Travel

Have you ever been wedged between two full-grown adults on a three-hour flight? Or how about trying to get comfortable with less leg room than the back seat of a Mini Cooper? No matter what the circumstance, nothing is worse than getting stuck with a bad seat on an airplane. While pinpointing the worst seat...

The coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, that originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has spread throughout mainland China and beyond. The virus makes daily headlines, though reports about this new respiratory disease are constantly changing, which makes monitoring it a challenge for everyday people. However, the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University has...

Let’s be real: the most dreaded part of any vacation is always packing. From trying to stuff that extra pair of shoes in to figuring out a way to fit your laptop and electronics, packing a suitcase can be an exhausting and, frankly, emotionally draining effort. Staying organized and practical are imperative in the suitcase...

February marks Black History Month in the U.S., commemorating the remarkable contributions of Black Americans. It’s an incredible legacy essential for all Americans to know about. You can often find parks and other sites right in your hometown dedicated to facets of African American history, though you may need to look around a bit. Take...

Flying has gotten to be a bit of a pain in the butt these days, with all of the taking off of shoes and putting laptops into separate bins. And if TSA sees something or you’re the lucky winner of an extra search, well, it could make getting to your flight on time harder –...

When you are squeezed into your row while flying, you may wonder if it’s worth it to buy the seat next to you just so you can spread out a bit and be more comfortable. A discussion on this topic appeared on the Elliott Advocacy forums. To satisfy your curiosity, buying the additional seat is...

Every once in a while, especially during high travel volume seasons, you’ll find an online discussion about booking tricks that net you a cheaper fare. Reddit had one such discussion, when a poster asked why the price of a round trip ticket is sometimes cheaper than the one way. Basically… why wouldn’t you just book...

I think that a young woman named Sydney Ferbrache may have figured out the meaning of life. The 24-year-old travels all over the U.S. in a van with her dog Ella. Before she took the big plunge and decided to live the nomad life, Ferbrache dumped her boyfriend, worked three jobs to save enough money...