Travel

Nothing screams fall better than a brisk beverage, preferably an alcoholic one, enjoyed outside in the crisp air. Whether you are a wine connoisseur, beer lover, or crazy about hard cider, your drink of choice doesn’t matter. As long as you sip surrounded by some beautiful foliage, you can get in the groove of autumn. […] More

Leaving for a vacation is exciting! Getting out of your house, seeing some different sights, and maybe going on a couple of adventures or lounging around and relaxing are things to look forward to. But sometimes, the people you run into or end up around while on vacation can impact your ability to relax and […] More

Do you ever spend the occasional summer feeling envious of other people going on all sorts of fabulous vacations while you have to stay local most of the time? This happens to many people, as sometimes, it can be too difficult to vacation during the summer, and thanks to platforms like social media, it’s easy […] More

After finding wads of used toilet paper near Rancheria Falls, Yosemite’s National Park Service took to social media to shed light on this toilet paper disposal issue that has grown “all too familiar,” even in remote wilderness areas. The Park Service also offered advice on how to dispose of used tissue properly. “Picture this: Yosemite’s […] More

Now that we are smack dab in the middle of the summer season, I’m sure many of you have already planned or have been going on beach trips. I mean, who doesn’t love a day at the beach in the summer? The sun is out, you get an opportunity to relax, and whenever you want, […] More

We are in the thick of summer, which means many of us are ready to cash in on our vacation days and go on a much-needed trip! Traveling in the summer is always a lot of fun, as there’s something in the air telling us it’s time to spread our wings and enjoy a new […] More

Summertime is here, and many of us are planning our annual vacations. Unfortunately, whether you’re going somewhere you’ve been before or somewhere totally new, vacations get expensive. Booking your flights or paying for gas on your road trip is expensive enough. Then, you have to worry about paying for meals and all of your activities […] More

The fiber arts have traditionally been associated with women, but here on the tiny Peruvian island of Taquile, knitting is considered a masculine practice. The island is located on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca and is famous for producing some of the best-quality textiles and clothing in Peru. For more than 500 years, men […] More

It’s no secret that the East Coast is one of the best places to vacation over the summer. Unlike some other parts of the U.S. that can be scorching hot, the East Coast offers a more comfortable summer experience with its bearable temperatures. I may sound biased, as I am an East Coast girl born […] More

Now that summertime is in full swing; many people are starting to make time for one of the most popular summer activities – camping! Camping is a great way to spend time outdoors over the summer and enjoy fun activities. You can sit around the fire, have a cookout, go on hiking trails, look at […] More

One of my favorite things to do during the summertime is take my two dogs and a few friends to the beach. As a girl who grew up and still lives on the East Coast, I’m very fortunate to live near a handful of dog-friendly beaches. I particularly love the ones where your dogs can […] More

Now that the summer is in full swing, many people have begun booking nationwide or worldwide trips via airplane.  If you’ve flown a lot for fun trips or work, you know that just like any public space, there is specific etiquette for flights and the airport.  Unfortunately, people often fail to follow airplane etiquette, even […] More

While there are so many things to love about the summertime, like days on the beach, time off from work, and fun parties, there are also a few downsides to the season. One of those downsides is the extreme heat. It’s so disappointing when you try to enjoy a summer day and end up feeling […] More

In society, pretty privilege manifests itself in a number of different ways. If you’re perceived as beautiful, it can have a significant impact on your career, giving you an advantage in today’s fiercely competitive job market. Looks can open doors, and that’s the ugly truth. Recently, researchers from Dicle University in Turkey discovered that attractive […] More

As the summertime progresses, an aesthetic made popular over the last two years is making its way back onto our Pinterest boards and social media feeds. That aesthetic is the ‘coastal grandmother’ trend. If you’re not already familiar with it, the coastal grandmother aesthetic is a term used to describe sophisticated women, reminiscent of those […] More

Some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had has not been from fancy, sit-down restaurants but from small food trucks and stands.  In certain cities, people churn out some of the freshest and most delicious food people will ever taste in the most casual circumstances. In many cases, their communities wouldn’t be the same […] More

I certainly know I’m not alone when I say that I wish I could travel more. Many people have gone on the record to say that traveling has changed their lives in the best ways, and I know that my travel experience has certainly changed me for the better. However, traveling has gotten increasingly expensive […] More

Experts at UNESCO have recommended that Venice, Italy, be added to its list of world heritage sites that are in danger. Due to rising water levels and the swarms of tourists that visit every season, the city is on the verge of being swallowed up by the sea. Every fall, UNESCO holds a meeting to […] More

As warmer weather approaches, so does the time for trips to Europe. Get prepared to see endless pictures of people posing in front of Paris’s Eiffel Tower or eating tapas in the heart of Barcelona. While cities like London, Paris, Rome, and Barcelona are capitals of culture, many of their less popular but equally charming […] More