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Renting a Car for a Road Trip: Everything You Need to Know

From knowing how much it costs to rent a car for a road trip to finally understanding if you should...


Here’s Why Light Snow Is Just as Dangerous as a Snowstorm

Don’t think that heading out when there’s a light dusting on the ground is harmless.


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Where to Park Your RV for Free on a Road Trip

On a tight budget? Find out how to score free overnight parking anywhere in the country and save a bundle...


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The 10 Best Places to Travel Alone as a Woman

Need a break from everything—and everyone—and want to explore all by your bad self? Here are 10 destinations ideal for...


How to Camp for Free in the United States

On a tight budget? You'll definitely want to learn the ins and outs of free camping—including where to find the...


Here’s Exactly What to Do When You Spot a Snow Plow on the Road

Driving in the snow can be difficult enough. What should you do when you see this huge, noisy, slow-moving vehicle?...


40 Stunning Photos of National Parks Covered in Snow

These breathtaking pictures from the National Park Service prove that America is a real-life winter wonderland.


What to Wear on a Plane, According to a Flight Attendant

Take it from the people who fly for a living: When it comes to what to wear on a plane,...

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12 Things That Could Get You Banned from a Plane

From major news stories to first-person accounts, here are some real reasons people have been barred (or almost barred) from...


11 Hotel Secrets from a Former Hotel Inspector

After reviewing several hundred hotels on five continents, a former hotel inspector shares her secrets.


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This Is the Worst Spot on the Plane for Your Carry-On Bag

Don't make the process harder than it needs to be.


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The Smallest Town in Every State

Think you live in a small town? These places give a whole new meaning to the concept.


13 Craziest Things People Have Seen in Hotel Rooms

These unsuspecting employees and guests share their strangest (and for some, scariest) experiences at hotels around the world.


The Best Winter Destination in Every State

Whether you're looking for fun in the snow or an escape from the cold, find your perfect spot for a...



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The Most Extravagant Airbnb Listing in Every State

Wish you could live like royalty? You can—at least for a few days—by staying at one of these stunning rentals...


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Your Guide to a Utah Road Trip

Discover unimaginable, other-worldly scenery on a road trip through this state with five National Parks.

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16 Items You Should Always Keep in Your Car

From basic to high-tech, these tools will help keep you safe on the road.


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12 Most Breathtaking Rock Formations in America

From the country's deepest canyon to sacred volcanic towers in the sky, these rock formations are as mesmerizing as they...


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12 Clever Waze Features You’re Probably Not Using

You can do a whole lot more than get from point A to point B once you know these tips...


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12 Airports That Are Also Overlooked Landmarks

Step back in time to when air travel was glamorous.


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This Is the Best Time to Book Your Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights

If you're planning to take a flight this year, don't wait.


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The Prettiest Lake in Every State

Searching for the perfect socially distanced trip—or just some daydreaming fodder? Embrace the majesty of the United States with a...

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What Airlines Losing Money Could Mean for You

Airlines have been hemorrhaging money in recent months, another casualty of COVID-19. The U.S. government has bailed them out repeatedly...but...


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Your Complete Guide to an Arizona Road Trip

Spending a week driving the scenic route north from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon allows for plenty of time to...


25 Most Magical Treehouse Hotels in the World

Live out your childhood fantasies and take to the skies at one of these amazing (and very grown-up) treehouse hotels.


Can You Guess the Country from Its Famous Landmark?

Test your smarts with this landmarks quiz.


The Best Bike Trail in Every State

Time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these scenic, fun bike paths—one in each state.


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11 Abandoned Mansions and Their Creepy Histories

Of course, mansions can be beautiful, sprawling signs of wealth—but these abandoned mansions and their incredible stories will give you...