Need a quick break from real life? Perfect. We put together this list of off-the-radar cities in the US that are *perfect* for a quick trip -- for when you luck out on snagging some cheap round trip flights...

It was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who said “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” In the fight for racial equality in America, there were many places around the country...

There are few things cooler these days than street art -- the rebellious grown-up sibling of graffiti --, which utilizes spray paint, stickers, sculpture, and more to create public art (sometimes with a...

There’s a sweet spot for traveling that happens when you’re in your twenties. As a teenager, it’s likely that you lack the funds to properly travel... Not to mention that your parents probably wouldn’t...

There are so many different ways to get outdoors -- whether you simply fancy a walk in the park or have your eye set on a more lofty goal, it's good to know what you want (and what you're capable of) when...

As the temperatures drop and the snow falls, most of us want to take part in all of the fun wintry activities that go with the season. While skiing and snowshoeing are all fine and well, perhaps nothing sums...

Everybody knows Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, right? Well, maybe. But that doesn’t mean he’s from there. Here’s a fun list of destinations where you might see where the real Saint Nicolas...

December 7th, 1941.  It’s one of the most infamous dates in world history. On that day, at 7:55 a.m., Japan launched a devastating surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in...

In case you haven’t already had to break out your jacket, gloves, and boots, we feel the need to tell you: winter is coming. Gray skies and dead car batteries can be enough to make you want to swear off your...

We love the winter months -- from fluffy blankets of snow to the beginning of ski season to the general holiday cheer that seems to permeate the crisp air, there are plenty of reasons why winter is a...

You've waited long enough: Gilmore Girls is coming back and you need to get yourself and the gals to Stars Hollow. Like, right now. Unfortunately, as any real fan would know, Stars Hollow is not actually...

If you've ever imagined yourself waltzing down narrow cobblestone streets, leisurely biking between villages (toting around books, cheese, and wine, of course), and poking around ancient Medieval castles,...

Okay, no shame, raise your hand if this map inspires you: #NationalFastFoodDay most iconic chains by state: pic.twitter.com/KaqLCHQKr8 — Julie Dolan (@JulieKDolan) November 16, 2017 Glad to see...

A 48-hour visit to Beijing, China provides a crash course into Chinese culture and history. This capital city has imperial sites that reflect centuries of Asian history. History mavens and novices alike will...