Spending time basking in the sun may be more important than you think. Sure, it's a sensual pleasure and brightens your day. But far beyond that, the summer sun may help you avoid winter depression.

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the sun in late December, hence the winter solstice occurs on Dec. 21. After the solstice, every day gets progressively longer until the summer ...

While the Lofoten Islands inspired the outskirts of fictional Arendelle, the best time to visit the Norwegian Islands is the summer time. This is because from mid-May to the end of July, the sun ...