600 miles north of the Arctic Circle lies Svalbard - warm North Atlantic drifts make the waters surprisingly inviting. Each summr the tundra experiences an awakening of 165 species of plants.
A few things to look forward to at a typical Summer Festival in Japan
One weekend my boss took my and my coworkers to the jailoo (pronounced jai-low), the high mountain pastures where Kyrgyz traditionally spend their summers. From there, we rode horses up to Sunken Pass, the gateway to the next valley.
Feel electricity in the air. Witness spectacular races in a historical setting.
Heading to New York? This is your final chance to visit The House that Ruth Built.