The flight path to Europe from Australia is long and winding indeed, but add a fun-packed stopover en route, and voila—the ...

Even after nearly 20 years, architect Lara Dutto is still astonished by Lafayette’s Hillside Memorial, a collection of thousands of simple, wooden white crosses across from the city’s BART station.

Fasting, prayers, and other community-oriented festivities will take place within this blessed month in the city, famous for its flourishing Islamic heritage. Local and foreign residents of this place ...