#Istanbul Hawaii

[comfort-zone-magic-zone]

[fivefeetfangirl]

choosing exchange universities based on where the nearest spn con is

[devilsrains]

aoike character guide book

places visited in yasuko aoike's works (translation under the cut by the lovely @asnowperson)

ENGLAND 1- London (Midnight Collector side story among others) 2- The National Gallery (London) (Pt.1 A Thousand Kisses) 3- British Museum (London) (Pt.1) 4- Salibury Military Base (Lieutenant Colonel Eberbach side story) 5- Heathrow Airport (No.11 Seven Days in September among others)

GERMANY 6- Plymouth (El halcón) 7- Bonn 8- NATO Bonn Office 9- Cologne 10- Thermal Spas on the Rhine River and the old castles (Eroica, among others) 11- Lilienthal Monastery (Shuudoushi Falco) 12- Berlin (No. 15 Nosferatu, among otheres) 13- Trier (No.17 Trojan Horse) 14- German Military Hospital (Intermission side story) 15- Dresden (No.16 The Panda’s Maze) 16-Hamburg (From Lawrence with Love side story) 17- Eberbach Mansion

FRANCE/ITALY/GREECE 18- Paris (No.17 Trojan Horse) 19- Louvre Museum (No.1 A Thousand Kisses) 20- Charles de Gaulle Airport (No.11 Seven Days in September) 21- Nice (No.17 Trojan Horse) 22- Avignon (Alcazar Oujo) 23- Catacombes (No.8 Veni Vidi Vici) 24- St.Peter’s Basilica (No.8 Veni Vidi Vici) 25- St.Peter’s Square (No.8 Veni Vidi Vici) 26- Parthenon Temple (No.4 Love in Greece)

SPAIN/PORTUGAL 27- Sevilla (Alcazar Oujo) 28- Sigüenza (Alcazar Oujo) 29- Toledo (Alcazar Oujo) 30- Jerez Castle (Alcazar Oujo) 31- Jerez Monastery (Alcazar Oujo) 32- Jaén (No.18 Judgment of Paris) 33- Plaza de Toros de Jaén (No.18 Judgment of Paris) 34- Córdoba (Eroica) 35- Zuera, Alcala (No.11 Seven Days in September) 36- Aragon region (Eroica) 37- Calatayud (Alcazar Oujo) 38- Granada (Alcazar Oujo) 39- Barcelona (Eroica) 40- Valencia (Alcazar Oujo) 41- Lisbon (No.3 Achilles’ Last Stand)

SWITZERLAND/AUSTRIA/LICHTENSTEIN/ROMANIA 42- Zürich (No.13 The Seventh Seal) 43- Luzern (No.12 The Laughing Cardinals) 44- Vienna State Opera (No.14 Emperor Waltz) 45- Vienna Central Cemetery (No.14 Emperor Waltz) 46- Innsbruck (No.14 Emperor Waltz) 47- Innsbruck Airport (No.14 Emperor Waltz) 48- Hofburg Palace (No.14 Emperor Waltz) 49- Tyrol region (No.14 Emperor Waltz) 50- Lichtenstein (No.13 The Seventh Seal) 51- Romania military base (No. 15 Nosferatu)

THE NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM 52- Amsterdam (Eroica, Madan no Shashu) 53- Bruxelles (No.17 Trojan Horse) 54- NATO HQ (No.19 Poseidon 2000) 55- European Commission HQ (No.13 The Seventh Seal) 56- Antwerp (No.17 Trojan Horse)

NORWAY/SWEDEN/DENMARK 57- Oslo Airport (No.11 Seven Days in September) 58- Mora (No.13 The Seventh Seal) 59- Copenhagen (No.19 Poseidon 2000) 60- Kronborg Castle (No.19 Poseidon 2000) 61- Lousiana Museum of Modern Art (No.19 Poseidon 2000)

TURKEY/SYRIA/LEBANON/ISRAEL/PALESTINE/IRAN 62- İstanbul (No.13 The Seventh Seal) 63- Rumeli Hisarı (No.11 Seven Days in September) 64- Turkish air base (No.6 Inshallah) 65- National borders of Anatolian plateau (No.6 Inshallah) 66- Historical remains of Palmyra (No.6 Inshallah) 67- Beirut (No.6 Inshallah) 68- Jerusalam (Saladin no Hi) 69- Gaza (Saladin no Hi) 70- Tehran (No.6 Inshallah)

EGYPT/TUNISIA 71- Ancient remains outside Cairo (No.6 Inshallah) 72- El Alameyn (No.6 Inshallah) 73- Giza Pyramids (No.11 Seven Days in September) 74- Alexandria (No.11 Seven Days in September) 75- Hotel Rosetta (No.11 Seven Days in September) 76- Carthage (No.17 Trojan Horse)

RUSSIA/JAPAN/USA/OTHERS 77- Moscow (No.19 Poseidon 2000) 78- St. Petersburg (No.18 Judgment of Paris) 79- Hermitage Museum (No.18 Judgment of Paris) 80- Siberia (A Tale of Alaska side story) 81- Uspensky Air Base (Eroica) 82- Tokyo Tower (Hiiro no Yuuwaku) 83- Alaska (A Tale of Alaska side story) 84- FBI Fairbanks Office (No.9 The Alaskan Front) 85- Tazlina Lake (No.9 The Alaskan Front) 86- Hawaii (No.9 The Alaskan Front) 87- West of Eden (Eve no Musukotachi) 88- Olympos (Eve no Musukotachi)

[tetw]

10 Essential Sports Articles

Friday Night Lights by Buzz Bissinger - Outside, the August night was cool and serene, with just a wisp of West Texas wind. Inside, there was a sense of excitement and also relief, for the waiting was basically over...

The Trading Desk by Michael Lewis - For the past four years, working with one of the lowest payrolls in the game, the Oakland A's have won as many regular-season games as almost any other team. How on earth did they do it?

Federer as Religious Experience by David Foster Wallace - The world of top-flight tennis, and arguably its greatest exponent

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer - I understood on some dim, detached level that it was a spectacular sight, but now that I was finally here, standing on the summit of Mount Everest, I just couldn't summon the energy to care

The Last American Hero Is Junior Johnson. Yes! by Tom Wolfe - Ten o'clock Sunday morning in the hills of North Carolina. Cars, miles of cars, in every direction, millions of cars...

The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved by Hunter S. Thompson - I got off the plane around midnight and no one spoke as I crossed the dark runway to the terminal. The air was thick and hot, like wandering into a steam bath..

A History of Flight by Wright Thompson - Michael Jordan might not be the most famous person on the planet anymore, decades after he last put on those shorts and took the court, but as the person has faded, the idea of him has somehow remained powerful and bright...

Off Diamond Head by William Finnegan - To be thirteen, with a surfboard, in Hawaii

The Istanbul Derby by Spencer Hall - Soccer, fire and a game at the world's crossroads

The Sea of Crises by Brian Phillips - On sumo, ritual suicide and the death of samurai culture

[the-al-chemist]

Happy FFWF! Artemis' dream road trip, so to speak? [ellie-e-marcovitz 😊]

Happy FFWF! 🧡 Artemis is one of my more widely travelled OCs. Exploring new places is one of her favourite things to do, and here’s a selection of her top picks…

London - Artemis grew up in London, and it will forever feel like a sort of home to her. She’d recommend Camden, Notting Hill, and Soho.

Prague - I went to Prague earlier this month. Artemis has decided that she would like to live there. What Artemis wants, she invariably gets. She’s a bohemian now.

Istanbul - Artemis’ second placement during her Gringotts training was in Turkey, and she visited Istanbul for one weekend during her time there. She adored the Grand Bazaar. And the Baklava. Yum.

Southern Spain - Artemis would particularly recommend Sevilla for the tapas and flamenco, but she also liked Cadiz, the beaches, and the Alhambra.

Morocco - it’s not hard to get across to Morocco from the south of Spain, as Artemis discovered during her time there. She loved Marrakech and Chefchaouen, but the highlight was getting to ride on a camel, so she would suggest doing that. You can also get more baklava.

Peru - Artemis spent three months here during the summer/autumn of 1992. She loved Macchu Picchu and the rainbow mountain, but more than anything, she loved the alpacas.

Vietnam - her favourite place in South-East Asia. It was here she developed a taste for spicy food, and has since destroyed the tastebuds of almost anyone she has ever cooked for. She found it difficult to choose a favourite place in Asia (beaches and good food are Artemis’ favourite things) but the lantern city of Hoi An tipped the scales in Vietnam’s favour.

Transylvania - Artemis met a vampire here once. Also, after spending a year living in the Carpathian Mountains, she has a soft spot for the Romanian countryside.

Ireland - Artemis went to Dublin when she attended the wedding of Barnaby Lee and her former Quidditch teammate Ellie Hopper in Ireland. Other former teammate Lizzie Jameson happened to be doing the same thing, and she and Artemis had a very fun spontaneous night out, fuelled by Guinness and shots. Artemis has returned to Dublin a few times since, she loves the bustle of the city, its lively bars and good music. @thatravenpuffwitch @lifeofkaze

Norway - Artemis wasn’t in a position to fully enjoy Norway on her first visit in 1997, but has since returned and appreciated it more. She would recommend the island of Svalbard for the Northern lights, the fjords of the countryside, and the Viking town of Skalafell. Just try not to take some of its inhabitants too seriously. @kathrynalicemc

USA - after years of estrangement, Artemis actually visited some of her American relatives in the noughties. She loved California, especially the beaches on the West Coast, the vineyards in the North, and Yosemite National Park. She’d go back there again. Her favourite place in the States was Hawaii, however.

Mexico - again, go for the food. Stay for the festivals - particularly the Day of the Dead and the 5th of May.

The one place Artemis has never been but is desperate to go is Madagascar. She’s seen lemurs at the zoo before, but never in the wild.

[pokemonregionsproject]

Full list of regions in the project:

This is a full list of regions in my HC version of the Pokémon world. Regions center either on an island or real-world major city. Feel free to submit names for non-canon regions. Don't see an area you would like to see a region based on? Also feel free to ask!

Europe

Canon:

Paris (France) - Kalos

Great Britain (United Kingdom) - Galar

Madrid (Spain) - Paldea

Non-canon:

Ireland

Iceland

Sicily (Italy)

Crete (Greece)

Cyprus

Svalbard (Norway)

Istanbul (Turkey)

Moscow (Russia)

Rome (Italy)

Ruhr Area (Germany)

Randstad Region (Netherlands)

Africa

Non-canon:

Madagascar

Cairo (Egypt)

Lagos (Nigeria)

Kinshasa (DR Congo)

Luanda (Angola)

Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)

Khartoum (Sudan)

Johannesburg (South Africa)

Kigali (Rwanda)

Bujumbura (Burundi)

North America

Canon:

New York City (USA) - Unova

Phoenix (USA) - Orre

Non-Canon:

Greenland

Newfoundland (Canada)

Toronto (Canada)

Mexico City (Mexico)

Los Angeles (USA)

Houston (USA)

Dallas (USA)

Miami (USA)

Atlanta (USA)

Chicago (USA)

South America

Canon:

Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) - Lental

Non-Canon

Carribean

Tierra del Fuego (Chile/Argentina)

Santiago (Chile)

São Paulo & Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Bogotá (Colombia)

Lima (Peru)

Buenos Aires (Argentina)

East Asia

Canon:

Tokyo (Japan) - Kanto

Osaka (Japan) - Johto

Kyushu (Japan) - Hoenn

Hokkaido (Japan) - Sinnoh

Non-Canon:

Seoul (Korea)

Taiwan

Hainan (China)

Beijing & Tianjin (China)

Yangtze River Delta (Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou) (China)

Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Dongguan, Foshan) (China)

Chongqing & Chengdu (China)

Wuhan (China)

Xiamen (China)

Xi'an (China)

Shenyang & Dalian (China)

Harbin (China)

Qingdao & Jinan (China)

South Asia

Non-Canon:

Sri Lanka

Delhi (India)

Mumbai (India)

Maharashtra & Ahmedabad (India)

Bangalore (India)

Hyderabad (India)

Chennai (India)

Kolkata (India)

Karachi (Pakistan)

Lahore (Pakistan)

Dhaka (Bangladesh)

Southeast Asia

Non-Canon:

New Guinea (Indonesia/Papua New Guinea)

Borneo (Indonesia/Malaysia/Brunei)

Sumatra (Indonesia)

Sulawesi (Indonesia)

Java (Indonesia)

Philippines (Philippines)

Bangkok (Thailand)

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Singapore (Singapore)

Yangon (Myanmar)

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

West Asia

Non-Canon:

Tehran (Iran)

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)

Baghdad (Iraq)

Oceania

Canon:

Hawaii (USA) - Alola

Non-Canon:

New Zealand

Tasmania (Australia)

Sydney (Australia)

Fiji

Guam

[atotaltaitaitale]

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We even have champagne metro station in Paris ;-)

Just kidding this was supposed to be a pop up store in La Samaritaine but it became so popular with the customers that they kept it.

Initially a set of 29 destinations*, the champagne arrow boxes are now customizable.

*Amsterdam, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Dallas, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Ibiza, Istanbul, Kyoto, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Mexico, Miami, Milan, Monaco, Montréal, Moscow, Mykonos, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Saint Tropez, Shanghai, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo.

[bestentours11]

Discover the World in Our International Tour Packages

Are you ready to embark on a journey of discovery? Look no further than our international tour packages, offering travelers the opportunity to explore the world's most fascinating destinations. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, our meticulously crafted itineraries promise unforgettable experiences that cater to every traveler's desires. Join us as we unveil the wonders waiting to be discovered in our international tour packages.1. Europe: A Tapestry of Culture and HistoryImmerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Europe, where medieval castles, charming villages, and bustling cities await. Explore the romantic streets of Paris, wander through the ancient ruins of Rome, and cruise along the picturesque canals of Venice. From the majestic peaks of the Swiss Alps to the sun-kissed beaches of the Mediterranean, Europe offers a diverse array of experiences that will leave you spellbound.2. Asia: Where Tradition Meets ModernityJourney to the enchanting continent of Asia, where ancient traditions coexist with modern marvels. Marvel at the iconic skyline of Hong Kong, immerse yourself in the vibrant street life of Bangkok, and discover the cultural treasures of Kyoto. From the tranquil backwaters of Kerala to the bustling markets of Istanbul, Asia's diverse landscapes and rich heritage offer endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.3. Africa: Safari Adventures and Natural WondersEmbark on a safari adventure in Africa, where the majestic wildlife of the savannah roams free. Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls, embark on a game drive through the Serengeti, and encounter endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. From the sun-drenched beaches of Zanzibar to the rugged landscapes of Namibia, Africa's natural wonders will leave you breathless.4. North America: From Coast to CoastExplore the vast expanse of North America, where towering skyscrapers, pristine wilderness, and cultural diversity await. Marvel at the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon, experience the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, and immerse yourself in the cultural melting pot of New York City. Whether you're hiking in the Rocky Mountains or lounging on the beaches of Hawaii, North America offers something for every traveler in our international tour packages..5. South America: Land of Diversity and AdventureEmbark on an adventure in South America, where ancient civilizations, lush rainforests, and vibrant cities beckon. Explore the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, cruise through the Amazon River, and dance the night away in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. From the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia to the colorful markets of Bolivia, South America's diversity will captivate your senses.In conclusion, our international tour packages offer travelers the opportunity to discover the world's most captivating destinations. Whether you're dreaming of exploring the historic landmarks of Europe, embarking on a safari adventure in Africa, or immersing yourself in the vibrant cultures of Asia, our meticulously crafted itineraries ensure that every moment of your journey is filled with unforgettable experiences and cherished memories.

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 3.18 (after 1930)

1937 – The New London School explosion in New London, Texas, kills 300 people, mostly children. 1937 – Spanish Civil War: Spanish Republican forces defeat the Italians at the Battle of Guadalajara. 1938 – Mexico creates Pemex by expropriating all foreign-owned oil reserves and facilities. 1940 – World War II: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner Pass in the Alps and agree to form an alliance against France and the United Kingdom. 1942 – The War Relocation Authority is established in the United States to take Japanese Americans into custody. 1944 – Mount Vesuvius in Italy erupts, killing 26 people, causing thousands to flee their homes, and destroying dozens of Allied bombers. 1948 – Soviet consultants leave Yugoslavia in the first sign of the Tito–Stalin split. 1953 – An earthquake hits western Turkey, killing at least 1,070 people. 1959 – The Hawaii Admission Act is signed into law. 1962 – The Évian Accords end the Algerian War of Independence, which had begun in 1954. 1965 – Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, leaving his spacecraft Voskhod 2 for 12 minutes, becomes the first person to walk in space. 1966 – United Arab Airlines Flight 749 crashes on approach to Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Egypt, killing 30 people.[ 1967 – The supertanker Torrey Canyon runs aground off the Cornish coast. 1968 – Gold standard: The U.S. Congress repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back US currency. 1969 – The United States begins secretly bombing the Sihanouk Trail in Cambodia, used by communist forces to infiltrate South Vietnam. 1970 – Lon Nol ousts Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. 1971 – Peru: A landslide crashes into Yanawayin Lake, killing 200 people at the mining camp of Chungar. 1974 – Güzel İstanbul, a nude sculpture by Gürdal Duyar in Istanbul is torn down in the middle of the night.[ 1980 – A Vostok-2M rocket at Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 explodes during a fueling operation, killing 48 people. 1990 – Germans in the German Democratic Republic vote in the first democratic elections in the former communist dictatorship. 1990 – In the largest art theft in US history, 12 paintings, collectively worth around $500 million, are stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. 1994 – Bosnia's Bosniaks and Croats sign the Washington Agreement, ending war between the Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and establishing the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 1996 – A nightclub fire in Quezon City, Philippines kills 162 people. 1997 – The tail of a Russian Antonov An-24 charter plane breaks off while en route to Turkey, causing the plane to crash and killing all 50 people on board. 2014 – The parliaments of Russia and Crimea sign an accession treaty. 2015 – The Bardo National Museum in Tunisia is attacked by gunmen. Twenty-three people, almost all tourists, are killed, and at least 50 other people are wounded.

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

Geoscientists find Pacific plate is scored by large undersea faults that are pulling it apart

A team of geoscientists from the University of Toronto is shedding new light on the century-old model of plate tectonics, which suggests the plates covering the ocean floors are rigid as they move across the Earth's mantle.

The researchers found that the Pacific plate is scored by large undersea faults that are pulling it apart. The newly discovered faults, described in a paper published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, are the result of enormous forces within the plate tugging it westward.

Some of the faults are thousands of meters deep and hundreds of kilometers long.

"We knew that geological deformations like faults happen on the continental plate interiors far from plate boundaries," says Erkan Gün, a post-doctoral researcher in the department of Earth Sciences in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. "But we didn't know the same thing was happening to ocean plates."

Russell Pysklywec, a professor in the department of Earth sciences, adds that the research contributes to a fuller understanding of the field.

"What we're doing is refining plate tectonics—the theory that describes how our planet works—and showing those plates really aren't as pristine as we previously thought," says Pysklywec.

Other researchers involved in the study include Phil Heron, an assistant professor in the department of physical and environmental sciences at U of T Scarborough, as well as researchers from the Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences at Istanbul Technical University.

For millions of years, the Pacific plate—which constitutes most of the Pacific Ocean floor—has drifted westward to plunge down into the Earth's mantle along undersea trenches or subduction zones that run from Japan to New Zealand and Australia. As the western edge of the plate is pulled down into the mantle, it drags the rest of the plate with it like a tablecloth being pulled from a table.

The newly discovered plate damage at the faults occurs within extensive, sub-oceanic plateaus formed millions of years ago when molten rock from the Earth's mantle extruded onto the ocean floor; the faults tend to run parallel to the closest trench.

"It was thought that because the sub-oceanic plateaus are thicker, they should be stronger," says Gün. "But our models and seismic data show it's actually the opposite: the plateaus are weaker."

In other words, if the Pacific plate is like a tablecloth being pulled across a tabletop, the plateaus are patches of weaker cloth that are more prone to tearing.

The researchers studied four plateaus in the western Pacific Ocean—the Ontong Java, Shatsky, Hess and Manihiki—in a vast area roughly bounded by Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. They made their discovery using supercomputer models and existing data—some collected in studies done in the 1970s and '80s.

"There is evidence that volcanism occurred at these sites in the past as a result of this type of plate damage—perhaps episodically or continuously—but it isn't clear if that's happening now," says Gün. "Still, we can't be certain because the plateaus are thousands of meters below the ocean surface and sending research vessels to collect data is a major effort. So, in fact, we're hopeful our paper brings some attention to the plateaus and more data will be collected."

The theory of plate tectonics has been refined over many decades by numerous Earth scientists, including U of T's John Tuzo Wilson, who made significant contributions to it during his career.

"But the theory's not carved in stone and we're still finding new things," says Pysklywec. "Now we know this fault damage is tearing apart the center of an ocean plate—and this could be linked to seismic activity and volcanism.

"A new finding like this overturns what we've understood and taught about the active Earth," he says. "And it shows that there are still radical mysteries about even the grand operation of our evolving planet."

[packet-of-cigarettes]

Travel Journal

Just a little list of the places I would like to travel to in this life:

Italy - Portofino, Venice, Rome, Florence, Sardinian

Spain - Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Mallorca, Seville

Greece - Athens, Rhodes, Delphi, Epidavrou, Crete, Corinthia, Kameiros, Kastellorizo, Astypalea, Tinos, Paxos, Amorgos, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Naxos, Syros, Santorini, Hydra

Jordan - Petra

France - Burgundy, Paris, Provence

South Korea - Seoul, Jeju Island, Busan, Boseong

Thailand

Hawaii

The Netherlands

Indonesia - Bali

Turkey - Istanbul, Cappadocia

Brazil - Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo

Japan

Egypt

India - Agra

Peru - Machu Picchu

England - London

America - New York, Utah

Poland - Dachau, Auschwitz-Birkenau

[markhiesterman]

Soulful Sojourns: Unveiling the Mystique of Cultural Immersion

In travel, a new wave is emerging—one that transcends the ordinary and unveils the mystique of cultural immersion. Welcome to "Soulful Sojourns," a transformative approach to travel that invites wanderers to step beyond the tourist façade and delve into the heart and soul of diverse cultures. In this article, we embark on a journey through the enchanting tapestry of Soulful Sojourns, where every experience explores the profound and the authentic.

Sacred Rituals in Varanasi, India: Ganges Reverie

On the banks of the sacred Ganges River, Varanasi offers a profound entry into the soulful realm of cultural immersion. Soulful Sojourns guide travelers through ancient rituals along the ghats, allowing them to witness the spiritual hunger of daily life. Participate in Ganga Aarti ceremonies, engage with local priests, and gain insights into the profound symbolism embedded in every ritual. This immersive experience fosters a connection with the spiritual heartbeat of India.

Traditional Silk Weaving in Florence, Italy: Artistry Unveiled

Renowned for its artistic heritage, Florence unfolds its secrets through Soulful Sojourns that go beyond the galleries. Immerse yourself in the tradition of silk weaving, visiting family-run ateliers where artisans create intricate masterpieces. From understanding the history of silk to hands-on experiences with looms, this journey into the world of craftsmanship reveals the artistic soul of Florence.

Indigenous Storytelling in Uluru, Australia: Dreamtime Chronicles

Venture into the heart of Australia's red desert and experience Soulful Sojourns that delve into the Dreamtime narratives of the indigenous Anangu people. Engage with skilled storytellers who share ancient tales, connecting the landscape of Uluru with the spiritual realm. Through song, dance, and narrative, travelers gain a profound understanding of the cultural significance of the sacred site.

Sufi Music in Istanbul, Turkey: Mystical Harmonies

Istanbul, the bridge between East and West, becomes a musical sanctuary in the realm of Soulful Sojourns. Engage with Sufi musicians in intimate settings, where the haunting melodies of the ney and the rhythmic beats of the daf transport you into the mystical world of Sufism. This immersive musical experience connects travelers with Turkey's spiritual and cultural heritage.

Maori Haka in Rotorua, New Zealand: Warrior Spirit Unleashed

Soulful Sojourns lead travelers to Rotorua, where the indigenous Maori people share the power and passion of the Haka. Participate in traditional ceremonies, learn the ancestral war dance, and understand the cultural significance of this powerful expression. The experience goes beyond performance, allowing travelers to feel the heartbeat of the Maori warrior spirit.

Flamenco in Seville, Spain: Passionate Dance of Andalusia

Seville, the heart of Andalusia, comes alive with Soulful Sojourns that unravel the passionate art of Flamenco. Engage with seasoned dancers and musicians at intimate tables, where the rhythmic footwork and soulful guitar melodies convey the essence of Spanish passion. This immersive encounter delves into the emotional depth of Flamenco, connecting travelers with the vibrant cultural spirit of Andalusia.

Tea Ceremony in Chengdu, China: Serenity in Sip

Journey into the soulful serenity of a traditional tea ceremony in Chengdu, China. Soulful Sojourns offers an intimate exploration of the ancient rituals of tea preparation, providing insights into the philosophy and artistry behind each ceremony. Engage with tea masters, savoring the delicate flavors of Chinese tea, and immerse yourself in the tranquility that unfolds with each mindful sip.

Mākaukau in Oahu, Hawaii: Seafaring Wisdom

Hawaii's Soulful Sojourns take travelers beyond the pristine beaches and into the world of Mākaukau, or traditional seafaring. Engage with navigators who preserve the ancient art of wayfinding, using the stars and natural elements for navigation. Participate in canoe voyages, gaining insights into the deep connection between the Hawaiian people and the vast Pacific Ocean.

Beyond Exploration, a Journey of the Soul

Soulful Sojourns redefines travel as a journey of the soul—an odyssey that transcends the superficial and connects travelers with the profound essence of diverse cultures. It is an exploration beyond sightseeing, inviting wanderers to participate actively in the rich tapestry of global heritage.

As we navigate the enchanting realms of Soulful Sojourns, each experience becomes a chapter in the story of cultural exploration. It is an invitation to observe and listen, learn, and engage with the heartbeat of communities worldwide. The transformative power of Soulful Sojourns lies in their ability to foster connections, promote understanding, and enrich the spirit through authentic cultural encounters. So, set aside the ordinary and embark on a journey where each step is a dance, each note is a melody, and each encounter is a profound exploration of the soul.

[scratchpad123]

10 Essential Sports Articles

Friday Night Lights by Buzz Bissinger - Outside, the August night was cool and serene, with just a wisp of West Texas wind. Inside, there was a sense of excitement and also relief, for the waiting was basically over...

The Trading Desk by Michael Lewis - For the past four years, working with one of the lowest payrolls in the game, the Oakland A's have won as many regular-season games as almost any other team. How on earth did they do it?

Federer as Religious Experience by David Foster Wallace - The world of top-flight tennis, and arguably its greatest exponent

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer - I understood on some dim, detached level that it was a spectacular sight, but now that I was finally here, standing on the summit of Mount Everest, I just couldn't summon the energy to care

The Last American Hero Is Junior Johnson. Yes! by Tom Wolfe - Ten o'clock Sunday morning in the hills of North Carolina. Cars, miles of cars, in every direction, millions of cars...

The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved by Hunter S. Thompson - I got off the plane around midnight and no one spoke as I crossed the dark runway to the terminal. The air was thick and hot, like wandering into a steam bath..

A History of Flight by Wright Thompson - Michael Jordan might not be the most famous person on the planet anymore, decades after he last put on those shorts and took the court, but as the person has faded, the idea of him has somehow remained powerful and bright...

Off Diamond Head by William Finnegan - To be thirteen, with a surfboard, in Hawaii

The Istanbul Derby by Spencer Hall - Soccer, fire and a game at the world's crossroads

The Sea of Crises by Brian Phillips - On sumo, ritual suicide and the death of samurai culture

[krimitastisch]

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Spring equinox 2023: Ancient traditions of renewal echo into the modern world

Thomas Nashe, the 16th-century British poet and dramatist, certainly looked forward to spring in his own colorful, singsong way:

The fields breathe sweet, the daisies kiss our feet, Young lovers meet, old wives a-sunning sit, In every street these tunes our ears do greet: Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to witta-woo! Spring, the sweet spring!

Sweet spring indeed – a time to observe the growing light, listen to the birds, smell the flowers and feel the growing warmth from the sun.

They’re all signs that spring equinox 2023 is arriving. This official first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is a sign of rebirth, a time of tradition and a harmonious balance between day and night.

Precisely when will the spring equinox happen?

Some folks like things scheduled down to the minute.

The spring equinox will arrive exactly at 21:24 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) March 20, according to EarthSky. Here’s how that breaks down at various points around the world (all times adjusted for Daylight Saving Time):

• Honolulu (Hawaii): 11:24 a.m. • San Francisco (California) and Victoria (Canada): 2:24 p.m. • Santa Fe (New Mexico) and Guadalajara (Mexico): 3:24 p.m. • Minneapolis (Minnesota) and Kingston (Jamaica): 4:24 p.m. • Montreal (Canada) and Charleston (South Carolina): 5:24 p.m. • Halifax (Canada): 6:24 p.m.

Crossing over the Atlantic, here are some more places:

• Dublin (Ireland) and Accra (Ghana): 9:24 p.m. • Paris (France) and Algiers (Algeria): 10:24 p.m. • Helsinki (Finland) and Alexandria (Egypt): 11:24 p.m.

For time zones east of the above, the equinox actually falls on Tuesday, March 21. Some more places:

• Istanbul (Turkey) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): 12:24 a.m. • Dubai (United Arab Emirates): 1:24 a.m. • Mumbai (India): 2:54 a.m. • Bangkok (Thailand) and Hanoi (Vietnam): 4:24 a.m. • Singapore: 5:24 a.m. • Seoul (South Korea) and Osaka (Japan): 6:24 a.m.

You can click here to see a listing of major cities. Or click here to look up the exact moment of the spring equinox where you live.

For some, fall is in the air

Folks in the Northern Hemisphere are looking forward to longer days, flowers and a burst of greenery. But for people living south of the equator, this equinox means they are heading into fall.

So for Chileans, South Africans and Australians, among others, this is a time to look forward to cooler autumn weather.

For people who reside near the equator (in places such as Quito, Ecuador, or Singapore), none of this is really a big deal. They get roughly 12 hours of daylight and nighttime year round.

Spring equinox has another name

If you ever hear anyone say “vernal equinox,” it means the same thing.

The term equinox comes from the Latin word “equinoxium,” meaning “equality between day and night.” And vernal also comes from Latin and means “spring.”

Why does spring equinox happen?

The Earth rotates along an imaginary line that runs from North Pole to South Pole. It’s called the axis, and this rotation is what gives us day and night.

However, the axis tilts at 23.5 degrees, as NASA explains. That positions one hemisphere of the planet to get more sunlight than the other for half of the year’s orbit around the sun. This discrepancy in sunlight is what triggers the seasons.

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The effect is at its maximum in late June and late December. Those are the solstices, and they have the most extreme differences between day and night, especially near the poles. (That’s why it stays dark for so long each day during the winter in places such as Scandinavia and Alaska.)

But since the winter solstice three months ago in December, you’ve probably noticed that our days have been getting longer in the Northern Hemisphere and the nights shorter. And now here we are at the spring equinox!

Going forward, the Northern Hemisphere will be more exposed to the sun than the Southern Hemisphere. That’s why it gets increasingly warmer as we head toward the summer solstice in June.

The equinoxes aren’t exactly ‘equal’

It turns out you actually get a little more daylight than darkness on the equinox – and how much so depends where you are on the planet.

How does that happen when it’s supposed to be 12 hours of day and 12 hours night?

As the US National Weather Service explains, the “nearly” equal hours of day and night are because of the complex way a sunrise is measured and the refraction of sunlight in our atmosphere.

This bending of light rays “causes the sun to appear above the horizon when the actual position of the sun is below the horizon.” The day is a bit longer at higher latitudes than at the equator because it takes the sun longer to rise and set the closer you get to the poles.

We got that truly equal day/night split a few days before the official spring equinox. That’s called the equilux.

Get oriented

If you’re a sky watcher, the website EarthSky points out the equinoxes – spring or autumn – are a superb time to orient yourself. The equinoxes are the only two times a year the sun rises due east and sets due west for everyone on the planet.

EarthSky says the equinox is “a good day for finding east and west from your yard or other favorite site for watching the sky. Just go outside around sunset or sunrise and notice the location of the sun on the horizon with respect to familiar landmarks.”

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Another fun fact: The sun sets faster during the equinoxes than during solstices – and it’s true for both hemispheres. The reason? The setting sun hits the horizon at the steepest possible angle to Earth, EarthSky says.

The sun sets more slowly during solstices when the Earth’s tilt is most extreme. And the effect is more dramatic the farther you get from the equator. That’s why the sun never sets at all in the Arctic Circle during the time around the summer solstice.

Special sites and modern celebrations

In England, the mysterious stone structure of Stonehenge has been a popular gathering place for solstices and equinoxes. English Heritage organizes the events, and if you aren’t fond of big crowds, the equinoxes draw fewer people than the solstices typically.

In Mexico, the Mayan site Chichén Itzá has special equinox ties. At the site, the impressive pyramid known as El Castillo was aligned so that a shadow outlining the form of a snake of light (Kukulcán) descends the steps on the equinoxes.

And it’s not just well-known ancient sites that traditionally get in on the action.

Pike Place Market in Seattle will be celebrating its annual Daffodil Day. When shoppers visit the market, they will get a free bundle of daffodils while supplies last.

The city of Zenica, northwest of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, holds its annual Cimburijada or “Festival of Scrambled Eggs” on the first day of spring.

Cultural influences

Cultures around the world celebrate the equinox. Here are a few:

Nowruz is the Persian New Year. Also known as Nauryz, Navruz or Nowrouz, it means “new day.”

It’s no coincidence it falls on the first day of spring. The Iranian calendar is a solar calendar, meaning time is determined, through astronomical observations, by Earth’s movement around the sun. So, the first day of the year always kicks off with the vernal equinox.

It’s a celebration of new beginnings: wishing prosperity and welcoming the future while shedding away the past. That’s why families use this time to deep clean their homes and closets and buy fresh clothing.

In China, trying to stand an egg upright is a popular game during the spring equinox, according to VisitBeijing.com. The custom is thought to go back thousands of years, and it’s believed that if people can get an egg to stand, they will have good luck. And people across China eat local spring vegetables.

In Japan, Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday (on Tuesday, March 21, this year). Japan is thoroughly modernized, but its people still adhere to old traditions such as visiting family graves and holding family reunions to mark the spring equinox.