Destinations

  • 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,…

  • 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. The common themes: often family owned, been around for decades,…

  • 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…

  • California: Wirsthaus

    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,…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Ben's Chili Bowl

    The Best Chili Joints in America

    Chili is one of America’s more controversial culinary topics: With beans, or without? Vegetarian or con carne? Texas, New Mexico, Cincinnati, or Coney-style? Is it a standalone food, or a…

  • Wasses Hot Dogs

    18 Regional Hot Dog Styles Across America to Try

    Hot dogs are an American culinary staple, but how many of us truly appreciate the regional flair each state or city imparts to this classic dish? Just as the United…

  • Motown Museum

    Amazing Places to Learn About Black History on Juneteenth

    To celebrate Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday on June 19 that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, Americans across the country can visit museums, historical sites, and landmarks dedicated…

  • Hanging out on a Californian beach, 1965.

    39 Vintage Beach Photos of Summer Fun

    History isn’t just stuffy old books and Civil War reenactments. History is also beaches, where humans have gathered since the dawn of time. While beach attire has certainly changed, the…