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Daniel Modlin is a former Commerce Staff Writer for Scouted. He has written for Grubstreet, Wired, Gothamist, and Food52. Follow him on Twitter @dam0dlin.

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5 of Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for July 4th

SLEEP ON IT

From Helix to Purple, these mattress sales are a can’t miss this July 4th.

Daniel Modlin | Published Jul 01, 2024

This Texas City Might Not Be on Your List, but It Should Be

GIDDY UP!

Come for the margaritas, stay for the cowboy hats.

Daniel Modlin | Published Jun 30, 2023

They Travel the World Searching for Small Fish to Reel In

BIGGER ISN’T BETTER

You won’t see these folks posting photos to dating apps with giant fish they’ve hauled in.

Daniel Modlin | Published Apr 25, 2023

A New Austin Hotel Has One of the City’s Best Rooftops

ROOM KEY

It has one of the city’s best new rooftops and unobstructed views across this bustling, fast-growing hub deep in the heart of Texas.

Daniel Modlin | Published Mar 11, 2023

TikTok Is Freaking Over Hotel Bathtubs—Are They That Gross?

ICK FACTOR

Are they filled with germs? Are they gross? And, perhaps most importantly, if they are dirty, is it potentially dangerous to take a bath?

Daniel Modlin | Published Feb 03, 2023

Inside the Fight to Fly Over National Parks

ZOOM

The race is on to get the government to curtail flight tours critics say are disruptive and risky.

Daniel Modlin | Published Jan 13, 2023

The Trick to Get Portugal All to Yourself

BREATHING ROOM

Nothing was ever crowded, nothing felt claustrophobic—instead it felt like the place was breathing at a normal rate, for once.

Daniel Modlin | Published Dec 22, 2022

This Always Pan Dupe Is Much Better Than Its Namesake

ALWAYS & FOREVER

The NINJA Pan outperforms the Always Pan in just about every category.

Daniel Modlin | Published Dec 13, 2022

These Tile Trackers Are the Best Gift I’ve Ever Received

LOST AND FOUND

I’m not sure what I’d do without them.

Daniel Modlin | Published Dec 12, 2022

The Dog-Killing Bacteria Plaguing a Popular National Park

END TIMES

A few weeks ago, Zion National Park was forced to warn visitors against the Narrows due to a toxic bacteria spreading through the park’s waterways.

Daniel Modlin | Published Nov 25, 2022

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