Texas Hill Country-style BBQ centers around brisket and traditionally involves cooking meats over wood ash, not just coals. Not many people do it the old-fashioned way– except for the celebrated pits pedaling the Best BBQ in Austin. If that sounds interesting to you, then you’ve come to the right place! Like tacos, barbecue is a […]
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A “Forrest Gump” Guide to Savannah, Georgia
Tom Hanks’ 1994 performance in the iconic American film Forrest Gump was a revelation at the time the movie came out– though the politics of having an able-bodied person (Hanks) play someone who was intellectually disabled (Forrest) have certainly changed. (Spoiler alert: that is a bad idea!) Nevertheless, Forrest Gump remains an essential narrative within […]
8 Cool Paris Art Galleries For Your Bucket List
Paris, France is defacto one of the world’s best cities for art lovers, with a mix of elegant modern galleries and timeless global treasures like the Louvre equally accessible to those living in or exploring the city. The cultural predilection for avant-garde aesthetics and simultaneous access to antiquities, moreover, make discovering art in Paris a […]
10 Cool New York City Workouts (According To Insiders & Locals)
When I first moved to New York after college, one of the things I loved most about the city was the incredible array of boutique fitness offerings. Categories of gyms and fitness programs I had never even heard of before– like aquacycling and megaformer pilates– caught my interest. Previously, I was a runner, a yogi, […]
The Best Chocolate Babka in NYC: 5 Delicious Classics
Chocolate babka is one of those New York City food staples that, like bagels and pizza, is the subject of much fanfare. Where to get the best chocolate babka in NYC, moreover, is a matter of fierce debate, with locals and foodie tourists alike clamoring to try all the best iterations of this niche New […]
This Cool Scientific Survey Accurately Identifies Your Character Strengths
I was first directed to the VIA Character Strengths Survey in the course of taking Dr. Laurie Santos’ class, The Science of Well-Being, which is the most popular course ever offered in Yale‘s 300-year history. As part of an initial happiness assessment, Professor Santos directed us to this character strengths test as part of a […]
A Gorgeous Guide to Tulum, Mexico (15 Beautiful, Must-See Gems)
Tulum, Mexico is a beach-bums paradise that is now one of the trendiest places to vacation in Mexico– and with good reason. This charming little slice of Mexican bohemia is mostly known as a chic oasis where people go to live slow and take a breather from faster-paced lives elsewhere. In recent years, the word’s […]
The 5 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Savannah, Georgia
Is there anything more charming than waking up in Savannah and searching for breakfast or brunch? I think not. Fortunately, Savannah is rife with hundreds of lovely restaurants that all produce amazing, decidedly local first meals– but which ones really capture the flavors of this charming southern city in their breakfast offerings? That’s a matter […]
An Insider’s Guide to O’ahu, Hawai’i (25 Cool 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 […]
An Insider’s Guide to Santorini, Greece
Santorini is a small, crescent-shaped island in the Aegean Sea that’s famous for its charming sun-bleached architecture and dazzling ocean views. Located just off the coast of Greece, it’s one of the dozens of small volcanic islands that dot the archipelago between Greece and Turkey. Today, it’s known for its photogenic pink bougainvillea, reliably sunny […]