I visited the most expensive cities in Utah and Arizona. There's only one I'd consider moving to.
Paradise Valley and Park City are the most expensive places in Arizona and Utah. I found that they offer completely different lifestyles.
Joey Hadden
Lifestyle Reporter
I spent $1,000 for a 30-hour Amtrak ride in a private bedroom. Check out the 45-square-foot space with a full bathroom.
I booked an overnight train in an Amtrak bedroom, a private cabin with a full bathroom, and thought it didn't feel cramped for my 30-hour journey.
A couple who's flown 167,000 miles with their toddler share their top tips for long-haul flights with young kids
Traveling parents Lindsey Granger and Kolyn Boyd advise getting your child used to long-haul flights as an infant so it's easier in the toddler stage.
I stayed in $300-a-night hotels in Salt Lake City and Park City. One was more luxurious. The other was more convenient.
I stayed in $300-a-night hotels in Salt Lake City and Park City. One felt luxe, the other didn't. Here's why the 2-star difference mattered.
I upgraded to first class on Amtrak. Here are 12 things that surprised me about the $273 trip.
Amtrak's first-class car on the Acela train surprised me with a limited food menu, stiff seats, and a high price, but I appreciated the lounge access.
I booked basic economy flights with Delta and United. They felt like 2 completely different classes.
I took two basic economy flights with United Airlines and Delta. The latter was ultimately cheaper, more comfortable, and had more amenities.
I spent 75 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 9 things before taking long-haul journeys.
I spent 75 hours traveling in Amtrak sleeper cars and learned some lessons about overnight train journeys the hard way.
I spent a day wandering the most expensive ZIP code in Utah. Take a look around the millionaire hideaway of Park City.
I explored Park City's exclusive real-estate scene, where the 84060 ZIP code tops Utah's list for luxury living.
I spent 6 hours in business class on a Canadian train for $200. It was more luxurious than Amtrak trains in the US.
I took Canada's Via Rail from Toronto to Montreal in business class for $200. The train had comfy seats and served meals during the six-hour ride.
I'm a New Yorker who went to Canada for the first time. I found 9 things so impressive that I'm certain I'll be back.
I traveled to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Quebec City, and Montreal in Canada, where I tried poutine, rode local trains, and explored cities.
I spent 3 days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and saw how the ultra-rich live and vacation
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a luxury hideaway for the wealthy. Low taxes, remote estates, and mountain landscapes draw billionaires and celebrities.
I took a winter trip to Utah for the first time and made 4 mistakes I won't repeat on future visits
From Salt Lake City to Park City, I spent three days exploring Utah's Silicon Slopes. I made mistakes when booking and packing for the winter trip.
I spent 11 hours with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on a sleeper train in Europe. 6 surprises made me regret it.
I struggled to sleep in one of six bunks in a 74-square-foot shared cabin on a Nightjet sleeper train from Vienna to Venice.
I went to Quebec City and felt like I'd jetted off to Europe without leaving North America
With its cobblestone streets, French-speaking population, and historic architecture, Quebec City could be an ideal alternative for a European trip.
I paid $500 for a private room with 2 beds and a toilet on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. Take a look inside.
I booked Amtrak's private roomette on an overnight train from NYC to Miami in 2021. It packed a lot into 20 square feet.
I stayed in a 5-star hotel in Salt Lake City and couldn't believe my 880-square-foot suite cost $340 a night
The Grand America Hotel is one of the few five-star hotels in Salt Lake City. A stay in an executive suite includes marble accents and stunning views.
Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe
From overcrowded tourist attractions to sleepless train nights and soreness, backpacking in Europe may not be as glamorous as it looks on Instagram.
I booked 2 overnight Amtrak rides in roomettes 4 years apart. One difference made the second ride far more relaxing.
I slept in an Amtrak roomette on a Viewliner train in 2021. In 2025, I booked the same accommodation on an upgraded Superliner train.
I visited offices in the Silicon Slopes and learned why Utah's booming tech hub is top-rated for creating workplaces that lure employees in
The Silicon Slopes is a booming tech hub in Utah. I visited to see why its top ranked for its work environment.
I upgraded my room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.
The Amtrak bedroom was twice the size of the roomette and included a couch and an enclosed bathroom with a shower.