In 1974, tipping was a feel-good gesture. Fast forward to 2025, and many Montanans—and Americans as a whole—feel pressured to leave higher tips than ever before for services that have already become pricier due to inflation. Americans know they pay high tips. But how do our tipping practices compare to other countries in the world?…
More than one Delaware resident has argued that the USA is the best country in the world, and most certainly better than the United Kingdom. After all, we fought an entire war to gain independence from the English throne. The last thing we’d ever want to admit is that we were somehow inferior to our…
Business class is the holy grail of flying out of the U.S. Stretching your legs, sipping something fancy, and not getting elbowed every five seconds? Absolute dream. But those price tags? Yikes. Luckily, there are a bunch of sneaky-smart ways to fly like a VIP without dropping thousands of bucks. If you’re craving the good…
Business class is the holy grail of flying out of New Mexico. Stretching your legs, sipping something fancy, and not getting elbowed every five seconds? Absolute dream. But those price tags? Yikes. Luckily, there are a bunch of sneaky-smart ways to fly like a VIP without dropping thousands of bucks. If you’re craving the good…
Not every romantic getaway needs rose petals and champagne. Sometimes, all you need is a small-town café, a long walk without a schedule, and someone to share the quiet with. These American towns feel like real-life movie sets… only the kind where no one yells “cut!” Woodstock, Vermont Woodstock doesn’t try to impress you. It…
Not every romantic getaway needs rose petals and champagne. Sometimes, all you need is a small-town café, a long walk without a schedule, and someone to share the quiet with. These American towns feel like real-life movie sets… only the kind where no one yells “cut!” Woodstock, Vermont Woodstock doesn’t try to impress you. It…
Some Hawaiians plan their vacations around warm weather, cultural experiences, or enjoyable outings. There’s a growing trend, however, of Americans traveling to destinations that allow them to explore the darker parts of the country’s history. Dark tourism involves traveling to sites associated with death, tragedy, or unnatural events. In the United States, there are many…
Many Rhode Islanders take it for granted that they’ll receive a U.S. passport after applying for one. However, the government sometimes denies passports for reasons that take Americans by surprise. These are some of the most common reasons the U.S. government won’t issue you a passport. Outstanding Child Support One reason for a passport denial…
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere, but the United States—and especially Oklahoma—is particularly prone to them. Our wide, Midwestern plains provide the perfect environmental conditions for tornado activity. Scientists categorize the deadly and catastrophic storms by the Enhanced Fujita or EF scale which uses damage indicators to estimate wind speeds. The scale runs from EF-O…
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to learning about new cities. From the bustling streets of New York City to the hipster culture of Portland, overarching ideas about these metropolises are helpful, but they can also overshadow their more nuanced realities. Many cities—including those in Louisiana—are made up of bustling neighborhoods, local businesses,…
