Jessica 
Imagine stepping out your front door and feeling the warm breeze on your face, hearing neighbors chatting over coffee at a nearby plaza, and strolling to grab groceries without dodging traffic. No engine revs, no parking hassles—just pure, easy movement on foot. That’s the everyday reality in Culdesac Tempe, a groundbreaking spot in Arizona that’s … Read more
Hey there, fellow wanderer. Remember that knot in your stomach when I first packed my bags for Spain back in 2018? I’d quit my corporate gig in Chicago, convinced that endless winters and a paycheck-to-rent ratio that mocked my dreams weren’t cutting it anymore. Little did I know, landing in Valencia would kick off a … Read more
Imagine standing in a vast Dutch field, tulips swaying gently in the breeze, with sleek wind turbines spinning lazily overhead and solar panels glinting on nearby rooftops. It’s a picture of progress, right? The Netherlands has long been a poster child for green energy, pushing hard toward a sustainable future. But lately, that very enthusiasm … Read more
Picture this: it’s a crisp October evening in Dallas, the American Airlines Center buzzing with that electric energy only a season opener can bring. Fans in blue and silver mingle with those sporting black and silver, the Texas rivalry thick in the air. I’ve been to a few of these Spurs-Mavericks clashes over the years—nothing … Read more
Imagine standing on a sun-drenched promenade, the Mediterranean lapping just a few feet below, with sleek villas and apartment towers curving gracefully into the horizon. That’s Mareterra today—a shimmering extension of Monaco that feels like it’s always been there. But rewind eight years, and this spot was open water, teeming with fish and swaying seagrass. … Read more
I still remember the first time a book pulled me off my planned itinerary. It was 2018, and I’d booked a standard beach week in Crete, all sun loungers and souvlaki. But then I cracked open The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller in the airport, and suddenly, I was scribbling notes about ditching the … Read more
Picture this: You’re strapped into a rollercoaster car, heart pounding as the chain clanks you up that first massive hill. Below, the structure looks like a giant metal skeleton, and you can’t help but wonder—how does this thing support not just your weight, but hundreds of screaming riders zooming at breakneck speeds? I’ve felt that … Read more
Imagine waking up to news that some of your favorite NBA figures are tangled in a web of illegal bets and mafia-backed schemes—it’s the kind of story that feels ripped from a Hollywood thriller, but this one’s all too real. On October 23, 2025, the FBI dropped a bombshell, announcing arrests in a sprawling investigation … Read more
Football in Europe never sleeps, especially when the midweek lights shine on the UEFA competitions. On a crisp October evening in 2025, two Scottish sides took center stage in contrasting battles. Aberdeen traveled to the passionate cauldron of Athens to face AEK in the Conference League, while Rangers, under new boss Danny Rohl, headed to … Read more
Picture this: you’re halfway across the world, geared up for some high-stakes cricket, and then the skies open up not once, but twice. That’s exactly what happened to England during their T20 tour of New Zealand in October 2025. Yet, as captain Harry Brook put it, the team walked away with more than just a … Read more