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Incredibly Useful Items Most People Wouldn’t Think To Pack For Vacation

This kitchen item you likely use every day can save your vacation—and save you plenty of cash along the way.
February 10, 2025 Samantha Henman

Take The Journey Of A Lifetime: Across America By Train

If you've been searching for the perfect retirement present, birthday gift, or vacation you'll never forget, consider using Amtrak's transnational rail journey from New York to San Francisco, for a journey across America by train that is out of this world.
February 8, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Most Underrated States In America—And Why You Need To Visit Them

Looking at survey data these are the 20 states that tourists have the least interest in visiting. But we're here to tell you that they should interest you—and why.
January 29, 2025 Jesse Singer
The Best And Worst States To Live In, According To Cost Of Living Data

The Best And Worst States To Live In, According To Cost Of Living Data

Are you planning a big move in 2025? Weighing up your options as to where you want to retire? Or perhaps you're looking for a fresh start and are wondering how far your savings will take you. Let's look at the cost of living in each state and rank the states by their affordability.
January 24, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Biggest Culture Shocks For Non-Americans Moving To America

Whether you're looking to move to America, or are just visiting on holiday from another country—some of these culture shocks are seismic for non-Americans looking to move to America.
November 6, 2024 Jack Hawkins

What Flight Attendants Wish All Travelers Knew

Flight attendants love to help make traveling more comfortable for their passengers, but there’s one disgusting habit they’d wish people would curb.
October 29, 2024 JK

Americans Must Try These European Fast Food Chains

Next time you're traveling to Europe, rather than sticking with the trusted fast food chains you know and love at home, try these European fast food chains for a taste of something different!
October 23, 2024 Jack Hawkins

The 15 Best Off-Road Destinations in the U.S.

From towering dunes to mountainous trails and canyons, America’s diverse landscape offers nearly every terrain out there—and they’re waiting for you and your 4x4.
October 21, 2024 Allison Robertson

The 50 Most Walkable Cities In North America

Using multiple data sources and a variety of metrics—from distance to amenities to block length and intersection density—the Walk Score rating claims to provide an accurate portrait of a location's walkability. These are the 50 cities in the United States and Canada with the highest Walk Scores.
October 16, 2024 Jesse Singer

The Best Backpacker Hostels In America

Whether you're simply passing through town on your way across America, or are taking an extended weekend vacation to your favorite backpacking destination, backpacker hostels will likely be a cheaper option for you when traveling than staying in a hotel. These are some of the best backpacker hostels in America.
October 15, 2024 Jack Hawkins

Best Fall Camping Destinations in the U.S.

America is teeming with stunning camping spots. With over sixty national parks and literally thousands of state parks, there is no shortage of natural adventure in the United States. Here’s 24 of the best places to camp in the fall.
October 9, 2024 Allison Robertson

30 American Norms That Annoy The Rest Of The World

The United States is a vast country with various cultures and traditions. But for the most part, we have a way of doing things that non-Americans apparently find offensive—and sometimes even annoying. From wearing our shoes indoors to calling the U.S. "America," find out what annoys non-Americans the most.
October 7, 2024 Allison Robertson