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A vintage postcard of San Pedro, California.

San Pedro, California Is Home to the Country’s Only Volunteer-Run Post Office

A group of retired volunteers are responsible for keeping the lights on at the Assistant League Post Office in San Pedro, California.

These Are America’s 20 Worst Cities to Drive In

If you can't stand traffic, poor infrastructure, and high gas prices, avoid these American cities on your next road trip.

America’s Major Airlines Are Encouraging More People to Travel By Doing Away With Change Fees

In an effort to encourage people to make travel plans, United, Delta, and other airlines are making it free to change your flight date after you book.

Jakoś to Będzie: Poland's Anti-Hygge Approach to Happiness

The next time you feel hopeless, say "jakoś to będzie"—a Polish phrase that translates to "things will work out in the end."

Our brains may be wired to recognize that shapes can indicate danger.

The Reason Why Road Signs Have Different Shapes

Traffic signs come in a variety of shapes. The Department of Transportation thinks your brain will recognize that some of them mean more danger than others.

9 Travel Tips from Classical Europe

Travel writing from classical antiquity overflows with pearls of wisdom both relatable and wildly exotic.

Airplane fuel sometimes needs to be jettisoned.

The Reason Why Fuel Dumped From an Airplane Doesn't Reach the Ground

Planes sometimes need to dump fuel to keep their weight down for a safe emergency landing. Here's why it doesn't hit anything.

A fallen statue of Lenin next to the Mogoşoaia Palace.

What Happens to the Racist Statues and Monuments That Are Removed? Many Find Their Way to Germany’s Citadel Museum

At the Citadel Museum in Germany, monuments to oppressive figures and regimes are displayed in a different context than what was originally intended.

Loch Ness Monster statue in Inverness, Scotland

Cryptid Currency: How the Loch Ness Monster Became a Force in Scotland’s Economy

Through cruises, museums, and other tourist attractions, the Loch Ness Monster adds roughly £41 million to Scotland's economy in a typical year.

The HearHere app offers audio stories that relate to the things and places you see during a road trip.

Taking a Road Trip? This App Will Tell You the History of the Places You're Passing

HearHere is a new app backed by Kevin Costner that offers short audio stories of the places and landmarks you're curious about.

12 Out-of-This-World Facts About Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Whether you’ve traveled to Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or just ogled at it online, there are so many hidden details in the land to discover.

Former curator of paintings Jennifer Scott in the Picture Gallery in 2011.

Buckingham Palace’s Most Enviable Artworks Are Getting Their Own Exhibition for the First Time Ever

Queen Elizabeth II’s purported favorite painting—a portrait by Rembrandt—will be included in the display.

After Nearly 20 Years, Boston’s Cheers Replica Bar Is Closing Its Doors

The replica of the bar from 'Cheers' opened in 2001, and due to financial struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's closing its doors on August 30.

Buckling up was once a political statement.

When a Radio Host Led an Uprising Against Massachusetts’s Seat Belt Law

“We are smart enough to buckle up without police, tickets, and Big Brother,” Jerry Williams said. But were they?

Death Valley National Park in California.

It Was 130 Degrees in Death Valley This Weekend—Likely the Hottest Temperature Recorded on Earth Since 1913

The searing heat comes close to the 134 degrees recorded in Death Valley in 1913. But with that temperature called into question, Sunday's measurement may be the hottest ever.

A road trip may be the safest way to travel during a pandemic.

Road Trip! Why Traveling By Car Is the Safest Way to Vacation Right Now

Eager to get out of the house and go somewhere? While nothing is without risk, driving is probably your best bet.

10 Tips for Avoiding Germs on Flights

Today's airplanes have high-tech air filtration systems that keep the air on your flight fresher than you might expect. But you should still take precautions to avoid germs before and during travel.

The Last Blockbuster on Earth is located in Bend, Oregon.

The World’s Last Blockbuster Has Been Transformed Into an Airbnb—and It Costs Just $4 Per Night

For the cost of a video rental, you can spend the night in the world's last remaining Blockbuster store, located in Bend, Oregon.

In Christchurch, New Zealand, wizards ride buses, not brooms.

Meet Ian Brackenbury Channell—the Official City Wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand

Ian Brackenbury Channell gets paid $10,000 a year to be the official wizard of Christchurch—and he's preparing to pass off his staff to an apprentice.

A wine window in Florence's Via Santo Spirito.

Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business

Florentines understood that when the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent, easy access to wine is a must.

Tony Hisgett, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.0

A Two-Toed Sloth Accidentally Hitched a 40-Mile Ride in a Truck's Engine Bay

The sloth named Lola la Trailera, or "Lola the Truck Driver," is unharmed after sneaking into a truck's engine bay and taking a 1-hour road trip in Costa Rica.

Some of Disney's most beloved rides and attractions have gone the way of the Dodo.

21 Defunct Disney Park Rides and Lands

Did you know that Jackie Chan, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cher were once featured in a Disney ride? It sounds fun, but Superstar Limo didn't last long—and neither did these other Disney rides and lands.

Brocken Inaglory, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA

Yosemite National Park’s Sewage Tested Positive for Coronavirus

No residents or park employees have tested positive for the virus, but according to recent a analysis of its sewage, COVID-19 is present in Yosemite.

Planning a Trip? Here's How to Keep Your Phone Clean Wherever You Go

If you're planning a COVID-conscious getaway this summer, here are some tips to keep your devices clean and keep yourself and others healthy.

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