Travel

Using chopsticks may seem simple, but in Japan there are etiquette rules that many Western travelers never learn — and some mistakes can unintentionally offend. Most Western travelers eventually learn …

Sunset sails have become one of our favorite vacation activities. We’ve done them before in Key West and Kauai, we decided to try the De Palm Sunset Sail in Aruba …

After more than two weeks offline, the Global Entry trusted traveler program has reopened. That’s welcome news for frequent international travelers, especially those who’ve gotten used to breezing past the …

Most travelers assume airport and airline employees are screened carefully enough that theft isn’t something they need to worry about. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Over the years there …

Self-cleaning public bathrooms have been common across Europe for years. Sometimes you have to pay to use them, and sometimes they’re free. Either way, they usually look the same: a …

The beloved Texas-born mega gas station chain is continuing its nationwide expansion, with new Buc-ee’s locations planned in seven additional states. The Buc-ee’s road stop chain has something of a …

Since my last visit to Las Vegas, I’ve been receiving emails from MGM Rewards offering comped or highly discounted rooms. While those emails can be a little annoying, they’re also …

More than 2,000 Americans were asked to name the rudest cities in the country. The results sparked outrage, defensiveness, and a few very on-brand reactions. If you’re reading this blog, …

Using U.S. Census data, WordFinderX identified the most commonly spoken language in each state once English and Spanish are removed from the equation. Of the 195 countries in the world, …

When we posted 10 mind blowing maps of the United States a few months ago, the feedback was really good. It’s been a while, so here are a few more …