Travel

Partially because of its distance to the mainland, partially because of its tropical and volcanic geography, and partially because of its vast differences in heritage (over 37% of Hawaiians identify …

When traveling to a new destination, there are certain things we tend to check in advance—currency, language, and maybe even local tipping customs: Learning the social and cultural norms of …

Someone is a cotton-headed ninny muggins. If you’ve ever watched the 2003 cult classic, Elf, you know the plot: Buddy the Elf (played by Will Ferrell) is a human adopted …

As stressful as flying is, the events leading up to flying can be just as bad. You’re packed into an airport with a bunch of people who have no idea …

The Japanese have quite an obsession with sex. As a country, they have one of the most robust adult-toy and pornography industries in the world. Some of their TV commercials …

When visiting a foreign country, most people try to be respectful of the cultures and social norms of said country and its respective cities. Guidebooks and websites help a lot, …

Opened in 1889, the Eiffel Tower, the tallest building in Paris, has been one of France’s most iconic tourist attractions for nearly 135 years. Visitors have taken pictures of the …

If you’re old enough to remember life before GPS, you remember maps. Back in the day, they were THE way to get from Point A to Point B, C, D …

You’ve just boarded your aircraft and maybe you’re feeling a little smug because you already know so much stuff, like why planes still have ashtrays (even though smoking on planes …

It wasn’t long ago that if you needed to get something while traveling, there were only a few options. You could ask your hotel if it was something typical and …