All posts by Hilary Rowland
A writer, artist, and designer since she was young enough to put pencil to paper, Hilary taught herself code and created Urbanette when she was a teenager. Currently, she lives in Monte Carlo, but spent the past decade living in NYC, still considers herself a New Yorker, and visits regularly. She's always traveling, looking for hot new topics, destinations, and life hacks to bring to Urbanette readers.
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Hilary Rowland | 82 commentsMy #1 ‘Down-There’ Health Tip
This takes only about 15 minutes, once a year, and it can save your life.
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Hilary Rowland | 124 commentsHow Messed Up Lessons From Disney Films Affect Us
A startling look into the lessons embedded in Disney films.
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Hilary Rowland | 49 commentsMy Big Fat International Move
We took the plunge and moved from America to Europe! Here’s how it happened, and 7 essential tips I learned along the way.
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Hilary Rowland | 55 commentsHow To Plan an Amazing Girl’s Getaway
There’s no time like the present to get away with your best friends — especially when it’s this easy!
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Hilary Rowland | 134 commentsOne Crazy Night in Mexico
The amazing rollercoaster story of how I picked up one of the greatest treasures of my life, off the street in Mexico.
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Hilary Rowland | 41 commentsThe United Boy’s Club of America: Beauty Queens, Bad Mothers and Bitches
Is the media manipulating the way you view women in politics — without you realizing it?
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Hilary Rowland | 89 commentsMy International Life: From NYC to France
How NYC lost some of its lustre, why I decided to make a second home in France, and how we pulled it off…
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Hilary Rowland | 52 commentsMy Viking Cruise: Hanging in the Mediterranean
Join me as I travel to Venice, Croatia and Corfu on a Viking Cruise of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Hilary Rowland | 59 commentsWelcome to My Mediterranean Odyssey!
Join me on a cruise of the Mediterranean on the Viking Sea… With exotic destinations to see and explore, it’s cracking up to be quite the adventure !
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Hilary Rowland | 63 comments10 Hacks to Help You Get Better Sleep
Your complete guide to getting the best sleep ever, so you can wake up feeling energetic and refreshed — every day.
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Hilary Rowland | 73 commentsThe Timeless Question: Is Infidelity Ever Justified?
Anna Karenina will make you ask yourself: what would I do in her situation? You just may find that your answer surprises you…
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Hilary Rowland | 69 commentsA Guide to Le Marais, Paris
Travel with me to the 4th in Paris, and discover its many secrets…
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Hilary Rowland | 41 comments10 Things I Learned by Listening to Scarlett Johansson
Ten empowering lessons to remember, and one serious #GirlCrush.
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Hilary Rowland | 32 commentsThe 10 Best Rooftop Bars in NYC
The best rooftops, whether you’re looking to relax or party, or something in between.
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Hilary Rowland | 58 commentsFive Weight-Loss Diets That Work
The DL on five popular weight loss trends that give healthy and lasting results.
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Hilary Rowland | 72 comments4 Ways to Let Nature De-Stress You
Four great ways for urban-dwellers to get back into nature and regain sanity (with NYC-specific tips).
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Hilary Rowland | 52 commentsThe Mendocino Coast is Haute Hippie Heaven
Join me on a journey to the California coast, and discover five great reasons to visit.
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Hilary Rowland | 80 commentsMy Favorite Multi-Tasking Secret
How I expand my mind by multi-tasking and learning at the same time.
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Hilary Rowland | 63 comments12 Ways to Kick Ass on Instagram
12 super-effective methods to help you grow your following and build credibility using Instagram.
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Hilary Rowland | 84 commentsObjectification: What’s the Big Deal, Anyway??
Is it really about seducing men, or is it more about tapping into female insecurities?

