Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Gen Z is driving a nostalgia-fueled plush toy craze. ✓ The trend links to delaying adulthood. ✓ E...
I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter. Emily Hart After traveling to all 63 US national parks , I've narrowed down my favorites to visit in the winter. Parks l...
A solider pockets his beret in East Point, Ga., March 7, 2017. Staff Sgt. Ken Scar/US Army Reserve Military branches have different rules when it comes to hands in pockets. Regulations vary, with some...
Sponsorships and collaborations soar even as industry slowdown spurs renewed focus on wealthiest customers...
Georg Loewen Georg Loewen Georg Loewen struggled to get to the office on time due to his daughter's day care drop-off. His manager approved a more flexible schedule than the company's policy typically...
Gen Zers started going to the movies more this year. koldo studio/Getty Images Gen Z movie theater attendance jumped 25% in 2025; I was one of those Gen Zers at the movies. AMC A-List and similar prog...
A Virginia family sued Delta and KLM after they say they were bitten by bed bugs on a flight. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images A family of four from Virginia sued Delta and KLM, claiming a 'bed bug ...
Natalie McCarter's husband died in February 2019. Courtesy of Natalie McCarter Natalie McCarter is a 43-year-old mom to two whose husband died in February 2019. She is thankful to have so many photos ...
captionTK prairiefire kansas city Lauren Durie As someone who's visited 50 states , I love cities that blend adventure, culture, and affordability. Boise, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Cleveland are som...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Unpredictable cocoa markets are affecting chocolate sourcing. ✓ Candy makers are rethinking their approaches to procureme...
ElOjoTorpe/Getty Images I've been vacationing in Punta del Este, Uruguay, since I was a toddler. I live in Maine now, but I make an effort to bring my family to the same beach every year. The endless ...
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life. Alexa Mellardo I have a great relationship with my mom , and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life. She ...
Networking during the holidays can pay off in the new year. Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press Job seekers can use the holiday season to network and reconnect with contacts. Holiday messages offer a na...
The author has been the holiday planner for her family in previous years. Courtesy of Asha Dore I've been taking care of holiday rituals for my family since I was a teenager. This year, my ex had our ...
Aaron Cannon cofounded an AI startup that recently raised $30 million. He also picks up his 3-year-old every day from preschool. Aaron Cannon Aaron Cannon thought up his startup, Outset, while on pate...
The author is raising her kids to speak German, Dutch, and English. Courtesy of the author I grew up fascinated by different cultures and languages. My husband and I raise our children in three langua...
Carla Caputo says she always follows a few key rules when in clients' homes. Citigroup Carla Caputo helps coordinate art purchases and collections for Citi's high-net-worth clients. She always takes a...
The author is helping her mom purge her stuff. Courtesy of the author Swedish death cleaning is the practice of decluttering one's belongings before death. Though still in good health, my mom is gradu...
captionTK Milagros Costabel As someone born completely blind , I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen cou...