Who says America doesn't make stuff anymore?

From cars to coffee, hot sauce to jumbo jets, we've got 10 great places to see how the proverbial sausage is made -- and the cheapest flights to get you there.

America is a melting pot, and barbecue, that most American of foods, is just as diverse.

You might be tempted to spend the summer grilling in your backyard, but when there are so many different kinds of smoked meats to try from sea to shining sea, why not explore all...

The steadily increasing stream of states and countries legalizing gay marriage has dramatically changed the lives of LGBT people and their loved ones in recent years.

Although lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have been getting married in their own private ceremonies for many years, that they can now have...

As summer approaches, many might not be thinking about ice-scapes or glaciers -- unless maybe to cool off at the thought of them. We imagine the beach is a more likely dream destination for many in the coming months.

Nevertheless, with a summer of sports and the Olympics round the...

We love home decor, interior design and architecture here at Oyster -- after all, aren't they all huge parts of a hotel stay experience? Our staffer Jen sought out the six most beautiful spots to soak in some gorgeous interior design. Check it out below, then tell us: Where would...

London is a touristic city by definition. If you are planning to visit the British capital this summer, bear in mind you would hit the massive touristic crowds who come to watch the Olympics or those who come to celebrate with the British nation the Queen's...

Lots is happening in Austin, Texas between spring's South by Southwest and fall's Austin City Limits Festival. Whether you're a visitor, new Austinite or long-time resident, here are some things you shouldn't miss this summer if you want to keep cool, keep entertained and keep yourself happily fed and watered.

Green resorts come in all shapes, sizes and personalities. Some are so informal and free of embellishments that you might mistake 'em for a youth hostel. Others are so upmarket and saturated with fuss that wearing Manolo Blahniks by poolside is de rigueur.

Then there's the more uncommon green resort...

Have you ever hugged a giant portabella mushroom? I hadn't either until I visited Stingray City in Grand Cayman. If you love unique animal encounters, I would suggest taking a trip out to this close encounter with the fish kind in the blue waters of the Caribbean.

Stingray City is...

Teresa Scanlan was crowned Miss Nebraska in 2010, the youngest woman to win the title in her home state. In 2011, at age 17, she became the youngest Miss America in 90 years.

Dear Nebraska,

I simply don't know where to begin. I love...

There are many eco lodges across the globe but few like Adrère Amellal. Situated in Siwa, one of the most remote desert locations on earth, guests can expect to feel uncomfortable and possibly even out of sorts after the long nine-hour drive from the bustling city...

Savannah, Georgia, is stunning. Known as the "Hostess City of the South," it's an alphabet soup of architectural array, breathtaking beauty, cultural climate, dearly departed, eclectic entertainment, fantastic food, grand graveyards, haunted houses -- you get the idea! This multi-faceted, award-winning city has so much to offer that your first...

Howard County, Maryland's Amanda L. was flying United Airlines to Chicago with her two-year-old son and five-month-old daughter. They were going to visit her husband, who was away on business. Though she had requested seating in advance, she was advised by the reservations agent that she'd have to sort it...

A little over five years ago one of my closest friends asked me why I'd never learned to scuba dive before. I couldn't provide him with a good answer. I'd seen lots of travelers in every part of the world get really excited about the potential to spend a few...

"It is quite unlike any place you know."

Rudyard Kipling could not have been more accurate in describing Myanmar (formerly Burma). To many travelers, Myanmar remains a mysterious place of undiscovered treasures, unknown to tourists and kept away in isolation. As Myanmar slowly welcomes back globetrotters from around the world,...

To me at any rate, it is shocking that neither Jackie nor I had ever traveled to South-West England before our mid-May trip to North Cornwall. I suppose we were busy spending time in the opposite corner of the island, where Jackie's family hails from.

We finally made it, though,...

It may be hard to remember a time before round-the-clock TMZ and Perez. What with incessant updates on Lindsay's latest court appearance and Charlie Sheen's latest manic stunt, movie stardom has been largely stripped of its glamour in the 24/7 spotlight of tell-all celebrity media. But once upon a time,...

As much as I love mountains in winter (and as the BraveSkiMom, I definitely love winter), I admit that there is something special about an alpine summer.

The rugged and austere landscape softens in the warm light. The forest understory bursts to life, a play on variations in...

This is a picture of two Transportation Security Administration screeners leaving work last week.

But look closely. They're nowhere near an airport. In fact, if you've ever been to Washington, then you'll recognize the area just outside a Metro station...

The final stop of my journey through the incredible country of Colombia was Medellín. After three weeks spent exploring national parks, worshipping in cathedrals made of salt and trekking the stomping ground of Juan Valdez, I was eager at the prospect of being back...