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One of Seattle’s most highly rated attractions, the value of the Experience Music Project Museum (EMP) can be determined by asking one question: Where else can you find a replica of a Game of Thrones throne, Captain Kirk’s command chair, a Lord of the Rings manuscript, an elaborate guitar sculpture, and artifacts celebrating the careers of iconic musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana? If you haven’t yet been to this unique and uniquely exceptional museum, read more about EMP here.

March Madness 2016 kicks off tomorrow and with it some of the most highly anticipated sports action in the country. With this year’s Big Dance culminating in Houston for the Final Four, it’s time to start thinking about where you’re going to watch. If enjoying the tournament with an enthusiastic crowd is your kind of fun, here are some sports bars and restaurants where you can watch the games in good company.

Hailed as “the new kale” for the range and volume of nutrients packed into a single serving, seaweed is growing in popularity at restaurants and in grocery stores. Once it finds its way into our apartment kitchen for the first time, however, many of us have little idea what to do with it. DIY sushi is probably the go-to option for many. Thankfully, though, this veggie-of-the-sea can also be easily integrated into recipes for several other snacks, sides and even main dishes that you can enjoy anytime, any place.

It’s not uncommon for people today to consider more than aesthetics when choosing clothing and accessories. It’s now commonplace to consider where a garment came from, what chemicals were used in production and even the wages and treatment of the those involved in its manufacture. Hence, the birth of sustainable fashion. For many, making a fashion choice is as much a statement on ethics as anything else. Here are some of the top 2016 trends to keep you on the cutting-edge of style and sustainability.

The largest and most highly anticipated music festival of its kind, South by Southwest (SXSW) is an experience to savor and enjoy. The action starts this Saturday, March 11, 2016 and runs for 10 days. Knowing what to expect and how to navigate SXSW will help you make the most of your first experience and keep from getting overwhelmed. Keep in mind these tips as you make your plans for SXSW 2016, a truly unforgettable and one-of-a-kind event.

While a select few apartments may have a home monitoring system built-in that a renter can choose to activate through a third-party for a fee, most do not. But don’t worry. Because of the explosion of high-resolution, wireless WiFi cameras in the market today, there are many options for those looking to keep a watchful eye on their home while away.

Atlanta’s chic Buckhead neighborhood is buzzing with cafes and – depending on where you draw the borders – Starbucks and Caribou together have a claim to at least eight of them. If you’d rather not spend your time at one of these coffee giants or you just prefer to support small business, there’s plenty of other options. Here are few independent Buckhead coffee shops worth checking out.

Aptly referred to as the Bayou City, Houston has a wealth of natural lushness from which several beautiful city parks were dexterously carved.

Petiquette. Yeah, it’s a silly, made-up word. But it’s also the perfect word to describe pet etiquette, a hot topic with the growing number of pets living in apartment communities. The explosion of the dog walking industry, coupled with an ever-growing emphasis on pet-tailored amenities, has drastically altered the landscape of pet ownership in apartments, especially in densely populated urban areas. It’s hard to believe that not long ago, pet owners (especially dog owners) had a hard time even finding a pet-friendly apartment rental.

Golf is a significant player in Florida’s economy, and with landscape and weather like theirs, it’s pretty obvious as to why! But there actually are factors other than its stunning ocean views and year-round sunshine that make Florida an ideal spot to golf. Here are six more reasons that make Florida, and Doral in particular, such a great place to golf.