Nicole Theodore

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Doing Better Where You Are

Heal The Bay

Lifestyle

It’s easy to get wrapped up in travel and family, gifts and food, and all of the chaos of the holiday season.

How to Make a Difference in LA by Volunteering This Season

San Francisco

Photo: courtesy Nathalie Huerta; design: Davianna Absera/Thrillist

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Nathalie Huerta is shaking up toxic gym culture one drag workout at a time.

Meet the Trainer Who Created the First Queer Gym in the US

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

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There’s no destination in the world for outdoor enthusiasts quite like California.

How To Conquer California’s Epic Outdoors, According To Pro Snowboarders

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

There isn't a coastline in the world that Taku Kondo, a former sushi chef, full-time forager, and YouTube star doesn't have his sights set on.

Meet the Sushi Chef Who Ditched Restaurants to Forage Full-Time 

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In a typical year, shipping myself across the country to see my family is normally my “gift” (and offering to be my grandma’s bartender at the holiday party, free of charge).

How To Build a Travel-Friendly Holiday Care Package

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Bodybuilders tend to fit certain stereotypes: bro-ey, tan, not too bright, and, of course, a carnivore.

Meet the Vegan Bodybuilder Bucking Stereotypes in and Out of the Gym

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Whether you're uploading old travel pics or "hate-liking" posts of people quarantining with access to massive backyards, almost everyone wants to be somewhere other than their current GPS location right now.

How to Bring International Flavor to Your Pantry Staples

Most of us are probably cooking more than we ever have -- and the ensuing frustration is real.

How to Sneak Enough Veggies Into Your Diet, Even Now

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Thrillist and Chase Sapphire Present: Tastes Worth Traveling For

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Celia Catalino

You hear the terms “farm to table” and “sustainability” tossed around so much these days that they’re in danger of becoming marketing buzzwords instead of genuine indicators of a restaurant’s commitment to green business practices.

The Future of Sustainable Dining is Alive (and Delicious) at These Restaurants

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Thrillist x SOLO Present: Host Like A Pro

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Volunteering to throw a New Year’s Eve party is an easy way to earn brownie points with your friends (everyone avoiding expensive party tickets that only come with one glass of champagne and standing in line in the cold = a huge win).

How to Take Your New Year’s Eve Party From Basic to Unforgettable

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Zak Noyle

How to Shoot Beach Pics Like a Pro, According to a Surf Photographer

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Having a few trips already lined up on your 2020 calendar is the key to making it through end-of-year deadlines and holiday shopping.