The best local hiking trails in each state
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day and what better way to celebrate the day, and the crisp fall season, than with a hike. With that, we’re highlighting the best local trail in each […]
5 ways to turn your smart speaker into a travel agent
Did you know that you can use Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant to book your next vacation without lifting a finger? GearBrain found ways to use Amazon Echo, Google Home and other smart speakers to set up […]
Incredible dive bars in every state
Traveling across America these days can sometimes feel like a cultural blur. There’s the same fast-food and chain restaurants almost everywhere, and the same is true for big box retailers, banks, pharmacies and virtually every […]
The 10 best tourist destinations for travelers over 50
Older tourists are often not targeted by travel companies, who tend to focus only on backpacking college students and couples looking for a getaway. But, travelers over 50 have begun to gain the industry’s attention: […]
8 ways to save on Thanksgiving travel
Between the long lines, sold-out flights and sky-high airfare prices, holiday travel can be a stressful experience. While there isn’t much to be done about the crowds and less you can do about getting bumped from […]
5 smart devices to help you navigate New York City
New York City is unlike any other metropolis in the world. It’s crowded with skyscrapers, bursting with traffic and inhabited by folks who always seem to be in a hurry. If you live in New […]
6 things airlines don’t want you to know
Americans are taking to the skies in record numbers. In 2017, nearly 50 percent of Americans flew. By comparison, in 1977, just 25 percent of Americans had taken a flight, according to Airlines for America, […]
The best local breweries in each state
Looking for an excuse to head to the nearest bar after work? Look no further: September 28 is Drink Beer Day. Celebrate this important national holiday the right way by skipping the brand-name beers and […]
What you can’t miss on the newest cruise ships
I’m a millennial and I love cruising. It’s not hard to find articles out there reporting cruise lines are attracting my generation by offering fancy cabins and faster Wi-Fi, but these are the least of […]
Strange things you can be fined for in every state
There are a ton of laws in America — some of them obvious, some of them not so obvious. While in some states you can own your very own flamethrower, in others, you could go […]