Want to Take Your Dog on Vacation? Check Out These Pup-Friendly Destinations It’s not fair that humans get to have all the fun on vacation while their canine companions stay home by themselves, moping about, depressed, and constantly looking out the window for their two-legged best...
Feeling the Call of the Wild? Your Guide to an African Safari Adventure! Outdoor adventures don't get any better than an African safari. Whether you hope to gaze at the peaceful plains of the Serengeti or follow a lion pride as they nurture their newborn cubs, safari trips take...
Charming Small Town Alternatives to Popular Tourist Cities As international travel surges, many iconic cities are grappling with overtourism. From Venice to Bali, once-idyllic destinations are becoming increasingly overcrowded, with long lines, higher prices, and...
From Souvenirs to Stories: Scrapbook Your Way Around the World Traveling is full of unforgettable moments—from breathtaking views to quirky finds and everything in between. But how do you keep those memories alive once the trip is over? Enter the travel scrapbook: part...
Culture al Fresco! The Best U.S. Cities for Outdoor Art Outdoor art offers a budget-friendly and immersive way to experience creativity, bringing masterpieces to the streets and public spaces where everyone can enjoy them. While cities around the world are home to...
From Monasteries to Mansions: Historic Hotels Worth the Trip While you're abroad, there’s just something special about staying somewhere that didn’t pop up last year with a rooftop bar and a generic logo. Historic hotels? They’ve earned their keys. These are...
Viva More Than Las Vegas! Celebrate the King at These Elvis Movie Locations Few individuals have had as big an impact on world culture as Elvis Aron Presley. Known simply as "The King" for his musical output, Elvis also had a whirlwind movie career with locations spanning some of the...
The World’s Coolest Libraries for True Bibliophiles Are you the type of person who gets excited by the idea of seeing one of the original Gutenberg Bibles? Do you have to limit the number of books you purchase when you travel, because of those pesky suitcase...
Unwrapping Christmas: Surprising Histories of Your Favorite Holiday Traditions Have you ever wondered why eggnog and peppermint bark seem to pop up everywhere during the holidays? Or why groups of people gather to sing Christmas carols, even in freezing weather? Many holiday traditions...
Love Holiday Movies? Relive the Magic at These Film Locations! One of the best parts of the holiday season is the holiday movies! There's nothing quite like curling up on the couch with your loved ones -- and a giant bowl of popcorn -- and relaxing to a classic seasonal...
Buon Natale a Tutti! Festive Italian Holiday Traditions When it comes to celebrating the holidays, Italians bring a sense of passion that’s hard to match. The Italian Christmas season is more than just December 25th — it’s a weeks-long celebration filled with...
Need a Break From Christmas? Check These Other Winter Holidays! Winter usually means the advent (get it?) of so many Christmas-related traditions: decorated trees, jolly carolers, wreaths of holly, and more. Of course, those all bring us comfort and joy (get it?), and, as...
Women’s Suffrage: Places to Explore the Road to Equality The right to vote is an opportunity that no one should take for granted. The passing of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920 guaranteed the right of women to vote in the United States. The...
Joyous Hanukkah Celebrations Around the World…That You’ll Love a Latke! No matter how you choose to spell it -- Chanukah, Hanukkah, or חֲנוּכָּה in Hebrew -- this beloved holiday is celebrated by Jewish families around the world. It takes place during the Hebrew month...