Born on January 16: Sade, the discreet gem of British soul music
Helen Folasade Adu, aka Sade, was born in 1959 in Ibadan (Nigeria). At the age of three, following her parents' divorce, she left her native country with her mother and moved to England, near London. Passionate about drawing, fashion and music, the young woman later moved to the well-known London district of Camden Town, where she studied fashion, whilst already working as a stylist and model. At the same time, she agreed to become the lead...
2025-01-16T13:16:28Z
13 Amusement Parks in the U.S. That Are Completely Free to Enter
A few even charge you nothing for parking and entertainment. Amusement parks are synonymous with so many wonderful things: fun in the sun, rollercoasters and carousels, games galore and delicious food. And all in a colorful, jubilant, family-friendly setting. The only issue? Joy like that does not typically come cheap. Or can it? Well, at these 13 amusement parks across the U.S., from the Golden to the Garden States, you can save on one very important front: entry. While the vast majority of amusement parks — including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Busch Gardens — require tickets just to walk through the gates, these resorts and parks do not. Of course, if you want to ride the rides or snack on the snacks, you'll still have to open your wallet. (A good thing can only go so far!) But if you're someone who's more about the vibes than the rides, this is the list for you. Make sure you scroll to the bottom: There's one very famous park that's about to go "open gate" with its water parks for guests staying on property. (Hint: It's home to a special mouse!)
2024-04-10T19:25:24Z