Some of us are lucky enough to own pools. The rest of us have to make due with what we have—community pools, sprinklers, our bathtubs and an imagination. The summer is coming to a close, and maybe you feel like you haven’t gotten enough swim time in. Here’s a solution to those swim woes: Swimply. Think of it like an AirBnB for renting private pools, in your local area, or anywhere that you are. The interface is pretty simple. Log onto Swimply, and search for the location you’d like to swim, and the dates. Pools and their cost per hour will pop up, as well as additional details about the host, pool details, amenities, number of guests allowed, and pool rules. In these times, it’s important to know the pool you’re visiting is clean and up to par. So we’d recommend contacting hosts and asking about their cleaning procedures. Take a break, take a dip, and take a look below for a few more things we’re using to squeeze out the last few days of summer!
Summer isn’t really over if you can still hear it, right? Transport yourself for the last bit of summer by listening to “Wish You Were Here,” Spotify’s microsite of summer soundscapes. Pick a song you want to play, select where you’d want to hear it, and press play!
Missing the feeling of traveling abroad? Listen to Traveling By Ear, podcasts curated by The New York Times to help you explore more, and challenge your worldview. Listen to podcasts like Deviate with Rolf Potts, The Earful Tower, Coffee Break, and more.
Your own city can be new to you with Urban Archive, a 2020 Webby Winner for Mobile! The non-profit’s app takes you on historical audio guides, complete with photos full of the untold stories of New York—from architecture to the history of East Village. With everyone traveling less, taking a walk is a good way to beat your quarantine fever, so let Urban Archive guide the way.
The Eternal Question of “What Should We Do?!” has finally been answered with this 2018 Webby Nominee. It’s a concierge-style membership service that works in NYC, LA, and Chicago. Message a representative explaining what kinds of socially-distanced activities you want to do, and you’ll get a list of recommendations as well as locations, timing, and logistics.
Cooking from home and cooking vegan? Try the Oh She Glows app with recipes that are healthy and easy to make. Recipes are sorted for you by season and upcoming holidays. It’s also easy to filter out dietary restrictions, allergies, etc.
