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Although the United States is massive, being a relatively young and linguistically homogenous country means that — while accents and vocabulary vary a bit from place to place — most of us don’t have special jargons, pidgins, and dialects at our disposal for when we want to have secret conversations in the presence of out-of-state…
Rearrange your next vacation itinerary — we have something stellar lined up: people-watching. From observing locals to surveying tourists, peeking at those that are out and about can be the most entertaining (and eye-opening) part of a trip. Plus, it’s a quick and simple way to feel the vibe of a location. So to help…
Florida and California may come to mind first when contemplating beach destinations, but don’t ignore Myrtle Beach. Located in South Carolina, the city brings in a high number of tourists every year — 17.2 million in 2015, in fact. Why? Well, there’s an average of 218 sunny days per year, ocean temperatures that reach the…
What makes a great beach town? Is it the secluded white sand beaches, the historic appeal, the size, the weather, the celebrity count, a great boardwalk, or maybe just some great salt-water taffy? Well, if our picks are anything to go by, it’s a little bit of all of that. From South Carolina all the…
Many find the words “charm” and “hospitality” synonymous with the South; after all, the states below the Mason-Dixon line are popular options among travelers looking for a sweet slice of America. And while the awesome cities of Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans have style and culture in abundance, it’s the smaller towns that hold a…
Sure, there’s Sanibel Island, Hilton Head, and the Hamptons — not to mention, the obvious, Hawaii — but the U.S. has a plethora of other amazing islands that don’t get the recognition they deserve. To remedy that, we’ve rounded up eight under-the-radar gems worth hitting this summer, whether you fancy white sand, wilderness, or wine.
Today is the 72nd anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day victory in WWII. For many of us, D-Day Observance is a time to remember, honor, and pay homage to our fallen family, friends, and countrymen. So here are 10 sites across the U.S. memorializing the soldiers who gave their lives for others, near and far, that…
Many of America’s popular year-round destinations align with the country’s most populated cities and states. Every day, families, friends, and businesspeople travel to popular vacation spots like New York City and Los Angeles, where there’s already a dense population. In the summertime, many of those destinations still hold up, with a few notable exceptions. After…
While U.S. territories Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have both reported locally acquired Zika cases, the mosquito is yet to have reached the United States. Unfortunately, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, now reports that — thanks to warming temperatures — the disease-carrying mosquito will make its…
The temperatures are rising and late-spring’s long-awaited Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Whether you see the annual holiday as a time to party, a time to relax, or a time to remember, most people will agree that it’s a good time to get out of town without having to worry about using…
