There’s something romantic about a long train ride that you just can’t get from a road trip — often, it’s the leisure of being able to watch the countryside roll past without having to steer yourself around other motorists. But…
Celebrities do everything bigger than the rest of us. Bigger homes, bigger vacations, bigger clothes, and of course bigger vehicles. It’s not just the fancy cars they drive, but some celebrities have ridiculous trailers, RVs, and tour buses for life…
Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted said every city should have a large park for “unbending of the faculties.” He designed some of America’s most famous, beginning with New York City’s Central Park and continuing in 30 other cities. “Urban…
In an ever-changing world, natural disasters and emergencies can strike without warning — leaving those who are unprepared at a disadvantage. Preparedness isn’t just about ensuring the safety of yourself and your loved ones, it’s also about having the peace…
Volcanic eruptions can cause disaster on a shocking scale, as the 2022 eruption on the South Pacific island of Tonga showed. The underwater eruption was so intense that it propelled enough water vapor into Earth’s stratosphere to fill 58,000 Olympic-sized swimming…
The United States is full of interesting destinations, but some cities just seem to hog all the buzz. Big-name draws such as New York, Washington, New Orleans, and San Francisco have world-class sights — and massive numbers of tourists to…
As the school year begins anew, few things remain as steadfast as the enduring beauty of many college campuses. From stately and breathtaking architecture to green spaces that must surely…
Summer is the perfect time to take a road trip in search of classic cars, car shows, and car museums. Whether you want to see Elvis Presley’s Cadillac, learn about…
Can’t wait to get on a plane and go somewhere, anywhere? Before you grab your carry-on, know that air travel has changed. From essential safety rules and new in-flight expectations…
From shrimp fried rice and sweet-and-sour chicken to egg foo young, Americans love Chinese food. It’s hard to imagine there are many towns in the entire country that don’t have…
Hurricane Hilary is racing toward California, and millions of people in the Southwest could soon be dealing with its impact. If it makes landfall in California as a tropical storm,…
What is it about a vacation state of mind that leads some travelers to grossly misbehave while on foreign soil? Judging by these tourism-linked incidents — like waking up drunk…
In our fractured, post-digital media environment, it’s an increasingly rare thing for one artist or group of artists to truly define our pop culture for any period of time. That’s…
Overtourism has become an increasingly serious problem in recent years and months, leaving iconic destinations throughout Europe and Asia struggling to respond and implement regulations to help manage a rising…
New York restaurants are infamous for being expensive, with multi-course tasting menus costing hundreds of dollars per person. Still, by exploring the variety of cuisines, international influences, and under-the-radar eateries,…
Over the past few years, millions of acres of land have been destroyed by deadly wildfires, whether manmade or due to weather. Currently, Hawaii is battling the deadliest U.S. wildfire…
Known for its rich and bold flavors — think pretzels, mustard, sauerkraut, and schnitzels — German food has grown in popularity outside of Europe. In recent years, the cuisine has carved out…
As the end of summer draws nearer, many Americans are looking to get in a final excursion for the season — but whether it’s convenience, daunting airfares, or flight delays,…