Travel
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24 Affordable Camper Alternatives for Escaping the Crowds
If you own a recreational vehicle, your summer RV season might have started months ago when you began plotting your route and reserving sites. If you don’t own one, there are plenty of reasons not to. They’re big; they’re expensive;…
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30 Serene and Secluded Lakes Worth the Drive
Summer isn’t summer without some time spent on a lake. Yet after months of staying home, visiting a lake is not a unique proposition and is probably on many folks’ minds. In order to find a more secluded spot in…
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Best Spots for Comfort Food Across the South
“Comfort food” means many things to different people, and it can also look a little different depending on where you travel. Whether you find it at a hole-in-the-wall diner, your favorite family restaurant, or somewhere else, one thing is for…
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13 Effective Sunscreens That Will Leave You With Money to Burn
Sunscreen should be worn year-round as part of an everyday routine, not just on hot, sunny days or at the beach — and most people don’t use enough. Dermatologists recommend a full ounce for an average adult in a bathing…
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Bird Watchers Flock to These 15 Prime Spots Across America
For many, bird-watching is a casual backyard diversion; for others, it’s a hobby that demands top-notch binoculars and a good travel-rewards card. If you’re the latter kind of birder — or you aspire to be — there are plenty of…
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Breathtaking Roads That Are Only Open Part of the Year
Nature has its charms in any season, but the colder ones make many destinations harder to access, particularly in mountainous areas. For that reason, it’s important to take advantage when some of the nation’s most beautiful drives become accessible to…
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30 Vintage Photos of Patriotic Places Across America
Independence Day may still be short some of the usual parades this year, but it doesn’t mean you can’t still take a walk down memory lane and virtually visit a…
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Coolest Vacation Rentals Near Your Favorite Baseball Stadium
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack and rent me a cool place to stay. Believe it or not, in Pensacola, Florida, it’s possible to stay overnight at an actual…
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15 Iconic Movie and TV Beaches You Need to Visit
California’s stunning and photogenic sandy shores have appeared in countless TV shows, as well as classic films such as “Forrest Gump” and “The Karate Kid.” But they’re not alone. Hollywood…
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The History of American Jeans: From Railroad to Runway
Blue jeans have a long history in this country. Invented in the late 1800s, America introduced jeans to the world during World War II, and now people almost everywhere wear…
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18 Out-of-This-World Things to Do in Roswell, New Mexico on UFO Day
If you know anything about Roswell, New Mexico, it’s probably that something is believed to have crashed there in July 1947. The Roswell Daily Record quoted military sources as saying…
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How Road Trips Have Changed Over the Past 50 Years
Over the past year, the pandemic led many of us to rediscover the simple joy of the road trip. Though a cherished national pastime, piling into the car for hours…
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24 Secluded Beach Paradises Around the World
After months of self-quarantine, you may be ready for that beach trip, but still not equipped to cope with crowds. Luckily, there are plenty of secluded stretches of sand to…
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Off-the-Grid Rentals for an Unplugged Vacation
We all need vacations once in a while. But sometimes you need a vacation so far from the reach of your cellphone’s reception that the rest of the world temporarily…
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The Best Hidden Gem Destinations, According to RV Experts
RV experts share their favorite hidden-gem spots ranging from full hook-up parks to boondocking sites. See which ones inspire you to hit the road.
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How KOA Became America’s Favorite Campground
Even if you’ve never stayed at a KOA, you’re more than likely aware of this network of commercial campgrounds, especially as they’ve been dotting America’s highways and adorning its travel…
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The Best Lakefront Vacation Rentals Across America for a Peaceful Getaway
In need of a vacation? We feel you. While some folks like to head to the ocean, a lakeside getaway can be more relaxing and a better value for your…
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18 Roller Coaster Facts for Restless Thrill Seekers
Roller coaster fans were forced to put their hobby on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, since amusement parks around the world were shuttered. With parks now reopening, here’s a roundup…
