While most of us will be ringing in the New Year to start January, parts of the world celebrate a bit later.

Based off the cycles of the moon, the lunar calendar lists New Year’s sometime from late January to the middle of February. Celebrated by many Asian countries, the spectacle can last for over two weeks with events going on every night.

The Lunar New Year falls on January 28 this year and many countries are already preparing for the holiday.

With so many places to choose from, here’s four of the best options to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year:

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Expectant mothers looking to stay free from the flu don’t have to worry.

Not only is the flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it can even help the baby.

When the mother received a flu vaccine during pregnancy, the baby was 70 percent less likely to catch the virus, according to a study published in May.

For years many feared the vaccine’s safety for pregnant women. But the ingredients are harmless for pregnant women just as they are for everyone else.

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In October of 2010 an outbreak of cholera began in Haiti. This disaster came soon after a devastating earthquake hit the country in January.

The earthquake caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and did irreparable damage to much of the country. The world responded with volunteers to help with the rebuild, including U.N. peacekeepers.

Six years after its start, we know the earthquake is likely where the epidemic began.

The U.N. admitted that some peacekeepers from Nepal carried the infection. Getting into the water supply, cholera then spread throughout Haiti.

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Halloween is over, the temperature starts to plummet and everyone is making plans for the upcoming months.

What does this mean?

The holiday season is upon us and it’s traditionally time to spend with family and enjoy the festivities. But rather than the normal celebrations, maybe take advantage of some easier international travel.

Winter is the best time to visit some of the most popular destinations around the world. Landmarks are less crowded and ideal weather makes the holiday season a perfect time to explore some parts of the globe.

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We all know what to look for with a phony advertisement.

Whether it’s a pop-up guaranteeing dangerously fast weight loss or an email with a scheme to make millions quick, the signs are obvious.

But, what about a fake cure?

Most fake cures seem obvious. There’s no way violin music or charcoal powder can remedy a disease.

But, when diseases like Zika and Ebola spread, it’s harder to ignore a possible lifesaver.

Just because the ailment is different does not mean the authenticity is any better. Here are five dangerous fake cures to stay away from while planning your trip:

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