Our newly branded company, offMetro.com, gets a big boost of exposure in the latest February issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine! (Check the inside flap.)
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offManhattan.com — Things to Do in Copenhagen, A City on a Carbon-Neutral Mission
“This is not normal,” my friend Katharina said with a flick of her bike bell. “Stopping!”
We were in Copenhagen, halfway across the Dronning Louises Bridge, where 35,000 people pedal to and fro every day. Off to the side, we stood straddling our stadsfiets, hearts pounding, as hundreds of helmet-less cyclists in protected lanes whirred by automobiles, looking totally relaxed on their way to work. No wonder the Danes are the happiest people on the planet, I thought, calling to mind the claustrophobic interior of New York subways. As the sun perforated the clouds, we jumped back on the saddle and spent the following four days dissecting the town on two wheels, feeling like part of some miraculous urban experiment where bicycles and cars coexisted peacefully on the road.
Biking fuels the senses. Come springtime, it’s the prescribed mode of transportation if you want to experience the town like a local, rolling along a charming, eco-conscious rhythm of life. When the bike traffic light turns green, here are the best eco things to do in Copenhagen, from where to eat, sleep, drink, and get inspired by a city well on its way to becoming the first carbon-neutral capital in the world.
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011
Huffington Post – NYC Wine & Food Festival’s Sustainable Tips to Live By
Knowledge Is Power: Experts Share Easy Tips to Help You Eat Better, Save Our Planet [SLIDESHOW]
Before attending the NYC Wine & Food Festival’s “Dining Sustainably” panel last Saturday, I was sure I had the eco-chick shtick down pat. Before hearing what four smart, successful, and environmentally enlightened women had to say, I would have expected Al Gore and Ed Begley Jr. to praise my super light carbon footprint with a You Go Girl slap on my derrière. Ten minutes into the event, I realized: Who was I kidding?
Read the whole story for my organic food shockers and sustainable restaurant discoveries at huffingtonpost.com/lauren-elyse-matison/
Posted on Aug 22, 2011
Cosmopolitan Magazine Names offManhattan Most Influential Blog
Exciting news for offManhattan.com!
Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Publishing team named oM as one of their 10 favorite and most influential blogs!
“We clicked far and wide for the hottest up-and-coming bloggers who are experts on everything from fashion and beauty to food, fitness, motherhood, travel and going green. offManhattan.com proves that even your weekend getaways, dining and nightlife can go green. Get inspired with loads of budget-friendly, eco-friendly things to do near you.” — Cosmo Continue Reading
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55 Romantic Getaways From NYC (Without a Car)
Sharing sidewalks, subways, and Shake Shack with eight million extroverts puts a lot of pressure on the much-needed weekend getaway. Fortunately for our readers, offMetro’s staff has scoured the East Coast and beyond—traveling without a car, as usual—to discover 55 romantic getaways from NYC that have something unique to offer any couple looking to get the most bang for their buck. Ten Relaxing Lake Getaways Near NYC While the Midwest
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The Best Flower Shows Near NYC
It’s almost time to smell the roses. With winter’s end nearly on the horizon (at least if you’re an optimist), nothing spells spring like the season’s first blooms. A car-free visit to one of these six fragrant flower shows or Dutch-inspired tulip festivals is a foolproof tonic for seasonal blues. What: 2012 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show | www.flowershow.com Where: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence
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Attractions in Bermuda: Beautiful Beaches, Bargains and Bikes Abound
With summer still months away, the New York winter can feel like an endless barrage of snowy, wet, windy weather. The antidote? A truly car-free romantic, tropical getaway to beat those cold winter blues. Bermuda’s year-round mild climate, miles of secluded coves, pink sandy beaches, and close proximity to New York, make it a perfect long-weekend retreat. So it was a pleasure to discover Bermuda’s naturally green-leaning laws and lifestyle.
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NYC Graffiti Tours: A Comprehensive Guide
It is an overcast Sunday afternoon and Mike and I are heading out to Cypress Hills, Brooklyn to photograph some graffiti. When we get there, not many pedestrians have ventured out into the street. But the imprint of their weekday activity can be seen from the gated storefronts—linoleum and tile businesses, hardware shops, beverage and canned good distributors, and fried chicken and donut eateries. Cypress Hills is not a neighborhood
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A Romantic Escape: Things to Do in Charlottesville, Virginia
The train ride passes through just three states but what awaits at the end of the six-and-a-half-hour journey is a picturesque setting that feels worlds away from New York City. Nestled in the watchful shadows of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia’s Albemarle County is home to long sleepy country roads, idyllic farms, great wine and music, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. When we visited Charlottesville