Kate Silver

House sitting lets you travel slowly, live locally and spend minimally. Here's how you can get the gig.

Railroad trail hikes, tepee accommodations, quirky ghost towns and a little bit of time on the Strip—after spending 9 years living in Las Vegas, a visit back to the desert town will always feel like going home.

The sand-colored building, with its battlements, grassy moat and turret, stands at attention a few miles north of the Illinois state line on Interstate 94, but it might as well be the border. Because when you pass Mars Cheese Castle, that’s when you know you’re in Wisconsin.

A movement on social media has inspired scores of people across the country to get a taste of the nomadic lifestyle. Would you vacation in a van?

A rebounding industry is finding success by doing what Amazon can’t. So grab a drink, make some friends, and stay awhile.

Since they arrived at the zoo in 2015, the Japanese macaques have had a lot to learn--and to teach--using touchscreen computers.

Chicago attorney launches parking-ticket resistance campaign online

If you’re feeling stressed lately, you’re not alone.

Avoid ATMs on weekends, choose your gas pump wisely and other tips to keep your finances safe when traveling

Her produce finds take chefs' menus to the next level

Beyond the vroom of IndyCars, a vibrant arts and culture scene make for an energizing treasure hunt in Indiana’s capital city

In cities and in the countryside, these retreats are for people of all beliefs.

Want to travel the world and make an impact? Hostelling International USA (HI USA) wants to help. The nonprofit organization, which runs more than 50 hostels in the United States, is awarding more than 100 Explore the World Travel Scholarships of $2,000 each to people 18 to 30 who want to learn and make a difference outside of the United States.
“You don’t have to be a student, but your abroad plans need to either involve an educational or service learning component,” said Netanya Trimboli, d...