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Attitudes towards alcohol vary widely from one country to the next — and even from one state to another in the U.S. — as do the laws surrounding its consumption. While many places in the world forbid drinking in any outdoor space, there are plenty of places where enjoying a cocktail outside is not just…
The different regions of the United States all have their own personalities, and in the South, there’s certainly a flair for the historic, the laid-back, and the grand. Naturally, that makes the area a great place for a relaxing retreat. If you’re looking for historic grandeur while you relax on vacation, look no further than…
papagaio-pirata/Flickr Music is an international language, spanning cultures across the world, and, in fact, across time. Looking at today’s musical landscape, certain cities truly stand out for their music scenes, whether for classical music, jazz, or even techno. In honor of International Music Day on October 1, we’re naming some of our favorite cities for…
To be clear, Memphis is an awesome place to visit any time of the year, any year — blues clubs and barbecue joints are timeless and know no season. But we’d venture to say that August 11 through 19, 2017, is a particularly great time to go to Memphis, as the city will be in…
Beach at the Franciscan Lakeside Lodge/Oyster Family road trips, beach trips, and mountain and lakeside getaways enjoy enduring popularity in the summer — one of the most popular times of the year to travel. These classic summer-travel staples are as mainstream and treasured as ever, but we’ve noticed a few other travel trends defining summer…
Wherever you are on the political spectrum, we should all agree that it’s important to celebrate the role of other cultures and races in shaping our history—and some may feel it’s more important now than ever. Observed every February in the U.S. and Canada (and in October in the U.K.), Black History Month reminds us…
History enthusiast or not, there’s no denying the oldest hotels in the U.S. hold a certain romantic allure. After all, their rooms have been reserved by legends, they’ve witnessed the tales in history books first-hand, and their timelessness evokes an overall sense of nostalgia. So while much of the attention goes to the shiny and…
Over-the-top luxury and adventure are what most folks lust over when it comes to travel. And we don’t blame you — you work hard for those vacation days and deserve a little pampering, after all. Still, while those top-notch, elegantly executed experiences are certainly satisfying, it’s sometimes the quirky attractions that are the most memorable…
One of the coolest cross-country trips a traveler can take is along I-40. The third longest interstate in the United States, the route runs all the way from Barstow, California to Wilmington, North Carolina (that’s a 36-hour drive from end-to-end, in case you’re wondering). Yet, it’s not the length that makes I-40 appealing for travelers.…
There are some hotel names you just know, whether you’ve ever stayed at the hotel or not. These iconic spots can be famous for a variety of reasons: they are super luxe or popular among the stars, they figure prominently in films or were the sites of important historic events…the possibilities are numerous, and once…
