Remote workers can live anywhere in the world. Why not live somewhere that will pay you? The state of Vermont will begin paying people $10,000 to pack up their lives and move there. On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott signed the “New Remote Worker Grant Program,” which will pay people up to $10,000 to relocate to […]

Vegas is hot in summertime — both literally and figuratively. Nearly 100-degree temperatures don’t stop almost 12 million visitors from descending (it’s the second busiest season after spring), and the pool scene officially begins after Memorial Day. Thanks to a slew of new offerings geared toward younger people — like hip hotels, nightlife and festivals/events — more […]

Beer, iPhones and plane tickets are all likely to get more expensive in the next few months thanks to President Donald Trump. Trump’s announcement that he’s slapping steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union on Friday has major big-picture implications for the U.S. economy and global trade. But, in the short term, […]

About one-quarter of Americans won’t go on vacation this summer because they can’t afford it, according to a survey from Bankrate. But, for Americans who get paid time off from their work, not taking those days is a waste of time and money. “It’s important for Americans who have vacation time to use it, even if […]

The long awaited 18th Asian Games 2018, scheduled to take place from August 18th to September 2nd, 2018 in Jakarta and Palembang will definitely turn the eyes of the world on Indonesia. The hype: “The Energy of Asia” has for some time now been felt across the Indonesian islands, and will surge on when the Asian Games torch will be relayed preceding the Grand […]

In 1995, a modest 3.3 million people visited Japan, a fascinating land of ancient temples, neon skyscrapers, snow-capped mountains and sandy beaches. That year it was the 34th most visited country on the planet, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), behind the likes of Bulgaria, Ukraine and Belgium. Growth was steady, if unspectacular, […]

To discover some of the tourism highlights of the Middle East (including sandy summer beaches, or desert safaris) come to this avant-garde Arabian city. Although Dubai is a popular hub, it was only recently that I decided to visit this busy metropolis for the first time. It’s a global, busy city but one with friendly, […]

In honor of the day, Airbnb is offering wine lovers the opportunity to book book vino-centric experiences for only $1. Through the “experiences” section of the Airbnb site, travelers can book last-minute celebrations of National Wine Day, including tastings, guided walks and winery tours. While some may immediately think of California’s Napa or Sonoma valleys as […]

These utopic cities—some working, some not—can still be visited today Throughout history, people have been in search of the perfect town. A utopia, built with harmony in mind, where everyone gets along and works together without conflict. Thomas More coined the term in 1516 with his book, Utopia, where he describes a perfect yet fictitious island […]

Don’t put away your passport and rule out that dream vacation in Europe just yet. The U.S. dollar, which tumbled about 10% last year, is in rebound mode. And a stronger greenback means Americans traveling abroad this summer will pay a little less for things like visiting museums, booking hotels and ordering local culinary specialties. To […]