Travel
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Stunning Photos of the World’s Most Hard-to-Visit Places
Many gorgeous places rarely see tourists because they’re too remote, politically risky, expensive, or lack the infrastructure that makes trips doable. Others are simply closed to visitors. Still, nothing can stop us from ogling these beautiful places from the comfort…
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Where America’s Most Famous Outlaws Are Buried
Outlaws and criminals from the past are fascinating historical figures, and despite their crimes, some people want to pay their respects at their gravesites. There are many well-marked burial sites for famous outlaws that are visited often, sometimes with small…
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Where to Find the Best Meatballs Across America
The children’s novelist Sharon Creech once wrote, “Life is like a bowl of spaghetti. Every once in a while, you get a meatball.” But if you crave a meatball more than “once in a while,” here are 23 restaurants across…
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Must-See Vegas Attractions That Aren’t on the Strip
There is so much to do and see on the Las Vegas Strip that it can be difficult to break away from it. But once you do — whether it’s because you’re on a budget, don’t gamble, or want a…
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Should You Retire Abroad? 13 Things to Consider
While there are many offbeat possibilities for retirees who want to skip retirement communities, some seniors are dusting off their passports and pulling up stakes to move abroad. It’s easy to see why the idea has appeal: There’s a new…
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Disney Bucket List: 18 Things You Don’t Want to Miss
Disney offers so many fun fan experiences within its iconic (albeit pricey) theme parks and beyond that it’s hard to keep track of them all. Do you feel like taking a trip to a galaxy far, far away or venturing…
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Incredible Hot Tubs Around the World
Longing for a spectacular soak? The world’s most breathtaking hot tubs can be found in places you wouldn’t necessarily expect: at the bottom of snowy mountains, housed within igloos, inside…
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‘Jaws’ Revisited: The Truth About Shark Attacks
Few animals inspire the level of fear that sharks do, thanks to “Jaws” and other sensational tales of deadly encounters, and a steady stream of U.S. shark sightings has been the…
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Dreamy A-Frame Cabins You Can Rent This Fall
The popularity of A-frame cabins soared from the mid-1950s through the 1970s as Americans with disposable income looked for inexpensive ways to build a vacation home. While they might not…
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Fun Off-the-Radar Mountain Towns Across America
Forget your Aspens and Ashevilles, your Santa Fes and Sedonas. When it comes to mountain towns, we’d rather hunt down off-the-beaten-path spots where the dreaded boomtown status hasn’t yet detonated.…
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Human Remains, Ancient Ruins, and More Revealed By Climate Change and Drought
From extreme heat to severe drought to flooding, the effects of climate change have steadily produced troubling ripple effects around the globe, including food insecurity and natural disasters. Droughts have…
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Unique Tiny Homes Around the World
Sure, tiny homes are cool and fun to look at, but after a while, they all start to look more than a little bit alike. That is not the case,…
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76 Attractions to See While Driving Across the Country
Cross-country road trips are as much a summer tradition as barbecues, fireworks, and clambakes. Packing up the car and heading off for adventures unknown makes for some of the fondest…
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Amazing Places to Take a Selfie in All 50 States
For better or for worse, selfies have become emblematic of today’s high-tech, mobile modern culture. Self-portraits are nothing new, of course, but smartphones and tablets make it easier than ever…
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24 Food Halls and Markets That Offer a Taste of Something for Everyone
Public markets where vendors sell produce, prepared foods, and other goods have always served as community gathering places and hubs of edible commerce. Nowadays, food halls, a similar concept that…
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Why Costco Japan Is a Shopper’s Dream, From Sushi to Appliances
With its vast warehouses, bulk products, and jumbo pizzas, Costco seems to follow the American maxim that bigger is better. Yet, the warehouse store has thrived in 11 countries across…
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22 Underrated Places to Retire in the U.S.
As retirement nears, many people make lists of possible places to spend their golden years. Some even look outside the country to take advantage of the currency exchange and other…
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Tallest, Fastest, and Wildest Theme Park Record Breakers
The Top Thrill Dragster, one of Cedar Point’s most impressive coasters, has officially been shut down after a year-long hiatus because of a serious injury caused by a flying part…
