I got an early look inside SongTeller, including the little Dolly references you won’t necessarily spot in the hotel photos. The hairdryer at Dolly Parton’s new Nashville hotel comes in a bag labeled “wig dryer.” The dry-cleaning bag says, “Take me to the Wishy Washy,” a nod to the Nashville laundromat where Dolly met her…
Lake Geneva is an easy place to book a weekend and then spend most of it at your resort. And hey, that might be exactly the trip you need. But if your knowledge of the area pretty much stops at “there’s a nice lake with some very expensive houses,” there are a few things I…
WalletHub compared 182 cities for its 2026 ranking. These 12 came out ahead on a mix of food options, quality, and affordability. There are only so many meals you can fit into a weekend away, and an expensive, mediocre dinner feels like a waste of more than money. A city with plenty of good places…
The annual selection includes 50 destinations and experiences, with recommendations for what to do when you get there. Planning next year’s travel is the fun part, at least before you start checking flight prices. Lonely Planet has just added 50 suggestions to consider with the release of its annual Best in Travel list for 2027….
An analysis of Tripadvisor reviews put several famous landmarks on the list, with complaints about value emerging as a recurring theme. I’m perfectly happy being a tourist. A place being famous isn’t a reason for me to skip it, and I’m willing to spend money on an experience I’m excited about. But I do want…
A new ranking looks at the neighborhood qualities Americans value most, and several smaller metros beat out bigger names. A beautiful house loses some of its appeal if you dread coming home to the neighborhood. But figuring out what a place is actually like to live in takes more than scrolling through listing photos. Those…
WalletHub compared 100 U.S. cities on coffee prices, café options, and more. Some familiar favorites finished surprisingly far down the list. I drink Folgers at home (and I like it!), so I’m not going to pretend I need a carefully calibrated pour-over to get through the morning. But a ranking of America’s best coffee cities?…
Fall is probably my favorite season to dress for. Give me jeans, boots, jackets, and layers over trying to figure out what to wear when it’s 90 degrees outside any day. FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a commission at no…