A. Christine Maxfield
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November 2, 2010, 1:13 PM
On Tuesday, Sept. 14, France went down in the history books as the first European country to ban veils that cover the face—namely, the burka that's worn by some Muslim women.
On Tuesday, Sept. 14, France went down in the history books as the first European country to ban veils that cover the face—namely, the burka that's worn by some Muslim women.
October 29, 2010, 4:13 PM
Imagine that you were able to travel from New York to London in just 54 minutes…by train. Engineers say it's just a matter of time.
Imagine that you were able to travel from New York to London in just 54 minutes…by train. Engineers say it's just a matter of time.
September 30, 2010, 4:51 PM
Would you quit your job to travel the world? These ladies did. I caught up with the authors to get their perspective on wandering and some sanity-saving travel tips.
Would you quit your job to travel the world? These ladies did. I caught up with the authors to get their perspective on wandering and some sanity-saving travel tips.
September 22, 2010, 11:00 AM
Mayor Bloomberg wants to extend the ban on smoking in restaurants and bars to parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas.
Mayor Bloomberg wants to extend the ban on smoking in restaurants and bars to parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas.
August 3, 2010, 4:04 PM
On July 28, a vote from local parliament has blocked the sport from taking place in Barcelona from 2012 onward. Will the law stick?
On July 28, a vote from local parliament has blocked the sport from taking place in Barcelona from 2012 onward. Will the law stick?
June 30, 2010, 7:58 AM
The expressway running along the left bank of the Seine River may be turned into a park.
The expressway running along the left bank of the Seine River may be turned into a park.
June 15, 2010, 7:29 AM
The undisputed home of country music reminisces about its past 85 years of history.
The undisputed home of country music reminisces about its past 85 years of history.
May 24, 2010, 11:33 AM
Only 45 minutes south of Amsterdam, Utrecht makes a strong case for a summer detour.
Only 45 minutes south of Amsterdam, Utrecht makes a strong case for a summer detour.
May 10, 2010, 10:43 AM
The Philadelphia International Airport parking garage gets a much-needed facelift, as part of a mural-creation program citywide.
The Philadelphia International Airport parking garage gets a much-needed facelift, as part of a mural-creation program citywide.
April 27, 2010, 9:05 AM
Travel expert and TV personality Julia Dimon divulges her top five adventures around the world.
Travel expert and TV personality Julia Dimon divulges her top five adventures around the world.
March 25, 2010, 2:13 PM
In April, D.C. becomes even more budget- and family-friendly thanks to free events surrounding the Cherry Blossom Festival and Earth Day.
In April, D.C. becomes even more budget- and family-friendly thanks to free events surrounding the Cherry Blossom Festival and Earth Day.
October 6, 2009, 3:56 PM
During his 200th birthday celebration, the master of the macabre (Edgar Allan Poe) will rise again.
During his 200th birthday celebration, the master of the macabre (Edgar Allan Poe) will rise again.
August 27, 2009, 8:41 AM
Step aside, pogo stick, your punk cousin has just arrived.
Step aside, pogo stick, your punk cousin has just arrived.








In this photo, I was…Lounging in my porch hammock while living for a week with the indigenous Huaorani tribe in the Ecuadoran portion of the Amazon.