Journal

New York City is blessed with enough signature dishes and foods to stand alone as an international culinary destination. From hot dogs and bagels to pastrami and cheesecake, it’s one delicious treat after another. Standing astride the landscape like a Colossus is New York City pizza, the food you can grab on the go, snack on in the subway, or unbox on the stoop. New York City boasts more than 75,000 pizzerias, and that’s probably not even enough. Not all slices are created equal, however. Here’s where to find the genuine, authentic pizza.

Shopping online can be a gratifying treasure hunt, but also overwhelming if you don’t know where to look. Our list of creative online shops lets you find unique clothing all year round no matter what style you’re after. Whether you’re into vintage wear or designer brands, here are some of the best online clothing stores to revamp your wardrobe.

Forget everything you knew about breathing. Tear up the rule book on being cold. A 60-year-old Dutchman has baffled scientists with his ability to endure extreme conditions through breathing alone. His name is Wim Hof, aka ‘The Iceman,’ and he’s the inspiration behind respiration. Here’s why you might want to give his methods a go to reach new heights of athletic performance, mindfulness—or just to impress your friends.

If teachers or colleagues ever told you that doodling was a sign of distraction, or evidence of an empty mind, take heart. Science would beg to differ. Apparently aimless shapes, squiggles, and patterns across the page are, in fact, a sign of creativity and focus. Doodling is the mind’s way of staying alert, primed for action. It’s like mental fidgeting. Filling in space with a pen is quite the opposite of staring into space. Here’s why you should do it more to get stuff done.

In summer and fall, when the weather’s warm in San Diego, what can be better than enjoying a meal on the patio or deck of your favorite restaurant? Whether you’re working on your tan or you’re simply into people-watching, here are some of the city’s best restaurants with outdoor seating, including rooftop spots with picturesque views and beachfront hangouts just steps from the sand.

A solid post-marathon recovery plan takes into account what to eat, how to relax, and the best way to limit injury. Find out what science has to say about marathon recovery and how to implement it in your fitness regimen.

Southeast Asia has been a popular destination for backpackers, digital nomads, and soul-seekers alike for quite some time and for good reason—it’s magical. But with popularity, comes droves of tourists. And with droves of tourists, come crowded beaches. Not to mention, movies like Leonard DiCaprio’s ‘The Beach’ have made SE Asia’s beaches the “it” place to take those Instagram photos (#beachlife).

Sometimes (err…often) you just want to throw on some flip flops and head to a local watering hole. Fortunately, if you get this urge in San Diego, there are lots of spots to choose from. From Oceanside to Chula Vista, San Diego has dozens of dive bars, each with their own neighborhood flavor, but all with cheap drinks, friendly locals, and a laid-back vibe. Here are 20 of the best dive bars in San Diego.

Pick the right course, and the miles can fly by on a half-marathon. Here are some of the most scenic races to run in the United States. Whether you’re looking for coastal views, trails through the forest, or vast desert expanses, check out the best half-marathon courses.