Dan Smith

You don’t really notice it when you grow up here, but once you talk to someone visiting from another country, you...

Every country has its own standards for daily life, and in some places, the rules feel surprisingly generous. Certain laws go...

A weekend in the Dominican Republic can feel longer than it sounds, if you know where to go. There’s real history,...

Santa Barbara has its well-known spots—State Street, the Mission, and Stearns Wharf. But once you get past the postcards, there’s more...

Traveling alone across Europe is surprisingly easy when a city gives you room to explore. These places are either clearly laid...

Ever thought about what a quick shopping trip in North Korea looks like? Spoiler: it’s nothing like what you’re used to....

Earthquakes are among the most formidable natural disasters, striking with little warning and causing widespread devastation. Certain regions around the globe...

Some downtowns haven’t changed much in decades—and that’s exactly the point. Across the U.S., there are towns where the buildings, streets,...

The northern lights show up when they want, dance across the sky for a bit, and vanish. But your odds of...

Living out of a suitcase as a flight attendant sounds dreamy to most people. You’re traveling the world, collecting stamps in...