Shorter road trips are ideal for people who don’t want to spend too many days driving. If you're ever in the Colorado/Utah area, make sure to check out these state and national parks that are within a short...

If you’re looking for the true "End of World" head to Ushuaia, on the Argentinian shores of the Beagle Channel. It’s the southernmost city in the world and capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego. The...

War memorials, the monuments and statues built to mark the sacrifice and significance of military service members, can be found all over the world. Of course, a war memorial isn't meant to glorify war....

A honky tonk (noun) is a bar where live music, usually of the country and western variety, is regularly featured. To honky tonk (verb) is the act of going out in the evening to one or more of these...

This Eastern European country has been popular among tourists because of its magnificent national parks, long coastline along the Adriatic Sea, and enchanting islands frequented by sailboats and yachts. But...

As a child, Las Vegas was the city I claimed would be my home one day. The bright lights going down the strip, the endless buffets, and all the knick-knacks on offer made it seem like the kind of place I could...

Mexico is a country filled with rich culture, great weather, and even greater food! With beaches on the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico, along with ancient Mayan ruins and tons of history, there’s a...

Are you a fan of the hit TV show The Walking Dead? Then show your undying loyalty with a trip to see some of its most famous filming locations. Every scene of this long-running blockbuster series has been shot...

Legendary American scientist, statesman, and coolest Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, was quoted as once saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And while...

As an Aussie living in the United States, I am often confronted by the misconceptions about Australia and its people. I’ve certainly heard them all, from killer wildlife to the cherished pastime of comparing...

Are you ready for festival season? That's right, it's almost upon us. If you still haven't gotten one of those hard-to-get tickets, no worries, we have a foolproof, totally scientific quiz to help you decide...

Canada's urban metropolis that's often compared to New York City sometimes hides in the shadows of "prettier" cities like Montreal and  Vancouver. But Toronto deserves the limelight as one of the most...

As you're probably already aware, three of the largest U.S. airlines now give you the choice of forgoing some of your passenger flying privileges in exchange for lower ticket prices. Delta, American and United...

We know that jetting off to Tokyo is probably somewhere on your bucket list -- but it's called a bucket list for a reason. AKA it's full of stuff that takes a bit of commitment to actually do. So for those of...