What a buzzkill. Pests are bugging cities nationwide as spring swarm season begins, and Yelp has revealed which US cities are buzzing with the most pest activity. As temperatures rise and flowers start to bloom, bees, wasps and mosquitos are becoming more active. Pest control demand is rising nationwide, with Yelp searches up 34% yaer-over-year. … Read more
Where you live can determine how happy — or unhappy — you feel. Fremont, California, has been named the happiest city in the United States, according to a new study from WalletHub. The California city also topped the list in 2025. WalletHub evaluated cities across 29 key indicators of happiness. WalletHub One contributing factor to … Read more
For most, affordability is a deciding factor when planning travel — and Expedia has those folks covered. New data from the travel search engine revealed the most budget-friendly domestic and international destinations for 2026, with hotel stays under $150 a night. In the U.S., the list focuses more on smaller cities and secondary hubs where … Read more
Travel rental platform Airbnb is rolling out a $750 incentive to attract new hosts in the 16 North American cities gearing up to welcome millions of visitors for the FIFA World Cup in mid-2026. New “entire home” hosts who successfully fulfill their first guest stay between now and July 31 will qualify for the payout under the program, Airbnb said, describing it as … Read more
‘Tis the season. A new analysis revealed the best destinations for Christmas tours in 2025 — and the results probably come as no surprise. Data from Tripadvisor and Kayak, analyzed by Privacy Journal, has revealed which cities have the best Christmas tour experiences worldwide. Quebec City was the only North American city to make the … Read more
The Big Apple may not be the best place to paint the town red. The WalletHub end-of-year consensus has come out on which cities in America boast the “most fun” to be had in America — and NYC barely makes the grade. The report — titled Most Fun Cities in America — lists Las Vegas, … Read more
“A dog is a man’s best friend,” or so the saying goes, so it only makes sense that when pet owners are considering where to lay down roots for themselves, their beloved pups play an integral role in that decision-making process. Trying to find a city, town, or home that offers not only the amenities that every human in … Read more
Their grime rates are skyrocketing. Those who want to enjoy clean living might want to avoid Budapest, Hungary, which was recently named the world’s dirtiest city by global luggage storage firm Radical Storage. Meanwhile, Italy boasted a staggering four cities in the top ten — Rome, Florence, Milan and Verona — bringing new meaning to … Read more
Shop like your city depends on it. In an ever-evolving New York, one thing remains the same, against all odds — we’ve got some of the greatest, most unique independent businesses on earth. And Small Business Saturday is one of the biggest days on the calendar for these cornerstones of Big Apple life — a full-on celebration … Read more
It’s probably no shock that New York City didn’t top the list of safest US cities — but at least it’s not the worst. In a WalletHub report ranking the safety of more than 180 US cities, NYC landed an unimpressive 115th place, highlighting that the Big Apple has more than just high rents and … Read more
Talk about an expensive holiday getaway. The holiday travel season is right around the corner, and the top two destinations people are flocking to for Thanksgiving might surprise you. HotelPlanner, a travel tech company and hotel booking platform, looked at hotel bookings in 2024 and 2025 for Thanksgiving weekend in the five major US cities: Las Vegas, … Read more
Big Apple, big paycheck. New York City singles need to earn a sizable $184,420 per year to live comfortably, new research has revealed. GOBankingRates analyzed data from the 2024 U.S. Census American Community Survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other organizations to determine the annual salaries needed to enjoy life in America’s 50 biggest … Read more
No surprise to us, New York is No. 1. A new study, conducted by the personal injury law firm Wagner Reese and analyzing nearly 300 US cities, ranked New York City as the safest city in America for pedestrians and cyclists. That’s right. New York — yet again rated the greatest city in the world … Read more
New York City is cooked. The top cities for foodies in the US have been revealed — and the Big Apple got burned big time. The study, which analyzed 182 US cities using 28 key indicators of foodie appeal, went far beyond Michelin stars and prix-fixe menus. Researchers examined everything from grocery costs and restaurant … Read more
The Big Apple is apparently not the macchiato mecca everyone thinks it is. A ground-breaking WalletHub survey on the US’s best cities for coffee drinkers found that Portland, Oregon, is the no. 1 metropolis for java junkies — while NYC didn’t make the top 20. “Portland, OR, is the best coffee city, in large part … Read more
United Airlines on Thursday rushed to cash in on rival Spirit Airlines’ financial troubles, beefing up its footprint in the bankrupt discount carrier’s main markets, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas, as Frontier Group announced new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean. Florida-based Spirit Airlines, which filed for its second bankruptcy protection last week, has been shrinking its operations and retreating from … Read more
The American Dream is alive and well in these prosperous places. The 50 richest and safest cities in the US have been unveiled in a new list — and it doesn’t look good for the Empire State. New York didn’t score a single entry on the list, compiled by GOBankingRates after examining household mean income, … Read more
Highway robbery! If you’re vacationing in Europe this summer, better bring along extra cash. Popular tourist destinations in European cities are combatting mass tourism by slapping some ridiculous, yet costly fines — some scaling into the thousands — on visitors they deem unruly. Wearing flip flops while driving, taking a shell or pebble from a … Read more
An urban explorer has uncovered a hauntingly preserved resort town in Japan, where towering hotels sit crumbling along a riverside cliff. It’s been untouched for over three decades, according to reports. Luke Bradburn, 28, stumbled upon the forgotten tourist destination of Kinugawa Onsen during a trip to Japan in early 2024. While his original goal was to … Read more
You’re hired. These days, Gen Z has more demands — beyond salary and health insurance — than other generations when it comes to finding a job after graduating from college. And there are certain cities, aside from major ones like NYC and Los Angeles, where they’re surprisingly finding jobs that meet their long list of … Read more