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Do more than just see the sights when you’re in Charlotte. Delve into the Southern city’s culture, rhythms, tastes and scents while going behind the scenes of the its cultural and natural treasures. Check out these five expe...

Since the late 1960s, children across the U.S. have grown up watching the Emmy Award–winning PBS television show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which originated in Pittsburgh. Although you can see sets from Mister Rogers’ Ne...

Walk in the footsteps of musical greats like the B-52s and R.E.M. when you visit Athens and retrace the history that’s made the city a modern music mecca. The bands were among those that brought the city’s music scene to nation...

Even if you’re not a fan of schussing down slopes, there’s no need to resist a ski vacation with friends or family when the destination is Park City. The city offers non-skiers far more to do than just sipping hot cocoa at the ...

Stroll through Manchester’s hip Northern Quarter (NQ) and you’re likely to see famous faces like Prince or David Bowie gazing out at you from much-larger-than-life street murals. The former cotton industry center brims with out...

Ahand-in-hand stroll along Lisbon’s scenic streets is a recipe for romance — unless it’s a trek up one of the city’s famously steep hills. Don’t worry about huffing and puffing up the inclines or breaking a less-than-sexy sweat...

Don’t let rising temps hold you back — Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun offer a world of reasons to visit during the summer. Although the mercury can rise to more than 100 degrees, any Phoenician will tell you, “It’s a dry hea...

With several major arts districts and expansive shopping malls, Phoenix offers ample ways to while away a warm afternoon or find a lovely spot for a vacation selfie. Take a stroll down nearly any street in the downtown area to ...

Heads up, sports fans — no matter what your game is, the Valley of the Sun has you covered. Phoenix is just one of 13 cities in the U.S. that serves up pro teams for all four major professional sports. Plan your season, book...

When it comes to putting your finger on the heartbeat of Phoenix’s history and culture, the city’s downtown district places you in the heart of the action. Major entertainment venues abound and light rail can whisk you miles in...

Stretching more than 200 miles to the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay is famous for its seafood, scenery and wildlife. Although there are enough activities to keep you busy for weeks on end, the Chesapeake Bay area is ideal for ...

Niagara Falls can be the trip of a lifetime, filling you with inspiration as you gaze up at 600,000 gallons of water per second plummeting over a 165-foot drop. The impressive falls aren’t the tallest or the widest in the ...

Swimming provides all-around, low-impact body conditioning as well as exciting competition. Competitive swim meets allow only four strokes — butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and the crawl, also known as freestyle. Two other ...

Do you think you could outswim a shark? In 2017, 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps donned a monofin and pitted his mad swim skills against those of hammerhead and great white sharks. Although Phelps reached a max speed ...

Swimming is a low-impact way to exercise, making it ideal for those with challenges for weight-bearing forms of movement. The calories burned in swimming pools are similar to the caloric burn from running. However, how many cal...

Nothing says "Yum!" on a hot summer day like a big bowl of cold ice cream. If you're on a ketogenic diet and need to avoid sugars and carbs, while fats are desirable, ice cream can present a bit of a quandary. Its high fat cont...

When it's sprinkled on top of holiday eggnog or folded into a curry, nutmeg adds a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that sets the recipe apart. Native to the West Indies and Sri Lanka, the nutmeg seed — which is ground up and us...

Since ancient times, the benefits of olive oil and lemon have been known — lauded as both nutritious food and effective folk remedies. In 400 B.C.E., the renowned Greek physician and "Father of Medicine," Hippocrates, prescribe...

Low-carb diets might be a good choice to improve general health for any number of reasons, including losing weight, managing diabetes or lowering blood lipid levels. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's Diet...

Glutamine is key to building muscle and is also the most abundant amino acid in the human body, according to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Getting too little can cause your muscles to deteriorate, but how you supp...

You don't have to have aspirations of singing on stage or touring as a public speaker to have a valid desire to be in your best voice. Every time you open your mouth and let sound come out, people make assessments about your kn...

When you're looking for a hearty meal, but you are watching your fat intake, you'll naturally want to include some lean protein in your diet. Check out the leanest meats to add to your plate.

Following a ketogenic diet can provide you with many health benefits, including weight loss, reduced cancer risk, protection of brain function and improved cardiovascular functioning, according to Medical News Today. However, g...

Although a regimen of working out in the gym can deliver positive health results such as increased cardiovascular performance and lowered insulin resistance, let's face it — you want to look good, too. Building muscle and reduc...