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Alert: There Is a Secret Button That Raises Aisle Armrests on Planes

It's been sitting under your elbow this whole time.


7 Absolutely Stunning Places You Need to Explore on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

There's more to Mexico than Cancun and the Riviera Maya. The west coast is a paradise for lovers of fun,...


These Are the 15 Healthiest Cities in America

Looking to relocate or simply need a weekend reset? Women's Health teamed up with Yelp to uncover the healthiest, happiest,...


8 Sunny Islands You Can Book for Christmas (Yes, Private Islands Too)

Why book a basic hotel room when you could have your own island for your holiday escape?


10 Crazy Things You Can Only Find in Japan

If you spot blue traffic lights and sweet potato Kit Kats, you're probably in Japan.


10 Places You NEED to Go in 2018, According to Travel Experts

Get ready to revise your bucket list and pack your bags! The top picks for travel in 2018 range from...


24 Funny Town Names You Won’t Believe Exist

We sent our humor editor, Andy Simmons, on a cross-country trip and you won't believe these funny town names actually...


The One Color You Will Almost Never Find on National Flags

There are 196 sovereign nations in the world, and, in turn, 196 national flags. But this one color is rarely...



This Is How Much the British Royal Family Spent on Travel This Year

The royal family makes plenty of international trips every year. But when it comes to official business, how large is...


8 Luggage Secrets Baggage Handlers Need You to Know

After you check your bag, it has a long journey from the conveyer belt to the plane. Here's how to...


This Is the Real Difference between a Pond and a Lake

We don't have time to get into creeks today.




This Is the Real Difference Between Streets, Roads, and Avenues

Yes, there is a method to the madness to naming our roads.



10 Life Hacks That Take the Stress out of Moving to a New City

Moving to a new city, especially for the first time, can be stressful, overwhelming, and lonely. These tips can help...



This Is Why Japan Has Blue Traffic Lights Instead of Green

This is what happens when you have one word for two colors.


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7 Ways to Soothe Your Kids’ Ears on Your next Flight

Airline flights are miserable enough without ear pain. Help your kids "pop" their ears so they stay as comfortable as...


This Is the Reason Why Road Signs Are Designed in Different Shapes

Hint: It has to do with potential danger ahead of you!


The 50 Best Family Travel Destinations in Each State

From Disneyland to Yellowstone to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, here are the best tourist attractions for families in each...


30 Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love with Country Life

Country magazine celebrates its 30th birthday with a tribute to life's simple pleasures.


8 Haunted Places You Can Rent on Airbnb

These bookings aren't for the faint of heart.


8 Helpful Tips for Traveling with Seniors

If you want to take your parents on your next vacation, you could be up for a challenge. Here are...


The Nasty Reason You Shouldn’t Use the Kettle in Your Hotel Room

Hint: It has something to do with germs. Lots and lots of germs.