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3 Restaurant Scams Industry Insiders Say to Watch Out For

3 Restaurant Scams Industry Insiders Say to Watch Out For

Michael Wood

The “Friendly Fraud” Chargeback Scheme The “Friendly Fraud” Chargeback Scheme (image credits: unsplash) Friendly fraud rates rose roughly one-fifth globally ...

The 5 Healthiest Nuts, Ranked by Nutritional Value

The 5 Healthiest Nuts, Ranked by Nutritional Value

Lean Thomas

Brazil Nuts: The Selenium Superpower Brazil Nuts: The Selenium Superpower (image credits: pixabay) When it comes to pure nutritional bang ...

3 Countries With the Lowest Divorce Rates - and 2 With the Highest

3 Countries With the Lowest Divorce Rates – and 2 With the Highest

Lean Thomas

Sri Lanka – Where Marriage Remains Sacred Sri Lanka – Where Marriage Remains Sacred (image credits: unsplash) Sri Lanka stands ...

The Cheapest U.S. Cities to Vacation Without Feeling Cheap

Ian Hernandez

Albuquerque, New Mexico: Colorful Culture on a Dime Albuquerque, New Mexico: Colorful Culture on a Dime (image credits: wikimedia) Albuquerque surprises many travelers with its blend of Native American, Hispanic, and Western influences—all set against a backdrop of striking mountains and endless blue skies. Visitors are often amazed by how affordable this city is for …

5 Food Tricks Restaurants Use That Most Home Cooks Don't

5 Food Tricks Restaurants Use That Most Home Cooks Don’t

Lean Thomas

The Secret to Proper Mise en Place The Secret to Proper Mise en Place (image credits: unsplash) Most home cooks ...

3 Popular Foods You Should Never Store in the Fridge - Yet Everyone Still Does

3 Popular Foods You Should Never Store in the Fridge – Yet Everyone Still Does

Michael Wood

Tomatoes: The Scientific Case Against Cold Storage Tomatoes: The Scientific Case Against Cold Storage (image credits: pixabay) Most people toss ...

These U.S. National Parks Are Free—and More Stunning Than the Paid Ones

Ian Hernandez

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: America’s Wild Heart Great Smoky Mountains National Park: America’s Wild Heart (image credits: pixabay) It’s almost shocking how many people still don’t realize that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is free to enter. Nestled between North Carolina and Tennessee, its misty peaks and lush valleys are the stuff of travel …

These 5 Dishes Are Actually Cheaper To Eat Out Than To Make At Home

These 5 Dishes Are Actually Cheaper To Eat Out Than To Make At Home

Michael Wood

Tacos – When Small Portions Favor Restaurant Economics Tacos – When Small Portions Favor Restaurant Economics (image credits: pixabay) Here’s ...

2025 Visa Rule Changes That Could Disrupt Your Next Vacation

Ian Hernandez

Introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) (image credits: pixabay) Imagine planning your dream getaway, only to discover you can’t board your flight because you forgot to apply for a new travel permit. Starting in 2025, many popular tourist destinations—including Canada and Australia—will require travelers to obtain an …

What Every American Traveler Needs to Know Before Summer 2025

Ian Hernandez

Travel Restrictions and Entry Requirements Travel Restrictions and Entry Requirements (image credits: unsplash) The world in 2025 is still adjusting to a new travel landscape. Many countries have kept updated travel restrictions and entry requirements that American travelers must pay close attention to. For example, several destinations now require digital proof of vaccination or recent …