Starting today through October 10, 2016, Hilton’s offering a flash sale of up to 25%-30% off select properties in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Travel must be completed on weekends betw…
Everything You Need to Know About Shopping For, Making and Eating Sushi in Tokyo
Once you try sushi in Japan, you’ll realize that what you’ve been eating your whole life in the US (with few exceptions) isn’t really sushi. While I’ve been an avid consumer…
A Peek Inside Turkish Airlines’ First US Lounge
In addition to regularly being cited as one of the world’s best carriers, Turkish Airlines has been lauded for its in-flight cuisine and spectacular airport lounges. But if the bulk of your t…
Chill experiences to have in Prague
You can try cramming in everything there is to do in Prague during your trip, but honestly, the best way to see the city is to take your time and explore its super chill side. After all, you’…
The ultimate weekend in Maine
The Maine Thing Quarterly’s Chasing the Sun edition chronicles the journey of a group of friends as they visit Maine for the first time. What they find is pretty incredible. Watch videos from…
Advice to travelers to Israel
1. Hebrew is tough, practically useless, and worth learning.The number of Hebrew speakers is about the size of the country (9 million), and most young Israelis in the bigger cities can speak Englis…
First Latina senator
After Senate Majority leader Harry Reid decided to retire this year, Catherine Cortez Masto is hoping to take his seat as Nevada’s senator. If she wins, she’ll be the first Latina senat…
The first lichen known to contain psilocybin was found in the rainforest of Ecuador
A rare species of lichen from the rain forests of Ecuador is the first and only lichen found known to contain psilocybin, the same substance that makes you trip from shrooms.Yost comments:“In…
Brain impact of living in a city
Chicago is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique story and flavor. Rogers Park, where I live, was recently named the top neighborhood in Chicago by real estate site Trulia. To …