I Took My First Cruise and Made 10 Mistakes That Spoiled My Experience
Going on a cruise for the first time is an exciting adventure. You get to see the open ocean and explore beautiful ports. But my very first sailing on a massive ship taught me some hard lessons. Here is a look at the simple mistakes I made that you can easily avoid on your next […]
The 13 Best Steakhouse Chains in the US Ranked Worst to Best After Trying Them Myself
Finding a great steak shouldn’t feel like a chore but with so many chains out there it gets confusing. I decided to visit these spots myself to see which ones really deliver on flavor and service. Here is my personal ranking of thirteen popular steakhouse chains across the country from the bottom to the very […]
The BBQ Restaurant Menu Red Flag Most People Miss at First
Walking into a new barbecue spot is an amazing experience filled with great smells and sounds. It makes you want to order everything you see right away. But paying attention to the menu can save you from a disappointing meal. Here are the menu red flags you might be missing when you sit down to […]
Where to Find the Best Tacos in Every US State and What Surprised Me Most
Exploring the country for great food is such a fun experience and I recently looked into the top taco spots people are talking about. Each place has a unique story and some of these local gems really surprised me with their flavors. Here are some of the best spots to grab a taco right now. […]
I Asked McDonald’s To Make Its 1970s Burger, And The Taste Made Me Say I’m Done
Fast food has changed a lot over the years and I always wondered what a classic 1970s McDonald’s burger tasted like. I finally decided to order a custom burger to recreate that retro magic. The results were honestly so good that they completely blew my mind. Here are ten things that made this throwback bite […]
The 9 Worst Foods for Your Cholesterol, According to Experts, And You Might Be Eating Them Often
High cholesterol is a major factor in heart issues but you can actually control it with your diet. Experts say balancing good and bad cholesterol is the key to healthy arteries. Here is a look at nine surprising everyday foods that might be messing with your levels without you even realizing it. Sneaky Trans Fats […]
7 Best Secret Resorts to Book on Points
Everyone knows you can redeem points for flights. Fewer people know about the resorts – the genuinely extraordinary properties sitting quietly inside loyalty programs, available for redemption, and almost never discussed in the same breath as the flagship hotels that get all the attention. Here are ten of the best-kept secrets in points travel. 1. […]
15 Airports Travelers Love to Avoid
Every frequent flyer has a list. It lives in the back of their mind, quietly updated after every delayed connection, every security line that stretched into another time zone, every bag claim carousel that delivered luggage from a different flight to the wrong terminal. These are the fifteen airports that appear on more lists than […]
Why You Should Ditch Your Roller Bag
Robert Plath, a Northwest Airlines pilot, attached wheels and a telescoping handle to a suitcase in 1987 and changed the way the world moved through airports forever. It was a genuinely great invention. For a certain kind of travel – long trips, formal occasions, extended business stays – it remains the right tool. For most […]
14 Red Flags That Indicate You’re About to Dine at a Poor Restaurant
You haven’t ordered yet. You haven’t even sat down. But the signs are already there if you know what you’re looking at. Here are the fifteen things seasoned diners, former servers, and professional food critics all quietly clock before a single dish hits the table. 1. The Menu Is the Size of a Small Novel […]