Arvyn has been writing for several years and has been an English teacher for half of those. He has a degree in American & Canadian Studies, along with other teaching qualifications. When he’s not writing, he’s traveling, or looking after his cats.
Whenever you talk to someone from Wisconsin or Iowa, they’ll likely say a phrase that makes you pause—like, what did they just say? Midwesterners have their own flavor of English,…
Buying a flight in the U.S. feels a lot like ordering a $6 burger and ending up with a $20 bill—while the ticket price might look okay at first, airlines…
If you’re living life on the road, you’ll know that finding a good truck stop is a necessity, especially since not every place has what you need. Whether that’s clean…
Anyone who has spent time in the Midwest will know that the weather there has a bit of an attitude problem—one second it’s sunny, the next your trash can is…
Everyone knows that Disney World is amazing—until you’re sweating through your shirt waiting 65 minutes to ride something that lasts two. The usual “get there early, buy Genie+” advice is…
You’ve had your coffee and you’re awake-ish, so you rinse out the French press & toss the soggy grounds, then move on with your day, right? Not so fast. Those…
Gen Z grew up with smartphones, high-speed internet & remote everything. They entered the workforce in a world very different from the one that Millennials or Gen X knew, and…
Many people grow apart from their parents slowly and it doesn’t always feel like a big deal, since there are no fights or major fallouts. They might still see them…
While pets are cute, laws aren’t as adorable, and putting the two together makes things rather strange. Some states have pet rules that feel utterly ridiculous—including permits for hedgehogs and…