When we think of living in a new city, the first question that pops into our mind is, “Is it safe?” It’s perfectly normal—we all want to protect ourselves and our loved ones. As the saying goes, safety first! In the United States, many cities get a bad reputation for being dangerous when, in reality,…
As baby boomers enter retirement age, life as they once knew it is drastically changing. As a millennial, I’ve grown up with unprecedented global changes throughout my life. With the birth of the internet, a devastating economic recession in 2008, crushing inflation, and the first worldwide pandemic in over 100 years, I’m kind of used…
Is it just me, or do you feel like the hotel stay is almost as exciting as the rest of the vacation? Just being somewhere where everything is taken care of–room service, cleaning, fresh towels– feels utterly luxurious. You might already know about Michelin Star restaurants, but have you heard about the Michelin Key? Like…
As a true night owl, I’d rather sleep in until 11 am and work until late than set my alarm and struggle through a grumpy morning. Most people who know me well know not to try to talk to me about anything serious in the morning while my brain isn’t fully powered up yet. Night…
There are tons of movies that are “so bad they’re good.” You know, those guilty pleasures that are so ridiculous that they’re hilarious. A couple of my favorites are Troll 2 and The Room–filled with cheesy lines and bad acting. Despite being far from blockbusters, these films are perfect for a laugh-filled movie night. But…
Friday the 13th has long been shrouded in superstition and intrigue. For centuries, this seemingly innocuous conjunction of day and date has sparked a wide array of beliefs, from the ominous to the supernatural. In this compilation, we take a look at history’s annals to uncover terrible events that unfolded on Friday the 13th. These…
As a born-and-raised Californian, I’d naturally argue that my state is the most fun with its great weather, beaches, mountains, great food, nightlife, and more. Plus, we have the original Disneyland (my personal favorite)! But I bet a lot of states think they have California beat. No matter where you are in the U.S., Americans…
I’ve come across some wild historical events that make me question whether people centuries ago were just making stuff up. Like, did you know Thomas Edison once electrocuted a circus elephant named Topsy? I also read that a soccer game in 1969 literally sparked a war between El Salvador and Honduras! History is a crazy…
Maybe your local haunted house has people dressed up as murderers to jump out and scare you, but these real places across the globe will creep you out more than any manufactured event ever could. This list counts down the scariest places you can visit according to people who actually visited them and lived to…
I remember the first time I visited Europe when I was 18 years old. People would ask me if I was American before I even opened my mouth to talk, and I wondered how they knew! American culture is often widely represented in movies, TV shows, and music. It’s no wonder people who’ve never set…
We often focus on bands at the top of their career in the music industry, but rarely do we ponder where some musicians lost their element. Recently, on a social media platform, one user asked the question, “Who do you feel is the worst successful band in history?” The answers ranged from popular bands and…
I’ve been on hikes alone before and thought to myself, “What if I break my leg out here, and no one else comes along the trail, and there’s no cell reception?” I have a real talent for dreaming up worse-case scenarios (thanks, anxiety!). Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to safeguard yourself when hiking…
