Author: Rachel Garrett Steele

Located in the south Pacific, Hawai’i feels like a world apart from the mainland United States, with its distinct cultural heritage and political history. Say “Aloha” to five of the state’s main islands after completing this bucket list, all without the need of a passport.

Are we truly alone in the universe? Some people assert that we’ve already made contact! Here are some of the best places to learn more about both real and fictional UFOs.

By looking at United Van Lines cross-state moving statistics, we can determine which states are seeing the greatest influx of new residents. Here are the states where all of your friends are moving.

Sometimes the state capital is exactly what you think it is. Oklahoma? Oklahoma City. That makes sense. But NYC isn’t the capital of New York, even though it should be. Here we lay out the case for 11 alternate capitals.

There’s something about the powerful majesty of a volcano that’s not quite like anything else. For some people it’s the thrill of danger, for others it’s the surreal, glowing viscosity of molten rock pouring down the countryside.

Lots of people say that life is about the journey, not the destination. People who actually mean it tend to travel by train. The slower trip forces you to take time to relax (and you actually have room to do it).

America has a lot going for it. While we don’t get everything right, we’re proud of our culture. (And to cut off the obvious joke: yes, we do have one.) Here are some pieces of home we miss when we’re away.

Your family may like to splurge at Disney World, but a theme park won’t do when you have millions. These destinations are the luxurious of the rich.