When Bea Johnson and her family moved from the suburbs closer to downtown in the Bay Area, she didn’t realize she would end up getting rid of 80% of their stuff. Instead of missing it, she felt free. Inspired, she wondered if she could take this minimalist concept further—this time to the trashcan.

Cities have bigger populations, bigger airports, and bigger nightlife, but that’s matched with bite-sized apartments and even tinier kitchens. While it’s easy to underestimate the power of the kitchenette, you can still make amazing meals.

In today's world, when people ask how you’re doing, it's likely that “busy” is what comes to mind. Try out these 10 urban hacks for some intensive city-life time-savers.

When it comes to sports, people are divided. For some of us, baseball is America’s pastime, while for others, it’s all about the snacks (hello, frozen lemonade). The reality is, there are some truly inspiring stories in the world of athletics, from raising money for charity to overcoming life’s major challenges.

City living. It’s dynamic, fast-moving, and, of course, fashionable. But what’s a girl (or guy) to do when there are endless weekly activities (and lots of corresponding gear), but no car nearby to stash supplies?

Proud puppy owner Lindsay Wester, Zipcar Public Relations Specialist, knows what it's like to juggle pet ownership with urban living. Follow Lindsay's 6 tips (inspired by her adorable pup Bowser) on how to care for a dog in the city.