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If you’ve ever been on a long plane ride, you know how tedious things can get. I once spent ten hours in the air on an overseas trip and was *this close* to buying an inflatable outdoor TV from SkyMall with my hard-earned money from my high school job at a donut shop. (I didn’t…

Once reserved only for employees and family of Delta Airlines, the aviation company decided to revamp their museum in the summer of 2013, officially opening it to the public in June of this year. This one-of-a-kind ode to aviation is home to some of the industry’s historic inventions, appealing to both plane-enthusiasts and casual flyers…

In the U.S., we’re pretty lucky to have top-quality, safe bridges getting us to and from where ever we may need. A few bridges, however, are surrounded by some pretty unfortunate circumstances that make it pretty terrifying to cross! Check out the top seven below. Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado – America’s highest suspension bridge, dangling…

Conde Nast Traveler recently revealed the results of their annual Reader’s Choice survey, and the results have shown which cities in the United States are the most welcoming, and which are the most hostile. It may not come as a surprise that Southern Hospitality trumps all, with Charleston, South Carolina coming in the lead for…

Everyone loves going to the movies. I’ve never once met someone who says “eh, no thanks” when you ask if they want to go catch the new summer blockbuster or Oscar-grabbing winter drama. Imagine taking the movie-watching experience to the next level, and heading outdoors to experience art and nature all in one place? Thrillist…

Everyone knows the basics of the Empire State Building — it’s in Manhattan, it got its name from New York State’s nickname, and it was the world’s tallest building for nearly 40 years. But how about the smaller details? You may be surprised at what knowledge you’ve been lacking! 1. When the illuminated floodlights were…

While tourist space travel may be far into the future, it’s still fun to get a glimpse of the galaxy and learn more about what the future of travel may bring. While space is virtually a vacuum, sound still exists. It makes itself heard through vibrations, and new technology has been able to capture these…

Everyone’s favorite time of the year is fast approaching — Shark Week on the Discovery Channel! For whatever reason, audiences year after year become engrossed in a week-long celebration, educational tool and entertainment magnet dedicated to the monsters of the sea. While many would choose to stay as far away as they can from these…

Everyone wants to travel. That’s no mystery to us. However, many fear taking the leap to plan a big trip due to the preconceived idea of vacations being wildly expensive. For those who don’t attempt to make an effort to save, this idea can be very true. But for those who want to save their…

For aesthetic enthusiasts, one of the best parts of travel can be appreciating the incredible architecture of our modern world. From Mies van der Rohe to Frank Lloyd Wright, artists with a keen eye for angles, sleek lines, contrasting colors and practical science have been creating masterpieces for years.   One illustrator decided to put…

One cruise line is not being shy about the controversy of climate change, as they’ll be offering a 31-day trip navigating the Northwest Passage, around Alaska and into the Beaufort Sea, through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, and onto Greenland before ending in New York City. Crystal Cruises calls this trip “a once in a lifetime…

Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL – August 1-3 One of America’s favorite music festivals, Lollapalooza kicks off in the massive Grant Park in downtown Chicago on  August 1. This year’s killer lineup includes Eminem, Outkast, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and hundreds more. With nearly 200,000 fans in attendance each year, Lollapalooza is a celebration of…