Dan Smith

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...

Solo travel sounds dreamy until reality throws in a sketchy alley, a stolen wallet, or a bad vibe that makes you...

Some vacations come with souvenirs. Others come with a certificate and a 3-carat gemstone. Across the United States, a handful of...

California is a standout state in the US, with its well-known cities often stealing the spotlight. But did you know that...

Some parts of Maine sit far beyond the usual idea of small-town life. In these places, the nearest grocery store can...

By 2045, more than half of the U.S. population will live in just 16 states. That’s a big shift—and it says...

A bridge failure might sound like something from a blockbuster, but real damage usually creeps in slowly. Across the nation, engineers...