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Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?

When an airline loses a wheelchair during travel, the impact can be overwhelming. This practical, step-by-step guide covers your rights, immediate actions to take, compensation options, and how to protect your safety and mobility while the airline works to locate or replace your chair.

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

Discover the top 10 extreme sports destinations in the U.S. Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of adventure sports, understand their growing allure, and find out where to experience the ultimate thrills across the country.

While many Americans insist they don’t judge people by where they’re from, that claim falls apart almost immediately under even minimal scrutiny. From whispered stereotypes to loud online takes—and backed up by surveys and studies—opinions about other states are everywhere. And here they are.

For decades, crossing into the U.S. by car felt routine for Canadians. Roll up, answer a few questions, show some ID, and go. But in 2026, that muscle memory is suddenly working against people. Something has changed—and many drivers are only realizing it when they’re already at the booth.

What happens when your partner handles the visas—and gets it wrong? This travel horror story explains what to do if you’re denied entry at the airport while your boyfriend walks straight through immigration.

Most Americans break European laws without realizing it—sometimes within minutes of landing. Not because they’re reckless, but because everyday U.S. habits quietly cross legal lines overseas. The fines come fast, the rules aren’t obvious, and “that’s normal back home” doesn’t help.

Every year, stacks of federal and state reports quietly tally up incidents that most people would rather not think about. Burglaries, assaults, theft, and other unpleasant run-ins all get counted, standardized, and turned into rates per 100,000 residents. When those numbers are lined up side by side, a clear—and sometimes uncomfortable—pattern emerges.

You unlock the door to your Airbnb, step inside, and immediately know something’s off. The space is smaller, darker, older, or just… not what you booked. If you’re wondering whether you can demand a refund when an Airbnb doesn’t match its photos, the short answer is: sometimes, yes, but how you handle it matters a lot.

For decades, the U.S. and Europe have described their relationship as a close partnership—shared values, shared history, shared goals. But recent surveys suggest that beneath the diplomatic language, public opinion across Europe has shifted noticeably. And the results aren’t subtle.