Hotels are fine… until you’ve stayed in twenty of them and can’t tell one from the other. Same layout, same carpet, same lukewarm coffee in the lobby. But what if your next vacation from your Florida home came with a little adventure built in? From swamps to cliffs, creative hosts and communities have opened up…
Idaho residents—and Americans as a whole—don’t always do well when it comes to basic trivia about the U.S. It’s not entirely their fault, though. For generations, we’ve been passing less-than-credible stories down as “facts.” Everything from where the Pilgrims landed to who exactly discovered our continent is steeped in rumor and myth. Of course, there…
Who doesn’t love a Buc-ee’s run? Grab a brisket taco, fill up the tank, and hit the cleanest bathrooms in Missouri. It should be simple. But somehow, nearly every visit features at least one person doing something loud, gross, or flat-out rude. Maybe it’s the guy blasting music in the parking lot, or the lady…
Taboos are, by definition, tough to talk about. They’re the unspoken things that our social customs forbid. We may not discuss them openly, but we all know when someone breaks one. If someone stands too close to you while talking, is having an affair, or peels a hard-boiled egg on a plane, you might give…
The 1950s were a golden time for music in Iowa. Rock ‘n’ roll was exploding, crooners still ruled the radio in the early part of the decade, and teenagers were finally getting music of their own. Even now, old-school ’50s tunes still show up in movies, TV shows, and road trip playlists. From sock hops…
Louisiana kids who grew up in the 1990s had it made. The toys were fun, the snacks were sugary, and the biggest decision of the day was which Nickelodeon show to watch after school. But now that you’re older, do you still remember what made that decade so special? Or have some of those classic moments faded…
When an antibiotic prescription lands in your hand, many Floridians find themselves choosing between three big names: Publix Pharmacy, Walgreens, and CVS. Yes, they all fill your prescription and sell cough syrup, but they don’t exactly feel the same once you’re standing in line. If you’ve ever wondered which pharmacy should really earn your business—and…
From Pennsylvania suburbs to big cities across the country, Gen Z has faced school shootings, climate anxiety, and digital overload before they were old enough to vote. That kind of upbringing shapes a person. So, while they may not write checks or know how to use a landline, they’ve got wisdom to share with older…
Kitchen nooks, living rooms, and porches across Virginia all have one thing in common: At least one decorating decision that makes the homeowner say, “What was I thinking?” Maybe it was trendy. Maybe it was on sale. Maybe it looked better in the catalog. But somehow, you ended up with something you promised yourself you’d…
For many New Yorkers, the 1950s conjure images of poodle skirts and soda fountains. While these have become symbols of a former era, there’s much more to know about this decade. Many Americans who were alive in the 1950s miss things about this period. Some view the ‘50s as a simpler time, before social media…
