Cities

United cashing in on rival after bankrupt Spirit Airlines axes flights to 11 cities

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United cashing in on rival after bankrupt Spirit Airlines axes flights to 11 cities

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

America’s 50 safest and richest cities revealed in new list— and 7 are in New Jersey

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America’s 50 safest and richest cities revealed in new list— and 7 are in New Jersey

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

European cities slap hefty fees on tourists — here’s what it’ll cost if you’re caught wearing flip flops

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European cities slap hefty fees on tourists — here’s what it’ll cost if you’re caught wearing flip flops

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

Urban explorer discovers ‘ghost town’ full of empty, eerie hotels in Japan: ‘Like a time capsule’

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Urban explorer discovers ‘ghost town’ full of empty, eerie hotels in Japan: ‘Like a time capsule’

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

Here are the cities where college graduates have the best chance of landing a job — and NYC is not one of them

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Here are the cities where college graduates have the best chance of landing a job — and NYC is not one of them

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

The 5 best cities in the US have been named — and NYC isn’t one of them

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The 5 best cities in the US have been named — and NYC isn’t one of them

We’re not king of the hill — or top of the heap. In a popular new ranking of the so-called greatest cities in the country, New York failed to crack the top five — losing out to a string of obviously lesser locales. The snub came courtesy of Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards survey, which … Read more

San Francisco ranked worst-run major city in America: report

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San Francisco ranked worst-run major city in America: report

San Francisco has been ranked at the bottom of a new report by a financial services company ranking the best and worst-run cities in the country. WalletHub reported it measured the “effectiveness of local leadership” by “determining a city’s operating efficiency.” San Francisco came in 148th out of 148 cities studied. “We can learn how well city … Read more

I’m a solo traveler and these are 5 scary cities women should stay away from — I survived kidnap and mugging scares

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I’m a solo traveler and these are 5 scary cities women should stay away from — I survived kidnap and mugging scares

Women with wanderlust, be warned. A self-described “solo female traveler” has taken to TikTok to reveal the five most dangerous cities she’s visited — and is urging other globetrotting gals to remain vigilant should they venture there. Andrea Elliott shared the list of the five frightening locales in a viral video that has recently resurfaced … Read more

One of the 10 worst places to raise a family is minutes from NYC — while one of the ‘best’ is just a 5-hour drive away

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One of the 10 worst places to raise a family is minutes from NYC — while one of the ‘best’ is just a 5-hour drive away

You might want to rethink that suburban dream — especially if it leads to Newark. The Brick City — just a PATH ride away from Manhattan — was ranked the fifth-worst place in America to raise a family in 2025, according to a scorching new WalletHub report. WalletHub ranked 182 different cities in America and … Read more

I live in some of the world’s most expensive cities for free — here’s my hack for not paying any rent or bills

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I live in some of the world’s most expensive cities for free — here’s my hack for not paying any rent or bills

A young couple recently revealed their secret to living rent-free for three months while traveling across Australia, and their little-known hack is going viral on TikTok. In the video, the woman, Esmae Lewis, explained how she and her boyfriend managed to avoid paying rent, bills, and even Wi-Fi and air conditioning costs during their travels. “We … Read more

These are the world’s best cities for 2025, according to Oxford economists — see how New York fared

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These are the world’s best cities for 2025, according to Oxford economists — see how New York fared

We’re the best around, and nothing’s ever going to keep us down. New York City has been named the best city in the world for 2025 by Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index. This marks the second consecutive year that the Big Apple has topped the annual list, which features more than 50 major metropolises across … Read more

The best cities for Americans working remotely revealed: Cheap rents, fast internet and stunning scenery

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The best cities for Americans working remotely revealed: Cheap rents, fast internet and stunning scenery

Remote work is becoming increasingly coveted as bosses order employees back to the office half a decade on from the Covid pandemic. But such opportunities still exist, particularly for those in hybrid workplaces, meaning it’s not impossible to snag a gig where you can clock in from anywhere in the world. For Americans frustrated with … Read more

Most sleep-deprived US cities revealed in report: Where does yours rank?

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Most sleep-deprived US cities revealed in report: Where does yours rank?

Where you live could affect how you sleep at night. New research from Innerbody revealed that some areas of the country are more sleep-deprived than others. The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other benchmarks from the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., ranking each on sleep duration … Read more

The best and worst cities to start your career revealed — here’s where NYC stands

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The best and worst cities to start your career revealed — here’s where NYC stands

The capital of Georgia has emerged as the best city for people to begin their careers. The Peach State’s bustling Atlanta beat out more than 180 other cities to earn the title in WalletHub’s “Best & Worst Places to Start a Career” ranking. WalletHub’s list ranked a total of 182 cities, using over two dozen … Read more

These are the 10 best cities in the US according to travel expert — with a shocker No. 1 pick

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These are the 10 best cities in the US according to travel expert — with a shocker No. 1 pick

America is home to some incredible places — and one travel expert just shared their top 10 favorite cities in the country. According to travel writer Hannah Summers, Detroit, Michigan, is the — shocking — No. 1 pick. The Midwest city’s recent resurgence helped it earn the list’s top spot. “The revamp and official reopening … Read more

These are the happiest cities in the world in 2025 — and NYC didn’t do as bad as we’d expect

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These are the happiest cities in the world in 2025 — and NYC didn’t do as bad as we’d expect

The happiest place on Earth isn’t Disneyland. People feeling down in the dumps should consider relocating to Copenhagen, Denmark, which has been named the happiest city in the world in 2025 by the Institute for Quality of Life. Meanwhile, the Big Apple was named number one in the US on the so-called Happy City Index, … Read more

The most walkable cities in the world have been named — and NYC isn’t even close to number one

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The most walkable cities in the world have been named — and NYC isn’t even close to number one

Looks like New Yorkers will have to take that strut down a notch. Despite its subway-hopping, block-hustling, pedestrian-proud population, the Big Apple couldn’t even crack the top 10 in a new ranking of the world’s most walkable cities — landing instead at a listless 34th place. The global list, compiled by price comparison site Compare … Read more

These are allegedly America’s most cultured cities — and NYC got totally snubbed

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These are allegedly America’s most cultured cities — and NYC got totally snubbed

The Big Apple’s got no juice. On a new list of the most cultured cities in the United States, New York was crowded out by a bunch of bizarre picks including at least one Rust Belt burg — and a city way out west known more for lei-ing around than lining up for the opera. NYC … Read more

The ‘dirtiest’ US city revealed — and you’ll never guess where NYC lands in the ranking

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The ‘dirtiest’ US city revealed — and you’ll never guess where NYC lands in the ranking

If cleanliness is next to godliness, then NYC’s basically heaven on Earth (kinda).  Despite its vermin, trash-lined streets and only-in-New York smells, the Big Apple did not rank as one of the top 10 “Dirtiest Cities in America.” It’s a miracle on 34th Street — and it’s not even Christmas.  HouseFresh found that Baltimore, Maryland, is the … Read more

Visitors say what they really think about America’s so-called worst cities: ‘It was the meanest and fakest place I’ve ever been’

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Visitors say what they really think about America’s so-called worst cities: ‘It was the meanest and fakest place I’ve ever been’

Stay far away. Half the fun of traveling to an unknown place is crossing it off a travel bucket list and then deciding if you ever want to go back — or not. According to a post in the r/geography subreddit on Reddit, many Americans can quickly rattle off a place they’ve stepped foot in … Read more