"That was the only time in my life he ever gave any real details, and I was in my 40s and had already done eight years of ...

The Coastal Bend is lighting up with celebrations this Independence Day weekend, offering everything from dazzling fireworks and waterfront festivals to cultural showcases and car shows.

There’s not much shogun-era history left in Japan but Matsumoto, north-west of Tokyo, is a great place to relive samurai rule ...