More trips didn’t mean more flying as travelers leaned into easier ways to get away. A new survey of 2,000 frequent travelers found that road trips dominated U.S. travel this year, with 55% of respondents saying driving was their primary mode of transportation. Flying, once the default for vacations, trailed far behind. Just 30% of…
A new study analyzed access to dining, culture, education, and lifestyle amenities to see where luxury living actually works best. Luxury used to mean excess, with sprawling mansions, private jets, and penthouses that sat empty most of the year. But that definition has shifted. Today, luxury is about access. It’s being able to book a…
They donated the haul the next morning, but the internet still had plenty to say. A holiday white elephant exchange is supposed to be a little ridiculous and mildly competitive in the “I will absolutely steal that candle warmer” kind of way. But one person walked into a $25 gift swap expecting the usual mix…
For many Americans, hosting Christmas dinner has long come with an unspoken rule: if you invite people over, you cover the cost. But a new survey suggests that expectation is shifting faster than you might think. According to a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate Christmas, about 1 in 3 Americans now ask…
New data reveals which states have the space, resources, and infrastructure to outlast an undead outbreak. If a zombie outbreak ever stopped being a Netflix storyline and became an actual problem, some parts of the country would be a whole lot better off than others. A new analysis from CanadaCasino looked at factors like population…
The Arctic Circle landmark rebuilds itself every winter, then melts away by spring. Every winter, one of the most unusual hotels on Earth rises from the frozen Torne River in northern Sweden. Built entirely from ice and snow, ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi is remade from scratch each year. And when spring arrives, it melts back into…
A new study compared airfare, hotel costs, safety, and winter activities across nearly 70 U.S. cities. Winter travel means different things to different people. Some travelers are happy bundling up for museums, food scenes, and snowy city breaks, while others are looking for sunshine and outdoor activities without peak-season prices. To figure out the best…
A raw Reddit confession is gaining traction after one user admitted they were so hungry and broke that they walked into a hotel offering complimentary breakfast, took a small amount of food, and left — then posted about the guilt they felt afterward. “I feel bad… I’m so hungry… I’m so broke… I have no…