National Landmarks

Spring has become a popular vacation time for families. The rates may be lower at some places than peak summer travel, and parents work schedules make it more practical to spread family travel throughout the year, instead of just one vacation or holiday season. Some careful planning with consideration to the age of the children can... more »

Japan's city of Yokohama is booming, with a population of 3.5 million people. Nearly the entire city was rebuilt after a major earthquake that set the city ablaze with fires in 1923. Planners redesigned the city with industry in mind, developing Yokohama into a booming port that reflected Chinese influences. more »

The auteur theory of film criticism was first posited by French critics in the years after World War II. It states that--despite film’s status as a commercial product and despite hundreds of artists and craftsmen who contribute to each movie--it remains a form of individual expression. By looking at many movies involving the same... more »

The tourism industry is one of the largest seasonal employers of teens, especially during the summer months when tourism booms and teens are out of school. The range of jobs available to teens in tourism is about as diverse as the industry itself, and with a little hunting and commitment, you'll be able to get a tourism job that makes... more »