10 Megacities Where More Than 10 Million People Live
Imagine a place where the crowd on one street is bigger than some entire countries. That is life in a megacity, an urban area…
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Weber’s Bakery in Chicago: Nearly a Century of Cakes, Whipped Cream, and Family Baking
Some of the best food finds in Illinois look like nothing from the curb. You pull over for a quick look, step through the door, and the smell of sugar and warm butter makes you forget your plans. A neighborhood bakery…
Tennessee
This Cabin-Style Tennessee Bar & Grill Is A Smoky Mountain Favorite For Fried Chicken, Ribs And Hearty Comfort Food
Some of the best meals in Tennessee hide in plain sight, tucked between gift shops and bright lights where nobody expects a serious plate of comfort food. That was the surprise waiting here: a log-cabin dining room that serves fried…
Oklahoma
Stepping Into This Monastery in Oklahoma Where Monks Chant in Latin Is Like Landing in Medieval Europe
Some places in Oklahoma sneak up on you, and this one hides at the end of a quiet country road with no cell signal in sight. I came out of curiosity and maybe a craving for homemade bread, and I left feeling…
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12 Famous Movie Props With Strange Stories Behind Them
Some of the most memorable things in movies are not actors at all. They are objects, and many of them have odd and surprising histories. From shoes that vanished to a shark that refused to work, these props have stories as interesting…
California
Ride the Narrow-Gauge Train Through Redwoods, Then Fill Up on Chuckwagon Barbecue at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, California
Some of the best days start with a wrong turn and a growling stomach. I went looking for a quick stop among the tall trees of California and found an old steam train puffing smoke, a dusty Old West camp…
Michigan
These Unique Michigan Restaurants Offer an Experience You Won’t Forget
Michigan has plenty of restaurants where the setting is just as memorable as the food. Tiki-filled dining rooms, historic mansions, rustic lodges, unusual handmade décor, and elaborate tasting experiences turn an ordinary meal…
Illinois
This Old-School Andersonville Bakery In Chicago Still Bakes Swedish Cardamom Rolls The Way Grandma Did
Some of the best breakfast spots in Illinois hide in plain sight, tucked into unassuming corners where the signage is modest but the smell coming through the door stops you cold. You walk in expecting something ordinary and walk…
Oregon
This Small Oregon Restaurant Serves Filipino Comfort Food Like a Lola’s Kitchen
Some of the best meals in Oregon hide behind plain little storefronts you could walk past a hundred times. You expect a quick dinner, and instead you leave dreaming about noodles for a week. That is exactly what happens at one cozy…