Flipboard 2025 Destinations

Big-city living doesn’t always mean big spending. Here are the 25 most affordable big cities in America—ranked from least to most affordable (any guesses on number 1?)

Every country has its ghost stories, but America’s are uniquely woven into the nation’s history: tales of Civil War battlefields, colonial cemeteries, and creaky hotels where guests sometimes check in but never leave. From Salem’s witch-trial echoes to the restless soldiers of Gettysburg, here are 20 haunted cities that keep the spirit world close.

From skydiving over glaciers to sandboarding down desert dunes, every destination in this list offers something wild, thrilling, and unforgettable.

From skyrocketing rents to remote-work freedom, Americans are on the move—and in big numbers. Some states can’t build houses fast enough, while others are watching moving trucks roll out. Using the latest complete migration data, here’s where people are heading fastest (and why).

Whether you're carving your way down powdery trails or sipping hot chocolate after a bluebird day, the US is packed with top-tier ski spots.

From the turquoise coves of the Mediterranean to the glacier-framed harbors of Alaska, the best cruise ports offer far more than a place to dock; they’re gateways to unforgettable adventures. Based on traveler feedback, cruise industry rankings, and global travel surveys, here are 25 of the best cruise ports in the world.

California’s reputation might be all palm trees and perfect weather—but the data tells a different story. According to the latest 2025 Quality of Life Index, California only ranks 29th in the nation. That means there are 28 states where people statistically live better.

The United States is an amazing place for rockhounds and fossil hunters. We look at the best states in America to find minerals, gems, and fossils.

Using multiple data sources, we determined where fishing truly thrives. These top states combine, among other things: long shorelines, active anglers, great infrastructure, and fish that practically jump into your boat.

Silence fills these forgotten sites, but their presence is powerful. Structures carved from stone and earth hint at rituals, homes, and cities that existed centuries before anyone imagined. History hides in plain sight here.

If you’ve ever stared at a mountain range and thought, I could totally live here, this ranking is for you. Some states practically beg you to grab a kayak or lace up hiking boots, while others seem to think “outdoorsy” just means mowing the lawn. We pulled the top 21 states for getting out into the great outdoors and went deep on what makes each one a paradise for nature lovers.

When most people picture America’s safest states, they imagine quiet, rural corners where nothing much happens. And while a few of those do make the list, some of these “low crime” states will definitely shock people.