Hong Kong. Its name inspires visions of a chaotic, jam-packed city with soaring skyscrapers, thick smog, endless noodle stands, big finance, and wild nights out. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. The fast pace creates a sense…
My best friend and I live in different parts of the country (we’ve been best friends for 24 years, and have only spent about 1/3 of them in the same city), so we love taking trips together. Let me tell…
How to Buy the Right Shampoo: A Buying Guide for Every Hair Type Choosing the right shampoo for your hair is a game-changer. It’s not just about cleaning your hair—it’s about maintaining the overall health of both your hair and…
Photo: Laura Tancredi Tight dresses can be incredibly flattering, accentuating curves and creating a sleek silhouette. They can be styled casually, for the office, and even incorporated into your alternative capsule wardrobe with a bit of dressing up! However, tight dresses…
In the ever-growing world of natural health and wellness, sea moss has taken the spotlight, and for good reason. This humble marine plant, often referred to as “Irish moss,” has captured the attention of health enthusiasts, wellness experts, and celebrities…
When I finally decided to visit Peru, I knew one thing: I wanted to hike with the company that Mark Adams, my friend and fellow travel writer, used for his book Turn Right at Machu Picchu. The stories he shared…
Just like we did for our 2023 Gift Guides and our 2022 Gift Guides, we’ve got all three of our gift lists in one singular post right here. So let’s dive right into the 3 categories that we cover each year:…
When I started backpacking almost 20 years ago, there were no smartphones. That meant you had to rely on paper maps, physical guidebooks, and (often outdated) information from random web forums. While it made traveling adventurous, it also made planning…
“How high is this hike again?” I asked as I panted up the mountain trail, the top seeming so far off in the distance. “12,0000 feet,” our guide Efrain said cheerily as he and the others from the Amazonas Explorers…
Never heard of Ocean Springs, Mississippi? Neither had we! But it caught our eye on round-ups like Southern Living’s 15 Most Adorable Small Towns and USA Today’s 10 Best Coastal Small Towns where it ranked #1. So a few months…
