Ireland is packed with castles, cliffs, and cozy pubs… but which spots do travelers actually love the most? A new study has crunched the numbers to find out. Luggage-shipping experts at MyBaggage.com analyzed Tripadvisor reviews for dozens of Irish attractions, comparing the number of five-star ratings to the total reviews for each location. Only attractions…
The Wisconsin Humane Society is asking for help after taking in an overwhelming number of animals in just a few days. On Friday alone, 121 cats and kittens were brought in as surrenders or strays, including an emergency surrender of 47 cats and kittens from a single home. Right now, the organization is caring for…
When a 92-year-old veteran was stranded mid-journey, his daughter learned just how easily the system can break down, and how other travelers can protect themselves. Holiday travel can be stressful even when everything goes right. For passengers who rely on wheelchairs or special assistance, one small mistake can turn into an ordeal. That’s what happened…
The holidays might be full of cheer, but they’re also one of the riskiest times to hit the road. Between family gatherings, winter weather, and heavier traffic, crash rates tend to spike across the U.S. A new study from Alana’s Bail Bonds analyzed fatal crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality…
Before McMansions and smartphones, the true measure of wealth was hiding in plain sight, right inside your suburban split-level. Someone recently asked online, “What were the signs you were rich in the ’90s?” and the comments hit a nerve for anyone who grew up during the age of slap bracelets and Blockbuster. For me, it…
Baseball fans are nothing if not loyal — and often patient. Between long innings, unpredictable weather, and ticket prices that can swing from cheap seats to jaw-dropping, following the game can test your love for America’s pastime. Still, when October rolls around, there’s nothing quite like a packed stadium during the World Series. So which…
Sweden has calm in its DNA, but nowhere does it better than Småland. Endless forests, quiet lakes, and winding country roads make it easy to forget what rushing feels like. In this post, I’m sharing how you can follow “The Swedish Prescription.” This is a new kind of “travel therapy” that blends nature, good food,…
Americans are no strangers to long hours. According to the World Economic Forum, the average U.S. worker puts in about 1,805 hours per year, that’s roughly 470 more than the average German. Yet even with that effort, 33% of paid time off went unused in 2023. A new WalletHub analysis set out to find which…