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Bicycling through a crowded city and avoiding infuriating traffic is a blessing, that is until you realize just how cumbersome toting around and storing a bike can be. Alternatively, skateboards are an ideal size for zipping through side streets and hauling around, but they just don't have the "oomph" you need to get you around long distances.  — Read the rest

It's a question as old as the Beijing's first high-rise. It keeps us up at night. It suddenly sneaks up on us while we are out eating, when we're in the middle of a meeting, and when we're even at the gym, sending us down a rabbit hole of the unanswered. Of course, that question is: "Who has it better: hutong-dwellers or high-rise hermits?" Yet when it comes to finding answers, who can we trust? As someone who has lived in several different locations in Beijing, including two high-rises and two hutong houses, here I will attempt to put the question to bed, and reveal the...

Several years ago I had a pivotal moment pertaining to heart health. I had just returned from visiting my family out of town. We celebrated my aunt and uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary. What an amazing milestone and achievement! This event got me thinking about family, longevity, and the future. According to statistics, almost a million Americans – 920,000 to be exact – will have a heart attack in the next year. Worse, not all of them will have had any warning signs. Obviously, everyone’s health situation is different and nothing I share in this article is medical advice. That said,...

Electric bikes have made commuting more convenient, enjoyable and productive. Therefore, They allow you to beat traffic, save money and time. Cycling is also an excellent way to exercise your body and live a healthier life. Unlike the traditional bike that required you to use lots of effort especially, when going uphill, e-bikes feature a built-in motor that delivers power to the wheels. This makes going uphill or on inclines easy. You will find many types of electric bikes in the market. However, all aren’t built the same. In these top 11 best electric bikes reviews in 2021, we will...

Photo Content from Paul Clarke Leila Siddiqui is a Chicago-born Texan who calls New York home. She currently works in publishing in the marketing department. Leila spent a childhood fascinated by history and horror, and how intricately both can be entwined, and now wants to write the kind of fantastical and strange fiction she loved to read growing up, by shedding light on pieces of history the rest of the world tends to forget or write off.She is a horror film devotee and when not writing, spends her time fawning over her very floofy cat. She lives with her partner...