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…
Someone asked Reddit what book got them into reading. Explore the most-loved titles, heartfelt memories, and the books that created lifelong readers.
A new study looked at safety, ease of entry, language, and traveler experience to find which cities make visitors feel most welcome. What makes a city feel welcoming when you first arrive? Feeling safe helps. So does being able to communicate, find your way around, and get help when you need it. Travel eSIM provider…
I was in Appleton when the weather flipped. Now Fox Cities groups need organized volunteers, donations, and patience—not disaster tourism. Unfortunately, my community has been hit by yet another natural disaster. Shiocton is my hometown, and it feels like we had barely begun recovering from the devastating flooding that affected communities across this part of…
Chicago ranked third on a new list of America’s most nature-starved cities, and I’m not entirely convinced it belongs there. The city is obviously not a wilderness destination. But with 26 miles of lakefront, beaches, sprawling parks, the Riverwalk, and trails along Lake Michigan, “nature-starved” feels like a stretch. The ranking makes more sense once…
Grace posted about the maintenance worker she wished she’d approached. Airport employees found him, and Cleveland Hopkins arranged their reunion. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport had a more interesting arrival than usual Sunday night. Simon, the aircraft maintenance technician who had spent the previous few days as the mystery man in a Reddit post, was waiting…
Fora’s latest booking data shows travelers choosing Chicago, Great Lakes escapes, national parks, and event-driven trips across the Midwest. Summer travel coverage tends to focus on Mediterranean beaches, coastal resorts, and the annual scramble for a reasonably priced European flight. But new booking data suggests plenty of travelers are looking closer to home, and the…