When Nancy Binder and Al Berens ventured off to Hawaii for a Road Scholar program in 2001, they didn’t expect to fall in love. But they shared passions for learning, travel and whales. Read their love story.

Learn the history and legend behind some of the New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions unique to this festive holiday, from the peculiar King Cake babies and parades to Zulu coconuts and the King of the Carnival!

As the alarm rings its intrusive greeting, you open one eye and look at the clock — the numbers confirm that it’s time to start the day. There are many things to be said for the comfort of a daily routine, but what if you could start off your morning in a very non-typical way?