It's a New Year!

Wow, 2008 already. Last night we were watching Dick Clark's new year's special, and I thought, there have to be other places to spend New Year's eve. So I hit the net and was surprised how many wild New Year's parties there are around the world. These were some of the best:

1. New Orleans: I guess it shouldn't be a huge surprise, but the home of the world's biggest party is also the home of a massive New Year's eve celebration.

2. Prague: The city of fireworks. Apparently, New Year's eve in Prague is like standing inside a massive firework: the sky is lit up all night long.

3. Las Vegas: Again, no surprise here: Las Vegas is a party town, and on New Year's eve you can have a wild night on the strip or hit the more civilized (but no less wild) downtown party for $60 a ticket.

4. Whistler: Skiing, snow, and parties: what more could you ask for?

5. Japan: If you want a cultural New Year's eve, the general heading of "Japan" is an interesting place to check out: New Year's is an important holiday there, and it can be interesting to visit temples and shrines. Of course, if it's a party you're after, Tokyo is always happy to oblige....

And me? Well, I spent a ridiculously quiet new year's sick in bed. But we can't all be at the parties. Hopefully you all had a lot of fun on my behalf!