Long flight ahead of you? You’d probably like to use the time to be productive, but WiFi connections at 35,000 feet are spotty at best, battery life is limited and power cords are clunky. Thankfully there’s an alternative that never loses a signal, runs out of battery or requires an outlet: a book. Make it […]

Streetcars and cable cars and buses, oh my! Whether you’ve recently moved to San Francisco or are planning a visit, learning how to get around the City by the Bay can seem like learning a foreign language. However, it’s a small city taking up only about 47 square miles, so you don’t have to be […]

A special guest blog by 10 Ways to Reduce Stress During Your Move Heaps of unlabeled cardboard boxes, packing tape that keeps sticking to itself, and broken dishes — the moving process is not necessarily a good time. But despite all the confusion and commotion, stress-free moving is possible when you execute some of our […]

Winter in the Northeast can be brutal, but for skiers, snowboarders and other winter sport enthusiasts, there’s no better place to be. With so many snowy, mountainous destinations concentrated in the area, the question isn’t when to hit the slopes but where. Whether you’re a seasoned skier, casual snowboarder or just looking for a place […]

It’s been said that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. When it comes to the holidays and the dreaded cold and flu season, those two certainties change to traveling and getting sick. Although it’s best to avoid travel altogether when you’re feeling under the weather, that’s not always possible, and illness […]

When it comes to classic, simple yet exceptional recipes, you can’t go wrong with Ina Garten, a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa. And if you find yourself in charge of the turkey at Thanksgiving this year, classic and simple are the way to go. Unless you’ve done it before, don’t go crazy with grilling, smoking or deep […]

Moving is stressful, and there are only so many things we can do to make it less so. One thing we can do, though, is stay organized. Rather than throwing your belongings into boxes and calling it a day, it’s important to navigate the moving process with intention. In addition to helping with packing, unpacking […]

Image courtesy of Vu Restaurant As one of the largest banking and finance centers in the United States, Jersey City is buzzing with commerce that rivals even Wall Street, the city’s Hudson River neighbor to the east. In fact, Jersey City’s downtown district Exchange Place is nicknamed “Wall Street West” due to the concentration of […]

Photo via Wikimedia Commons San Francisco’s spooky legacy, transgressive spirit and love of all things flamboyant make it one of the best cities for adults to spend Halloween. Whether your ideal celebration involves a pub crawl, party cruise, classy bash or eerie tour, there’s something for the trick-or-treater in us all. Just be sure to […]

During the season when seemingly nothing goes untouched by pumpkin spice, why not add some fall flavors to your cocktails as well? Whether your autumnal drink of choice is cider, bourbon, whiskey or something else, it’s always five o’clock somewhere. Best of all, you don’t need many ingredients or fancy equipment to concoct the perfect […]