I’ve worked some unpleasant jobs before. Boring, endless jobs where I’d think, I’d give anything to get out of here. Even for a few hours to escape the interminable boredom of hourly employment. Three MTA workers actually did something with those feelings, converting a storeroom beneath Grand Central Station into a “man-cave.” The room, which …
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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the CDC website the past week, you might have a mild case of whiplash. They’ve changed their stance on how COVID transmits, which may or may not be airborne. It’s also hard to figure out if it’s safe to fly. A new Washington Post article investigates the CDC …
The world’s getting smaller, but it’s also getting more dangerous. Even the United States, a relatively safe place for domestic and international travelers, succumbed to civil unrest, contagious disease, and natural disasters in 2020. Despite historically low prices on plane tickets, think twice before packing your bag and exploring these countries. They’re considered the most …
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Labor Day is next week, meaning it’s now fall, meaning it’s the spooky season! Although, this year’s been chock full of horrors right from the start. But now we can all pretend to be scared about things that won’t phase us at all. Ghosts? Poltergeists? Angry, unmasked Karens are the only thing making anyone’s blood …
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Tiny home living is becoming more popular by the day for several reasons. Many people move into tiny homes out of necessity or to save money, but a handful of people make the move to improve their quality of life. When you look at the different types of tiny homes, it’s not hard to see …
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I’ve never lived somewhere with an HOA, but I’ve watched enough situational comedy TV to know you want to be on their good side. Interviews with co-op boards in New York can be fraught encounters. You need to come across as boring, quiet, and filthy with money. If you’re lucky enough to find a place …
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Are you getting ready for the second-wave double whammy of coronavirus and the flu this fall? Maybe you’re starting to feel a little disquieted in your urban center? Or, you’re just ready for a change of scenery and zip code? Maybe it’s time to head to a small town. If there’s one thing Netflix romcoms …
Now five months into quarantine and social distancing in America, and we’re all a little starved for social interaction. At this point, I think we’re all sick of Zoom happy hours, Zoom first dates, Zoom classes–just Zoom. It’s been months since we could strike up a conversation with someone new. It’s awkward trying to maintain …
It’s time for anyone who’s not the 1% to disabuse themselves of the notion that they will get more money or more free time soon. Jeff Bezos just added $13 billion to his net worth in 24-hours–a record for rich people. So we’re on our own out here, and we’d better live like it. To …
After months of quarantine, isolation, and restricted movement, you want to hit the road and tour the world. Kenya is calling. This East African country is home to some of the best beaches in the world, including the Diani Beach, Nyali Beach, Watamu beach and more. Also, according to World Travel Awards, Kenya is home …