The most stressed states in the US, ranked

November can be one of the better months to travel, depending on when you do it. Traveling in November means you miss the summer crowds and rush of students settling into their campuses, plus the chaos of travelers before the end-of-year holiday season. Here are some of the top places to visit in November.

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and while many Americans will be staying at home or with family and friends, others will be checking into hotels where guests can participate in turkey trots and try Thanksgiving-themed spa treatments — all while letting someone else worry about cooking.

Earlier this year, I decided to move back to the US after four years of living in the UK, where I spent most of my life. 

“My favorite state has not yet been invented. It will be called Montana, and it will be perfect.” Abraham Lincoln said this shortly after Montana became a United States territory, but about 25 years before it became a state. It is also one of the things that stayed with Senior Video Producer Matt Paco well after his weeklong trip to Montana to film the video for this year’s Best in Travel. 

I consider myself a foodie. Apart from beautiful scenery, food is what excites me the most when I travel. After I visited the 48 contiguous United States, one of the most frequent questions my friends and family asked me was how the food was. America's large portion sizes are well-known in the UK, but I was happy to tell them that every state has its own unique food culture and dishes.

With the cost of living on the rise, many Americans are on the hunt for cheap places to live that still offer a high quality of life. To help in the quest for the perfect place to call home, Empower—a financial services company—has issued a new report with the 20 most affordable cities in the United States.

I take the planning of our Vegas trips very seriously.

A new study commissioned by hotel chain Premier Inn has revealed the “most beautiful” cities to visit in the fall. The study used eye-tracking technology to record the average length of time the participants spent looking at the image of each destination to find which cities around the world were considered the most eye-catching during the autumn months.

Bolting at up to 125 mph, Brightline is the newest high-speed rail network in the US.

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday.

When I stay in hotels, I try to make my room feel like home by unpacking my belongings.

Chicago is a place of culture, history, and artistic expression. This vibrant metropolis is home to a flourishing art scene, with numerous museums and galleries offering a diverse array of exhibitions and events. From exploring the works of Black American writers in the American Writers Museum to delving into the revolutionary art of Camille Claudel, and from celebrating the legacy of Pablo Picasso to witnessing the fascinating world of the Jewish deli, Chicago's art world is alive and thriving. Here is a closer look at the latest happenings in Chicago's art scene.