Travel

When Flying Was an Event — And Economy Class Didn't Exist Yet

In the 1950s and 60s, boarding a plane meant dressing up, sitting down to a proper meal, and enjoying more legroom than most people's living rooms. Here's how the most glamorous way to travel became the most dreaded.

Mar 13, 2026

Before the Highway, America Was a Lot Bigger — The Lost Era of Cross-Country Road Travel

Driving across America today is a matter of days, a playlist, and a few gas station coffees. But before the Interstate Highway System existed, the same journey could swallow weeks — and that's if everything went right. Here's how dramatically the open road has changed.

Mar 13, 2026