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

The Louvre? Free? Well, not very often. But on the first Sunday of each month the world's most famous museum throws open its doors to one and all. The good news is that it's a very democratic time in ... » more

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

Nestled behind the imposing Beyazıt mosque, just a stone's throw from the entrance to the fabled Grand Bazaar, sits a bazaar of a different type. No touristy knick-knacks, no high-pressure carpet ... » more