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5 of the Best Remote Jobs From Highly Rated Companies
For those looking to make the switch from an open office plan to your home office, we’ve rounded up 5 work from home gigs from top Glassdoor companies.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jul 11, 2019
Dream Job Alert: IKEA Wants to Send You to Copenhagen to Learn About Happiness
This is not a drill: IKEA is sending one lucky winner to Copenhagen for two weeks in September to find out if home is the source of happiness.IKEA Denmark is looking for a happiness hunter to uncover just what makes Danes some of the happiest people in the world. They will be sharing their experiences on IKEAHomeView.com and followed by a camera crew, who will be producing a mini documentary on their two week pursuit of happiness in Denmark.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jun 13, 2019
Why You Should Never Take Your Shoes Off On an Airplane
Flying (at least for us common folk in economy class) is perhaps one of the least glamorous parts of travel. Fighting for overhead bin space, cramped quarters, and an overall lack of personal space only scratch the surface of plane travel woes.So when we heard that even the ice served in drinks is a no-go (is nothing sacred anymore?!), it got us thinking about what other ways we could be inadvertently introducing germs into our system during air travel.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
May 9, 2019
This Is the Airbnb of RV Rentals—And You Can Stay in One Starting at $10 a Night
While the idea of taking a road trip—whether it’s a quick weekend getaway with your SO or a cross-country tour of America’s national parks—certainly sounds dreamy and adventurous, the logistics of planning such a trip, particularly finding the right vehicle to use, can feel daunting. Enter: RVshare.RVshare is like A‌i‌r‌b‌n‌b‌ for RV rentals.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
May 4, 2019
Marie Kondo’s ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ Is Back on The New York Times Best Sellers List
Legendary organizational guru Marie Kondo is back in our homes thanks to the release of the Netflix original series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” The show’s debut on New Year’s Day came at the exact time when so many of us have resolved to be better versions of ourselves, because what better way to feel like a new person than (finally) decluttering your space?
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
May 3, 2019
This Floating Neighborhood in Amsterdam Offers a Sustainable Solution for Crowded Cities
In Amsterdam, a floating neighborhood is being built on a canal. The project is a collaboration between architecture firm Space & Matter and a team of consultants. Known as Schoonschip Amsterdam, this residential area has been in the works since 2010, and the team expects to complete the project in 2020. The floating neighborhood offers a sustainable solution for high-density urban areas (a greener alternative to high rises) as well as low-lying areas that are at risk due to rising sea levels.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Apr 22, 2019
These Wooden Pop-Up Hotel Rooms Are Made of Eco-Friendly Shipping Containers
When you hear pop-up accommodations, you’re probably thinking of a tent. AccorHotels has something a bit more glamorous in mind that maintains that connection to your surroundings in an eco-friendly way. The travel and lifestyle group that manages more than 4,300 hotels, resorts, and residences in 100 different countries has entered the commercialization stage for Flying Nest, its mobile hospitality concept.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Mar 7, 2019
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Charming Manhattan Townhouse Is Selling For $13.5 Million
After a long hiatus, Eleanor Roosevelt’s stately townhouse in New York City‘s Upper East Side, where the former First Lady resided is back on the market—for a cool $13.5 million. The townhouse is a historic fixture and almost 150 years old. It spans five floors and is topped by a spacious rooftop deck boasting stellar city views. Winding wooden staircases connect the floors, Architectural Digest detailed, and there’s also an elevator for more convenient access.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Feb 19, 2019
This Adorable Caravan Rental Will Have You Planning a New Zealand Getaway
If you love the beach and cozy retreats, we’ve found the glamping getaway for you. This oh-so-quaint retro caravan set on the Pohutukawa Coast in Beachlands, Auckland, is available for rent and accommodates two. You can snuggle up with your S.O. on the plush double-size bed that also serves as a table. The playful, light-filled accommodation is complete with a small kitchen outfitted with a gas stovetop and under-bench oven.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jan 3, 2019
Peek Inside This Elephant-Shaped Villa—And It’s Available for Rent
If you’re not already sold on the fact that this rental is shaped like a giant elephant (think of the post-trip Insta posts!), you’ll be pleased to learn that its charm goes far beyond that particularly striking detail. This 40-foot, two-story mammoth of a tiny house is located in the Southeastern Uva Province of Sri Lanka, near a river that borders Yala—Sri Lanka’s famous wildlife park.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Nov 8, 2018