While some of us may be hibernating during the cold winter, in other places they've been out celebrating. Take a look at these photos from The Atlantic: the colorful, over-the-top fun of Carnival in Brazil, and the celebrations around the world of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Carnival in Brazil
A reveler from the Vila Isabel samba school participates in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome.(Reuters/Sergio Moraes) |
Chinese Lunar New Year 2013 - Year of the Snake
Chinese Cambodian men and women perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Reuters/Samrang Pring) |
A Day in AfghanistanFrom The Cultureist: In this gripping video by filmmakers Lukas and Salome Augustin, Afghanistan is depicted in its purest form: through the daily lives of the people.
The outstanding footage captures what many of us have never seen about this notorious country — from the diligent farmer tending to his crops, to the carefree child flying his kite. It is a reminder that even in the most war-torn of countries wrecked by the intolerable deeds of extremists and politicians, at the core lies a simple way of life fostered by family ties, hard work and the love that binds all. |
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Grand Central Terminal in NYC Turns 100I grew up in Connecticut, not far from New York, and arriving by train in Grand Central always felt special. This remarkable station recently turned 100, and has been the landing place of millions of people entering New York for a century now. If these walls could only talk...
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Grand Central Station in New York City opened in 1913, and is the world's largest terminal, covering 49 acres with 33 miles of track. Each day 700,000 people pass through the terminal where Metro-North Railroad operates 700 trains per day. |
Rudy Maxa - Trip to French Polynesia (Tahiti and Bora Bora)
If you're feeling winter fatigue, take a one minute mini-vacation escape and watch this brief video trailer from world traveler Rudy Maxa, as he explores the gorgeous tropical world of French Polynesia.
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Company in Prague turns to homeless people to show city's less-seen sideFrom PRI.org: Prague is a major tourist draw in Europe's Czech Republic. But, like much of Europe, the city and country have its share of economic problems, which are contributing to a rise in homelessness. But one tourism company is harnessing that and hiring the homeless as tour guides. And they have a distinctly different point of view.
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Travel Trivia: 10 Facts From Around the Globe
What is the only man-made structure that can be seen from outer space? Where did the tango originate? Which city near the US is sinking faster than Venice? Find out the answers here, and take a look at a photo gallery of 10 interesting places around the world.