Although local winters seem to be cold enough and even frosty with average seasonal temperatures hovering below zero, still it rarely snows in the city. The area close to the eastern lakeshore line ...

Dragon fruit starts flowering in the beginning of summer, usually in June, and develops fruits shortly afterwards. Its flowers live for just one evening. In Mexico, the dragon fruit or pitaya harvest ...

Kalyna (Viburnum) is a medium-sized shrub bearing quite bitter red-colored berries, which are widely used in folk medicine throughout Ukraine. Fruit juices, jellies, jams, and even spirits made from ...

Winter is the longest season in Finland. It usually begins around November in most of the territory, though a little later in the southern and coastal regions. In Lapland, it can start as early as mid ...

Fort Lauderdale goes all out on New Year's Eve, marking the occasion with a massive street festival downtown. Thousands of people gather in the heart of the city to witness a signature anchor drop, ...

The rich avian life of Florida attracts many birding enthusiasts. The ultimate attraction is the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail which is a network of 510 premier wildlife viewing sites ...

Every winter Edinburgh enjoys holiday illumination which attracts many visitors. Edinburgh Christmas lights are an essential part of the holidays and a favourite winter entertainment for families.

Flagstaff is nestled in the mountains and is home to Humphreys Peak, Arizona’s tallest natural point. It is no wonder that this area is the premier skiing destination in the state. Thanks to its high ...

Monarch butterflies can be seen briefly in many locations throughout the U.S. as they make their annual migration from breeding sites in the north to wintering sites in the south. But Santa Cruz is ...

Whitby Goth Weekend (WGW) is a spectacular festival founded in 1994. Since then, its popularity has grown so dramatically that the organizers decided to make it a biannual event for those who love all ...

If you visit Oklahoma or Arkansas in the fall, you should definitely drive via the Talimena National Scenic Drive or Byway. Stretching 54 miles (87 km) from Talihina, Oklahoma, to Mena, Arkansas, it ...

Primal Scream is a unique annual tradition at Harvard University where students gather in Harvard Yard at midnight before final exams to blow off steam by running a naked lap. This event, held both in ...