Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
A Turning Point in the Deep Southwest On January 6, 1912, a long and patient journey reached its destination. After more than sixty years as a U.S. territory, New Mexico was formally admitted to the Union as the 47th state, marking a defining moment not only for its residents but […]
A Quiet Turning Point in America’s Westward Journey On a cold winter day—January 4, 1896—the vast high desert and mountain lands of Utah officially entered the Union as the 45th state of the United States. Unlike the dramatic gold rushes or violent frontier clashes that defined other chapters of westward […]
On January 3, 1959, Alaska officially became the 49th state of the United States, a moment that quietly but permanently reshaped the nation’s identity, geography, and future. For many Americans at the time, Alaska felt distant—almost mythical. Vast, frozen, sparsely populated, and rugged beyond imagination, it existed in the national […]
A Bold Step in Shaping a New Nation January 2, 1788, Georgia made a defining mark in American history. It became the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution—joining Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey in transforming a young and fragile union into a strengthened nation with hope for the future. […]
In a move that challenges conventional ideas of medical treatment, Sweden has introduced a pioneering healthcare initiative that allows doctors to prescribe travel as part of a patient’s treatment plan. Rather than viewing travel as a luxury or indulgence, Swedish health authorities are positioning it as a structured, evidence-based therapeutic […]
I arrived in Singapore carrying more than a backpack—I carried years of assumptions shaped by college textbooks. In lecture halls, Singapore existed for me as charts and case studies: GDP growth curves, port efficiency rankings, fiscal discipline, sovereign wealth funds. It was a model city-state, precise and disciplined, admired from […]
A Holiday & 2026 Travel Guide for HuuTri.org Senior Readers Travel during this Christmas holidays—and increasingly busy travel seasons in 2026—can be joyful, but also stressful, especially when airport security rules change or are enforced more strictly. For senior travelers, a single prohibited carry-on item can mean missed flights, unexpected […]
Here are five of the most beautiful places in the U.S. to visit for fall foliage, along with suggestions for how seniors can best visit these locations, including transportation, accommodations, and economical dining options: 1. Smoky Mountains, Tennessee/North CarolinaBest Time: Late September to early November Transportation: Fly into Knoxville, TN, […]
When Elena Carter, a 28-year-old pastry student from Atlanta, Georgia, stepped off the train at Gare du Nord, she wasn’t just visiting France — she was chasing a dream. For years, she had studied pastries, tarts, and croissants at culinary school in the U.S., but something about the French baguette […]
The first time I saw Meteora, I had to blink twice. There they were — stone giants, rising out of the Thessalian Plain like watchful sentinels, their peaks crowned by monasteries that seemed to float between heaven and earth. No photo can truly prepare you for that first glimpse; Meteora […]