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Saffron Barker has issued a stark warning to her fans travelling along Route 66 after her terrifying robbery ordeal on the US ...

This city in Oklahoma will surprise you with its unique festivals, quirky charm, and a big food and art scene that'll satisfy ...

Pope Leo XIV holds his first general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, issuing an appeal for Gaza, which he calls ...

In the heart of Joplin, Missouri sits a breakfast paradise where the omelets are so magnificent they’ve inspired road trips from across state lines. Norma’s Diner doesn’t just serve breakfast – it ...

That’s exactly the predicament I found myself in at Antiques & Things, Albuquerque’s treasure-filled wonderland of vintage goodies and collectibles that has locals and visitors alike swooning over ...

Some get their kicks on Route 66. Others go for Scotland’s majestic North Coast 500. But the roll-call of great driving odysseys has now ...

Looking for a taste of the ‘real’ Golden State this summer? With natural disasters and crowds plaguing the iconic Pacific ...