Travel

  • 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 seasoned grill masters can fall victim to common mistakes.  From…

  • 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 in Virginia and Georgia, giving more road-trippers a chance to…

  • 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, which, believe it or not, consists of more than just…

  • 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 in the country luring hungry eaters with their finest renditions…

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    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 thriving tourist hotspots but have been abandoned for years.  The…

  • 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 condiment topping other food? “Chili” is not a single foodstuff,…

  • 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…

  • A smiling loving couple lies in the bed of a hotel room, amazed by the comfort and beauty of the hotel accommodation

    17 Things You Should Never Do in a Hotel Room

    From soaking in bubble baths to sipping bubbly, there are many things to love about hotel rooms. But while they may present a pristine and inviting environment at first glance,…

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    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…

  • Unrecognizable woman preparing suitcase for summer holidays on the bed

    11 Things You’ll Regret Not Packing for a Cruise

    Seasoned cruisers know all the tips and tricks for having an amazing vacation — not to mention what not to do on the ship. But cruise newbies usually need to…

  • 12 Local Burger Chains the Rest of the Country Needs

    Not all fast food burgers are on a level playing field, and as Americans we pride ourselves on the delicious quirks of our local burger joints and feel the rest…

  • 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…

  • Fair Oaks Pharmacy

    20 Oldest Ice Cream Shops in America

    America’s love affair with ice cream goes back more than 100 years. For proof, look no further than these ice cream shops that have been scooping up fresh flavors longer…

  • A couple in an open-top car driving past a sign advertising Hollywood's Olympic drive-in theatre in Los Angeles, California. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5298 - Two Men In Hollywood - pub. 1951

    20 Vintage Photos of Drive-In Movie Theaters

    A traditional movie theater has a set of rules, though only one of them is truly the important one: Sit down, turn your phone off, keep your trap shut, and…

  • Old photograph of a smiling girl on motorbike

    23 Vintage Photos of Middle Class Vacations in the 1950s

    Everything in this world is more and more expensive, and even the simplest of vacations seem like they cost an arm and a leg. Even a day at Disneyland is…

  • Famous Foods From 32 American Cities

    Sampling local cuisine is a priority for most travelers, and certain foods are so synonymous with their native cities that it ought to be illegal to visit without eating them.…

  • A mom and her kids in front of their station wagon in Grand Marais, Minnesota, 1975. Ford LTD Country Squire

    29 Classic Station Wagons That Will Take You Back

    The station wagon still exists on U.S. roadways, but its golden era has long since passed. The wayback seating, long frames, and faux-wood paneling are largely lost to history, replaced…

  • Staten Island Boat Graveyard

    20 Unusual Abandoned Places Across America

    The allure of exploring unusual and abandoned places is hard to resist, and many curiosity-seekers make it a hobby. Such sites, however, may contain hazards, so it’s important to heed…