Interviews
Films on Song: Indie Pop’s Cinematic New Sound
Films on Song is a Charlottesville, Virginia indie pop band composed of Jonathan Teeter and Francis McKee. In their own words they “write carefree…
Musician and Artist Jason Lowe
Jason Lowe is a musician and visual artist currently based in Melbourne, Australia. He is a rare talent who is able to create stunning…
Jackie Lam, Freelance Writer
Jackie Lam is a full-time freelance writer and founder of HeyFreelancer. She has written for clients like Mental Floss, Investopedia, Forbes, Frommers, Business Insider,…
Simple and Smart: The Light Phone
The Light Phone is a phone that defies expectations. It’s designed to be as simple as possible, helping you eliminate distractions and stay present….
Jazz Musician Shoko Igarashi
Shoko Igarashi is a jazz musician and composer based in New York City. She plays the Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone and the flute….
Maddy Savage: International Freelance Journalist
Maddy Savage is a freelance journalist and the founder of The Stockholmer, a fantastic interview podcast that talks to Stockholm’s best and brightest artists,…
Advice
Don’t Work Harder, Work Smarter
Steve Jobs revolutionized computers and phones, but what I really love is his thoughts on bicycles. You see, different animals move in different ways….
I left my phone at home today
I left my home without my phone today. It was actually totally an accident. I almost never forget my phone or wallet, but here…
I lost $2,000 freelance writing for a scammer-here’s what I learned.
Being a freelance writer is great. But it’s a career that doesn’t always lead to excitement. Oftentimes, you’re working from a coffee shop, and…
Travel
Away With Nick Thomm: A Look at Away’s Sydney Pop-Up Store
Hot luggage startup Away recently opened a pop-up store called Origin:Away in Sydney’s hip Paddington district. We stopped by to listen to modern artist…
Vivid Sydney Guide: All About Sydney’s Biggest Festival
Vivid is Sydney’s biggest festival, and it’s known for its breathtaking Circular Quay light displays. But it’s far more than that: It’s also an…
Elixr Coffee Philadelphia
Elixr coffee is an a artisanal coffee shop in Philadelphia. I stopped in for a pour over and croissant while recently in town. The…
The Herbivorous Butcher
The Herbivorous Butcher is a vegan butcher shop. Yes, you read that right. Not only do they have a collection of vegan meats and…
Inside Seoul’s Amazing Cafe Scene
Seoul is a city with an absolutely fantastic cafe culture. I’m not going to try to rank them–it would be impossible. And there are…
Home: Eat to Live, a Great Vegan Restaurant in Hong Kong
You can build your own salad bowls using these pre-mixed ingredients. Looks great, but I decided to get other items off the menu instead. …
Spotlight
At The Door: The Strokes’ Bold New Sound
The bold new single from The Strokes‘ new LP, The New Abnormal has lived up to that name. The single from the New York…
How to Jumpstart Your Writing Career
Are you ready to earn money from home as a freelance writer? Are you interested in quitting your day job and starting a career…
How Quitting Sugar for a Month Changed My Life Forever
In January of 2017 I quit sugar for a month. I did it because I had ballooned up to 190 pounds over the Christmas…
Reviews
Nespresso Vertuo Review
What is it? The Nespresso Vertuo is the latest Nespresso coffee machine. I wanted to hate it, but I actually love it. Speaking of…
Book Review: Get Money by Kristin Wong
So I’ll be blunt and just say it right away: Get Money is awesome. It’s Kristin Wong’s new personal finance book and it is going…
Nintendo Switch Review: The Future of Gaming
The Nintendo Switch is the newest game console from Nintendo–a company synonymous with video games. What makes it special is that it is portable,…