Peter Kinney articles

A hotel may genuinely sit a short distance from downtown while still being unpleasant, impractical, or even unsafe to reach on foot because a highway, river, rail line, or giant intersection sits in the way. There is no universal federal mileage rule defining how close a hotel must be to use words such as “near downtown,” but specific location claims still cannot create a materially misleading impression for a reasonable traveler.

Scientists gave chimpanzees crystals to explore why ancient humans collected them 780,000 years ago. The apes' reactions offered surprising clues about curiosity, attraction, and the origins of enduring crystal fascination.

Digital keys can unlock, start, and share access to a vehicle without a traditional fob, but changing phones can force owners through pairing, authentication, compatibility, and account-security steps all over again. The technology is becoming more standardized and secure, yet the smartest approach is still to keep a physical backup close enough to save you when the digital convenience suddenly stops being convenient.

Canadians arriving in New England encounter rocky coastlines, maple syrup, cold winters, old towns, and forests that can look surprisingly close to home. Then the rotaries, Revolutionary history, electronic tolls, lobster-roll rivalries, and centuries-old streets start reminding you that you definitely crossed the border.

Can your boss make you share a hotel room on a business trip? Here’s what U.S. employees should know about travel policies, accommodations, discrimination, privacy, and workplace protections.

American national parks can combine enormous wilderness, long scenic drives, serious wildlife, strict rules, and surprisingly elaborate visitor infrastructure in the same place. For outdoorsy Europeans accustomed to exploring landscapes where towns, roads, or villages are often closer together, the first U.S. park trip can require a different style of planning.

Resorts are allowed to place reasonable conditions on complimentary airport transfers, including eligible airports, booking channels, advance flight information, or operating windows, but important restrictions should be disclosed before you rely on the benefit. If the resort never clearly warned that a delayed flight could trigger another charge, you have a much stronger argument for a refund.