of city lights encircling the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers, which stand like the sky-touching, larger-than-life cornstalks clad in silvery luminescence. But the real gems of KL lie in the discoveries of those who venture beyond the skyline.
From Ghana and Barbados to Portugal and Thailand, these seven countries offer different options for Black Americans considering retirement, remote work or a longer life abroad.
Historic Brattonsville in South Carolina’s Olde English District is a little-known historic village with a big story. Its history began in the 1760s when three Bratton brothers settled here. The Brattons became wealthy slave owners. The village features over 30 structures, an 800 acre plantation, and a Revolutionary War battlefield site.
A picturesque four-season getaway, Manchester, Vermont (pop 4,500) typifies classic Vermont small-town charm. It possesses an edge that moves it beyond historic architecture in a beautiful mountain setting. All within close proximity, there’s way more to do here than meets the eye. You'll find luxe resort options, fine and healthy dining, wellness offerings, world-class art, beguiling American history, and a new way to interpret off-roading.
Vivian Lee Battle Sims may not be a widely known name, but her impact on Pulaski, Tennessee, is profound. At 96, this retired educator and community activist has redefined the legacy of a town once infamous as the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan. Through her vision and personal funds, Sims commissioned the Resurrection of Valor, a statue honoring the United States Colored Troops (USCT) who fought for the Union during the Civil War.
This time last year, we were wandering Rome’s winding cobblestone streets, navigating narrow alleys and bustling piazzas, searching for a glimpse of the iconic Trevi Fountain.
‘Philotimo’ dates back millennia, and although can’t be translated into a single word in the English language to this day, is packed with meaning, often illustrated through honourable, respectful and humble acts towards others, no matter who they are, or where they come from.
I once relegated cosplay—defined as “the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game”—to the realm of sci-fi and comic book conventions or to the live-action role-playing (LARPing) club that enacted mock battles in the courtyard at my university. That limited view changed when I first went to a cherry blossom festival.
