Travel

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    Safety First: Don’t Make These 11 Mistakes While Driving in the Winter

    Driving in winter conditions can be a harrowing and potentially perilous experience — especially when roads are coated with ice and snow. The reduced visibility, slippery surfaces, and unpredictable road conditions can increase the risk of accidents. Without proper precautions,…

  • An AI-generated image illustrating two contrasting December trips. On one side, a festive ski resort: snow-covered mountains, skiers gliding down slopes, cozy lodges with roaring fires, and decorations like twinkling lights and pine trees. On the other si

    24 Best Places to Travel After Christmas

    The week between Christmas and New Year’s is an ideal time to steal away. You’ve celebrated Christmas, the holiday season is winding down, and many businesses and schools remain closed, making it easier to plot an escape, and it’s a…

  • This is an image of a brown purse on the passenger seat of a car with contents spilling out. There is a pen, makeup item, phone and banana laid out around the purse. The car interior is grey.

    Things You Should Never, Ever Carry In Your Purse

    Although there is plenty of merit to being prepared for a spontaneous all-out midday catastrophe to erupt during your day, and you really should make sure to keep certain items on you in your purse, there are a surprising number…

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    You Can Drive an Exotic Sports Car at These 19 Race Tracks

    Supercars aren’t built for everyday use, but to be seen, heard, shown off, admired, and driven at high speed. They’re aspirational for folks who work years to make the six figures or more required to own them, but can also…

  • Lewes Lights in Lewes, Delaware, has become an annual tradition.

    Making Spirits Bright: Dazzling Christmas Light Displays to See in All 50 States

    Driving around to view Christmas light displays is a time-honored tradition for many families. Here’s a roundup of some of the most extravagant in every state that are worth a visit. Just be thankful you’re not paying the electric bills, which…

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    Long Layover? Unique Attractions Near Major Airports

    Most airports have decked out their facilities to give travelers a pleasant experience while passing the time between flights. But if you’re connecting through a city before your final destination and get a several-hour layover instead of a race from…

  • bison crossing the road at Yellowstone National Park

    21 Places to Safely See Wild Animals Up Close

    When we think of where to see wildlife, we often think of national parks or even state parks. And while these publicly owned treasures are certainly a great way to…

  • 24 Old Movie Theaters Across America Worth Visiting

    Today’s movie megaplexes may offer endless cinematic choices, but as buildings go, they all look the same. But once upon a time, movie theaters were marvels of gilded opulence, evoking…

  • The Most Boring Major U.S. Cities

    With the cost of living continuing its ever-steady climb, the immense value of properly planning out whatever kind of travel plans you’re financially able to, can’t be expressed enough. The…

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    Best ‘Main Street’ Shopping Districts in All 50 States

    With big-box stores, megamalls, and online sellers dominating the retail landscape, the pleasure of shopping at mom-and-pop stores in a quaint, small-town Main Street shopping district is getting harder to…

  • RV traveling on Seven Mile Bridge of Overseas Highway between the Florida Keys with the ocean and sky

    Bucket List RV Trips to Take Next Year

    Hit the open road and explore the most beautiful RV destinations across the U.S. These scenic spots and routes belong on your bucket list.

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    How AI Can Save You Money on Travel

    Maybe you’re already using Chat GPT, Bard, and another large language model (LLM) to do everything from writing your marketing proposals to jazzing up your resume and teaching your kid…

  • AI-generated image of a Wild West town wtih dusty streets, wooden buildings, and townspeople in period clothing.

    Top 20 Old Western Towns You Can Still Visit

    Tales of the lawless West have always been a hit with tourists. Plenty of the “Old West” towns across the U.S. are more than happy to embrace their history and…

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    Unbelievable Airline Incidents Through the Years

    Inflight entertainment used to mean watching the latest out-of-theaters rom-com, but lately, it seems like airline passengers are witnessing more attention-grabbing events in the aisles than onscreen. Let’s all put…

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    Pooping, Loneliness, and 8 Other Terrible Aspects of Living in a Car, According to VanLifers

    Just over 3 million people consider themselves VanLifers in the U.S. — that is, digital nomads who live and work in their cars. Although VanLifers glorify the lifestyle on social…

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    9 Things You Should Never Do While Pumping Gas

    You might think of danger in a more imminent sense, like playing tag in the middle of a busy street at night or going sky diving with someone who was…

  • Georgetown, CO, USA - February 12, 2020: 6th Street in Georgetown, historic center of the mining industry in Colorado during the late 19th century, winter scenery.

    The Coziest Small Towns in America

    If the winter season leaves you dreading the cold, dark, dreary days, why not escape to somewhere quaint and cozy?  The dating review site MyDatingAdviser compared 170 small towns across…

  • Several graves in Monumental Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, fisheye lens, on a sunny day in summer

    50 Famous Celebrity Gravesites Around the World

    Most people don’t have the chance to meet their heroes while they’re still alive, but almost anyone can pay them tribute after they’ve passed with a visit to their final…