Marina Nazario
Intrepid Travel
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How to make the most of 24 hours in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, is the birthplace of the civil rights movement, Coca-Cola and… Kanye West. If you've only got 24 hours in the city, here's what to do. → Read More
9 foods Americans eat that most Australians find strange
It’s hard to deny that Americans love their deep fried food, large portion sizes, and fast-food chains. But what’s normal to those in the US, might be strange to other people around the world. Because of this, we’re diving deeper to find out what foods Americans eat that Australians don’t. → Read More
I Packed My Life Into a Single Backpack to Travel the World for 9 Months. Here's What I Brought
I had to embrace minimalism and get rid of most of my stuff. → Read More
5 simple ways to stay in shape while you're on vacation
As someone who travels for months at a time, these are easy tips for keeping healthy while still enjoying your vacation. → Read More
I've been traveling the world for 6 months — and it's taught me 5 major lessons about myself
I got a one-way ticket to Asia and here I am six months later: A way more confident person. Here’s how travel changed me for the better. → Read More
We ate at a Costco food court, and it was one of the best dining experiences we've ever had
Costco is the holy grail of bulk buying, the cathedral of wholesale. But it's not all about 10-pound jars of peanut butter. → Read More
18 'healthy' beverages that surprisingly contain a ton of sugar
We found beverages that have a "healthy" reputation and showcased just how much sugar they actually contain. → Read More
We went to Costco's food court and it was one of the best dining experiences we've ever had
Several of our readers mentioned Costco's hot dogs and pizza, so we visited the retail giant to try its food court — and it totally exceeded our... → Read More
A former Nike and Gatorade exec explains why she likes to hire job candidates who have failed
"I would rather have the person who was fired ... than someone with the perfect résumé." → Read More
12 polarising food debates that might never be resolved
Have you ever gone to a new place and discovered that the locals do things completely differently from you? For instance, some people might not be used to others folding pizza slices, and some people debate if soda is called “pop” or not. It often can result in debates — people usually feel strongly about food. These debates are usually a matter of preference, location, or how someone was… → Read More
A former Nike, Gatorade, and Equinox exec shares the biggest lessons she learned from losing 2 jobs in her 20s
She thought she was "over," but she was far from it. → Read More
13 Mexican fast-food chains that could be the next Chipotle
Chipotle customers are having "menu fatigue". Here are 13 chains with fun, unique menus that have potential to become the next Chipotle. → Read More
This calculator will tell you how many hours of activity you need to work off fast-food meals
This fast food calculator will tell you how many hours of activity you need to do in order to burn off a meal from your favorite fast-food chains. → Read More
We taste-tested hot dogs from all of the major fast-food burger joints
The fast-food hot dog wars are on. On February 23, Burger King added grilled hot dogs to the menu. Checkers & Rally’s responded the next day by selling its hot dogs for 79 cents. “It’s a war we plan to win!” the company said in a news release. But who serves the best wiener? I taste-tested hot dogs from Five Guys, Burger King, Shake Shack, and Checkers. The winner surprised me. Follow Business… → Read More
The 25 food brands Americans trust the most
The survey found that 66% of people will stick with their preferred brand name when shopping at the grocery store. → Read More
I went to Macy's floor for millennials and now I have renewed faith in the future of the brand
When I visited Macy's millennial floor four months ago, I had mixed feelings about the way Macy's perceived millennials. I went back to see if it improved. → Read More
VOTE NOW: Who serves the best fast food in America?
Big Mac or Whopper? Shake Shack or In-N-Out? We want to know your favorites. → Read More
Starbucks came out with 3 new drinks for Valentine's Day — here's what they taste like
The coffee chain created a special theme for its new Valentine's Day drinks -- molten chocolate cake. → Read More
I tried working out at the swankiest gym chain to see if it's worth the money
Equinox is arguably the swankiest gym chain in America. Members pay $200-$300 initiation fees and $160-$250 monthly rates. They rave about the gym’s amenities, which include classes taught by former Olympians and spa treatments. While I’m content with my measly $15/month gym, I still wondered about what it’s like to be a member of Equinox. How tough are the classes? Do only beautiful people… → Read More
The top 16 food franchise opportunities in America
Why it's hot: Based in San Diego, California, Jack in the Box began as a burger chain in 1951. By 1982, the restaurant began franchising and its menu expanded to offer salads, tacos, breakfast, and milkshakes. In 2003, the Jack in the Box acquired Qdoba Mexican Grill. → Read More