Amid the discerning consumers of post-pandemic wellness culture– in which the prospects for future thriving look increasingly like things we used to do in the past— ice baths and cold plunges are having a pop culture renaissance. I first heard about cold plunging almost ten years ago, when the talking heads in the New York […]
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Tulip Picking in Rhode Island? Check Out This Hidden Gem of A Farm
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm is hands-down the best place to go tulip picking in Rhode Island– and likely all of New England. Every spring, you can pick tulips at this magical flower farm in Exeter, Rhode Island while strolling amongst the bright, cheerful rows of tulips with joyous, carefree abandon. It’s a lovely hidden gem […]
The 15 Best Restaurants in Milan, Italy (+ Some Cool Must-Try Local Delicacies!)
Italy’s design capital is also one of the best cities in Italy for world-class dining with a cosmopolitan flair. As a result, the best restaurants in Milan offer a little bit of something for everyone– whether you’re interested in classic Italian cuisine or a unique, modern spin-off of the genre. From Old-World staples to hidden […]
How to Use a Gua Sha Tool To Release Facial Tension
I love doing a DIY gua sha facial whenever my skin/face/upper body is feeling stressed. It’s a lovely relaxing ritual that eases facial tension and restores a beautiful glow to tired, over-worked skin. Plus, the slow, methodical movements require you to slow down, which produces a sort of meditative healing effect. Gua sha is a […]
The 9 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now (+ What To Eat, Where)
New Orleans is one of the truly mythic cities of the American South, full of Native American, Creole, and down-home Southern spiritualism subsumed with the spirit of local jazz. It is a place full of soul, heart, music, celebration, struggles, and triumphs, at once cheerful and gothic, haunted by the past but evolving solidly towards […]
The Best Crab Cakes in Baltimore: 6 Delicious Spots
You can’t visit Baltimore without trying some succulent Maryland blue crab– the prized local ingredient that makes Baltimore’s crab cakes so delicious and renown. Crab is so popular here that it’s no surprise the world’s favorite crab seasoning– Old Bay— was actually invented in Baltimore. Baltimore, moreover, is known for its crab cakes, and there […]
The 15 Best Restaurants in Charlottesville, Virginia (+ Other Locavore Gems)
In the years that I spent as an undergraduate tour guide at the University of Virginia, I loved gushing to visitors about Charlottesville’s incredible local food scene. The best restaurants in Charlottesville range from humble mom-n-pop hole-in-the-walls to world-class gems featuring globally seasoned chefs– and at the time, I used to love telling people how, […]
An Insider’s Guide to O’ahu, Hawai’i (25 Coolest Things to Do)
O’ahu, Hawai’i is a very unique and special island, often described as “Hawai’i’s gathering place” because of how it’s positioned, culturally and otherwise, as the island’s ambassador to the West. Honolulu, the state capital, is located here, and it’s the most urban region of Hawai’i. Ultimately, its accessible accommodations, navigability, and friendly cosmopolitanism make O’ahu […]
The 9 Best Natural Eczema Creams of 2024
Suffering from itchy skin? This mild stress response typically happens when your immune system overcorrects itself. Fortunately, these research-backed all natural, steroid-free eczema creams will tone down itch and calm inflammation without using harsh chemicals or steroids. Ultimately, you’ll need a “barrier cream” that protects the skin barrier– which usually means a lotion or cream […]
17 Cool Things to Do in Asheville, North Carolina (A Charming Visitors Guide)
The enduringly charming mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina is quickly emerging as one of the East Coast’s most loveable cities. Nestled up in the NC smoky mountains in the middle of Western North Carolina, it’s a small city known for its quirk, its food, its hopping brewery and coffee shop scene, and above all: […]