Travel
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10 Things You Should Never Say to Anyone From the Midwest
“Midwest is best.” Not only is that the truth, but it’s also a perfectly acceptable thing to say to a Midwesterner. As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I’ve found that people have a tendency to put their foot in their mouth about…
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America’s Best Beachside Restaurants
Some of the best restaurants in the U.S. can be found along the water. They offer food that’s just as memorable and picture-worthy as the sweeping ocean or harbor views. They may be a bit of a splurge, but it’ll…
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11 Old-Fashioned Towns That Are Popular Again
Old-fashioned towns across America are often overshadowed by the allure of sprawling urban centers like Los Angeles and New York. These quaint spots, with their charming main streets and historic buildings, often struggle to attract tourists who are drawn to…
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Best Hole-in-the-Wall Seafood Shacks in Beach Towns Across America
It’s easy to love seafood, but it can be hard to swallow the price sometimes. That’s why we love the little seafood joints that spring up all along America’s coastlines. They’re a casual, no-frills way to get good, fresh fish,…
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24 Hours in Chicago: What to Eat & Where
So you have just 24 hours in Chicago, and you want to make the most of it. Your stomach is growling, and you’re ready to go on a fast culinary tour of the Windy City. Put your bib on and…
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12 Overcrowded National Parks — And Where to Go Instead
Celebrated for their stunning natural beauty and unique landscapes, our national parks offer us a wonderful chance to connect with nature, discover diverse ecosystems, and experience the tranquility and grandeur of the great outdoors. But as beautiful and majestic as they…
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7 Cruises You Should Take This Summer to Avoid the Heat
Come July and August, the summer heat and humidity can feel stifling in many parts of the country. You still want to get away on a vacation, but the thought…
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10 Hidden Ways You’re Wasting Money While Traveling
“Traveling is the only thing that will make you richer.” While this saying rings true, and traveling may enrich your life emotionally, the reality is that it can also be…
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The Best Food Truck in Every State
There was a time when food trucks were synonymous with dirty, unclean food, but that’s always been an unfair judgment. Over the last 15 years, food trucks have exploded in…
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6 Weird and Surprising Things You’ll Find on a Cruise Ship
Even if you think you’re a seasoned cruiser, there are some hidden features of cruise ships you might not know about — and some you might even stumble upon while on…
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Cool Off, America: Here’s Where to Swim in All 50 States
Escape the summer heat with a splash in one of the most inviting swimming spots in your state. Some of these top picks, based on online rankings and reviews from…
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30+ Classic Hole-in-the-Wall Bars That Have Survived the Decades
It’s almost impossible to define what makes a bar great, but longevity is often an important indicator. To survive and retain a core group of regulars as a community changes…
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The South Has the Best Food in America. Here’s What You’re Missing
You think your region has the best food in America? It’s got nothing on the South. There’s so much delicious food in the Southeastern U.S. states that it would take…
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Kilimanjaro, Patagonia & 6 Other Epic Treks & Their Equally Epic Costs
Got an epic trek on your bucket list but don’t have a clue how much taking the journey will actually cost? Let’s look at some of the coolest hiking expeditions…
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The Most Scenic Highway Drive in Every State
With spring well underway, now is normally the time to start planning your next road trip, keeping in mind that the journey is more important than the destination. The trips…
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Best Beginner RV Trips
Ah, the great American road trip. A tried-and-true way to experience everything from the rolling hills of the Appalachian mountains to the sparkling California coast. And how better to see…
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Delicious Bucket-List Food Experiences in Every State
The United States is a big country with even more food cultures than there are states. Packed with regional specialties, each area has unique offerings that are specific to that…
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8 ‘Mexican’ Dishes No One Eats in Mexico
As of 2023, there were 47,144 Mexican restaurant businesses in the U.S., meaning that 1 in 10 restaurants serve Mexican cuisine. The emphasis here is on Mexican cuisine, as everything…
