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Rachel Garrett Steele

Rachel Garrett Steele is your friend. Her interests include "everything," with an emphasis on music. She prefers liking things to not liking things.

How to Be a Good Tourist

To be a good tourist, be aware of the cultural norms around you.

Travel is important. It's edifying; it's educational, and it makes you happier than buying things does. But navigating other countries can be tricky. Get on international forums online, and you may learn that Americans aren't the hardest foreigners to spot. So how does a person be a good tourist?

5 Weird College Scholarships

Jar of scholarship money

While these scholarships make for an amusing diversion, there are also strategic considerations for tracking these down - not only is the applicant pool small by definition, but most of your fellow students won't even be aware that they exist.

5 Scholarship Application Tips

Woman looking up at a chalkboard that says scholarship

College is important, but paying for college is one of the largest sources of debt many people have to face. Scholarships are crucial in heading that debt off at the pass. Here are some pointers for getting your piece of the pie.

A Weekend in Houston

Air Texas Hot Air Balloons gives you a birds eye view of the city of Houston.

How do you spend 72 hours in America's third largest city? Our weekend itinerary will give you a crash course on how to get around, the major sites to see, and where to stop for food. Spend less time planning and more time traveling.

Houston’s Most Popular Attractions

Space Center Houston is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.

The city of Houston is a big destination in Texas, but it doesn’t seem to get much mention outside of vague notions of cowboy hats. Houston is uniquely Texan, but it’s also a lot more than the stereotypical image that calls to mind.

5 Family-Friendly Houston Hotels

The family friendly hotels of Houston are sure to cater to all ages.

Traveling can be stressful, and traveling with kids can be even more so. On top of having more to keep up with, travelers with families in tow don’t always feel welcome, much less accommodated. Here are some hotels in Houston that cater to the whole family.

A Weekend in Austin

You will be surprised how much you can get done on a weekend trip in Austin.

How do you spend 72 hours in America's fastest growing city? Our weekend itinerary will give you a crash course on how to get around, the major sites to see, and where to stop for food. Spend less time planning and more time traveling.