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You (And Your Beagle) Can Spend the Night in This Beagle-Shaped House

The Airbnb listing for the Dog Bark Park Inn B&B in Cottonwood, Idaho, says it all: “Stay in a giant dog! That's right, it’s a beagle-shaped one-unit inn where being in this doghouse is a good thing and comfortable to boot!”

The 25 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America

For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.

Miniature Horses Now Included on the List of Service Animals Airlines Must Allow to Fly

Your next flight may include a mini horse riding in coach, thanks to new service animal guidelines released by the Department of Transportation.

Hotels.com Is Looking for a Discerning Dog to Review the World’s Best Pet-Friendly Hotels

If your dog has impeccable taste, they may have what it takes to be the first-ever canine critic for Hotels.com.

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Warning: Sitting Down on Rome’s Spanish Steps Could Now Cost You $450

With Rome’s new preservation rules, Audrey Hepburn would’ve had to take her ice cream elsewhere in ‘Roman Holiday.’

London’s Patch Plant Hotel Is Like a Kennel for Your House Plants

Whether you're the owner of ficus or a succulent, the plant experts at the Patch Plant Hotel in London will provide it the care it needs while you're away.

10 Facts About Alcatraz

At 9:40 a.m. on the morning of August 11, 1934, Alcatraz's first group of prisoners—137 in all—arrived at the soon-to-be-infamous prison.

That Time Hawaii Tried to Join the Japanese Empire

Hawaii’s ties with Japan are strong today, but they could have been much stronger if King Kalākaua's secret plan to form a political alliance had succeeded in 1881.

San Francisco International Airport Bans Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Don’t forget your reusable water bottle if you’re planning a trip in or out of the San Francisco airport after August 19.

How to Change an Error in Your Name on an Airline Ticket

Even airline authorities understand that everybody makes mistakes—but it’s better to catch them early.

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Iceland Has Seen a Massive Decline in Tourism Due to the Demise of WOW Air

With the collapse of WOW air, the days of those insanely low-priced flights to Iceland are effectively over.

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Dreaming of Spending a Night in a Lighthouse? There’s a Website for That

BookaLighthouse.com is like Airbnb for old lighthouses that have been converted to lodging for adventurous travelers.

The Reason Why Hotels Don't Provide Toothpaste

Hotels readily give guests soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even sewing kits. But why don't we get tubes of toothpaste when we check into a room? The answer is kind of complicated.

When Taco Bell Tried (And Failed) to Conquer Mexico

You can find Taco Bells in Finland, Romania, and Japan—but none in Mexico. That isn't for lack of trying on the Mexican-inspired fast food chain's part.

Benny (Chris Sullivan) and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) at Benny's Burgers in Stranger Things season 1.

A Stranger Things Locations Tour Is Coming to Atlanta

'Stranger Things' fans who have long wanted to experience the Upside Down for themselves will soon have their chance.

Tiny Toiletries Are Starting to Check Out of Hotel Chains

The miniature shampoo and conditioner bottles are increasingly being phased out for environmental reasons.

9 Monumental Facts About Chimney Rock

Standing around 325 feet tall from peak to base, Chimney Rock looms like a lighthouse on the Great Plains—and had a starring role in a popular video game.

13 Ways to Express Common English Idioms in Other Languages

A lot of idioms have counterparts with similar meanings across several languages. Here are a few international idioms whose meanings you might recognize.

Biking along the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

America's 25 Best Big Cities to Live In

Living in a rural area may offer peace and quiet, but big cities have countless virtues, too. Check out the best 25 big cities in the United States.

Chernobyl Will Soon Be More Accessible to Tourists, Ukraine Says

Thanks to the hit HBO miniseries, the Chernobyl exclusion zone is more popular than ever. Now Ukraine has a plan to open it up to more tourists.

12 Strange-But-Real Ice Cream Flavors

I scream, you scream, we all scream for … horse flesh ice cream? Okay, so maybe “we all" don’t. But some people do. A lot of people, in fact. Lobster, foie gras, and ghost pepper, too.

10 Secrets of Airbnb Hosts

Here's what Airbnb hosts had to share about their experiences, from guest horror stories to the lifelong friendships they formed.

You Can Pay to Cuddle Cows at This New York Farm

For $75, you and a friend have one hour to cuddle with the cattle at Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York.

You Can Get a Passport in 24 Hours—Here's How

It can take weeks to process a passport application. But if you're in a pinch, there's a way to get one in as little as 24 hours—but it's going to cost you.

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