The World Cup is in full swing, bringing a flock of international tourists to the US, since the soccer tournament is back on American soil, the first time in 32 years. In between matches, while they sightsee in America, foreign soccer fans are quickly learning — and are shocked by — the hospitality here. Some … Read more
There may be plenty of fish in the sea — but a new survey says West Coast singles are getting hooked by catfish. One Washington city was named America’s catfish capital in a new Casino.org ranking of where online daters are most likely to be reeled in by fake romantic profiles — but California was swimming right … Read more
Last-minute travelers might be in luck as international airfares have plunged below $1,000 for the first time since mid-March – but experts are warning it will likely be just a brief respite as the effects from the war in Iran keep fuel costs elevated. The average international ticket dropped to $980 last week, the lowest … Read more
Here’s the dirt on America. A new survey has revealed the US cities with the worst pollution, including metrics for air quality and waste management, as well as how it affects both the physical and mental well-being of their residents. The study, conducted by landscape care company LawnStarter, assessed more than 300 of America’s biggest … Read more
The hits keep on coming for Fresno… and not the kind you take from a pipe. The Central Valley city once infamous for its meth-fueled reputation has landed on yet another national list — this time WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the best and worst cities for staycations. Fresno ranked No. 138 overall out of 182 US … Read more
Time Out has released its annual — and fully subjective — list of the 20 best cities for food, naming Lima, Peru, as the global culinary capital this year. But, perhaps more importantly, New York City returned to the list at No. 15 after being conspicuously absent from last year’s rankings. Of course, the placement … Read more
Soccer fans hoping to catch the world’s biggest tournament without blowing their budget may want to look south of the border — or at least skip Atlanta. Guadalajara, Mexico, was ranked the most affordable host city for the 2026 World Cup, with an average three-night trip cost of $856 per person, according to a Skyscanner report … Read more
Seas the day. Plans are being put forward to create the world’s first-ever “floating city,” which would be powered by nuclear energy and have a capacity of 80,000 – dwarfing the finest cruise ships in the world. Visions of the so-called Freedom Ship have existed since the 1990s, but they have been brought back to … Read more
The city once dubbed America’s meth capital has landed on yet another bizarre ranking — and this time, it’s downright disgusting. Fresno — already enjoying a strange little redemption tour through national rankings — was named California’s sweatiest city in a new Waterboy study. The hydration brand analyzed 30 years of NOAA climate data across 80 major US … Read more
California may be home to some of the country’s priciest real estate, but just across the border, one desert city is quietly becoming a haven for bargain-hunting homebuyers. A new WalletHub study ranking the most affordable US cities for homebuyers found that no California metro cracked the top tier, while Yuma landed at number four … Read more
It’s Z ya later to NYC! Times Square’s twinkle and the bright lights of Broadway may fascinate googly-eyed Gen Zers. But it’s an allure most whippersnappers — namely, recent college graduates — simply can’t afford, owing to the sky-high cost of Big Apple living. So, rather than letting the 20-somethings go for broke in the boroughs, experts ranked … Read more
Summer travel is right around the corner — and it won’t be cheap. Having to deal with the challenging reality of rising fees and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices soar, travelers are scrambling to figure out where they can book a vacation this summer without it costing an arm and a leg. While … Read more
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New York City will have to take this defeat in stride. For a city that never sleeps, the bustling Big Apple has landed a shockingly low position in the “Best 100 Walking Cities” of 2026 ranking, failing to even make the top 20 cut, according to a new report. However, while some big steppers across the … Read more
California’s two biggest cities got the cold shoulder in a new ranking of the best places for fresh-faced college graduates to launch their careers — while another SoCal city stole the spotlight. San Diego nabbed the No. 8 spot on Glassdoor and Redfin’s annual list of top large cities for new grads, which scored 13 … Read more
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