Fifteen teams from around the world have turned giant chunks of ice into works of art at the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Competition in Colorado.
Stargazers were out in force in northern Europe on Tuesday, hoping to be awed by a spectacular showing of northern lights after the most powerful solar storm in six years.
Travel guide Frommer's has put together its selection of the best free stuff to be found at airports around the world. Check out what you can do on the cheap while you're travelling this year.