From local businesses to campus events, Lawrence has embraced Algeria in ways that surprised visitors and inspired fans.Atmosphere of Algerian fans in Lawrence.Credit: Chris Dong/Travel + LeisureOn a muggy Friday evening in late June, Mass Street in Lawrence, Kansas, was closed off to cars. A brass band was mid-performance, boutiques had items for sale out on the sidewalk, and an ice cream shop, Sylas & Maddy's, had a line out the door. It was t…
Four selections, including Argentina and England, placed their suitcases in Kansas City for the competition. We went on a little tour, and surprises were waiting for us almost every corner of the street.