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free vacation activities — all you have to do is get there!

Most New Yorkers live in crowded buildings, with no more lawn or garden than they can fit in a window-box. Therefore, the great big expanses of green in Central Park are a precious thing, shared in good ... » more

This 17th century Chinese Buddhist temple, the oldest in Malaysia, has been beautifully restored and is fascinating to wander through. In addition to the main temple, the grounds also contain a number of historical rooms. Among these are several collections of memorials to the dead, which are both ... » more

Once a year — normally in late January or early February — these limestone caves on the fringe of Kuala Lumpur play host to one of the most remarkable spectacles in the world, the festival of ... » more