Tim Baker

The Long, Strange, Southern History of the Mint Julep

Just like its signature mint leaves, the cocktail’s origins are muddled at best.

Going Back to School in Your 30’s is Easier -- and More Rewarding -- Than You Think

Whether it’s learning a new language, (finally) learning enough math to handle your financials like a whiz, or becoming an expert in the one skill that will put your resume over the top, heading back to college can be an even better investment than it was the first time.

Purple Heart Homes is Helping Vets Get Their Lives Back One Brick at a Time

The 5 Key Things to Consider When Buying a PC

Don’t be scared: buying a computer doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems.

The 10 Most Infamous Nightclubs in New York’s History

In the city that loves to boast about how little it sleeps, the nightclub has been the center of the universe since Jazz Age hipsters started desperately flocking to the Cotton Club in the 1920s.

3 Ultimate Road Trip Guides to Fit Anyone’s Tastes

One of the most essentially American activities is the cross-country road trip.

How to Be Your Friend's Social Leader (Without Being Annoying)

If you’re reading this, one of two things are true:

Everything Else to Do in Brazil Besides the Olympics This Summer

Exploring Brazil Beyond the Beach

When Fred Astaire starred in Flying Down to Rio in 1933, Brazil was already attracting millions of tourists from the emerging jet set of the US.

9 Reasons to Be Thankful for Brazil

Surprising Facts About the Kentucky Derby

The Crazy Cost of Owning A Kentucky Derby-Worthy Thoroughbred

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