While not as boundless as the ocean nor as free-flowing as a river, lakes present a more serene experience. Because of their tranquility, many lake towns offer a unique appeal. Across the country, from California to New York, lake towns provide residents with lower stress levels, recreational activities, and improved mental health. And amongst the …

San Francisco’s problems with homelessness, overt drug use, and petty crime have been widely reported in the media. Poverty-related crimes such as thefts and drug use have spiked in the city. Despite this, San Francisco’s violent crime rate is at a near-historic low right now. San Francisco is in the news again this week because …

There’s no escaping the fact that international travel is expensive – it always has been, but in the post-pandemic world you have to be extra savvy to avoid paying over the odds. For some, the solution to that may be to try taking a trip somewhere within their own country – something that millions of Americans …

Some people live for summer, and others can’t wait for it to end. If you’re the latter, you’ve been eyeing your jackets, waiting to buy all the pumpkin spice products, and eager for the changing seasons. Of course, there’s so much to love about fall. For instance, cooler temperatures, the beginning of the holiday season, …

With the summer travel season beginning to fade away, many are starting to turn their attention to planning a getaway for the fall. While getting the time away from work and school can be a bit more difficult now that summer is over, many are able to sneak away for a bit, if even for …

We’ve all heard the saying, “it’s about the journey, not the destination.” Well, these trains are living proof.  In the face of skyrocketing flight prices and reliably chaotic airports, more travelers are turning to trains than ever before. Plenty of trains are scenic, trendy, and comfortable – but some trains are more than just a …

Where can you find the friendly cities in the United States? The southern states may come to mind, yet, according to a recent report, these five cities were ranked the friendliest towns to visit in the United States. Here’s what you can do and experience in these friendly states: 1. Hammondsport, New York In this …

For those of us who love to travel and try different foods while we visit new places, it seems there is a never-ending list of places to visit and new flavors to experience.  While many people might travel internationally for some fantastic fare, for many Americans there is no need to go that far, as …

As the summer of 2023 starts coming to a close, it seems more Americans than ever have got their traveling mojo back. Tourism records are being broken, international flights are in high demand, and underrated destinations are being discovered by more and more travelers. However, the cost of international travel remains high, so it’s no …

Sometimes it takes a special event to find yourself in a place you’ve never visited before. For me, it was running, which saw me visit Chicago for the first time in October last year for the annual marathon. Before heading to ‘the windy city’, I had always disregarded it as somewhere a bit too cliched …

At this point, everyone knows that flying nowadays can be a less than pleasant experience. With more and more reasons piling up making traveling by air more of a headache, travelers are trying their best to be extra cautious when traveling as to when, where, and who they fly with.  The good news is that …

Florida has a mixed reputation. Yet one thing that is undeniable about this southern state is its availability of beautiful beaches.  With summer ending, getting in as much beach time as possible is essential. While it would be great to travel to the coast of Greece to soak up some sun, an international end-of-summer trip …