Modern world got you down? We can relate. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Phone-free retreats are on the rise as more and more of us want to switch off for the sake of our mental health. If you’re looking for a more permanent off-grid solution – and have £350,000 (€414,000) to spare –…

The happiest place on Earth now comes with a much bigger price tag for parkgoers.  Disney quietly jacked up ticket prices this week – pushing its coveted 1-Day “Park Hopper” pass past a whopping $300 for peak weekends. While the multi-park pass is advertised at $280, mandatory fees and an…

The United States is set to celebrate 200 years of commercial rail travel in 2027, and now is the time to plan a trip to see the vast nation from a different perspective. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From Rocky Mountain crossings and Route 66 adventures to vintage steam trains and hotels made…

Southern California’s premier Scottish festival returned to Ventura County Fairgrounds for its 22nd edition this weekend. The Seaside Highland Games transformed the fairgrounds into an immersive, family-friendly Scottish village. Visitors enjoyed three live entertainment stages featuring Celtic rock and folk bands on Oct. 10, and the festival is still ongoing…

The biggest jump scare from these famous horror movies isn’t the gore – it’s the sticker shock from the most iconic homes.  A new study unmasks the real-world market values of iconic Halloween real estate, ranking cinema’s most famous frightening homes by their bone-chilling price tags. AI video platform Magic…

Inviting a date into your home is the ultimate moment of truth, revealing aspects of a person that dinner and drinks could never uncover. A recent survey by matchmaking service Tawkify reveals just how profoundly a living space influences singletons’ opinions among single Americans aged 40 and older. Once a…

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights brisket battles, Hollywood history — and a lot more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it…

The secret to a happier, longer-lasting marriage may involve much more than chemistry and compatibility. Recent research published in the journal Family Process found that improvements in communication and emotional safety were linked to greater relationship satisfaction. Maintaining that connection takes effort, particularly as couples settle into routines and begin…

As we get deeper into autumn, it feels as if we’ll blink and Christmas will be upon us. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With the festive season comes new opportunities to book a winter trip away, and a favourite must-do for many travellers is to visit a Christmas market. There are more than…

These students really know how to fight for their principal’s affection. Students at a Georgia high school pranked their beloved principal on his birthday by pretending to have a fight, so he would come break it up and they could surprise him with a rendition of “Happy Birthday.” In a…