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Knoxville, Tennessee, USA Downtown Skyline Aerial.

12 of the Best Places To Get Married in America, According to a New Study

When it comes to celebrating love, picking the right venue can set the mood for a truly unforgettable day. With America being as vast and diverse as it is, destination weddings have become super popular. Whether it’s a charming spot just down the road, a few hours away, or even a breathtaking location on another…

Newark, New Jersey, USA skyline on the Passaic River.

12 of the Best and Worst Places To Retire in the U.S., According to a New Study

Retirement is a huge life shift, so choosing the right city to enjoy your later years when you finally have control of your timetable is a very important decision. After all, who wants to spend their golden years in the worst possible neighborhood when there are so many great places to live? When I daydream…

Green Bay, Wisconsin. August 9th, 2018. Packer fans during at tailgate party at Lambeau Field. The man wears a cheesehead that says NFL Owner. The Packers are the only publicly owned NFL team.

10 of the Biggest State Rivalries in America

Take a look at history, and you’ll see that nearly every state in the United States has a special nemesis—friendly or not—with neighboring areas. Whether it’s sports, culture, or just some good-natured banter, each state seems to have that one special frienemy.  Why is that? Some adversaries are rooted in a serious, sometimes even brutal,…

Lewiston, Maine, USA - October 26th 2023 - Lewiston Maine after the Shooting

11 “Bad Neighborhoods” in the U.S. That Are Actually Pretty Safe

As a woman, I wouldn’t want to live in a city where I constantly feel unsafe. Walking alone with my pepper spray keychain at the ready is never a good feeling. Having lived in big cities like San Francisco, Barcelona, and San Diego, I’ve found that the hype about so-called “rough neighborhoods” is sometimes overblown….

Spectacular aerial view of Shoshone Falls or Niagara of the West, Snake River, Idaho, United States.

12 of the Most Underrated States in the U.S. For Natural Beauty

Some states popularly known for concrete jungles or corn fields might surprise you with off-the-beaten-path scenery worthy of an Instagram post or two.  I love how travelers think: you have to venture to the ends of the Earth to find those hidden gems. But sometimes, the most beautiful mountains, vistas, and forests are where you’d…

Springfield, Illinois, USA downtown city skyline at dusk.

10 of the Best and Worst U.S. Capital Cities, According to Americans

State capitals are supposed to be the heart of important political decisions, business hubs, and education centers. You’d think they would represent the very best of what each state has to offer, right? But in reality, every capital has its ups and downs. Some are fantastic places to live, while others have their fair share…

Chick-fil-A Restaurant in Manassas, VA, USA, April 10, 2024

10 of the Best Chain Restaurants in the U.S., According to Americans

In a country that often feels scattered and divided, there’s one thing we can all count on–our favorite chain restaurants. According to a 2023 survey, 65% of Americans hit up fast food at least once a week. Evidently, we’re all about that convenience food life, though not all eateries hit the mark. So here are…

Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Paul Sorvino in Goodfellas (1990)

12 Solid Mafia Movies You Need to Watch

Is there something universally fascinating about watching mafia stories on screen? Maybe it’s their rebellious streak, unshakable confidence, seemingly boundless power, or the way mobsters do things most people wouldn’t even dream of. Even though it’s already 50 years old, The Godfather is still hailed as one of the greatest films ever. Our love-hate relationship…

Houston, Texas, USA downtown city park and skyline.

11 U.S. Cities That Residents Say Are the Rudest in the Country

Preply, a language learning platform, recently surveyed over 1,500 residents of the 30 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. and asked them about the rudeness level of their city. They did this to help travelers determine what to expect when visiting. In this article, we’ll discuss what Americans consider the rudest cities in the country…

Angry couple client talk dispute with millennial waitress feel dissatisfied with cafe bad service, mad disappointed customers speak with staff complain

12 Things Americans Say Foreigners Get Wrong About American Culture

Traveling to different countries and working with people from different cultures has taught me to be welcoming and respectful. I want to avoid saying or doing something that might come off as odd or inappropriate. As Americans, some things foreigners do or ask can seem a little strange to us. Should we just brush off…

Cruise Ship sailing on the inside passage near Skagway near the Alaskan mountain range.

10 of the Best Vacations People Say You Need To Take

Do you ever just look at vacation home rentals in exotic locales just to daydream about an epic vacation? I’ll admit, I do it all the time. We’ve all been stuck in that work-home-repeat cycle, so planning an upcoming getaway to fantasize about might be just the thing to break the monotony.  But finding the…