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World Models, Free Energy, and a Plastic Dinosaur
In 2020, I wrote about a meter-high robotic, smart fabric wrapped Plastic Dinosaur that gained consciousness to explore machine learning. A series...
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Travel Quote of the Day by Saadi Shirazi: “A traveller without observation is a bird without wings..."
Saadi Shirazi's timeless quote emphasizes that true travel is about self-awareness and observation, not just visiting places. In today's social...
This City Was Just Named the Most Welcoming Place in America—Here’s What to Do on a Visit
No one wants to feel like a tourist, even if you are on vacation. Find out which cities are the most hospitable, welcoming travel locations. The...
The Best Laptop Tote Bags to Buy (2026), WIRED-Tested and Reviewed
From travel days to board meetings, these laptop totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.
I Tested the Best Running Shoes for Beginners and These 5 Are Worth the Money
Start your running journey with these comfortable kicks.
Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels
Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.
The animal you see first reveals if you're a go-getter or realist
This optical illusion personality test reveals whether you're a perfectionist go-getter or a pragmatic realist. By identifying either a squirrel...
The Blast Furnace of Huta Pokój in Ruda Śląska, Poland
Hidden within the post-industrial landscape of Ruda Śląska, the blast furnace of the former Huta Pokój is one of the most striking surviving...
The world’s most welcoming travel destinations have been revealed for 2026, and seven are in Europe
The new lists reveal 10 cities and 10 regions that have been praised for their hospitality over the past 12 months.
Madrid is crowned Europe’s best destination for 2026
While Spain’s capital took the top spot, Italy dominated the overall rankings.
Flights halted, highways shut: Powerful winter storm hits US, blizzard warnings pile up — all you need to know
A powerful winter storm has unleashed blizzard conditions across the US Northeast, prompting widespread travel bans and flight cancellations. New...
What to wear on your next flight? Luxury hotel branded merch, of course
A flurry of new collaborations offer chic yet comfortable options for your next travel day.
Starbucks Has Its Own Coffee Farm, and I Got to Visit—Here’s What It Was Like
Coffee fans, get ready. If you're looking for a travel experience like no other, you have to go to the Starbucks coffee farm in Costa Rica. The...
Chance Rediscovery of Fossils Found in the 1960s Retell the Story of Giant, Globetrotting Amphibian
250 million years ago, the giant ancestors of today’s salamanders swam from the area of today’s Norwegian Arctic to the west coast of Australia....
Buddhist monks withstand harsh winds and extreme cold as Walk for Peace nears nation's capital
Despite ongoing inclement weather, the group plans to arrive at their final destination in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
Record arrivals and tourism revenues for Greece in 2025
According to Bank of Greece data, the upward trend in the tourism sector continued for the third consecutive year.
Why Skopelos and Andros are on the must-visit list for 2026
The author of an award-winning travel blog has included the two Greek islands on a list of 'adored' destinations.
How My Mom Saved My Life
When Yaxel Lendeborg was growing up, his mom saved him from going down the wrong path. A few months ago, she told him that she has cancer. This is...