We're in the middle of an all out bicycle boom. Chic cities like Paris, Stockholm and Helsinki have, in recent years, adopted public bike sharing programs. New York City now has its own green belt of bike lanes weaving through the five boroughs, as well as a dedicated city cycling blog and a shop opening this week that specializes in Dutch bikes. Bicycle designers are also making huge strides in form and function, garnering attention in none other than Vogue. The downside to bikes getting trendier and more tricked out is that they're also turning into major investments. There are models that will now set you back more than a sweet ride of the internal combustion engine sort. (A new Moulton can run up to $11,000.) Luckily, whether you are in the market for a back woods mountain bike or an easy two-wheeler to peddle down to the local market, eBay has a great (and affordable) selection of bikes to choose from. We've rounded up some of the top offerings currently up for bids. At the risk of sounding like your mother, just remember: Always wear a helmet! read more

Writer Emily Hsieh went shopping for beautiful batiks on a recent trip to Indonesia. Then she found similar goods on eBay that don't require a trip across the world. read more

Fashion fixture Elizabeth Kiester done has stints as creative director and concept designer for major international fashion brands and served as fashion director for Jane and YM magazines. In mid-2008, she made her boldest move yet, turning on her heel, following her heart and moving to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where she opened wanderlust, a fashion line and pair of boutiques featuring clothing made locally but with a worldwide appeal. read more

Lots of Japanese products aren't readily available in Western countries. But you can find them on eBay. read more

Every year since 1925, Tucsonans have been polishing their boots, saddling their horses and bringing out their inner cowgirls and boys for La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros. This year marked the 85th anniversary of the parade. Having just relocated to Tucson from New York, I wasn't going to miss it. read more

Winter getaways with outfits to match—and carry you through to summer. read more

While some were on romantic rendezvous this past Sunday and others were glued to their televisions watching the Olympic biathlon and luge, Chinese communities all over the world—from Beijing to San Francisco to Sydney—were celebrating the New Year, a fifteen day celebration that kicks off on the first day of the lunar new year. It's easy to find fun and affordable Chinese party favors and decorations on eBay, but our goal was to find more permanent items that would make the Year of the Tiger one to remember. read more

With the start of the Vancouver Winter Olympics just days away, I'm eagerly anticipating the skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey—not to mention the luge—and the chance to curl up on the couch, watch TV and stay out of the wintry weather myself. The Olympics aren't just an exciting time for sports fans and patriots; they're also a hot moment for collectors, as Olympic memorabilia is a hot collecting category. read more

With his blog, Copenhagen Cycle Chic, Mikael Colville-Anderson is on a mission to promote public health, and not necessarily the spandex version. "Chic, not cheek. Choose style over speed," he says. read more

With the long Martin Luther King weekend right around the corner, book at trip to one of these five resorts. Each one is renowned for its slopes, but also offers plenty for folks who prefer the wintry lodge lifestyle over the actual skiing. read more