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Road Trip! Why Traveling By Car Is the Safest Way to Vacation Right Now
Eager to get out of the house and go somewhere? While nothing is without risk, driving is probably your best bet.
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10 Tips for Avoiding Germs on Flights
Today's airplanes have high-tech air filtration systems that keep the air on your flight fresher than you might expect. But you should still take precautions to avoid germs before and during travel.
The World’s Last Blockbuster Has Been Transformed Into an Airbnb—and It Costs Just $4 Per Night
For the cost of a video rental, you can spend the night in the world's last remaining Blockbuster store, located in Bend, Oregon.
Meet Ian Brackenbury Channell—the Official City Wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand
Ian Brackenbury Channell gets paid $10,000 a year to be the official wizard of Christchurch—and he's preparing to pass off his staff to an apprentice.
Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business
Florentines understood that when the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent, easy access to wine is a must.
A Two-Toed Sloth Accidentally Hitched a 40-Mile Ride in a Truck's Engine Bay
The sloth named Lola la Trailera, or "Lola the Truck Driver," is unharmed after sneaking into a truck's engine bay and taking a 1-hour road trip in Costa Rica.
21 Defunct Disney Park Rides and Lands
Did you know that Jackie Chan, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cher were once featured in a Disney ride? It sounds fun, but Superstar Limo didn't last long—and neither did these other Disney rides and lands.
Yosemite National Park’s Sewage Tested Positive for Coronavirus
No residents or park employees have tested positive for the virus, but according to recent a analysis of its sewage, COVID-19 is present in Yosemite.
Planning a Trip? Here's How to Keep Your Phone Clean Wherever You Go
If you're planning a COVID-conscious getaway this summer, here are some tips to keep your devices clean and keep yourself and others healthy.
9 Expert Tips for Safe Road Trips This Summer
Planning a road trip during the coronavirus pandemic is a little more complicated—here’s how to hit the road safely.
Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Notorious Haunted House, Has Hit the Market
The Loftus Hall mansion in Wexford, Ireland, has a reputation for being haunted that goes back centuries.
Tiny Ghost Town of Cleator, Arizona (Pop. 8) Can Be Yours for $1.25 Million
Cleator, Arizona, a former gold mining town, is home to a fake yacht club, eight humans, five dogs, and two grumpy cats.
The 50 Best Drive-In Movie Theaters Across America
Nearly 90 years after the first drive-in movie theater opened, the al fresco cinema experience is officially in the midst of a comeback.
Plimoth Plantation Is Changing Its Name to Be More Inclusive of Its Wampanoag History
The colonial-era living museum in Massachusetts is updating its name to be more inclusive of its Wampanoag history.
Go Yell It on the Mountain: Iceland Will Blast Your Scream Into the Wilderness
The Iceland tourism board is bringing back primal scream therapy to promote its impressive landscapes.
Sick of the Same Old Window View? Swap Yours for Someone Else’s With This New Website
Take a break from staring at your neighbor’s fire escape and see Christine’s happy little pond in Bavaria instead.
Notre-Dame Cathedral’s New Spire Will Be an Exact Replica of the Old One
Architects had previously suggested replacing Notre-Dame Cathedral's famed spire with a rooftop pool, a greenhouse, or a giant sculpture of golden flames.
Barbados Is Offering a 12-Month Visa to Encourage Remote Workers to Stay Awhile
Forget changing your Zoom background to a beach image—Barbados is hoping to offer you the real thing.
The Teddy Roosevelt-Inspired Roller Coaster That Killed 7 People at Coney Island
Between 1907 and 1915, Coney Island's Rough Rider-themed roller coaster killed seven people in two separate incidents.
Joshua Tree National Park Closes Two Campgrounds Due to ‘Aggressive’ Honey Bees
Aggressive honey bees (not to be confused with murder hornets) have invaded Joshua Tree National Park.
The Oldest Restaurant in Every Country, Mapped
Salzburg, Austria’s St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is still going strong after more than 1200 years of business.
The Worst Drivers In America Live in These 15 States
If you're planning a road trip, you might want to avoid states on this list of places with the worst drivers in the U.S.
A Luxurious Private Island in Fiji Is Heading to Auction
Mai Island is one of the rare Fijian properties available for buyers residing outside the island chain to purchase outright.
The Medieval Italian Village of Fabbriche di Careggine Has Been Underwater For Decades, But Could Be Ready to Resurface
Fabbriche di Careggine became an underwater city to make room for a new dam in the 1940s, but it does make an occasional reappearance.