

6 Cool Apps That Aim to Make New York a More Livable City
If you love New York but struggle with big city living, these six ingenious apps might be for you. Let’s face it: New York may be one of...


8 of the Coolest Hostels Around the World
Between their indoor pools and art installations, these eight cutting-edge hostels are must-visits for travelers on a budget. Although...


Here to Stay: Hostels Enter the 21st Century
Out with the old and in with the new -- bare-bones, old-world hostels are quickly becoming a relic of the past as the industry moves...


How to Turn Your Apartment Building Into a Tight-Knit Community
As people spend more of their time working on relationships through screens, real-world communities are suffering -- but a new social...

Why Facebook Can’t Actually Help Expand Your Social Network
Belongingness is a basic and hardwired emotional need, and we are constantly seeking out new activities and technologies that connect us...

What Are Interpersonal Ties?
Interpersonal ties come in a variety of forms, all included under the umbrella term of ‘social ties:’ Strong ties: Relationships with...

Why Social Media Can't Live Up to Its Own Hype
Social media promised to expand our range of real-world relationships and experiences. Has it fulfilled that aim? Social media was...