In terms of coastal California getaways, one might say there’s simply too much to choose from. But if you want to ditch the crowds and go road-tripping, then “SLO” down—halfway between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Luis Obispo awaits and will not disappoint. Related: This High Desert Heaven Is America’s Top … Read more
Videos on social media show the devastation of the record floods that hit Valencia, Spain on October 29. BBCat least 95 people lost their lives due to extreme weather. Reuters It was the country's most devastating flood in 30 years, while meteorologists said a year's worth of rain fell in Valencia within eight hours on … Read more
This Playable Futures series of articles looks at how the design, technology, people and theory of video games inform and influence the wider world. All previous Playable Futures articles can be found here. When a major esports event rolls into town, there's an instant contribution that goes far beyond the walls of the arena. The … Read more
If you’re into hiking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking or other elevation-centric sports, you love a great mountain town. The very best mountain towns in the U.S. to live in or to visit stretch from New Hampshire’s White Mountains to California’s Sierras to the Alaskan Range with a whole lot of hills of all sizes in … Read more
There’s no denying it: Boulder, CO, is—and will always be—one of the coolest towns in America. Just 30 minutes up the road from the Centennial State’s bustling capital of Denver, the outdoor Shangri-la on the edge of the Rocky Mountain Front Range will deepen your breath (and drop your jaw, in all likelihood) the moment … Read more
In September 2001, the original Silent Hill 2 set a new standard for the survival horror genre in the PlayStation 2 era. Later this month, Konami's classic game gets a remake from Bloober Team that gives Silent Hill 2 a modern twist. Today, an extended stream from 2BRO revealed more changes that await players as … Read more
Realtor.com has published a list of the 50 hottest postcodes in 2024, and the best selection of the most desirable properties may surprise you. To determine the results, Realtor.com used an algorithm to rank cities based on market pace and demand. The cities listed are the ones with the highest buyer demand, which means properties … Read more
Too often, American explorations of Europe tend to be limited to a narrow band of cities and hotspots. We’re not going to fault you if you’ve taken the popular London-Paris-Amalfi path. There’s a reason those places draw the tourist hordes. But after you’ve eaten tapas in Barcelona and soaked in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, consider pointing … Read more
No other place captures the iconic American Southwest quite like Phoenix's idyllic high desert neighbor, Sedona. From breathtaking red rock hiking and mountain biking trails that glow in the Arizona sunshine to world-class wineries and spas where you can let go of your daily worries, Sedona dazzles and soothes you in a geological wonderland beyond … Read more
There’s no shortage of adventure to be had in Pittsburgh, a place that offers a surprising amount of culture, entertainment, and amenities for a midsize city of about 300,000 people. History buffs, sports fans, and foodies alike find that the ‘Burgh caters to getaway enthusiasts of all kinds. Sitting close to the western edge of … Read more