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The 25 Friendliest States in America

While each state has its own version of what is considered polite behavior, the residents of some states are just generally nicer than others. Where does your state rank?

Your Friends Are Happy You're Getting Married—But Don't Love Using Vacation Days to Attend

Sometimes you need to take time off work to attend a friend or family member’s wedding, baby shower, or birthday. Chances are, you're not too happy about it.

Google Maps Adds Biking and Ridesharing to Its Transit Options

Because Google knows that sometimes the best way to get to your friend’s apartment takes a bike, a bus, and an Uber.

Switzerland Has a Unique Way of Trying to Save a Prized Glacier: Wrap It in Blankets

Believe it or not, that’s not even the weirdest way scientists have proposed to halt glacial melting.

Snuggle a Raccoon While You Sip Your Coffee at Ukraine’s Raccoon Cafe

The cafe's exterior features a mural of Rocket Raccoon from 'Guardians of the Galaxy’ and various raccoons dressed up as superheroes.

This London Pub Might Be the Most Ethical Bar in the World

We've all read about the current climate crisis and have wondered what we can do to prevent it from getting worse. East London pub owner Randy Rampersad is doing his part in a big way.

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The Cat Sanctuary That Sits Near the Ancient Roman Site Where Julius Caesar Was Murdered

Cats will sleep anywhere—even in ancient ruins. Rome's Colonia Felina di Torre Argentina Roma is a cat sanctuary stationed on the site where conspirators stabbed Julius Caesar 22 times outside the Theatre of Pompey.

How to Book Your Dream Vacation Now and Pay Later

Instead of paying for hotel rooms and airline tickets all at once, a new feature from CheapAir.com makes it easy to budget and plan your vacation now and pay it off over time.

Airlines Are No Longer Allowed to Ban Service Dogs Based on Breed

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation now forbids airlines from discriminating against service dogs of particular breeds, including pit bulls.

Sunrise in the Smoky Mountains National Park

An 89-Year-Old Grandmother Is Visiting All 61 National Parks With Her Grandson

Joy Ryan had never seen mountains or the ocean before her grandson invited her on a camping trip. It would be the first of many.

How to Avoid Paying for Your Already-Booked Hotel Room When Your Flight Is Canceled

Flight delays are annoying—as is paying for a hotel room you won't actually sleep in. Here's how to cancel your stay and get compensated.

Here’s How to Find Out If Your MacBook Pro Was Just Banned by the FAA

Apple recalled the laptops because the batteries can overheat and possibly catch on fire, so it’s for the best.

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You Can Ride Falkor the Luck Dragon From The NeverEnding Story at Bavaria Film Studios

Visitors to Munich's Bavaria Film Studios can recreate the most iconic scene from 'The NeverEnding Story' by riding a life-sized Falkor model.

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You (And Your Beagle) Can Spend the Night in This Beagle-Shaped House

The Airbnb listing for the Dog Bark Park Inn B&B in Cottonwood, Idaho, says it all: “Stay in a giant dog! That's right, it’s a beagle-shaped one-unit inn where being in this doghouse is a good thing and comfortable to boot!”

The 25 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America

For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.

Miniature Horses Now Included on the List of Service Animals Airlines Must Allow to Fly

Your next flight may include a mini horse riding in coach, thanks to new service animal guidelines released by the Department of Transportation.

Hotels.com Is Looking for a Discerning Dog to Review the World’s Best Pet-Friendly Hotels

If your dog has impeccable taste, they may have what it takes to be the first-ever canine critic for Hotels.com.

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Warning: Sitting Down on Rome’s Spanish Steps Could Now Cost You $450

With Rome’s new preservation rules, Audrey Hepburn would’ve had to take her ice cream elsewhere in ‘Roman Holiday.’

London’s Patch Plant Hotel Is Like a Kennel for Your House Plants

Whether you're the owner of ficus or a succulent, the plant experts at the Patch Plant Hotel in London will provide it the care it needs while you're away.

That Time Hawaii Tried to Join the Japanese Empire

Hawaii’s ties with Japan are strong today, but they could have been much stronger if King Kalākaua's secret plan to form a political alliance had succeeded in 1881.

San Francisco International Airport Bans Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Don’t forget your reusable water bottle if you’re planning a trip in or out of the San Francisco airport after August 19.

How to Change an Error in Your Name on an Airline Ticket

Even airline authorities understand that everybody makes mistakes—but it’s better to catch them early.

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Iceland Has Seen a Massive Decline in Tourism Due to the Demise of WOW Air

With the collapse of WOW air, the days of those insanely low-priced flights to Iceland are effectively over.

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Dreaming of Spending a Night in a Lighthouse? There’s a Website for That

BookaLighthouse.com is like Airbnb for old lighthouses that have been converted to lodging for adventurous travelers.

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