Famous for its fashion, crazy nightlife, incredible art scene, detailed museums, world-class restaurant scene, and top-notch theater productions, to me, New York City is the beating heart of the world — which is why I called it home for six years. Every culture, language, and food is represented here. You could spend a lifetime exploring the city and never really …

Considered the center of the western world for centuries, Rome is the birthplace of Caesar and home to the Catholic Church. It’s also bursting at the seams with ancient historic ruins and heaps of delicious food (I particularly love Trastevere for food). Rome is like no place else on earth. You’ll walk down the street and see modern buildings next …

Iceland is a magical place. It’s the land of sheep, northern lights, volcanoes with unpronounceable names (try saying “Eyjafjallajökull”), rugged landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, and natural hot springs. Its stunning, scenic landscape feels out of this world. Iceland quickly became one of my favorite countries after my first visit. It’s such a beautiful island filled with warm, welcoming people and sweeping …

Keeping your barber tools clean and disinfected isn’t just good practice; it’s the law. So before servicing any customer, you’ll always need to wash your hands with soap and warm water or use a hand sanitizer and ensure you have disinfected your barber tools. In this article, you’ll learn how to sanitize and disinfect barber tools properly without damaging them. What’s the difference …

The TikTok-famous treatment is said to tighten and firm skin by stimulating repair… but there’s a risk for permanent damage.  For every game-changing beauty hack that goes viral on TikTok, there’s another that makes us wonder if the DIY movement has gone a bridge too far. And at-home plasma pen treatments fall squarely in the latter camp. Even if you’re not familiar with the tool …

Use color theory to achieve your complexion goals. Luckily, these liquid and cream formulas from brands like Dr. Jart+, Live Tinted, and Nars come in green, peach, and orange hues to neutralize unwanted discoloration. There’s nothing more confusing than applying a full face of makeup and noticing that your skin hasn’t quite reached what you wanted. Maybe the bags under …

This post contains some mild Euphoria spoilers. Approach with caution! Now that Euphoria is in its second season, the lack of nail art in the first one is glaringly obvious. We’re talking about the fictional teens who started a makeup revolution full of glitter and jewels and neons when the show debuted in 2019 — in retrospect, it makes little sense that they weren’t applying the …

This elite crop of face washes includes award-winning classics, dermatologist favorites, and innovative new formulas that transform the daily task from a chore to a treat. Cleansing is hardly the most glamorous step in a skin-care lineup, but in many ways, it’s the most important. Whether your skin-care routine consists of a basic wash-and-moisture duo or you indulge in a 10-step ritual that your younger …

Along with Aruba and Bonaire, Curaçao is one of the three “ABC” islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. As the largest and most populated of the Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao has the most going on and the most “social life.” It’s the hippest island in the chain and the most visited by younger travelers (it has a lot fewer resorts than Aruba). …

Amsterdam is a city famous for its coffee shops, canals, houseboats, historic architecture, and its Red Light District. Founded in 1275 (supposedly by two fishermen and their dog), the city grew in importance and wealth as Dutch colonies were set up around the world via the Dutch East India Company. Today, it’s one of the most popular destinations in Europe. While …