Traveling is part of the job when you’re the president of the United States. But not all presidents are the same when it comes to face-to-face meetings. These are the presidents that spent the most time inside Air Force One. The Data The US Department of State’s Office of the Historian has kept presidential travel…
Ready to hit the slopes this winter? Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, Forbes put together a ranking of the world’s best ski resort destinations. Slippery Slopes There are over 6,000 ski resorts worldwide, so it’s safe to say the competition for the top ten best options was stiff. Forbes looked at several…
Tornadoes can occur anywhere, but the US 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 (no damage) to EF-5…
One of the most important moments in a couple’s relationship is when they decide to make it official with engagement rings. The details around that momentous event can be pretty stressful to plan if you’re the one getting down on one knee. If you’re on the opposite end, though, you’ll still want that moment to…
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 are made up of bustling neighborhoods, local businesses, and complex…
Who doesn’t love a travel selfie? But not all selfie spots are safe, and some areas are even known as the location of “killfies.” Here are some of the most dangerous selfie locations in the world where it pays to be more than careful when snapping a shot. 1: Machu Picchu, Peru The Machu Picchu…
The United States has many great things going for it. Our diverse geography, football (the real kind that you throw with your hands), and Fourth of July cookouts are just a few of the things that make the Land of the Free so great. That said, no country is perfect. The British are understandably proud…
Newsflash, travelers: You may have to put your souvenir or gift-giving dreams on hold. Or, at the very least, in a checked bag. There are some odd items that are forbidden in carry-on luggage. First Things First This isn’t a complete list of the bizarre items you can’t bring in a checked and/or carry-on bag….
Moving to the Sunshine State can be a dream come true. But nothing is perfect, and even Florida residents who love their new state can have regrets. As a former Florida transplant, these are some of the most common situations I experienced or heard from fellow transplants that they wish they’d known sooner. 1: Job…
The U.S. has over 400 national parks all over the country. Choosing which one to visit can be pretty tricky, especially if you’re trying to judge them by how beautiful each looks in a picture. If you’re on Instagram, you’ve surely seen your friends and family share magnificent pictures of the great outdoors. But what’s…
