It’s hard to not compare MSC Cruises’ World Class ships and its largest-ever offering, the MSC World America, to similarly massive ships sailed by Royal Caribbean. But while World America may look like its competitor’s ships, it has touches that set it apart. The Jaw Drop dry, twisting slide takes riders on an 11-deck trip […]
Kids author Mo Willems and The Pigeon stare down the future in a new book
By BROOKE LEFFERTS NEW YORK (AP) — Author Mo Willems has sold millions of books and won many awards, but the accolade that means most to him is when a parent says their child read aloud for the first time from one of his books. The author, illustrator and animator, 57, is best known for […]
Clinging to a Greek cliff, this monastery welcomes people from around the world. No women allowed
By COSTAS KANTOURIS MOUNT ATHOS, Greece (AP) — The medieval monastery clings almost impossibly to sheer cliffs high above the shimmering turquoise of the Aegean Sea. Rising from the rugged granite rock, its walls enclose a diverse Christian Orthodox community. The Monastery of Simonos Petra, also known as Simonopetra — or Simon’s Rock — transcends […]
10 things to eat and drink when you’re in Portugal and Northern Spain
Finding something good to eat in Portugal and Northern Spain is ridiculously easy. Nearly every establishment serves its own specialties, often seafood-based near the coast. But there are some traditional (and not-so-traditional) foods you should seek out while you’re in the area. Here are 10 dishes to try — most of which are difficult to […]