Every year, major lists come out from various publications telling travelers where they should visit. Then these places get inundated with tourists, taking away the atmosphere that made them popular in the first place.

Whenever we visit a new place, one of the aspects that interests us the most is the local food culture. You can learn a lot about a destination and its people by what (and where) they eat.

Regardless of the plumbing, it can be a challenge to find a "friendly" toilet in an unfamiliar location.

What do you do when your seatmate is aggressive?

Unless someone tries to sneak contraband through customs, it's rare for tourists to end up behind bars on vacation. However, with an abundance of prison tours around the world, it's possible to visit the grittier side of life. In fact, one of the most famous - and groundbreaking - prisons in the world is in Philadelphia.

Landlords want you to post a positive review and a good one will bend over backwards to fix any problems.

Seeking Emergency Dental Care on Vacation

We had noticed signs for speed cameras all over the countryside and had been careful to maintain our speeds but, obviously, not careful enough.

Many of the new hotel brands are geared for a millennial demographic (more “hip” and less hip replacement).

Marking the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, from Washington, D.C., to Washington state, and even to Australia.

Though you might not be traveling overseas specifically for medical considerations, if you face some major expenses in your future, it could be worth researching options in the country you are visiting.

Navigating any health system is a complex process and even trickier in a country you don’t know. Many countries that have government-operated systems also have parallel private medical care.

In our travels throughout the world, we’ve seen many examples of walls, both old and new. Their purpose has been to keep people out (or, in some cases, in).

If a property seems too good to be true … well, you know the rest.

Our tales may not be as beguiling as those of Scheherazade, but some of these tips might be useful during your travels.

Mod Betty's goal is to reveal businesses with authentic local flavor and vintage charm.

Mod Betty's goal is to reveal businesses with authentic local flavor and vintage charm.

Police say thieves monitor social media accounts to see when a house's residents will be away on vacation.

The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, near Philadelphia International Airport, attracts visitors from around the globe to view one a premier collection of cars devoted to racing.