Whether you’re in a cabin on a winter getaway, camping in the woods or road tripping through the American Southwest, chili is a staple food. Cook a batch yourself if you can. If you don’t have the facilities or the wherewithal to whip up a steaming pot of goodness, find a place that specializes in [...]
Most unicorns live in the forest and go on quests. But Björn the Unicorn lives in Manhattan. He’s a womanizer, heavy drinker and gallops at epic speeds. With a booming neigh, he makes his presence known to all who dare approach him. This lifestyle, as you might imagine, can wear out even toughest of mythical [...]
Pack a toothbrush with soft bristles and massage your gums daily. That way, when you return home and go to the dentist, you won’t have to endure one of those preachy lectures from a dude who’s wrist-deep in your mouth.
The best way to experience a place is through the eyes of someone who lives there. No matter how much you research a destination, you’ll never be able to replicate the lifestyle of someone who calls that place home. Find some locals who are willing to show you around, share their favorite place and invite [...]
“When all it takes is a text, laziness is no longer an excuse to not help others.” That was what I tweeted last night and it bears repeating. After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, all it takes to donate $10 to the Red Cross for disaster relief is a text message. Simply text “Haiti” to [...]
The gang over at Sosauce thought it would be neat to interview me. I thought it’d be neat to find the Lamborghini Countach poster that I had as a kid. Everyboday wins! Sosauce interview with Mike Barish (apologies for that use of the third person)
Along with your laptop, iPod and a good book, throw a fresh outfit in your carry-on bag. In the event that your luggage is lost, you’ll at least be able to wear a clean t-shirt and your favorite pants to that horseback riding lesson.
Traveling for days on end can leave your hair greasy and frayed. Be sure to wash and condition regularly to avoid things getting stuck in there.
Listening to your friends drone on and on about the minutia of their lives can get old fast. Frankly, I don’t always pay attention when other people are talking. So, while your friends babble on about their feelings, why not catch up on some much needed (and, to be honest, more entertaining) sleep? How’d the [...]
Which photo phenomenon is more amusing? An enthusiastic hand gesture or technophiles with prominent butts? vs.
