Travel
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25 Surprising Ways Travel Has Changed Over the Past Decade
Evolving technology, the growth of online booking websites, increasing incomes around the world, and a proliferation of budget airlines are just some of the ways that have changed not only how people travel, but where they travel and what they…
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The Most-Visited Tourist Destinations of the Past Decade
In the global popularity contest of destinations vying for visitors, there’s been one consistent favorite for nearly all of the past decade: France, the most visited country in the world from 2010 to 2018, according to United Nations World Tourism…
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50 Money-Saving Tips for Holiday Travel
Traveling here, there, and yon over the holidays need not leave you insolvent — or stress you out. There are workarounds galore that savvy travelers can use to find huge savings on airfare, hotels, and local transportation. These are some…
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10 Tips for Finding Pet Care Before You Go on Vacation
Bringing the family pet on vacation may seem appealing, but it can inflate costs dramatically. Airlines and other transit providers charge up to $200 one way for traveling with all but the biggest animals, while fees at hotels that allow…
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Destinations to Avoid During the Holidays and Where to Go Instead
It’s no secret that the winter holidays are a challenging time of year to travel. The lines at the airport alone can be daunting, not to mention the crowds and sky-high prices at your final destination. While popular places like…
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12 Travel Benefits for Veterans and Service Members
No matter the branch, whether they’re active duty, veterans, or retired personnel, military members — and in many cases, their families — enjoy a huge variety of deals, discounts, and special programs in thanks for their service. And many of…
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20 Under-the-Radar Beaches Below the Equator
With winter rapidly approaching, now is the time to begin daydreaming about (or actively planning) a sun-soaked beach getaway. And while countless travelers head to the tried-and-true beaches of Florida…
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10 Historic Firehouses Across America
Aside from being indispensable to their communities, firehouses hold plenty of charm, nostalgia, and civic pride. Many fire stations have a rich past, continuing to serve today as historic landmarks,…
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29 American-Themed Restaurants and Attractions Around the World
If you travel throughout America, you’ll find a near-countless array of restaurants, theme parks and even entire small towns attempting (with varying degrees of accuracy) to recreate the look, feel…
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20 States With the Worst Roads (and 5 With the Best)
Dodging potholes on your way to work? Getting road rage because your local highway is deteriorating? According to Transportation for America, a nonpartisan watchdog that lobbies for responsible infrastructure spending,…
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Top 25 U.S. Cities for Craft Beer
More than 7,000 craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs are operating across the country, according to the Brewers Association. With so many choices, finding the best cities for craft beer can…
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Frightfully Fun Halloween Parades and Parties
Sooner or later we all age out of trick-or-treating, but no one is too old to enjoy Halloween. While children gorge themselves on free candy and enjoy pumpkin patches and corn…
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17 Incredible Feats of American Ingenuity Across the Country
Tales of American innovation never get old, and the nation is packed with reminders of the can-do spirit that has led to some of history’s most important landmarks, public works,…
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24 Free or Cheap Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., is one of the most tourist-friendly cities in the United States. Not only is the nation’s capital packed with historical monuments and museums — including the recently reopened Washington…
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20 Most Dangerous Places in America for Pedestrians
Here’s a sobering statistic: between 2008 and 2017, drivers struck and killed 49,340 people who were walking on streets all across America — more than 13 people per day according…
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14 Under-the-Radar Destinations in Latin America
South and Central America have iconic, bucket-list worthy spots — Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, etc. — that make the shortlist of many world travelers headed that direction.…
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20 Exceptional Bed and Breakfasts Across America
Bed and breakfast. The mere mention of those three words usually elicits one of two responses. Enthusiasm from those who genuinely love sharing their morning with complete strangers after sleeping…
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You Won’t Believe What These Rewards-Savvy Travelers Got for Free
While many travelers struggle to accumulate enough rewards points to book a paltry domestic flight, there are those who have managed to jet around the world like royalty (or something…
