We all know that Santa has his “naughty” and “nice” lists for boys and girls, but many adults should probably be glad he doesn’t keep a similar list for those do-it-yourselfers who pack and ship their own holiday gifts.

For many, the arrival of winter is simply something to suffer through until the warmer months of spring and summer. But for others, cold weather signals a time to dust off the skis, grab the snow gear and head outside.

One perk of a beach-bound vacation is knowing that you can lounge happily, shoe-free with the sand beneath your soles. However, being barefoot on the beach comes with its own set of troubles.

Egypt is both a magical historical place of pyramids and a modern society influential in the Mideast. Here are
10 things you should know about Egypt.