Travel

  • 11 Vintage Photos of Airline Meals From the Jet-Set Era

    Today, the experience of flying in an airplane is mostly a horrible one. You put yourself through the misery of dealing with an airport, only to sit in an uncomfortable metal tube and rocket through the sky for hours. If…

  • 15 Historic Burger Joints Across America Worth a Visit

    Great burgers are unlike most things. They are transformative, umami-spiked sandwiches that can pour nostalgia over you as thoroughly as they can destroy a bad day. You’ll probably agree that a well-made hamburger is the meaning of life itself. Looking…

  • 13 Iconic Foods That Texas Is Famous For

    While we’ve heard that everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, Texans will proudly tell you that everything tastes better, too. According to a recent WalletHub study, Texas is the second most culturally diverse state in the country (second…

  • 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Hotel

    Booking the right hotel can make or break a holiday — and taking a little extra time to research and double-check your room and location could save you hundreds of dollars. If you’re in the planning stages of a vacation,…

  • A woman sits on the airport floor, looking tired and resting her head on her hand, surrounded by luggage and travel bags as people walk by with suitcases.

    11 Things You Should Never Do When Booking a Flight

    While we tend to associate traveling and going on vacation with hefty expenses, it doesn’t always have to be that way. With a combination of thoughtful planning and a few clever tricks up your sleeve, you can enjoy a memorable…

  • 20 Iconic Boardwalk Restaurants Across America

    Most boardwalk restaurants won’t win any Michelin stars. But they do have foods you crave — zeppoles, corn dogs, funnel cakes, fudge, fried Oreos, French fries — that evoke images of games of chance, rollercoasters, teenage flirting, Springsteen paeans to…

  • America’s Best Old-School Cafeterias

    Does the word “cafeteria” make you think of lunch ladies, sloppy joes, and stinky kids? Think again.  Cafeteria-style restaurants remain an under-the-radar staple for many diners, especially in the South.…

  • Dillon, South Carolina, USA, March 23, 2019-Garish colors on the famous South of the Border restaurant draw travelers in on Route 95 just South of the North Carolina border.

    Tourist Traps to Avoid in Every State

    For better or worse, tourist traps are part of the American landscape. Countless overhyped, colorful, quirky, and sometimes downright mystifying spots draw sightseers nationwide — at least, when a pandemic…

  • A wooden table with a white plate holding a large pretzel, a white sausage, and mustard. Next to it are two glasses of beer, and a person is seated in the background with a hand near a black purse.

    Best German Restaurant in Every State

    Full of rich, meaty, carbohydrate-dense dishes like bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes), bratwurst (sausage), roulade (thinly rolled meat), and schnitzel (cutlet), German cuisine is some of the best comfort food around. Luckily,…

  • Vintage image of a mother and her children before boarding an airplane on a summer vacation.

    9 Airline Perks That No Longer Exist

    In the old days, going to the airport was a breeze. It was fun. It was convenient. Not anymore. Now, taking a flight is generally a miserable experience if you’re not…

  • Katz's Deli in NYC Pastrami Sandwich

    20 Classic American Sandwiches, Ranked

    A sandwich ranking? Are we out of our minds? Why would anybody undertake such a thing? Because the people need to know, that’s why. To compile a generic “best” list…

  • Female tourist arriving in hotel, completing documents.

    16 Things You Should Never Overlook When Checking into a Hotel

    On the surface, your hotel room might seem clean … but if you take the time to really inspect it, you might be surprised at how dirty it actually is.…

  • Old people shopping together

    12 Things You Should Never Buy on a Vacation Abroad

    Few things in life are more fun, exciting, and adventurous than a vacation in a foreign country. And if you want to remember your trip long after you come home,…

  • Unrecognizable male chef, grilling the chicken and beef meat, on the bbq grill, during bbq party

    12 Grilling Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cookout

    Few things epitomize summer as much as a good cookout with family and friends. But while grilling provides a great way to enjoy our favorite meats and veggies, even the most…

  • An entrance to the Buc-ee's convenience store on June 12, 2024 in Luling, Texas.

    Buc-ee’s Opens New Travel Centers This Week. Here’s the Full List

    Buc-ee’s is at it again — adding not one, but two new travel centers to its growing empire of gas pumps, jerky walls, and spotless bathrooms.  The latest additions land…

  • Cioppino from Anchor Oyster Bar in San Francisco

    11 Essential California Foods You Have to Try

    Many things define California, from beachy skies and snowy mountaintops to evergreen forests and vast stretches of desert. But one of the state’s most vibrant characteristics is its culinary identity,…

  • Howlin' Ray's fried chicken sandwich

    16 Must-Try Fried Chicken Sandwiches Across America

    Fried chicken sandwiches are a hot (sometimes literally) item these days. The crispy bird has flown to the top of sandwich menus across the United States with the best chefs…

  • a photo of old broken purpule boat

    Once Popular Tourist Hotspots That Are Now Totally Abandoned

    What would a popular tourist destination look like without the crowds? From ghost towns and desolate amusement parks to deserted resorts and radioactive cities, these destinations around the world were once…