Mariana Zapata

Mariana Zapata is a Colombian-American travel writer. She has lived and worked around the world, focusing on sustainable tourism. You can usually find her at street food stands or falling victim to her non-existing sense of direction.

Most Expensive Cities in the U.S. for Renters

Unless you’re a high earner, you’ll have a hard time affording rent here.

Meet the 15-Year-Old AI App Developer Changing the World at Stanford

High schooler Adrit Rao is interning at Stanford and using AI to build apps that improve the world.

The Value of a High School Diploma — Ranked by State

A high school diploma can help you earn an extra $11,000 annually.

The U.S. Is Amongst the Countries With Fewest Vacation Days

Some countries don’t value work-life balance. The United States is one of them.

Amazon and Facebook Are Among the 20 Worst Places to Work

Seattle, USA - Oct 18, 2021: Late in the day an Amazon prime delivery truck by the Amazon HQ.

Take it from former employees: You don’t want to work at these companies.

Most Expensive 5-Star Hotels in the U.S.

Is the price of these hotels justified? Wealthy guests seem to think so.

Most Hated Billionaires in the World

FILE - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Georgetown University in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Federal regulators, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, took legal action to block Facebook parent Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg from acquiring virtual reality company Within Unlimited and its fitness app Supernatural, asserting the deal would hurt competition and violate antitrust laws. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Money can buy you almost anything — except the people’s love.

Commonly Misspelled Words That Make You Look Unprofessional

Many people misspell these words. Are you one of them?

10 Best Amazon Gifts for the Tech Wizard in Your Life

These are Amazon's most coveted tech gifts of the season.

Your Old iPod Classic Could Be Worth Thousands

Thanks to early 2000s nostalgia, iPod classics are valuable again.

10 Most Expensive Shoes You Can Find on Amazon

These shoes don't come cheap, but they'll elevate your collection.

10 Best Birkenstock Shoes for Women

Birkenstock — the world’s favorite comfortable shoe brand — has more women's styles than you’d imagine.

Wait, the Most Expensive Thing on Amazon Is How Much?!

The most expensive thing on Amazon is worth millions of dollars.

Where Did the World’s Youngest Billionaires Study?

Surprise, surprise. Most young billionaires went to an Ivy League school.

Sofia Vergara’s Net Worth Proves She’s More Than Just a Pretty Face

She's done much more than 'Modern Family.'

The Hmong American Using Technology to Save Her Endangered Language

Annie Vang developed the world's only Hmong language learning app.

The World's Most Expensive Airbnb Luxe Costs More Than 2 Years of College

Is this Caribbean Airbnb Luxe villa worth its nightly price?

A City View Can Devalue Your Property

A home with a city view can be nice. But in these states, it also can be a bad investment.

10 Companies You Likely Didn't Know Are Amazon Subsidiaries, Ranked by Acquisition Cost

These Amazon subsidiaries have contributed to the company’s $420 billion in assets.

How Tom Cruise’s Net Worth Got to Hundreds of Millions

The “Top Gun” and “Mission Impossible” star has had a successful (and lucrative) career.

Real Value of Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Houses

You’d need millions in the bank to live in most Frank Lloyd Wright houses.

These Are the 4 Best Places to Live in Florida

Want sunshine and good living? You'll find it here.

Cheapest Electric Cars You Can Buy

Electric cars are a cheaper, more sustainable way to get around.

Daddy Yankee's Net Worth Proves He’s the King of Reggaeton

FILE - Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee speaks during a panel at Billboard Latin Music Week, in Miami Beach, Fla, on Sept. 22, 2021. The Reggaeton superstar joined the Cangrejeros de Santurce baseball team from Puerto Rico as an investor and part-owner, it was announced Tuesday. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Daddy Yankee has the highest net worth of any reggaeton singer in the world. This is how the "Gasolina" and "Despacito" artist got there.

Sustainability Facts to Make Every Day Earth Day

This is our future.

Inspiring Quotes From Extraordinary Women in History

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 1999 file photo, Rosa Parks smiles during a ceremony where she received the Congressional Medal of Freedom in Detroit. A lawyer involved in a long-running dispute over the estate of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks claims that a judge allowed two other lawyers to pile up fees that ate away about two-thirds of the estate's $372,000 cash value. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Their lives are lessons we all should learn.

Best and Worst Cities for BIPOC-Owned Businesses

Some cities support BIPOC communities more than others.

Bad Bunny Tour 2022 Is Here. Get to Know the Singer

Bad Bunny performs at the Billboard Music Awards, Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The awards show airs on May 23 with both live and prerecorded segments. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Bad Bunny has taken reggaeton to new levels.

How to Quit Your Job During the Great Resignation

A step-by-step guide to quitting your job without burning any bridges — resignation letter generator included.

Hilarious Work From Home Memes That Are So True

These memes perfectly capture what it’s like working from home.

Celebrities Who Make the Most on Merchandise

Even the biggest stars in the world have side hustles.

55 Funniest 'Dune' Memes You Can Find on the Internet

He who controls the memes, controls the universe.

Most Popular U.S. Suburbs for Wealthy Millennials

The young and rich are ditching cities for these neighborhoods.

Every Korean 'Squid Game' Secret, Unlocked

Some key details about Netflix’s hit show got lost in translation.

Richest Reggaeton Singers in the World

FILE - Daddy Yankee performs at Premio Lo Nuestro on Feb. 16, 2021, in Miami. The reggaeton star will be recognized with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Sept. 23, 2021 in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Reggaeton has paid off in a big way for these artists.

Most Popular Jobs Today and for the Future

These jobs pay well and are expected to grow over the next decade.

Most Unique Gifts for Women From Uncommon Goods

Because the women in your life deserve better than basic.

15 Best Sweet Wines You Can Buy Online

From lightly sweet to basically dessert, there's a sweet wine for every taste.

30 Countries With the Highest Gas Prices

You need to be rich to fill up your tank in some of these countries with seriously high gas prices.

Which Countries Are the Most Innovative?

The future is here, and these countries are leading us to it.

Which Country Spends the Most on Police?

A police officer points a hand cannon at protesters who have been detained pending arrest on South Washington Street, Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The approach to policing depends on where you live.

Best Watches for Every Type of Woman

The best women's watches deliver functionality and style.

Zillow’s Weirdest and Wackiest Houses

These Zillow listings take weird to another level.

Famous Movie and TV House Values in Today's Market

Some of that iconic real estate from TV and movies is real. And this is what it's worth.