Interviews
Drew Philp on Detroit, His New Book, and Class in America
Drew Philp is a Detroit-based author and writer. His autobiographical article, Why I Bought a House in Detroit for $500, went viral–and not because…
Kleptocats, iPhone Games, and Creating Apps: An Interview With HyperBeard Games
Hyperbeard Games is the studio behind hit mobile games like Kleptocats, Alchademy, and Mueritos. Hyperbeard co-founder Antonio Uribe shared how they developed the Kleptocats, the…
What it’s really like to teach English in China
Teaching English abroad is a great way to see the world and make money at the same time. Caitlin Cosby spent a semester teaching English…
Ceramic Artist Anne Junsjö
Anne Junsjö is a potter and ceramic artist in Stockholm, Sweden. While on a recent trip to the city I happened upon her workshop…
Copyright for Creatives: An Interview With The Surf Lawyer
Creatives and entrepreneurs are vulnerable to intellectual property theft but often don’t know how to protect themselves. Sean Lynch is a lawyer that specializes…
Music Composer Mariko Horikawa
Have you ever watched a movie and wondered who is behind the music? Mariko Horikawa is a music composer and copyist who has worked…
Advice
The Comfort of Conformity
I’m sitting in a Starbucks in San Jose, California. But for the scene outside, this Starbucks could be in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New…
Want to learn how to cook? Start with pizza.
Many people say they want to cook, but surprisingly few actually start. Don’t be like them. Cooking is fun, cheaper than take-out, and very…
Freelance Writing Jobs: The Ultimate Guide
The internet has revolutionized work–especially for writers. There are great freelance writing jobs available over the internet at high paying outlets, but you need…
Travel
The Cowboys and Royalty of a Shinjuku Jazz Bar
We’re drunk again. I’ve reached a point of diminishing returns with the whiskey and club soda I’m using as cough syrup. Grant and I…
Unistella: Seoul’s Best Nail Salon
Unistella is a nail salon run by Eun Kyung Park, a nail artist and Instagram star whose special nail art has taken the fashion world…
Eating Vegetarian in Stockholm
Traveling as a vegetarian can be tough. In most countries, the traditional food is meat-heavy. If you’re visiting Stockholm and don’t eat meat, here…
Cafe Pascal Stockholm
Cafe Pascal is a fantastic coffeeshop I found while staying in Stockholm. Located near Odenplan station, it is a convenient walk for many visitors,…
Herman’s Vegetarian Restaurant
Herman’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Garden Café is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Stockholm. Although “cafe” is in the name, don’t expect anything…
Ain’t No Sunshine: Finding Light in Iceland
I’m at Keflavik International in Reykjavik, Iceland. It’s raining. I’m waiting, watching the planes come and go from the tarmac. On only two days…
Spotlight
Nick Cave at the Beacon Theatre
Nick Cave is one of the most highly regarded artists of his generation. With a diverse range of work spanning from loud rock and…
Amazon Books Review: Back to the Future
Amazon Books is the latest retail venture by Amazon.com–and it’s pretty ironic. Amazon started off as an online bookseller, and now they have physical…
People are most satisfied with life in these 10 countries
Where are people the happiest? It’s not random, studies show that certain places score higher than others–and moving there might improve your quality of…
Reviews
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,…
UE Megaboom Review: Amazing Sound
The UE Megaboom is one of the more popular bluetooth speakers on the market–for good reason. This thing packs a serious punch, and can…
Radsleevz Review: Protect Your Macbook
Apple laptops are beautiful. Made of aluminum and obsessively designed, they are not only a joy to use, but also to look at. If…