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Best (Maybe Unexpected) Places to Visit in Spring & Summer

Find adventure and beauty this spring and summer at one of these picturesque cities – without the tourist traps.

By Kevin Litwin on March 29, 2019 08:26 AM

Santa Barbara CA — iStockPhoto/HaizhanZheng

Find adventure and beauty this spring and summer at one of these picturesque cities – without the tourist traps.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kevin Litwin is the author of Crazy Lucky Dead and a freelance feature writer with a career spanning more than 20 years. He was previously an editor for a small-town newspaper for ... more

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 15:14

These Are the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America

The results are in. Did your city make the list?

By Winona Dimeo-Ediger on March 5, 2019 15:00 PM

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For six years, Livability editors and data scientists have combined our obsessions with cities and data to create our annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Winona Dimeo-Ediger is the editor in chief of Livability.com. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Country Living, National Geographic and NPR. She lives for weekend road t... more

Tue, 03/05/2019 - 16:34

Can’t Afford to Live in Denver? Live Here Instead

The home prices in Denver are as high as the altitude. Check out these less expensive cities nearby that are great places to live in their own right.

By Brittany Anas on January 25, 2019 07:00 AM

Affordable Cities Near Denver — Photo courtesy of Winona Dimeo-Ediger

The best suburbs of Denver. Looking for an affordable place to live near Denver? These suburbs and cities won't disappoint.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brittany Anas is a former newspaper reporter who accidentally became a federal background investigator before quickly retreating back to journalism. She has contributed to publicat... more

Wed, 06/05/2019 - 16:47

Living the Dream: I Started a Nonprofit

How one man built a nonprofit from the ground up by mobilizing the community — and giving away "free solar clothes dryers."

By Melody Warnick on December 6, 2018 09:00 AM

Ever wondered how to start a nonprofit? We talked to someone who did about how it came to be.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Melody Warnick is a freelance writer and the author of This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live. After rattling around among California, Utah, Mar... more

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 14:51

9 Fortune 500 Companies Based in Surprisingly Small Cities and Towns

You've definitely heard of these companies, but chances are you haven't heard of the cities and towns they call home.

By Emily Handy on December 3, 2018 08:00 AM

When you think of Fortune 500 companies and where they’re based, you probably picture major cities like Silicon Valley, New York City and Seattle. However, many heavy-hitting companies don’t call those large metropolises home.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emily Handy is a writer and editor from Nashville. She loves all things food; is hopelessly addicted to Diet Coke; sees way too many movies; and when she’s not writing, you can fin... more

Mon, 12/10/2018 - 15:05

Why Omaha, Nebraska Might Be the Best Place to Eat in America Right Now

Yes, you read that right: creative chefs and local foodies have transformed Omaha into an unlikely culinary capital. Here's a peek inside the kitchen.

By Sarah Kuta on November 6, 2018 07:00 AM

The best restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska are thriving thanks to creative chefs and local foodies. Here's how the city became an unlikely culinary capital.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sarah Kuta is an award-winning Colorado writer and editor. She regularly writes about travel, nature, education, personal finance and other topics. more

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 07:00

Living the Dream: I’m a Florist

Does it get any better than turning beautiful bouquets into a full-time job? Here's how one woman brought her dream job to life.

By Melody Warnick on November 2, 2018 07:00 AM

Wondering how to start your own floral business, or want to become a florist? We asked someone who did to give us all the details!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Melody Warnick is a freelance writer and the author of This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live. After rattling around among California, Utah, Mar... more

Mon, 01/14/2019 - 10:58

The Cost of Living Diaries: How Much Does It Really Cost to Move to Seattle?

How much does it cost to live in Seattle? We asked someone who recently moved there to give us ALL the details.

By Sarah Von Bargen on November 1, 2018 09:00 AM

How much does it cost to live in Seattle? We asked someone who recently moved there to give us the cost breakdown.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sarah Von Bargen is a writer, blogger, and teacher who will never stop talking about the charms of small towns, roadside diners, and road trips. You can follower her adventures at yesandyes.org. more

Tue, 04/09/2019 - 11:23

Looking for a Job? Here's Where to Move.

These 10 cities have an excess of amazing jobs and not enough people to fill them. In other words? They're waiting for YOU.

By Emily Handy on October 30, 2018 09:00 AM

Ames IA — Photo Courtesy of Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University

Looking for a job? These are the best places to move for finding a job in healthcare, tech, IT, and many other industries.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emily Handy is a writer and editor from Nashville. She loves all things food; is hopelessly addicted to Diet Coke; sees way too many movies; and when she’s not writing, you can fin... more

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:33

5 Cities That Are Driving Nebraska's Craft Beer Scene

Nebraska had just 18 craft breweries in 2011. Today, the state has more than 50. Here's where to find some of the best brews.

By Sarah Kuta on October 26, 2018 07:00 AM

Where to find the best craft breweries in Nebraska.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sarah Kuta is an award-winning Colorado writer and editor. She regularly writes about travel, nature, education, personal finance and other topics. more

Fri, 10/26/2018 - 12:41

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