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Don't miss out on the shapes the lightning paints the clouds with because you're too busy swimming in puddles.

Daniel Leigh and his wife, Lauren Vaknine, are selling their five-bedroom home in England through the online raffle platform Raffall and planning to travel the world with their two kids.

Readers' favorite World Cup memories range from parking lot fan zones and Lake Arrowhead living rooms to 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' moments and L.A. Stadium locker rooms.

Without a reservation system, thousands of people are flocking to Yosemite National Park each month. Visitors say if you want to avoid the crowds, either enter Yosemite early in the morning, later in the afternoon or wait until the peak season ends . ...

Despite buying an 'ugly mess' in 2002, the Lauensteins had high hopes for restoring their Wallace Neff home. A breakthrough came after finding a hidden set of original plans in a cabinet.

For mothers who left sports behind, getting back in the game takes more than motivation. A new mommy-and-me tennis class and childcare grant are making their dreams possible again.

Spa Hyu might just be the next Wi Spa -- minus the overwhelming crowds and shoulder-to-shoulder lounging. From a 1,200-pot plant wall to authentic Korean treatments, this affordable sanctuary is worth the drive.