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…

Beyond the unending queues for the London Eye or selfie stick-filled crowds around places like Oxford Circus or Elizabeth Tower (which houses the Big Ben bell), voters have had their say on London’s most underrated spots that many visitors end up walking straight past. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Secret London website…

Flying can take a toll on the body in many ways, but experts say there are simple nutrition rules travelers should follow to reduce common problems like bloating, dehydration, dry skin and fatigue. Air travel exposes travelers to changes in cabin humidity, pressure and oxygen levels that can affect overall comfort, with…

Picking your favourite beach is incredibly subjective. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Maybe the water quality wasn’t the best you’ve ever experienced, but you have a special memory there, like a proposal. Maybe you’d spent the day sweating on a long walking tour of a city, and dipping your feet in the cool…

California households shell out an average of $2,838 a month on recurring bills — a staggering $34,056 a year — making it the second-most expensive state in America for household expenses, according to a 2024 snapshot of bill-paying data. Only notoriously pricey Hawaii topped California, with households in the Aloha…

You likely already know this little ditty. In 2019, Carl Martin, a Danish musician and musicology student, sat down to compose a song and struck what he believed was musical gold. He had crafted a four-note melody that he said “felt just right” and claimed it was the “best melody…

Pizza lovers can now score half off their favorites thanks to a new deal from Domino’s. From July 27 through August 2, Domino’s customers will see 50% off all menu-priced pizzas. The “half-off offer” applies to every single menu-priced pizza. Plus, folks can customize with any toppings, pick from six…

Social media is aflutter with the vote for the new eurozone banknote design, which was announced last week. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Netizens are fiercely debating which of the 10 finalists is their favourite, and the discourse has inevitably put the original notes back in the limelight. While you’ve no doubt seen…

As this travel journalist knows, when it comes to Sanrio, the obsession knows no bounds. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT An unending collection of plushies, stocking up on kawaii stationery, decking your room with Hello Kitty bedding, and the list goes on from there. If you don’t already have enough merch, there’s only…

The difference between packing for an adult and a child isn’t all that much. You both need weather-appropriate clothing, shoes, toiletries, and, of course, your unmentionables. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT There is one essential that kids need that (most) adults don’t: Their teddy. Whether your little one’s beloved stuffed toy comes in…