Every country has its quirks, and Canada is no exception. From rules about witchcraft to tree climbing, the Great White North seems to have found all sorts of things it would rather not permit. Of course, Canada isn’t alone in this. Almost every nation has at least a few laws that don’t make sense; most…
Summer will be here before we know it, and many Americans are itching to take a beach trip. However, few people enjoy crowded beaches, even if there’s a good reason why tourists flock to them. Researchers with vacation rental company Florida Panhandle discovered the most crowded beaches in the United States. Many of the beaches…
America encompasses over 3.5 million square miles of land and is home to countless natural and manmade landmarks. So, perhaps it’s forgivable that U.S. citizens have trouble identifying where some of them are. Then again, the landmarks on this list are among the most popular sites in North America. They include places that reflect the…
“Land subsidence” might be a new term for you. However, residents in certain coastal cities are all too familiar with the concept of sinking land. What causes sinking land, you ask? In the case of the ten cities on this list, it has little to do with cyclical climate patterns and almost everything, if not…
When it comes to traveling, there are many things you understandably want to see and do on your trip. Trying the best eating spots, visiting historical landmarks, experiencing unique activities, and visiting the famous tourist spots you see all across the web often make the list. Yes, those tourist spots may be overcrowded and a…
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…
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…
Many of us hold stereotypes about other countries, whether we realize it or not. The same is often true of foreigners’ perceptions of the United States. During my over a decade of international travel, I’ve met non-Americans who’ve shared their unknowingly skewed views of the U.S. with me. I’ve also talked with travelers who’ve heard…
Moving abroad is exciting. It can also be headache-inducing, depending on how you approach it. As an American who appreciates her country but has wings on her feet, I’ve moved to two different countries. I’m currently writing this from my home in Panama, ready to share some of the biggest takeaways I learned about moving…
Ask any American to describe Florida, and their responses will vary according to their experience and what they’ve heard. Beaches, alligators, warm winters, and hurricanes might all come to mind. I spent family vacations in Florida and lived there as an adult for five years. Of the many things I learned, among the biggest was…
