This story originally appeared on Bike Mag. Photo by Jaakko Posti. Film by Joonas Vinnari. Welcome to “How To Get Away From Civilization 101 with Erkki Punttila.” Not really. But Punttila could be teaching that class if you could find him. He took the tiny house movement of simplification a step further and moved into a tiny boat. Then he sailed his tiny boat north of the Arctic Circle to the upper reaches of Finland....
Intrigued by the growing trend of cauliflower rice? Try this: Grate cauliflower florets using a box cheese grater or food processor until it resembles rice. It’s a good way to lighten your carbohydrate load while upping the vegetable intake. Treat it like you would regular rice: using it as the base for curry; folding it into a burrito; or simply drizzling it with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper....
Hospitality entrepreneur Keith Menin knows his way around the best restaurants, nightlife, and hotels. As co-founder and principal of Menin Hospitality, Menin manages some of the hottest spots in South Florida and Chicago, including the Mondrian South Beach, Raffaello Chicago, and Pizza Bar South Beach, among many others. Menin’s history in the hospitality industry goes way back: His family has been in the industry in South Florida since the 1920’s, and he grew up in and around hotels after his family bought the Shelborne Hotel on Miami Beach....
Stock up and go big during sales, so you’re never left unprepared. Especially when the sale is as good as the one Macy’s is running right now. Macy’s is always seemingly in the midst of some big, barn-burner sale. That is just the Macy’s game plan. And right now, it’s the Macy’s Friends and Family Sales Event. With the coupon code FRIEND, those items will be discounted an even further 30 percent....
More and more people are riding bikes in New York City. According to a report released earlier this summer by the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT), “In the last decade alone, annual bicycle trips rose 150 percent.” That’s a lot of extra cyclists on the roads, especially when that same report found that less than 20 percent of New York City streets have bike lanes. So the NYC DOT has committed itself to creating more bike lanes, better access to the biking network (i....
Are you ready to save some serious cash? During Full Send February, Backcountry is blowing out all its winter gear and apparel to make room for the new season. For just a few more days, thousands of items are marked down up to 50 percent off. From coats and technical gear to snow gear and boots, there are huge savings to be had at this Backcountry sale—if you hurry. Right now, for example, you can save up to 44 percent on these Sorel Madson Moc Toe Waterproof Boots....
Spring may be right around the corner, but winter has a tendency to linger long past its welcome with persisting unfavorable conditions. Whether you are an avid runner or you just want to take a casual stroll, these footwear choices are great options for the transition between winter and spring. Warm enough for winter, but light enough for spring. Running When the snow melts but you get that spring storm, don’t let your footwear ruin your run....
TJX Cos. is treating its people right. After Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the retailer had to close all 29 of its T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods locations on the island. A Facebook post brought the whole situation to the Internet’s attention when a father raved about his son continuing to get paid, even though the store had closed. What Do Sharks and Other Marine Animals Do During a Hurricane?...
Just over a week ago, professional climbers Tim Emmett and Klemen Premrl ascended the world’s hardest ice route. Their February 9 line, Mission to Mars—the first climb ever rated Water Ice 13—follows spray ice frozen to the wall. The bolted line climbs out of the center of an overhanging amphitheater and gets progressively steeper until it ends. The stunning setting of B.C.’s 460-foot Helmcken Falls. Photo: @jonglassberg / @louderthan11 Jon Glassberg - Louder Than Eleven Mission to Mars is as other-worldly as it sounds, with the drastically overhung route along naturally formed ice for 130 feet out the ceiling of a cave, with the hardest three moves coming at the very end....
There’s a reason that so many people live in Southern California. Those who love the outdoors can often find a slice of paradise in close proximity to home. Or two. Or even more tempting active outlets during mild and sunny winter months. Tackling multiple activities in a single day is a rite of passage for any Californian wedged between beach and mountains—it’s only a matter of deciding which adventures when, and how to navigate the masses and freeways lying in between the Golden State’s array of natural riches....
How can a weighted blanket help you get to sleep? Well, stress is one of the biggest reasons people have trouble getting to sleep at night. And with something like the Babo Cooling Weighted Blanket laying on you, it helps relieve stress. It’s like being hugged all throughout the night. While a blanket is a big necessity during the winter, you may not be excited to use one during the summer....
For most surfers, falling headfirst off your board and landing in the water means the end of the ride. Kelly Slater is not most surfers. And just in case anyone needed a reminder, he demonstrated his jaw-dropping mastery of the sport of surfing yesterday at the Pipe Masters competition in Hawaii. Yahoo Australia reports that after nosediving into the water while riding a barreling wave, he emerged from the pipe unscathed and on top of his board, as if nothing had happened....
Between the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, and four kinds of pie, Thanksgiving presents a host of challenges to a “clean” eater. We’re here to make sure that you don’t undo months of hard work in one sitting. By using a few scientifically proven strategies on Thanksgiving, you’ll actually boost metabolism, increase fat burn, and make sure that the nutrients you shovel down during dinner go toward building muscle, not gaining fat....
It’s finally here—the Avengers 4 trailer has been released. The movie has an official name, Avengers: Endgame, and promises to be an intense conclusion to the story that started with Avengers: Infinity War last year and with Iron Man over a decade ago. ‘Avengers 4’ Photos: Captain America, Iron Man, and Ant-Man Show Off Surprising New Looks Read article The trailer shows the heroes that survived the events of Infinity War trying to pick up the pieces—and bringing back an old friend into the fold in Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), who didn’t appear in Infinity War....
Every guy needs a beanie in the winter. Especially if you’re one of us guys who shaves his head regularly, then you know how important a beanie can be in the winter months. Beanies are usually dime-a-dozen, interchangeable things that have a tendency to fall apart or find themselves lost. And that’s fine. But here’s a beanie you’re going to want to keep track of and cherish. Because it might just be the best beanie ever....
Back in 2002, the beloved cartoon Hey Arnold! left fans with a gargantuan cliffhanger: What happened to its titular character’s parents after they were last seen on a jungle excursion? Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie premieres on November 23, and, hopefully, it’ll provide nostalgic fans with the family reunion Arnold dreamed of in the show—or with some closure, at the very least. To celebrate the film’s release, Reebok trainer and coach at Solace New York, Andrew Mariani, developed a bodyweight workout that’s sure to spark some nostalgia with its fun, Hey Arnold!...
CES is always the place to see the latest in groundbreaking, innovative new products, and tech. One of the highlights of 2019’s CES was the anti-snoring Motion Pillow by 10minds. A soft and comfortable memory foam pillow that’s completely electricity and radiation-free, it features four inflatable airbags that silently inflate and turn your head when snoring is detected. And it could be the anti-snoring solution we’ve been waiting for. We’ve seen—and tested—devices like this in the past....
On Tuesday, Mattel, the maker of Barbie, launched a 15-model update of its most popular doll’s besotted lover, Ken, with a spectrum of new skin tones and body types. Within the new line, dubbed the ‘Fashionistas’ series, came what should be a mother’s worst nightmare: New Ken comes with a man bun. RELATED: Don’t Be This Guy Read article Yeah, Doll 13 Distressed Denim-Broad, which, along with distressed jean shorts and an Urban Outfitters–looking short-sleeve button-up, sports a plastic bun hairstyle, bringing him hurdling into the present while somehow falling painfully short, smiling his saccharine smile like that top knot isn’t slowly and devastatingly ruining his hairline....
Well, that’s one way to get some social attention: Have your dog put your trusty RV into the drink. That’s what happened to Jackson Kayak owner Eric Jackson recently after his heralded Jackson RV, which has taken him and his family to rivers and bass-fishing lakes around the country, slipped into the Texas waters of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The ensuing video clip of the dunking then went viral, appearing on everything from Inside Edition to MSN, and garnering nearly 125,000 views in its first few days on the social sphere....
The first few weeks of January can feel like one long hangover. Whether it’s family feuds around globs of food at multiple functions or the god-awful things that coursed through your body when you slurped Aunt Edna’s Eggnog, your body is withdrawing from holiday overconsumption. That’s why a growing number of people are taking a proverbial shot at “Dry January,” an annual booze-less month to let the body recover. But besides a little less dancing, fewer shameful mornings, and a fuller wallet, can a 31-day alcohol break actually make you healthier?...
