Affordability helps, but WalletHub’s latest ranking shows that weak scores in health, the economy, and safety can outweigh cheaper living costs. I recently looked at WalletHub’s ranking of the best states to live in, where Wisconsin landed at No. 3 and New Jersey came in at No. 2. But the other end of the list…
A new survey found the flight itself often isn’t the problem. It’s what happens after travelers land in an unfamiliar city. You might think the long flight would be the most stressful part of an international trip. According to a new survey, that’s not necessarily the case. Ground transportation platform Mozio surveyed 1,006 international travelers…
I’m not giving up my skinny jeans anytime soon, but a few of these longtime wardrobe “essentials” really don’t work for me anymore. I’ve been writing about clothes for more than a decade, and there are certain pieces I’ve heard described as “wardrobe essentials” for pretty much that entire time. A white button-down. A black…
New transportation-noise data found a few surprising states near the top of America’s loudest list. Where you live can have a pretty big effect on how much peace and quiet you actually get. I recently looked at how affordability, safety, health care, education, and other quality-of-life factors shaped a new ranking of the best states…
WalletHub compared all 50 states on affordability, safety, quality of life, and more. I’ve actually lived in two of the top three. Where you choose to live comes down to a lot more than whether you like the weather or can afford a house there. Jobs, schools, safety, health care, and even how much time…
More couples are looking closer to home for destination weddings, and one coastal favorite is seeing a major surge. Destination weddings don’t necessarily mean getting on an international flight anymore. According to Fora’s inaugural Wedding & Honeymoon Trend Report, 53% of its travel advisors saw an increase in U.S.-based destination weddings over the past year….
If you’re planning a Galápagos trip, one of the biggest questions is probably: should you do a cruise, join a group tour, or try to plan it all yourself? I ended up doing something a little different. I skipped the cruise, but I also did not fully DIY the trip. Instead, I ended up doing…
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