Every frequent traveler has been there: One minute you’re dreaming about your destination, and the next, you’re stuck in a security line behind someone who forgot liquids in mass quantities aren’t allowed. Between overpriced snacks, surprise gate changes, and that one guy who refuses to take off his belt at security, airports can be a…
In 1960, just shy of 5 million Americans called Florida home. Fast-forward to 2024 and Florida’s population is projected to reach 22.9 million in April, ranking the Sunshine State as the third-most populous state in the nation. There are many reasons why Florida natives choose to remain in their state and why Florida historically receives…
From the climate to how locals spend their weekends, Miamians and New Yorkers often feel like they’re living on different planets. W hether you call one of these cities home or have visited them, we guarantee we’ll leave you nodding your head and chuckling at how stark and undeniably true these differences are. Transportation Habits…
I was a Florida transplant from New York, and now I’m a former Florida resident. While my departure from the Sunshine State had little to do with Florida itself, my time there gave me firsthand experience of why people chose to leave. Here are some of the top reasons Florida residents are saying goodbye to…
Regardless of where you stand on what’s causing global sea levels to rise, it’s undeniable that our coastlines are getting smaller. A study using data from the European Commission suggests that by 2100, we could lose nearly half of the world’s sandy beaches to rising sea levels. That said, not all coastlines are shrinking at…
Florida, with its die-hard fans and haters, continues to be one of the preferred vacation spots and retirement destinations in America. According to U-Haul’s growth index, Florida experienced the second-largest number of customers seeking one-way U-Haul equipment in 2023 for the third year in a row. I was among those who became a Florida tourist-turned-transplant….
Nobody likes long traffic queues, but certain cities in the United States test their residents’ patience every day with their jammed roads. Transportation company INRIX determined the US cities with the most congested traffic, costing drivers more than just their time. Can you guess which Pennsylvania city ranked in the top ten? Driving People Crazy Traffic…
If you’ve ever met someone from Jacksonville, there’s a good chance you’ll know based on their knowledge and passion for some oh-so-Jax things. And if you’re from Jacksonville, you’ll have to tell us if you agree. Here are 11 ways to spot a true Jaxson. They’re Passionate About Publix Subs If someone from Jacksonville mentions…
If you manage to pull yourself out of sunny Florida to visit our neighbors in the cold-weather North, you might have a hard time following a Canadian conversation. Words like “gitch,” “gonger,” and even “double-double” will undoubtedly leave Floridians scratching their heads. How many of these Canadian terms have you heard? 1: Keener Keener refers…
The United States encompasses over 3.5 million square miles of land and is home to countless natural and manmade landmarks. So, perhaps it’s forgivable that Americans 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…
