We visited a convenience-store chain with a Texas cult following, and we were...
Buc-ee's is a convenience-store chain with a cult following across Texas. The chain serves as a super-sized highway pit stop complete with "world-famous" bathrooms, branded t-shirts, a beef jerky bar,...
View ArticleThe 11 most stunning views in America
With all of the national parks and natural wonders that the US has to offer, some of the best views are greatly underrated. Portland Head Lighthouse, located in Port Elizabeth, Maine, is said to have...
View ArticleWe compared the food courts at Costco and Sam's Club, and the winner is...
Costco and Sam's Club are extremely popular in the United States, and while memberships are needed to buy items, the food courts are open to all. We decided to compare the food from two of the biggest...
View ArticleWe visited convenience-store rivals Wawa and Sheetz to see which does it...
Wawa and Sheetz are both convenience store chains with a cult following. We visited both to see which was better.After the face-off, Wawa reigned supreme for offering food that's worth a trip in...
View ArticleWe went shopping at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's to see which was a better...
Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's are both high-end department stores that sell everything luxury. Department stores as a whole have suffered in recent years because of declining foot traffic to malls,...
View ArticleInside the lives of Mongolia's 'millennial monks,' who play basketball, pray...
Thousands of Buddhist monks in Mongolia were killed under Communist leadership in the 1930s.Today's millennial generation is the first to come of age since democracy was introduced, and young monks are...
View ArticleSan Francisco is so expensive, this couple decided to live on a boat — here's...
When Misa Gidding-Chatfield and Mike Kraft decided to move in together, they had two options: Buy a home for half a million dollars in the outskirts of the Bay Area (which would leave them with an...
View ArticleWawa lovers swear the convenience store is the best in America — but we found...
Wawa is a beloved regional convenience store chain, which immediately won our love and appreciation after we visited the first time. While we once believed Wawa to be the best road trip pit stop...
View ArticleWe shopped at a Walgreens, a CVS, and a Rite Aid to see which was the best...
Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid are drugstore chains that sell everything from groceries to greeting cards.All three stores have pharmacies that offer services like flu shots.They each have a rewards...
View ArticleI visited Whataburger, a Texas chain with a cult following, for the first...
Whataburger is a Texas burger chain with a cult following.As an East Coaster, I'd never visited Whataburger — until a recent road trip.After eating at Whataburger, I understood why Texans are obsessed...
View Article16 time- and money-saving hacks you should know before your next trip to...
Trader Joe's can be a stressful place to shop because of its extreme crowds and long lines.Even though it sells expensive organic products, it also sells a lot of affordable produce and private-label...
View ArticleOprah just invested in a health-centric restaurant chain that's poised to...
Oprah Winfrey just invested in True Food Kitchen, a health-food-focused restaurant chain with 23 locations in 10 states. She will be joining the brand's board of directors and helping it with its...
View ArticleSee inside some of the most over-the-top malls in the world, which are adding...
Malls in America may be dying, but they're still major destinations in many places around the world. Oftentimes, these malls have attractions like movie theaters, ice-skating rinks, and amusement...
View ArticleIncredible photos of New York City when it was covered in farmland
Most New Yorkers today are living on what was once farmland.As early as the 17th century, before Manhattan formed its famous 1811 street grid, the island contained farms in neighborhoods from Midtown...
View ArticleWe tried french fries from 5 major fast-food chains to see who does it best,...
Taco Bell has come out with seasoned french fries in a clear jab at McDonald's and other burger-and-fry chains. We compared them to fries from other major fast-food chains, including Burger King,...
View ArticleMaseratis, cheetahs, and private jets: How the 'Rich Kids of Instagram' are...
The "Rich Kids of Instagram"— now known as "Rich Kids of the Internet" (RKOI) — Instagram and blog are still going strong with addicting photo documentation of wealthy lifestyles.RKOI always know how...
View ArticleWe visited a cult-favorite Texas taco chain that's trying to take over...
Torchy's Tacos has won over a loyal following throughout Texas with its top-notch queso and tacos with names like "The Republican" and "The Trailer Park." The taco-centric chain's expansion could cut...
View ArticleWe shopped at Costco and BJ's Wholesale to see which store had the better...
Costco and BJ's Wholesale are both membership-based warehouse clubs. An annual Costco membership costs $60, while BJ's costs $55 a year. Costco and BJ's are very similar, but BJ's is more organized,...
View ArticleThe billionaire owner of the Miami Dolphins just invested in this coffee...
Bluestone Lane, a New York-based, Australian-inspired coffee chain, plans to expand to 100 locations over the next three years.The expansion comes with the help of Miami Dolphins owner and billionaire...
View ArticleTake a look inside the most valuable mall in America, a massive $6 billion...
Despite the fact that many malls across America are suffering, some are doing quite well. Hawaii's Ala Moana Shopping Center was recently named the most valuable mall in America, with nearly $6 billion...
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