As global peacefulness declines for the 13th time in 17 years, these are the countries you’ll want to avoid. The Global Peace Index (GPI) just released its 2025 findings, and the big picture isn’t pretty. Global peacefulness declined for the 13th time in the past 17 years, with 87 countries deteriorating while only 74 managed…
Royal Caribbean is joining rivals in penalizing passengers who don’t show up to dine. Royal Caribbean is tightening up its dining rules. The cruise line just announced that if you book a specialty restaurant onboard and don’t show up, you’ll be charged a fee. The change was first shared with travel agents and reported by…
The data suggests a destination wedding abroad is far more likely than a stateside ceremony. A new “Taylor Suitability Score” study ranked 50+ luxury venues around the world to predict where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot. The analysis weighted two main factors: celebrity seclusion (70%) — things like privacy, on-site accommodations,…
Italy is at it again with tempting relocation schemes. You might remember the €1 house craze that drew dreamers from around the world. Now, the northern region of Trentino is upping the ante and offering up to €100,000 to anyone willing to move in and breathe life back into abandoned homes. Sounds dreamy, right? A…
You might be smarter than you sound — here’s how to prove it. We all stumble over words from time to time. But some slip-ups are so common, and so cringe, they can seriously undercut how you’re perceived. Whether you’re giving a presentation or just chatting in line at Starbucks, certain mispronunciations scream “I didn’t…
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m a big fan of At Home. I’ve raved about their outdoor furniture in my recent list of the best online stores for patio pieces, and I’ve shared how their budget-friendly finds can help turn a backyard into a cozy retreat. So, it’s tough to see…
From royal affairs to star-studded spectacles, these celebrity weddings made headlines—but Swift and Kelce’s could be the biggest one yet. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, and the internet is already buzzing about what their wedding could look like. Given the scale of her Eras Tour, the grandeur of his Super Bowl wins,…
Summer gets all the glory, but September is secretly one of the best months to travel. Flights and hotels are cheaper after Labor Day (AAA even reported airfare drops of around 6% this time of year), the summer crowds finally thin, and the weather is still incredible in so many parts of the world. It’s…