David Blaylock

7 Ways Relationships Change Over Time

Remember when we featured Sarah C. Andersen and her hilariously honest comics last year? Well, there’s some good news, Pandas: Andersen never stopped …

8 Days In Scotland

Scotland is a magical yet mysterious country which allows visitors to see the splendors of the natural realm – postcard-perfect landscapes, …

Mexican Cornbread Salad Recipe

"This south-of-the-border cornbread salad is made with Mexican-inspired ingredients and is perfect for any summer barbeque."<p>Ingredients<p>1 (8.5 ounce) …

Why Don’t Airlines Offer Free Upgrades When There Are Empty Seats?

Reader <b>John</b> left the following comment on a post the other day about Delta eliminating phone ticketing fees:<p>“By listening, caring and connecting with …

5 Things to Do with Light Beer (Besides Drink It)

Put that light beer to work in the kitchen.<p>Craft beers are where it’s at when it comes to flavor, complexity and newness. They’re what we reach for …

8 Best Websites to Get a Single, First Class Seat | Investopedia

Not that long ago your options for buying a first-class seat on a flight were limited to burning a lot of frequent-flier miles or paying many times …

How to stay in luxury hotel rooms all over the world for less

I will come right out and say it: I have expensive taste—a truly uncanny knack for gravitating toward the most ridiculously overpriced item in any establishment, be it a smoothie with raw cacao and cold-pressed coconut oil, or a cloud grey turtleneck sweater that evokes a sleeping baby alpaca.<p>What …

Luxury liveaboard dive boats: 5 of the world's best | CNN Travel

Retiring in Mexico: More Affordable Than Ever

If you've been to Mexico, it probably was to visit some of the country's beautiful beaches.<p>Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<p>But there's much more to Mexico than beaches. It's one of the biggest and most culturally and geographically diverse countries in the world... and it's right on your doorstep.<p>And today, …

The 20 Coolest Hotel Amenities You Don't Know About

When booking a trip, many travelers like to research the perks and bonuses that come along with their hotel stay. Luxury accommodations come with the …

Lonely Planet says these are the top 21 things to do and see in Ireland

THE DONEGAL COAST, Ring of Kerry and Brú na Bóinne are among the destinations recommended in a new Lonely Planet guide to Ireland.<p>The list gives a …

Dublin city guide: what to see, plus the best hotels, bars and restaurants

As the city marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, our writer finds its free-thinking spirit alive at offbeat museums, bars, restaurants and in its architecture<p>This is a big year for Ireland and its capital. The country is preparing to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising, a rebellion that …

This 300-Year-Old Library Chamber In Dublin Has 200,000+ Books

Forget the Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The real attraction in Dublin is the majestic Long Room in the library of …

10 Italian destinations frequented by the super rich

To find out where the rich travel when they go to the European nation, RoutePerfect.com has shared data for the most popular Italian destinations booked by wealthy travellers on a luxury budget, who spend an average of £13,900 ($20,000) on their overall trip.<p>The ranking is based on over 150,000 …

6 Remote Private Islands Where You Can Vacation Like a Royal

How to Make Zhug, the Yemenite Hot Sauce You'll Want to Put on Everything

Last week, when I wrote about my recipe for <i>phat phrik khing</i>, I tried my absolute darnedest to convince you that a good mortar and pestle belongs in the arsenal of any home cook. It will actually extract more flavor from herbs and spices than a food processor or blender ever can, producing chili …

Woman Wins Nearly $1 Million at Las Vegas Airport Slot Machine

That's one way to kill some time.<p>While waiting for their flight, passengers at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas have the option to kill some time in a <i>very Vegas way</i>: They can try their luck at one of the 1,330 slot machines available throughout the airport's three terminals. Last week, …

This website finds airfare "mistakes" so we can fly for super cheap

Winter is over. That means that Spring and Summer are both coming, and the sunshine and warm weather can’t get here soon enough. Once that rolls …

Cheap Air Tickets You're Probably Missing Out On and How to Find Them

So here’s how I got a $1,265 air ticket for $535.<p>I was trying to book a three-way trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco, on to Chicago and then back to L.A. I ruled out airlines with no non-stops in my time frame, which left United and American. The total fare came to $1,265 in economy class on …

Google just made its $149 professional photo editing software free

<i>This post has been updated.</i><p>What was once a $500 package of pro photo editing software is now completely free. The high-end Nik Collection of photo editing tools, which was priced down to $149 after being acquired by Google in 2012, is now available for download by everyone.<p>“As we continue to focus …

50 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget

You don't have to be rich to live the good life.<p>You don’t have to wait until you’re raking in the big bucks to live the rich life. Instagram-worthy …