It's a hard question to answer. But it's one that the Resonance group has been answering for years—using lots and lots of data across 3 overarching categories: Livability, Lovability, and Prosperity. Needless to say they use hundreds of data points—And with all that at hand they have ranked the best cities in America for 2024. And they are...

9-year-old fossil hunter Molly Sampson discovered a rare 15-million-year-old Megalodon tooth on Christmas morning in Maryland, uncovering prehistoric history and inspiring explorers everywhere.

In northern China, millions still live in ancient cave homes carved into hillsides. Explore the history, daily life, and surprising modern comforts of the Shaanxi cave dwellers.

Cusco has never been just stone and sky. Beneath the footsteps of tourists and locals alike, something older has been listening. Long-ignored stories now read less like legend and more like unfinished history.

In October 2025, scientists published groundbreaking research in Geophysical Research Letters. A volcano in Iran that hadn't erupted in 700,000 years was moving now. The ground was swelling, and it could disrupt the findings.

Missed connections frustrate travelers, yet the cause matters more than the outcome. Airline delays, weather disruptions, and mechanical issues fall within a carrier’s responsibility. However, delays due to government procedures do not. Customs and immigration operate independently, and random inspections can delay passengers without warning. When that delay causes a missed flight, confusion often follows. Responsibility depends on control. Airlines are judged by whether they caused the delay or had the authority to control it. That distinction determines rebooking options and compensation. Understanding this difference also helps travelers set realistic expectations before approaching airline staff or paying unexpected costs. After all, preparation before travel reduces shock and misplaced assumptions.