Hailed as an effective treatment for sleep disorders, anxiety, addiction, and other medical problems, CBD oil has fueled a billion dollar industry seemingly overnight. In states across the U.S., the once-controversial natural remedy is being infused into gummy bears, baked into muffins, and blended into lattes.

How did Puerto Rico go from a storm-crippled Caribbean island to a top tourist destination? Here’s why tourism is “back with a vengeance” on the island of Puerto Rico.

For many sleepers, a bed is much more than a soft surface for resting — it’s a place for lounging, reading, catching up on emails, and watching Netflix. If you spend a lot of time working or relaxing while seated upright in bed, you may have noticed it can be a struggle to find a comfortable position. Scrunching standard sleep pillows against your headboard typically offers insufficient support while compromising the durability and shape of your pillows.

This Colombian city is reinventing itself as a vibrant, modern metropolis.

Beneath the shadow of high-rise apartments, the neighborhood of El Poblado is packed with upscale restaurants and cafes, boutiques, and some of the city’s hippest nightlife. With El Poblado’s western comforts, it’s easy to understand why the wealthy barrio is Medellin’s most popular neighborhood for foreigners, from backpackers to entrepreneurs to retirees. But while El Poblado has long been the darling of Medellin, the up-and-coming barrio of Laureles has begun to catch the eye of an increa

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The invention of hot sauce is credited to the ancient Aztecs, who cultivated chili peppers to add some flavor and nutritional value to their limited food choices. By the time the conquistadors arrived, the Aztecs were already mixing peppers, herbs, and water into sauces and serving them on ancient versions of the corn tortilla.

Things your barista wants you to stop doing Capable of conjuring Instagramable butterflies out of steamed milk, remembering your seven-ingredient-long drink order, and keeping cool when faced with a queue of caffeine-fiending customers, baristas may seem superhuman.

5 Things you should eat for breakfast and 5 you should always avoid How many times have you been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? It's been pounded into our heads by everyone from nutritionists to cereal commercials to our own beloved moms. Recently, however, that theory has been called into question, with some researchers warning breakfast may not be the miraculous metabolism-boosting meal we once revered it as. That said, even if breakfast isn't the most important m

His idea of a “fun family outing” is a seven-mile bike ride. He always had helmet hair and wore goofy spandex gym tights when he picked you up from school. He packed you carrot sticks and 2% milk when the other kids got cheese puffs and Kool-Aid for lunch. He won’t shut up about CrossFit. Sound familiar? You may have a fitness dad—a health-crazy father who believes in the power of exercise and egg whites. This Father’s Day, find your fit father a gift he’ll treasure more than his favorite p

National Boss’s Day pays homage to our beloved bosses, who courageously captain our offices and let us wear Hawaiian shirts on Fridays. The holiday is observed on October 16 (or the closest weekday, should the holiday fall during the weekend). So National Bosses Day 2017 will be honored on Monday Oct. 16. Join employees across Australia, India, Lithuania and beyond as staffers recognize the hard work and dedication of their cherished chiefs. To express your appreciation, draw inspiration from

Whether you're navigating a bustling foreign capital or backpacking a far-flung island, there's always a new sauce to taste or unrecognizable fruit to gnaw. Chowing down on foreign foods is arguably one of the best parts of traveling. And with a world of cuisines to explore, you've got to venture beyond the five-star restaurants if you want to advance without blowing your return plane fare. If you're looking for a way to savor scads of new dishes without eating away your travel funds, pull up

This was the bold promise made to potential visitors at the end of a series of advertisements from the Colombian tourism board in 2008: “the only risk is that you will want to stay”.

Once upon a time, two countries had a serious drug problem. The first, the United States, decided to try to tackle drug abuse and addiction by launching a brutal “war”, pumping out billions of dollars to imprison drug users. The second country, Portugal, took a different approach. In the 1990s, Portugal was in the grip of one of the worst drug epidemics in the world, with a whopping one percent of the population hooked on heroin. The government and citizens agreed that radical action was need

Filing taxes has long ranked as one of the most dreaded activities, falling shortly behind getting teeth pulled and helping friends move. Happily – thanks to the emergence of online tax prep tools – filing taxes no longer has to be a grueling ordeal. Tax software can radically reduce the amount of time and energy it takes to file, and many online versions offer free and affordable options for singles, business owners and everything in between.

Though kombucha didn't appear on the shelves of U.S. health food stores until the 1990s, humans have been swilling the fermented tea for more than 2,000 years.

National Coffee Day comes every year on September 29, when coffee shops around the country hand out free cups and other coffee-inspired specials.

“It’s the best place I’ve ever been anytime, anywhere. Flowers, tamarind trees, guava trees, coconut palms…Got tight last night on absinthe and did knife tricks.” - Earnest Hemingway

When Anthony Vizzari was in high school, he picked up an unusual habit. While his classmates spent their free hours joining chess clubs and attending softball practice, Anthony could often be found at rural flea markets and small-town antique stores, rifling through boxes of heirloom photographs. He'd bypass the solemn family portraits and windswept landscapes, intent on acquiring photographs of coffins, funeral wreaths, and the deceased. Anthony's interest in postmortem photography, also known

There’s something magical about drinking at airport bars, where three-hour layovers are made tolerable and it’s acceptable to order a shot of tequila at 7 a.m. And while traditionally tacky and overpriced, increasingly, airport bars are growing their beer selection, getting creative with cocktails, and doing their best to cheer gloomy delayed fliers with live entertainment. Next time you’re frittering away a layover, skip the Chili’s and pricey pseudo-sports bars, and pull up a stool at one of these nine awesome airport bars: