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Dubrovnik for Lovers: Romance and Adventure on the Adriatic

Dubrovnik, Croatia is one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. Its ancient walls and shimmering coastline practically invite romance. This is more than a postcard-perfect destination. It’s a place that combines storybook charm with a jolt of adventure. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, wedding, or spontaneous romantic weekend, Dubrovnik is built for couples who want both intimacy and…

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Adventures in Beautiful Bacalar Mexico

Bacalar is a stunning destination in Mexico’s State of Quintana Roo, known for its famous “Lagoon of Seven Colors” (Laguna de Bacalar) and several Mayan sites. I first heard of Bacalar when a neighbor of mine moved there to teach sailing lessons. When I saw my first images of this place, I knew I had to visit, and I finally did so ahead of a conference I had in nearby Chetumal. Photo by Tomas…

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Great Barrier Reef Coral Spawning: A Collaborative Approach to Restoration

Each year, the full moon in November sparks the onset of the annual coral spawning event, a breathtaking underwater display that Sir David Attenborough has described as “one of the greatest of all natural spectacles.” During this event, millions of corals release trillions of eggs and sperm into the water, creating a mesmerizing “snowstorm” of life that plays a crucial role in the reef’s…

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The Panauti Community Homestay: Meet the Pioneers behind Nepal's Community Tourism movement

Source: The Panauti Community Homestay: Meet the Pioneers behind Nepal’s Community Tourism movement

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Kristen Gill is an award-winning writer and photojournalist who’s been on assignment all over the world producing content for various publications, such as the BBC, Seattle Times, Outside Magazine, Adventure Travel News, CBS Travel, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian UK, Time Out Magazine, Wanderlust Magazine, AFAR, and more. Her travel pieces have also appeared on dozens of podcasts and as…

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Celtic Ireland: The Birthplace of Halloween

As the spooky season approaches, it’s worth delving into the history of Halloween to discover that Ireland is the true originator of the most popular customs and traditions associated with this unearthly time of year. Ireland has long been known for weaving a captivating tapestry of mystery and merriment during Halloween, and it’s no surprise when you consider that this is where it all…

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Universal Hip Hop Museum Hosts Block Party for Hip Hop's 50th Birthday

In honor of Hip Hops 50th Birthday on August 11th, The Universal Hip Hop Museum is throwing a block party! The exciting day will kick off on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 12:00 pm ET with a VIP Inaugural Exhibition and toast, hosted by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson located at 575 Exterior, Bronx NY. The block party, featuring RAPAMANIA, a showcase, produced by Van Silk, and sponsored…

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Belfast Brings its Musical Soul to the U.S.A.

Good Vibrations: A Punk Rock Musical U.S. premiere of the Lyric Theatre, Belfast production at the Irish Arts Center New York New York, NY June 13, 2023. “Belfast’s heart beats fervidly with music; it is in our DNA”, says Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Belfast’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music. Northern Ireland’s capital was awarded the accolade due to its “rich musical heritage”…

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Galway - One of Ireland's Liveliest Cities

Travel Writer Kristen Gill shares why Galway is one of her favorite cities in Ireland to visit.

The port city of Galway is Ireland’s third-biggest city after Dublin and Cork. It’s one of my favorites, not only because of its location close to the sea but because of its lively art scene and the many places to hear traditional Irish music. There are some great pubs here, like Tigh Chóilí or Tigh Neachtain, where you can sidle up to a local for a great conversation or tuck yourself away in a…

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR TWO-TIME SUNDANCE AWARD-WINNER "THE TERRITORY"

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR TWO-TIME SUNDANCE AWARD-WINNER “THE TERRITORY”

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A Halloween Spooktacular Story of Misadventure

A Halloween Spooktacular Story of Misadventure

Breaking a Leg in Macedonia – a Haiku by a Seasoned Traveler By Kristen Gill Why not break a leg while traveling the Balkans? I did, and then some Bleak hospital is something out of the ‘50s or, maybe older Stray dogs roam outside while chickens run through the yard i hop in wheelchair And pass the smokers hovering outside the door to get in long line So many people waiting for socialized…

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World Championships of Irish Dancing

World Championships of Irish Dancing

Irish dance Image by Shelly Allen Art (Belfast, Northern Ireland) The World Championships of Irish Dance, which this year took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has just wrapped up. While many people in America associate Irish dancing with The Lord of the Dance-type spectacles, Irish dancing has been alive and well for decades before anyone ever heard of the name Michael Flatley. For serious…

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My new NFT art series entitled THE PALMS

My new NFT art series entitled THE PALMS

This marks my very first art addition to the NFT marketplace on the OpenSea platform. Come on, you know you want to own this lovely palm from La Paz, Mexico! Have you explored the wonderful, wacky world of NFT art? Hoping to be the Banksy of Baja! Until then, I’ll just enjoy the shade.

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It's World Wildlife Day!

It’s World Wildlife Day!

Did you know that today is World Wildlife Day? Having been fortunate enough to see wildlife on my travels – from the great wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara in Kenya/Tanzania to witnessing brown bears nestled in the forests of Romania – I was happy to contribute a piece to this article about swimming with whalesharks (the largest fish in the sea!) in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This…

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Celebrate Earth Day with this new PBS documentary about H2O

PBS new documentary for Earth Day 2020: H2O The Molecule That Made Us. (PBS)

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this Wednesday, April 22nd, PBS is premiering H2O, The Molecule That Made Us, a new documentary that dives deep into our relationship with our most fundamental resource, water.

Diving one of earth’s beautiful cenotes. (PBS)

  This genuinely gorgeous film will…

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Cascade Designs, Inc. Converts Seattle Factory to Manufacture Personal Protective Medical Masks

SEATTLE, Wash. (April 2, 2020) – Cascade Designs, Inc. (CDI), parent company of renowned outdoor brands Mountain Safety Research, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, PackTowl and SealLine, has transitioned its Seattle based factory to manufacture ASTM Level 1 medical masks. The facility will manufacture up to 20,000 medical masks daily to help keep healthcare workers safe during the COVID-19 crisis.

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