Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living
April 18, 2019, 3:27 p.m. by Benyamin Cohen
How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.
Airbnb gives cancer patients one less thing to worry about: A safe place to sleep
March 28, 2019, 1:06 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
The company aims to house 100,000 people by 2022.
10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards
March 27, 2019, 10:17 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The riveting images include landscapes, portraits and wildlife.
A Kenyan monk who gave away most of his earnings just won a $1 million teaching prize
March 25, 2019, 2:42 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
He inspired countless people, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Take a shower strike for clean water
March 21, 2019, 5:38 p.m. by Guest Columnist
The story of one crazy idea that’s changing the world.
Cherry blossoms will paint Washington, D.C., pink
March 21, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Anna Norris
Beautiful blossoms frame historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has arrived.
This undersea restaurant in Norway will moonlight as an artificial reef
March 21, 2019, 11:15 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Some eateries have roof gardens. This one will be clad in mollusks.
How one man's mission to save an island created an inspiring retreat for artists
March 20, 2019, 1:22 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
Rabbit Island residency programs encourage artists to incorporate conservation, ecology and sustainability into their work.
Manhattan's newest green space straddles an active train yard
March 19, 2019, 7:59 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The self-described 'smartest park ever built' is now open at Hudson Yards.
Students perform emotional haka dance in memory of Christchurch mosque victims
March 18, 2019, 2:16 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
The haka is a traditional Maori routine performed at many events in New Zealand.
Desire paths: The unsanctioned shortcuts crisscrossing public spaces
March 18, 2019, 8:20 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Because sometimes pedestrians like to forge their own way.
Italy moves to impose 'flip-flop fines' on hiking tourists
March 16, 2019, 10:38 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Visitors using improper footwear to hike the popular Cinque Terre along the Mediterranean will now face steep financial penalties.
Visit the Arctic's most cosmopolitan city
March 16, 2019, 8:50 a.m. by Josh Lew
Tromso is a cosmopolitan haven for electronic music lovers, foodies and winter sports enthusiasts.
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Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living
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13 homemade lip scrub recipes
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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