A drugstore's a great thing. You wander in, stand in line for your prescription, and on the way out grab a candy bar, a magazine, milk and sunscreen... whatever little items you need to supplement your larger grocery store run. We all depend on outlets like CVS...but another big round of closures means that our local drugstore might not be...

　　Nestled in the thickly forested region of Malenadu in the Western Ghats, Karnataka's Agumbe is synonymous with rainforest conservation. A small village called 'the Cherrapunji of South India' on account of the rainfall it receives, Agumbe is also home to the King Cobra. A species both revered and feared, King Cobras are awe-inspiring, reaching up to 18 feet in length,...

　　Beautiful photos of incredible places create longing, and National Geographic is a time-honored master of making people want to journey over the world to see what those images depict in real life. To tantalize you and inspire your wanderlust, NatGeo creates an annual Best of the Worldlist in advance so that you can start planning your 2025 destinations now. The...

　　If youve ever needed a kick in the pants to do something youve always wanted to do, were here to tell you that right now an Amtrak flash sale lets you bring a companion for free if you book a roomette. Thats a huge deal because three meals a day are included with the roomette tickets. 　　RECOMMENDED: Is it worth...

Birdwatching, or birding, became a common hobby for nature-inclined Americans in the 20th century due to the widespread availability of field guides. However, birding has undergone a renaissance in recent years. The pandemic lockdown led to many new hobby seekers, which sparked a new interest for many. Today, new birders can quickly learn species identification using popular free birding apps...

　　In the lush and dense forests of the Niyamgiri hills in Odisha, there resides a remarkable tribe known as the Dongria Kondhs. They gained international recognition when they fought against a mega conglomerate to protect their sacred hill from bauxite mining. To the Dongria Kondhs, the Niyamgiri hill represents a deep reverence for nature, intricately woven into their textiles' visual...

　　Bombay, an old metrop perched on the very western flank of the country that is to have witnessed the earliest colonial liaisons rooted in condiments, presents a convivial food scene with a blend of influences from Portuguese, British and Parsi settlers. From near-heritage sea-facing breakfast cafes to street-side vendors, you can hardly move around in the city and fail to...

　　November provides a captivating array of celestial spectacles for both casual and devoted astronomers. As autumn progresses in the Northern Hemisphere, the night sky becomes a canvas of art, showcasing everything from planetary conjunctions to spectacular meteor showers. The clear November evenings in India offer some of the best opportunities to witness these heavenly displays. In addition to their aesthetic...

　　Minnesota alone is home to over 10,000 lakes, but no matter which part of the U.S. you visit, you're bound to stumble across a famous lake town or two. A new study reveals the best lake towns in the U.S., whether youre looking for a place to retire or a chance to escape big city life. 　　Using 2021 data from...

　　For the tenth consecutive year, Chicago has claimed the dubious honor of being the top city on Orkin's Top 50 Rattiest Cities List, holding onto its crown since the ranking first began. A full decade of dominance shows the citys ongoing struggle with its rodent population, despite continuous efforts to address the issuea challenge driven by Chicago's infrastructure and urban...