The annual Best of the World list spans six continents. These 10 selections include a few personal favorites and places I’d love to explore. There is no shortage of advice about where to travel next year, but I’m always curious to see which places National Geographic puts on its annual list. Released October 20, Best…
How I’d spend three days in Nashville, including the shows worth booking ahead and a day trip to nearby Franklin. My first Nashville trip was mostly bar hopping. I had a perfectly fine time, but I didn’t leave loving the city or thinking about when I could come back. This trip changed that. I spent…
I had plenty of questions about what to pack for the Galápagos. We were spending eight days island-hopping, with a full hike at Sierra Negra and a lot of time in the water. I also wanted something clean to wear to dinner that hadn’t been snorkeling with me earlier that day. My husband and I…
WalletHub compared 670 institutions on academics, costs, campus life, and career outcomes. Here’s how the top schools stacked up. A famous name can get a university onto your college wish list. Deciding if it belongs there takes a closer look at the costs, classroom experience, and what happens after graduation. WalletHub’s 2027 university ranking, released…
The change takes effect Oct. 19, ahead of holiday travel. Here’s which disruptions are affected and what airlines still owe you. An overnight flight delay can leave you shopping for a hotel room you never planned to book. Starting Oct. 19, a new federal rule could make it less likely that the airline picks up…
Before you scrub a stain or toss your shoes in the washer, check the material. These simple fixes can help you avoid an expensive mistake. I love white shoes, but keeping them clean can be a pain. I’ve had good luck putting some pairs through the washing machine, though that’s definitely not an option for…
Five years ago, VIVAIA sent me my first pair of flats. A year later, I wrote my original Vivaia shoes review, and people are STILL yelling at me about it. There are more than 140 comments on that post. Some of you love these shoes. Some of you think they’re garbage. And a solid handful…
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…