Innovative new studies show that how old we feel mentally has a huge impact on how well we fare, physically and mentally, as we age. You can, quite literally, think yourself into better health– and feeling younger. According to the latest research, the younger you feel, the longer you’ll live– or so the theory goes. […]
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The 12 Best Herbal Remedies For Anxiety (& The Most Effective Ways to Use Them)
Herbal remedies for anxiety and stress have gone from being woo-woo to commonplace. As we wrote in our Comprehensive Anxiety Toolkit, anxiety is a multifaceted experience and as such, you should take a multifaceted approach to treatment. Exercise, meditation, getting good sleep, eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and maintaining healthy relationships can all […]
The 7 Best Places to Get Cool Birthday Cake in Providence, Rhode Island
If you need a birthday cake in Providence, Rhode Island, you might initially think that your only option is to go to Federal Hill, where all the best Italian bakeries are located. This is certainly a good strategy– though Rhode Island’s capital city has a much more diverse birthday cake scene (is that a scene?) […]
The Best Afternoon Tea in London: 6 Iconic Places to Experience England’s Favorite Tradition
Experiencing Afternoon Tea in London is a rite of passage. It’s on every serious traveler’s Bucket List because you have to do it at least once, or you never really went to England, did you? Whether you call it High Tea or Afternoon Tea (the difference in semantics is a matter of spirited debate), tea […]
The 6 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Asheville, North Carolina
Nashville might be famous for its hot chicken, but Asheville, North Carolina’s best fried chicken could certainly give this rhyming city a run for its money. Among other classic Southern staples, Asheville’s best restaurants have perfected the art of fried chicken, which is as excellent here as anywhere else in the U.S.. We love the […]
The 9 Best Brunch Spots in Georgetown, DC (Trust Us)
Georgetown is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Washington, D.C..– and nowhere does that play out more visibly than in the various brunch and breakfast options that the neighborhood has to offer. The best breakfast and brunch spots in Georgetown, moreover, are also some of the best brunch spots in the entire city (and […]
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, […]
The 7 Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Waikiki, O’ahu
“Gluten-free Waikiki” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? And yet, any local or regular gluten-free visitor will tell you, it is extremely hard to find trustworthy gluten-free restaurants in Waikiki and Honolulu, which is surprising given how advanced the food scene here has become over the years. However, after years of exploring and […]
An Insider’s Guide to Monterey, California
Monterey, California is a charming little beach village located about 2 hours south of San Francisco and 45 minutes north of Big Sur, California. The unparalleled beauty of the coastline in this region, especially along the iconic 17-Mile Drive, is one of the many reasons that visitors have been drawn to the area for decades. […]
The Best Shave Ice on O’ahu: 6 Cool Places to Try This Hawaiian Staple
What bagels are to New York City and what coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim-influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying shave ice– just […]