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5 Countries Where You Shouldn’t Make Small Talk

Casual chitchat isn’t the norm everywhere around the world. In some countries, striking up a conversation with people you don’t know can feel awkward — or even invasive.

Culture
America’s Best Throwback Motels You Need To Visit

Few things are more American than a road trip, but after a long day in the convertible, you’ll probably want lodgings that aren’t generic. Luckily, these retro-chic motels from coast to coast are full of personality.

Architecture
The 10 Driest Cities in the U.S.

In some U.S. cities, rainy days are all too common. In others, dry skies are the norm for the vast majority of the year. Check out the 10 driest major cities in America.

Outdoors
The World Has a New No. 1 ‘Megacity’

Discover which booming city is now the world’s most populous urban center — and which other cities are projected to join the list of so-called “megacities” by 2050.

Geography