Today’s movie megaplexes may offer endless cinematic choices, but as buildings go, they all look the same. But once upon a time, movie theaters were marvels of gilded opulence, evoking romantic palaces and faraway exotic temples. Over time, many of…
With the cost of living continuing its ever-steady climb, the immense value of properly planning out whatever kind of travel plans you’re financially able to, can’t be expressed enough. The last situation you want to find yourself in is the…
With big-box stores, megamalls, and online sellers dominating the retail landscape, the pleasure of shopping at mom-and-pop stores in a quaint, small-town Main Street shopping district is getting harder to find. But every state has a few such homespun settings…
The open road awaits, and traveling the country in an RV gives you the chance to see some of the most beautiful stretches of America without having to be tied to the confines of a hotel room. These destinations across…
Maybe you’re already using Chat GPT, Bard, and another large language model (LLM) to do everything from writing your marketing proposals to jazzing up your resume and teaching your kid how to speak a foreign language with the help of…
Tales of the lawless West have always been a hit with tourists. Plenty of the “Old West” towns across the U.S. are more than happy to embrace their history and help visitors travel back in time to the 1800s, cowboy…
Just over 3 million people consider themselves VanLifers in the U.S. — that is, digital nomads who live and work in their cars. Although VanLifers glorify the lifestyle on social…
You might think of danger in a more imminent sense, like playing tag in the middle of a busy street at night or going sky diving with someone who was…
If the winter season leaves you dreading the cold, dark, dreary days, why not escape to somewhere quaint and cozy? The dating review site MyDatingAdviser compared 170 small towns across…
Most people don’t have the chance to meet their heroes while they’re still alive, but almost anyone can pay them tribute after they’ve passed with a visit to their final…
Spirit Airlines’ reputation for crummy service remains unmatched. Just take a look at its review page, which is plastered with comments calling Spirit “the worst airline ever.” That said, there…
Cruise ships are a hugely popular travel and vacation choice, with 20.4 million passengers worldwide taking cruises in 2022. But even if you’ve been on a cruise before, chances are…
Floating through crystal-clear water to refresh your margarita at a swim-up bar is no longer limited to private islands and luxury resorts. The concept of the swim-up pool bar started…
After saving your entire adult life for retirement, you’re left to figure out what you do with the remaining years of your life. Do you stay put and stick to…
Airports can pretend to be cafes and nightclubs all they want, but in truth, we Cheapists know that being at the airport is a miserable experience. In addition to all…
Few brands are seen as more all-American than McDonald’s. But as the world has grown smaller, the fast food giant’s menu has grown wider. The chain has served up locally…
Mar-A-Lago is infamous for many reasons, but Donald Trump taking up residence there and a subsequent FBI raid might top the list. Built by Marjorie Merriweather Post of breakfast cereal…
I am a lover of all things fast food, but one of my favorite aspects is the innovation behind each item. When you pick up some weirdo new burger at…