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From A to B, Scandinavian Style

Scandinavia’s thriving commuter bicycle culture isn’t simply a matter of flat terrain and plentiful bike racks. The psychological infrastructure that keeps masses of Danes and Swedes pedalling—and enj

Carry-On Children

Many think that having kids means giving up your freedom to travel. But some families blow that idea out of the water, earning dozens of stamps in their passports while forging indescribable internati

Healthy Trails

Parched air, sardine-like conditions, sleep deprivation, and junk food galore: taking a vacation can be hazardous for our health. There’s nothing like a vacation for relaxation and revitalization. But

Should you join a startup?

Startups are undeniably cool. Ideas are flowing. Growth is fast. Everyone wears sneakers (okay, maybe not everyone—but still). If you’ve ever considered joining one, you’ve probably wondered, “What wi

The Woman in the Water

When Tulsi Gabbard touches down on a runway in Hawaii after days of negotiations in DC and a 13-hour commute, she knows exactly where she’s going. “I’ll stop home and drop off my bags, change and try

Coast-to-Coast Seed Saving

Though most of us don’t save seeds, we can still benefit from the dedicated heirloom seed savers across the country who are passionate about the preservation of a healthy and diverse seed bank. Meet t

Happy, Healthy—and Single

Single life was once considered an imperfect life. Thankfully, that’s changing, as more and more people embrace this life choice.I’m 63 and I’ve been single my whole life. I love living single. Single

Nora Kirkpatrick’s Next Level

Photo credit: Yoni Goldberg From her home in the beachy, sun-splashed neighborhood of Venice, Los Angeles, Nora Kirkpatrick jumps between two realities. In one, the 32-year-old musician, writer, dire

Let’s Be Honest

An unusual call rang into the customer service line at The Honest Company recently: “Someone is impersonating your co-founder to customers and giving out his personal cellphone number,” a dutiful call

From Cars to Carryalls

What does it take to succeed as a designer in the competitive world of fashion? For Vicki von Holzhausen, a certain mental cocktail helps. Call it creativity spiked with logic. “My brain works as a mi