Some American foods followed ancestors from other countries. Some evolved out of necessity. Others are simply weird. America is a big place — about as big as Europe — so why wouldn’t certain states ...

America is home to some affordable beach towns that come with beautiful stretches of coastline without the hefty price tag. Life’s a beach, right? Or, at least, for many of us, we wish it were. We’ve ...

You might be surprised to learn which languages are the most spoken around the globe. What languages are most spoken around the world? Well, that can be a tricky question. While we have a pretty good ...

Want a warm welcome when you travel? These countries have some of the nicest people. For many travelers, the warmth of the welcome they receive in a foreign country can make or break their trip. After ...

Besides being filled with the youthful energy of students, these college towns are filled with restaurants, shops and cultural attractions worth a visit. College towns make great places to live.

There are certain geography facts that are important to get right — especially if you consider yourself a global citizen. While most of us don’t know every single national bird, flag design or capital ...

The experts have reached a consensus on the absolute best islands in the Caribbean. The Caribbean is a special place. With warm turquoise waters, delicious food and some of the largest coral reefs in ...

There are so many wonderful museums, castles, historic locations and other attractions in Europe to explore that seeing them all could easily take months. But of course, most travelers don’t have that ...

From Thai to Indian, these are the most popular cuisines in the world. Love makes the world go round and food is love, so — figuratively and literally — food makes the world go round. Now more than ...

These epic waterfalls are as stunning as they are large. Nearly two-thirds of the earth is covered in water, and cascading water falling over rocks and cliffs is one of nature’s greatest gifts. Of the ...

Some small towns embrace winter so well that we wanted to highlight them in a handy travel guide for future ski trips. Winter fans eagerly anticipate the first snowfall, as they’re ready to hit the ...

These masterpieces are worth planning a trip around. “A work of art has no importance whatever to society. It is only important to the individual.” So says Vladimir Nabokov. What the great Russian ...