DEAR ABBY: I’m 78, and my husband is 79. This past year, he lost $500,000 through a fraudulent bitcoin site. Fortunately, we have $500,000 left, but I’m so angry about this, you can’t imagine — all of my hard-earned savings, gone. I’ve had a lifelong dream to go to Italy to see all the amazing … Read more
Forget trekking into the Amazon — or dropping thousands on a luxury jungle retreat. For centuries, ayahuasca has been a cornerstone of Indigenous healing practices and spiritual traditions across the Amazon. More recently, the potent brew has gained a following among Westerners seeking everything from emotional healing and enlightenment to a mind-bending adventure. But what … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I helped plan a 12-guy bachelor party in Boston. The best man’s initial email outlined the itinerary — two nights away and a Bruins game — and included a link to the Airbnb. Everyone RSVP’d with an enthusiastic “yes.” With headcounts locked, we booked the lodging and group-rate tickets. The total came to … Read more
The cost of seeing those beautiful spacious skies, amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties is a lot more than it used to be. Road tripping to spot the fall foliage has gotten pricier as gas prices are surging in nearly every state as the war with Iran continues to boost the cost of … Read more
Long before it became love language between those bunking up in the biblical sense, “boo” was used to frighten the kiddos. But with all of this war, pestilence, homicidal rogue AI … one might suppose callous gen Zers — up through the Betans, even — just don’t frighten that easy anymore come Oct. 31. Hmmm, … Read more
These days, seven in 10 Americans say they feel pressure to make every trip they take “worth the money.” That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans that World of Hyatt commissioned with Talker Research, which found that travelers are getting creative to navigate tight budgets and rising costs in order to take trips, … Read more
While the Rams are preparing their trip to Australia for their regular-season opener, coach Sean McVay’s wife, Veronika, had already left the United States for another country. This was shown by Veronika McVay’s social media posting on Monday. She shared several photos from a wedding in Mexico City, including a set of photos in which … Read more
Ernie Clement decided to add a little excitement to his life as the Blue Jays fight for a wild-card spot. The veteran infielder proposed to his longtime partner, Stefanie Brejcha, this week while on the road for a three-game series against the Guardians. Brejcha had her hand over her mouth in shock outside of the … Read more
One reason why the San Francisco 49ers have added so many pass-catchers this offseason is because there’s no knowing what to expect from tight end George Kittle. The 32-year-old Kittle suffered a torn Achilles during the 49ers’ playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles in January. All reports indicate that he’s healing fast, and could be … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have just retired and want to spend the summer taking a long road trip from Florida to Alaska and back. I’ve dreamed about it all my life and finally have the time and money to do it. My husband hates long road trips, and I don’t want to take him. He would … Read more
Forget $20 cocktails. In 1975 Los Angeles, that much cash could buy chateaubriand for two at the Brown Derby, two coffees — and still leave $2 in your pocket. Redditors ate it up this week when one user cracked open a vintage copy of “The Menu Guide of Los Angeles,” revealing the wildly cheap-looking prices once … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 56 years old and have been married for 12 years. I don’t want to drive an hour and a half to spend time with my husband’s grandbabies. I have done that on many occasions and choose not to do it anymore. I’m not into babies — or children, for that matter. He … Read more
A soccer fan from England who spent his life savings to take his grandfather to the FIFA World Cup was surprised by a gift that restored every penny he spent. Jacob Allmendinger, 21, used the roughly £10,000 — or about $13,300 — that he saved for a down payment on a home for five years … Read more
It’s all a learning process for Samantha Busch. The wife of late Kyle Busch, who shockingly died at 41 in May, shared some personal reflection following a trip to Idaho for the Fourth of July with her two children. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Busch deemed the holiday weekend trip “exactly what we needed” for her … Read more
High-dollar diners looking to heed the call of the open road should head for the West Coast, where just in time for summer travel season, the culinary authorities at Michelin have curated a culinary map for hungry and deep-pocketed drivers hitting California’s iconic Highway 1. The paved road through paradise covers nearly 700 miles, winding … Read more
They came for the World Cup — but instead got a “redneck crash course” — deep in the heart of Texas. A group of international soccer tourists fell head over boots for America after a Texas man invited them to his 30-acre ranch for a two-day tour of four-wheeling, two-stepping and a trip to Buc-ee’s, according … Read more
Nearly one in three Americans is experiencing “friendship FOMO,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found that the summer travel season is ramping up, but for millions of Americans, it’s also a reminder of something they’re missing: time with their closest friends. Results found that 32 percent say they miss the … Read more
A German soccer fan has accidentally become America’s newest tourism ambassador — one Taco Bell run, a Buc-ee’s pilgrimage and a Chili’s dinner at a time. Freddy, who posts on X as @FreddyLA7, has exploded in popularity after documenting his six-week World Cup road trip across the Southern United States with the kind of wide-eyed … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have scheduled a long road trip with another couple. All four of us are retired with a zest to explore. We share common interests, enjoy each other’s company and intend to share the driving. The catch is, we recently experienced the erratic driving of the other gentleman, and my … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he and fiancée Taylor Swift tried to hit up Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden during the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and his hometown Cavaliers, but his schedule didn’t allow it. During Wednesday’s installment of the “New Heights” podcast, Kelce explained Swift’s “New York ties” … Read more