The 1980s launched a style of homes that came to be known as "McMansions." These types of homes have often been criticized for their size, craftsmanship and architectural design. They also developed a reputation for being a bad investment. This is because despite their often luxurious appearance, they are typically built using cheap or mass-produced…
An alarming outbreak of measles in West Texas and New Mexico continues to spread, and public health officials say the rise in cases could continue for several more months. As of this writing, more than 350 cases have been reported across the two states, resulting in 42 hospitalizations and two deaths. With the warm-weather travel…
Well, the vaccines are here, and so for the first time in a year, we finally have a clearer vision of the road map to the future.
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Everyone who has stayed at a hotel since Covid-19 knows that something is off. You're not losing your mind. Room rates have gone way up. Business is way up, yet housekeeping services have been scaled back—sometimes you won't receive much hospitality at all. Amenities are being cut. Guests aren't getting fresh towels, trash isn't being emptied,…
Airport officials are discovering that a smoother passenger experience often passes through better washroom design, and facilities from coast to coast are making the change.
Picture it: Kansas City, 2023. A grandmother enters a restroom at the Kansas City International Airport (KCI), but stops abruptly when she…
Lots of people who wouldn't take a traditional cycling vacation are eagerly signing up for powered e-bikes. Learn about great cities for e-biking and companies that offer e-bike package tours.
In 2013, Backroads, an operator of cycling tours to destinations around the world, bought 150 e-bikes for…