Travel

  • Pint of beer in a brewery

    The Oldest Breweries in America

    In 1915, there were roughly 1,300 breweries in the United States. That number dropped to zero with the arrival of Prohibition in 1920. And although a handful survived the Volstead Act — many by producing other products or low-alcohol “near…

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    The Most Terrifying Places in America

    Even those who don’t believe in ghosts must admit that tales of the supernatural can be particularly gripping, and certain places just have a general eeriness about them. Throughout the United States, numerous graveyards, old homes, prisons, and hotels have…

  • Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks — Close-Up view of the largest tent rocks

    32 National Monuments Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

    If you’ve ticked off every destination on your national parks bucket list, then this list is for you: 32 national monuments across the U.S. that showcase the nation’s history, wildlife, and stunning natural wonders. And another is soon to be…

  • The O'Neil Hotel Lobby

    Historic Banks Beautifully Transformed Into Hotels, Restaurants, and More

    With the rise of mobile banking, many bank buildings — including some architectural gems — have been repurposed into restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, breweries, and even arcades. Many retain their original 19th and 20th century design, with the financial institutions’…

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    Beware of Fly Vomit … It’s More Dangerous Than You Think

    From unrepentant buzzing around your head to annoyingly painful bites on your ankles, flies are a nuisance from their slimy, squirmy maggot beginnings to their fly-swatter spatter endings. But as obnoxious as those bites might be, they aren’t the most…

  • Airline passengers waiting in line

    25 Annoying Airline Upcharges That Are Actually Worth It

    Fees are the price travelers pay collectively for accessible air travel, where there’s little mercy for checked luggage and more airlines charge for a carry-on. Are the fees worth paying? Is a little bit of luxury worth forgoing the absolute…