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Journeys through charming towns, vibrant cities, and hidden landscapes across the country.

Kauaʻi coastline showing signs of hurricane recovery efforts amidst damaged infrastructure, with lush green mountains in the background.
Travel & Towns

Kauaʻi Tourism: Officials Advise Against Travel Post-Lowell

Kauaʻi is officially reopening one week after Hurricane Lowell, yet tourism officials advise travelers to stay away due to ongoing recovery.

Nora Haddad· Sep 17· 3 min read
What Adventure Tourists Are Saying About Ecotours Playa Del Carmen (in Their Own Words)

What Adventure Tourists Are Saying About Ecotours Playa Del Carmen (in Their Own Words)

Sponsored by Ecotours Playa del Carmen · Sep 22
Diverse tourists engage with a historical marker during a civil rights heritage walking tour in a revitalized urban setting.

US cities launch civil rights heritage tours, eye economic impact

Nora Haddad · Aug 24
A vibrant New England beach town bustling with tourists during a late summer tourism surge, with shops and harbor visible.

New England beach towns see tourism surge late summer

Nora Haddad · Aug 14
A desolate city street during a severe heatwave, with a sparsely utilized cooling center sign visible, highlighting the inconsistent access to relief.

US Braces for Extreme Heat, Cooling Centers Inconsistent

Nora Haddad · Jun 28
A European city street under intense heatwave conditions, with high temperatures displayed on a thermometer and people seeking refuge from the oppressive sun.

Beyond Cooling Centers: Heatwaves Demand Long-Term Prevention

In European cities like Brussels, Amsterdam, and Geneva, smaller museums now close rooms or limit access as interior temperatures climb to 30C.

Nora Haddad· Jun 28· 3 min
A young couple's stylish living area, art studio, and woodworking shop combined within a renovated Philadelphia machine shop, featuring industrial elements and natural light.

Couple Transforms Philadelphia Machine Shop into Unique Live/Work Home

In a former Philadelphia machine shop, the scent of metal dust now mingles with freshly brewed coffee, marking the unconventional home of Sarah and Tom, a young couple who moved in last month.

Nora Haddad· Jun 27· 3 min