Until very recently, the idea of working remotely while traveling the world was the stuff of fantasies and Travel & Leisure articles. So-called younger digital nomads were out there, owning multiple passports, taking pilates classes on mountaintops, and posting laptop-by-the-ocean selfies—but they made up a small, enviable niche of the travel market. The novel coronavirus may have changed that. Along with how we shop, socialize, and attend happy hours, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we work—possibly for the better, and probably forever. Now that so many of us are working remotely, employers and employees alike are realizing that a lot of our jobs can be done from anywhere. For a growing number of professionals, the digital lifestyle no longer seems so unattainable.

It would be remiss to write a blog highlighting the work of BIPOC artists without taking a moment to reflect on the events and conversations of the year. Propelled by the momentum of protests following the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks, and Dominique “Rem’mie” Fell, the world is protesting, watching, listening, trying, speaking out, making mistakes, and — hopefully — changing.

Legend holds that coffee was discovered by a goat herder in the ancient coffee forests of Ethiopia in the 11th century. However, the story of the four waves of coffee begins centuries later in the early 1900s. That was when the modern coffee industry first took off, and the “waves of coffee”—a phrase coined by historian Timothy Castle to describe the evolution of the industry—began.

Here’s how active recovery days can help you reach your fitness goals more efficiently.

With airline sales plummeting, hotels emptying, and events being canceled as concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to grow, things look bleak for the travel industry. In an attempt to contain the spread, many countries have implemented stringent travel restrictions. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that up to 50 million travel and

Along with smelling freshly cut grass and finding an open parking space right in front of the grocery store, drinking beer is one of life's purest pleasures. But even our beloved beer can be tainted if mistreated. You may be surprised to learn a number of common beer-drinking behaviors can skunk, flatten, and otherwise turn your beer against you.

After years of being outshined by the cosmopolitan glow of Lisbon, Porto—Portugal’s once scrappy but now sublime second city—has been stealing the spotlight these days. Cinematic landscapes, balmy weather, and a blossoming food and wine scene have all contributed to a boom in international visitors to Portugal. The winner of European Best Destination in 2012, 2014, and 2017, Porto now draws a record number of travelers with an average of 1.6 million visitors each year. Planning to visit this incredible city in the coming year? Here’s a guide to a perfect 48 hours in Porto.

Many gift cards lead long, dull lives, tucked away in the back of wallets behind gym membership cards. Every year, an estimated millions and sometimes billions of dollars on gift cards go unused. But if you’re hanging on to any unwanted gift cards after the holiday season, you don’t have to let them go to waste. Make your undesired gift cards work for you with the help of this guide.

When praising the power of habits, life coaches, psychologists, and writers alike are fond of quoting Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” The powerful (if not over-quoted) bit of wisdom is just as valid today as it was when the Greek philosopher first penned it.

Great beards aren’t grown overnight. Much like rearing a rosebush, growing a beard requires patience and consistency. Thick, fluffy, even beards demand trimming, watering, and upkeep. To grow a beard means to tolerate occasional itchiness, in addition to the constant “ooing and awing” of ladies. This Christmas, show your facial haired fellow you appreciate the hard work he invested in cultivating his crumb catcher. Celebrate his glorious goatee, funky Fu Manchu, or noble neckbeard with these beard stocking stuffers:

Compared to squat-thrusts and kettlebell swings, drinking water might seem like the easiest part of your workout—but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. In fact, staying hydrated during exercise can be as important as the hard work itself. If you’ve been hitting the gym and focusing on healthy eating, proper hydration will be key to achieving the results you want. What’s so special about water? How much water should you be drinking? When should you be drinking it? And does drinking water help you lose weight? We’ll answer all these questions and more in our guide to healthy hydration.