The odds of being caught up in any terrorist situation are statistically minute, but keep these basic security precautions in mind no matter where you go. On time is no longer good enough. If you haven't checked in 15 minutes before departure, you might lose your seat on the plane. It's not enough to be precipitous, heavily moguled or plain terrifying. To attain legendary status, a ski run must have some history behind it.
Many travelers are unaware an entire country is tucked into the mountains between France and Spain.
The Library of Congress Map Reading Room is in the Madison Building on Independence Avenue.