The following is a sponsored collaboration between San Bernardino County and We Like L.A. Joshua Tree National Park / Photo Credit: Christina Champlin As we make the leap into spring the beauty of Southern California is in full bloom, and there’s no better time than right now to take a road trip from Los Angeles […]
5 Basics You Need for Travel, According to the New York Times Fashion Director
First of all, I want to strongly advise you to sign up for The New York Times Open Thread newsletter—it’s sent out every Friday afternoon and is an excellent recap of the week in fashion news. I’m always sure to scroll to the bottom of the newsletter, as it’s where the fashion director, Vanessa Friedman, thoroughly answers […]
How L.A.’s Boutique Hotels Became Hot Spots for Locals
Boutique hotels were once renowned for their exclusivity: they were only for affluent, artsy, and deep-pocketed out-of-towners. But a new crop of small-scale stays is lighting up the scene, where luxury abounds and the locals are welcome. These hotels aren’t just swanky places to sleep—they’re lifestyle spaces that encourage espresso-sipping, remote-working, and trend-seeking city dwellers […]
Step Inside teamLab’s Gravity-Defying Light Installation That Detects Human Movement
teamLab has dreamt up a new immersive art installation which reacts with the audience life. The Weightless Forest of Resonating Life experience is made up of floating egg-shaped structures which give off a soft light. When touched, the objects change color and tone alerting nearby attendees of another person’s presence. In the middle, you can […]
New York Expected to Ban Plastic Bags by 2020
New Yorkers who don’t already carry totes everywhere may have to pick up the habit. Part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 $175 billion USD budget plan includes a proposed ban on single-use plastic bags, which is expected to pass. Every year, there are billions — billions with a ‘b’ — of bags that are thrown […]
AirBnB Granting One Night Sleepover Opportunity at the Louvre Museum
After a failed attempt at a one-night stay on the Great Wall of China, Airbnb is revamping its Experiences initiative by taking its sleepover competition to the storied Louvre Museum. To celebrate 30 years of the Louvre’s famous Pyramid entrance, the duo will grant one lucky winner (and his/her plus one) the chance to "discover […]