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Kathy Haan

9 U.S. Cities That Have Ruined Their Own Tourist Appeal

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Tourism rarely collapses overnight. In most cities, visitor appeal erodes slowly through policy choices, overdevelopment, rising costs, neglected infrastructure, or quality-of-life issues locals learn ... READ the POST

From rising costs to safety failures, these U.S. cities show how policy mistakes can quietly destroy tourism appeal.

12 U.S. Towns That Are Practically Canadian Enclaves

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Along the vast U.S.–Canada border, several American towns feel less like extensions of their own states and more like cultural outposts of Canada. Geography, economics, and daily cross-border movement ... READ the POST

From Point Roberts to Maine, these U.S. towns rely on Canadian shoppers, culture, and crossings more than their own states.

13 Best Places To See The Northern Lights This Winter

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There are few natural phenomena that command such universal awe as the aurora borealis. To stand in the deep, silent cold of winter and watch the sky ignite with curtains of green, pink, and violet is ... READ the POST

Chase the celestial ballet this winter. From Icelandic lagoons to Alaskan hot springs, here are 13 prime spots to see the Northern Lights.