Any New Yorker will tell you that there is a real love-hate dynamic about living in the city. The glamorous nightlife, delicious cheap eats, and one-of-a-kind boutiques come with a price, namely never-ending construction, traffic, high prices, and a fast-paced…
America’s National Park Service is more than 100 years old. Yellowstone was the very first national park, recognized by Congress in 1872. But the agency didn’t become official until President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act of 1916, in the…
Just because you haven’t set foot on campus in decades doesn’t mean you should strike college towns from your list of places to visit or retire to. Many of the same amenities that appeal to university students — relatively low…
Ready to embrace RV life? Whether you just want to rent an RV for a long summer road trip or are thinking about retiring and hitting the road full time, you’ll probably encounter plenty of head-scratching terminology. If you can’t…
From artistic designs to over-the-top luxury, these 20 public restrooms around the world attract visitors for far more than necessity.
Although fall doesn’t officially arrive until Sept. 23, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for many Americans. With tourist season over, assuming the annual vacation budget hasn’t been completely spent, every state has destinations and things to do…
From blue crab spots to museums and free events, discover the best things to do in Baltimore, also known as Charm City.
Movies are often giant advertisements for the locations where they’re shot. The baseball diamond from the 1989 tearjerker “Field of Dreams” sees about 65,000 fans a year, proving true the…
Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a journey far from home, an overnight stay often means balancing comfort and cost. Drastic variation from one budget hotel to the next —…
Dreaming of #VanLife? Compare the best national and regional camper van rental companies, plus peer-to-peer options, before you book.
Another school year is about to begin across the country, and parents are scrambling to make sure their children’s backpacks are stuffed with must-have supplies. But what do kids in…
Yes, kids are great — but if you’re used to senior-oriented living, as in a 55-plus community, then you might want to consider continuing that kid-free lifestyle when on the…
One of the advantages of traveling by RV is that you can bring your dog everywhere you go. It’s where to stop that becomes more of a challenge. Some RV…
With unforgettable scenery from coast to coast, Canada is an RV traveler’s wonderland, offering top-notch national parks and scenic drives galore. There are also plenty of stunning RV campgrounds across…
Boondocking involves parking RVs in a remote location that’s free to use, but comes with few or no amenities (sometimes called “dispersed camping” or “dry camping” because of the lack…
For most people, camping is all about getting lost in the wilderness, but it doesn’t have to be. Beach bums on a budget, rejoice: There are tons of places to…
More than a collection of concerts, music festivals are supposed to be an experience of their own. That’s why the best ones are as much about the setting and social…
Alone with your family for endless miles and hours while hanging out together in the close quarters of an RV. Does that scenario sound like a dream or a nightmare?…