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Meal Prepping 101: How to Plan and Prepare Healthy Meals for the Week
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Let’s be honest—there’s not much glamorous about planning your meals for the week. These meals aren’t likely to earn you many red 100’s on Instagram. …
7 of the Coolest Baseball Stadiums Our Cities Have to Offer
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1. AT&T PARK: Home to the San Francisco Giants since 2000, AT&T Park is routinely ranked among the best stadiums in the MLB. It's hard to beat the …
The History Behind Classic Americana
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This Flag Day, what better way to appreciate “Old Glory” than by exploring some everyday American symbolism your history books probably missed? From …
How to Practice Mindfulness in the Busy City
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Your city life is filled with energy and excitement. Streetscapes painted with fast-moving traffic, buskers who croon and strum loudly, crowds moving …
Audubon Society
6 Inspiring Ways to Volunteer Outside This Summer
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June 9, 2017 Summer is here—and if you find yourself wanting to trade your office building’s arctic A/C for a bit of sun, greenery, and fresh air, …
Festivals
Out and About: What to Look Forward to During Pride 2018
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Celebrating Pride is one of the best parts of spring and summer. The sunshine, the solidarity, and the sensational gathering of diverse communities …
Canada
Get Exploring: How to Celebrate the Natural Beauty of Canada
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Katharine Fletcher is a Canadian freelance writer, author, and visual artist. Visit her at katharinefletcher.com and …
This is What It's Like to Work in the Gig Economy
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For some, the gig economy is a thriving new realm of economic possibility, one in which it’s possible for flexible workers to make extra income—all …
Bicycling Outside the City: New Terrain to Explore in New England
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There is no denying that Boston—like a number of large metropolitan areas in the U.S.—has been actively working to build safer cities and streets for …
Abu Dhabi
7 New Architectural Projects That Are Making Our Cities Shine
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1. NAPOLI AFRAGOLA RAILWAY STATION, ITALY: Though the boundary-breaking starchitect Zaha Hadid sadly passed away unexpectedly in 2016, her firm's …
Biking in the City: How to Ride in a Group like a Pro
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If you want to look like a pro on your rides, first you’ll need a proper bike fit and a well-maintained, clean bike. Having to listen to your own …
10 Amazon Products You Never Knew You Needed for Your Road Trip
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1. TIDE TO GO: Anyone who loves ketchup, coffee, or lipstick knows the power of a Tide to Go pen. Making messes and traveling seem to go hand in hand. …
Biking in the City: Bike Maintenance and Care
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A properly functioning bike goes a long way toward making your rides more enjoyable. Maintaining your bike with a few simple steps keeps it in good …
San Francisco, CA
Be Your Own Tour Guide With These 7 Self-Guided City Apps
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1. GEOTOURIST: Beyond the professionals, your fellow city dwellers are an excellent resource for finding interesting spots around town. That’s the …
Biking in the City: Which Bike to Buy and Tips for Cycling Safely
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Green Line Velo has teamed up with Zipcar, our cycling team’s sponsor, to share essential tips in honor of National Bike Month. This week, we’ll go …
7 Wild Obstacle Races Coming to a City Near You
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1. TOUGH MUDDER: The mudder of all obstacle races (couldn’t help ourselves there), the wildly successful Tough Mudder has played a big role in pushing …
How to Budget for City Life on an Entry-Level Salary
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So much to do! So much to see! So much to…spend on doing and seeing those things. Cities are full of world-class museums, diverse food, secret spots, …
Warby Parker
The Future of Shopping: Brick-and-Mortar Stores Are Making a Comeback
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Main Street ain’t what it used to be. Downtown centers of days past were typically lined with coffee shops, independent bookstores, and retail. …
Carsharing
Energy-Efficient Driving Techniques That’ll Help the Planet
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Here’s an inconvenient truth: As we recently wrote, driving isn’t exactly good for the planet. In fact, passenger cars are the highest source of …
Road Trips
The 7 Most Instagram-Worthy Road Trips In the World
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Road trips are a fabled backdrop to timeless adventure—and a literal backdrop to sharing that adventure. Keep Instagram on standby as the photogenic …
Washington D.C.
Our Favorite (and Totally Doable) Sustainable City-Living Tips
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Dear Zipcar, I want to live more sustainably in the city, but I don’t know where to start. Any tips? Sincerely, Aspiring Eco Urbanite Dear Aspiring Eco …
Cleaning
Go Green and Clean: Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Apartment
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It’s finally spring: the season of picnics, fresh produce, and of course, spring cleaning. But before you break out the duster, it might be time …
4 of the Greenest Eco-Cities Around the World
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How will history books describe the era we’re living in now? We’re betting that they’ll go with “the Century of the City” (hey, it’s got a catchy …
Pets
13 Cutting-Edge Gadgets for Savvy City Pet Owners
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Sure, cardboard boxes make great kitty hideouts and squirrels are fun doggie diversions. But why should humans get all the latest tech while pets are …
Cities Get Smart: Parking Innovations and the Future of Urban Driving
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Have asphalt fatigue? You’re not alone. In the United States, reports say there are an estimated three non-residential parking spaces per vehicle. …
Grand Canyon
The Best Movies, Books, and Songs to Inspire Your Next Epic Road Trip
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As much as we wish we could spend all our time cruising down the highway, life can’t be lived fully on the road. In the time between journeys, we …