Laura Olds

Ensenada is a charming beach town in the northern state of Baja, California. Due to its proximity to the Tijuana border, it’s a popular destination for Americans wanting to travel from San Diego to fill up on tacos and experience new scenery along the Pac... See more

Split, Croatia, is a historical port city located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It’s home to Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a beautiful promenade in front of the old town. Whether you have one day or one month to spend ... See more

Cappadocia, Turkey, feels like stepping into a magical realm, with fairy chimneys dotting its valleys and visitors drifting above in hot air balloons. People even live in ornately carved caves, and you can stay in one during your visit. It’s easy to arriv... See more

North Carolina residents used to feel good about rounding up their bill by a few dollars, helping the person serving them. Now, these same people are viewed as stingy. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a North Carolinian who doesn’t work in the service indus... See more

Language evolves over time. But the difference from 1960s lingo in Connecticut to that of the 2020s often feels so stark that it’s hard to pinpoint when the transition happened. These are some of the most common words and phrases that people in the 1960s ... See more