When you have a country that stretches the size of a continent, you are bound to find some differences across its states. In the U.S., every state and region has not only its own way of doing things, ...

You might be surprised to learn which languages are the most spoken around the globe. What languages are most spoken around the world? Well, that can be a tricky question. While we have a pretty good ...

"A work of art has no importance whatever to society. It is only important to the individual." So says Vladimir Nabokov. What the great Russian author meant, essentially, is that art is subjective.

Want a warm welcome when you travel? These countries have some of the nicest people. For many travelers, the warmth of the welcome they receive in a foreign country can make or break their trip. After ...

America is home to some affordable beach towns that come with beautiful stretches of coastline without the hefty price tag. Life’s a beach, right? Or, at least, for many of us, we wish it were. We’ve ...

Among America's bounty of exceptional foods, which is the signature food for every state? Among America’s bounty of exceptional foods, which are best of all? To answer that question, we’ve rounded up ...

There are certain geography facts that are important to get right — especially if you consider yourself a global citizen. While most of us don’t know every single national bird, flag design or capital ...

These tallest buildings of the world were designed to wow. For hundreds of years, builders have set their sights on creating structures that touch the sky. From the ancient pyramids to the sleek, ...

Some small towns embrace winter so well that we wanted to highlight them in a handy travel guide for future ski trips. Winter fans eagerly anticipate the first snowfall, as they’re ready to hit the ...

From Thai to Indian, these are the most popular cuisines in the world. Love makes the world go round and food is love, so — figuratively and literally — food makes the world go round. Now more than ...

At turns beautiful, subversive and bizarre, these installations are iconic for a reason. The Oxford Dictionary defines art as “the expression or application of human creative skill and ...