Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a mere hour’s drive from the sprawling Shenandoah National Park, lies the unassuming yet captivating town of Amherst, Virginia. This charming community, home to fewer than 2,500 residents, embodies the quintessential small-town allure. Established in 1807, Amherst boasts a rich historical tapestry woven through its…
You plan the flights, book the hotels, and download the maps. And then somehow the whole trip becomes something else, a random act of kindness, an unexpected generosity, and a moment of compassion from someone who owed you nothing. Solo travel does that. The destination is never really the point. Here are 10 moments from this week that prove it. I was traveling alone…
Vermont’s largest city is considered small by most urbanites, but it’s got a healthy dose of big-city flair, at least by Vermont standards. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain with gorgeous mountain views and spectacular sunsets, Burlington is home to the University of Vermont, the famous Church Street Marketplace, and about 42,000 residents….
Costa Rica keeps showing up on lists of best places to move abroad and I think, it’s deserved. But “moving to Costa Rica” looks completely different depending on which region you pick. I’ve lived in Costa Rica since 2016, traveled extensively to every region, and have spent years watching the property market and learning what…
It’s totally understandable to want to save money whenever possible, especially with how expensive everything is right now. Most people will maybe wait for a sale in order to buy a new pair of jeans, or get rid of a streaming service they’re not really using because it’s not worth the money. But there’s a…
We write stories that make you richer. Take a second right now: Follow us and get tips that will change your life. Americans are getting fleeced on vacation. The typical American vacation now totals $7,249, per a 2025 survey from travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth. Hotels run hundreds nightly in most major cities. Domestic flights are…
For months, the prevailing advice around the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the same: Book now or prepare to pay a fortune later. But with less than a month until kickoff, the sellout scenario may not be unfolding quite as expected. Despite projections that the tournament would trigger massive hotel shortages and eye-popping ticket…
Golf fans are gearing up for the U.S. Open Championship — and if they want to be there to see the irons swing in person, they may have a chance of finding cheaper accommodations than expected. Ahead of the June 15-21 event at the sprawling Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (1) in Southampton, New York, average…
The landscape of travel has been dramatically reshaped by technology, making it more accessible and convenient than ever before. With sophisticated online maps, instant translation tools, and seamless booking platforms for flights and accommodations, the world feels smaller and more navigable. International communication is no longer a barrier, and the ability to find deals and…
If you’re heading on your next Euro-trip where you’ll be hopping from city to city, one thing that I highly recommend is to pack as light a possible. After traveling the world for a year on a Broadway tour with just a single suitcase, I feel like anything is possible. I’ve gone on multiple two-week…