Aviva Intveld, an MIT senior majoring in Earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences, is accustomed to city life. But despite hailing from metropolitan Los Angeles, she has always maintained a love for the outdoors. “Growing up in L.A., you just have a wealth of resources when it comes to beautiful environments,” she says, “but you’re also constantly living connected to the environment.” She developed a profound respect for the natural world and its effects on people, from the earthquakes that shook the ground to the wildfires that displaced inhabitants. “I liked the lifestyle that environmental science afforded,” Intveld recalls. “I liked the idea that you can make a career out of spending a huge amount of time in the field and...
The Mexican Riviera is the most popular cruise destination out of Southern California by far, accounting for the vast majority of the region’s itineraries. Twenty-two ships representing a dozen cruise lines will sail from these waters to the land of salsa, sombreros and sun this year, and none will take more passengers south of the border in 2023 than the Carnival Radiance. The fifth-oldest vessel in the fleet is being asked to make 103 roundtrips from Long Beach to Mexico, and if those voyages are filled to capacity, which is 3,873, then that’s roughly 400,000 people living la vida loca for three or four days on Radiance just this year alone. Despite working 24/7 with no days off not only...
Visiting Australia might sound like the hardest thing you could ever do, especially if you live halfway across the world from this place. However, this is one of those things you’re going to enjoy more than you can imagine, no matter where you’re from and how long you’re staying in Australia. This place is very versatile and exciting, and you’ll be in able to enjoy different things and activities, from water sports to outdoor hiking. Still, if you want to enjoy Australia to the fullest, you need to pay close attention to its food scene and try as many different dishes as you can. So, if you’re visiting Sydney, for example, you’ll be able to enjoy cuisines from all over...
In December, Outside editors looked back at 2022, publishing our Outsiders of the Year list and remembering our best longform features. Over the holidays, many of us took some time to relax and catch up on shows, books, music, podcasts, and games. Here’s some of what we loved this month. What We Listened To (Photo: Courtesy The New York Times) “Sabbath and the Art of Rest” – The Ezra Klein Show Like many athletes, I have a fraught relationship with rest. In this podcast, Klein and his guest Judith Shulevitz propose the provocative idea that rest is sacred, especially when it’s detached from modern ideas of productivity (i.e., just resting so that you can get more done later) in that...
I’ve detailed everything you need to know about using magnesium for sleep, including the best types, supplement brands, dosages, and how it works in the body to also improve constipation and reduce anxiety. It really is a wonder mineral! I’ve suffered from low grade insomnia all my life. When I was too little to swallow pills, I remember my parents trying to give me drops of valerian root and catnip in hopes that I would finally calm down enough to fall asleep and stay asleep. Needless to say, over the years, I’ve tried more natural sleep supplements than I can count, including the ever-prevalent melatonin, GABA, L-theanine, and yes, cat nip. While in my book, I write about how what...
