Computer problems halt departures at Southern California airports

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for several Southern California airports this afternoon because of computer problems.

















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World Cup tourists face sky-high prices in Brazil

RIO DEIRO (Reuters) - Tourists visiting Brazil for the World Cup are advised to pack a bathing suit, sunscreen, and a whole lot of cash.

















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Geisha remain important to Japanese as numbers dwindle

Like ghosts from another time, the real geisha seem to float silently along the streets at twilight, making their way to tea houses and restaurants where they will entertain elite, powerful men.

















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Traveling to game show heaven

How to check out the big wheels of TV Americana



Game shows occupy a unique corner of the American brain. Who can't name Vanna White's chosen profession? Who can't place that immortal shout of "Survey says!"? Do the words "double jeopardy" actually invoke the law for anyone? Even if we haven't seen any game shows in years, we are quite familiar with their existence.





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Volcanoes and vegetables: Tales from Equador

A pint-sized dish of cevichocho, served on the street in Otavalo, sparked one of those ah-hah moments so unexpected it caught me unawares.

















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Memphis' National Civil Rights Museum reopens after renovation

On April 5, a day after the 46th anniversary of the death of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel reopened. Closed for a year and half for a $27.5 million renovation, the museum includes the motel where King was assassinated.

















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Destination weddings in the Midwest

If you can't get to Bora Bora, how about a beautiful budget getaway?



Destination weddings have become a popular option as couples look for alternatives to nuptials in metro Chicago.

















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Public markets of the world

The best provide a good taste of the culture you're visiting



The Santa Fe Farmers Market sits parallel to the tracks of the historic railroad depot. As you approach, the sweet smell of chilies wafts through the air. A man is turning the crank of a metal drum of bright green Hatch peppers roasting over an open flame. The harvest season for these native-to-New Mexico peppers extends from August through November.

















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