On a recent rainy day, I caught myself absentmindedly engaging in one of my favorite pastimes of perusing Airbnb listings not for places to stay on my next vacation, but for inspiration from exotic dream houses I might could live in one day. And possibly even ideas for the home I live in now! More
Remember when we used to sit inside cardboard boxes as kids, and pretend they were planes, trains or automobiles? Israeli designer (and cycling enthusiast) Izhar Gafni takes that whimsical idea one step further by making a bicycle almost entirely out of cardboard — and riding it through the streets! More
Part bike shop, part coffee shop, Heritage Bicycles General Store opened earlier this year in Lakeview, Chicago. Owner Michael Salvatore helped establish Bowery Lane Bicycles in New York City, and he wanted to bring these well crafted bikes back to his hometown. Made from American steel, and welded and assembled locally, these bicycles are a work of art. More
Last weekend we were invited to participate in Mini's Mini Takes the States rally. We got a chance to test drive almost all of their models, including the Hardtop, Clubman and Countryman, but we were most interested in testing out Mini Connected, an iPhone + Mini integrated experience that lets you connect the car with all your favorite apps and more. More
As I've been writing this series, I've talked lots about being 'on the road'. Usually, the road is a means to an end, a way to get somewhere. But sometimes, the road can be an amazing attraction in and of itself. Anyone who has been to Costa Rica knows there are a wide variety of of roads there. Here are a few that caught my eye. More
As we swing into summer, nothing welcomes the sunniest season better than a road trip. Whether you're heading to the beach, packing for a camping trip or heading down to your old roommate's wedding, lots us will be loading up the car for a road trip this summer. These days I'm so used to relying on my smartphone for everything from directions to entertainment, but there are a few other non-tech items you should be sure to pack up before you head out. More
Q: I'm looking for a good cargo style bike to carry my two children. I've seen a lot of people in New York riding kids on the XtraCycle Radish or on Surly bikes with XtraCycle additions. I've also seen the Trek Transport, which looks great too, but they say it's not for children. More
Once again I find myself staring down Optimus Prime. He's sitting on his little shelf all cocky and dusty, and I know he thinks he's coming with us on one more move, but he's got another thing coming. It's time to make some hard decisions, and he's not getting on that moving truck. More




















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