Culture
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Handling Late Night Arrivals without the Stress
Image from Pexels – CC0 License If you’re a frequent traveler, you’re probably no stranger to late nights and early mornings. Sometimes those are the best times to get good deals, or it’s just hard to avoid when your journey is long. You can choose to handle a late arrival in lots of different ways. Some people just crash in the airport until morning arrives. Others won’t accept anything but the comfiest bed after hours in the air or on the road. It can be really stressful when you arrive at your destination and everything is shut. You’re somewhere unfamiliar and you’re really tired. So how can you make it…
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Explore Cozumel, Mexico by Jeep and Snorkel
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler I research… and then I research some more before I just let my intuition guide me on what I want to explore when I’m visiting an area for a limited amount of time. And on our last day exploring off the Ruby Princess, it was important to me to see as much as we could see! But this excursion from Princess Cruises stood out because it has the best of both worlds: land and sea. We got up at the crack of dawn again (the time changes really mess you up sometimes) and I saw the sunrise for once which was nice. After a buffet…
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The Big Island Secrets of Hawaii
Story by Irina Abraham, photos by Irina Abraham and Keoni Abraham Is anyone else dreaming of Hawaii out there like I used to? All the beautiful images we see on Instagram with the beaches straight out of a fantasy movie, rainbows that seem to invite unicorns, gorgeous people shaking out their lush hair in slow-motion under the heavenly waterfalls. Don’t you just want to be one of those lucky ones sprawling on a pristine beach, sipping coconut water straight out of the shell? Well, I know I did. But it wasn’t only that, it was the mysticism and the romanticism of the islands: the magic, the energy, the spirits, and…
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Enjoy a Girls Getaway to The Cassara Carlsbad in San Diego, California
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler There’s some sort of siren song that keeps lulling me back to San Diego, California. Over 13 years ago, I came to visit the Los Angeles area determined I was going to move there from Philadelphia. I stayed for a month at over three different friend’s locations but the plastic thirstiness and fakeness of Hollywood was not my vibe. I’m way too straight forward and honest for that shit. Also, people thought I was very angry because I swore so much but that’s just how it is in Philly! It’s just adjectives such as very cool is fucking cool… and so on. Anyway, fast forward…
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How to Become a Successful Muralist and Nomad
Story by Irina Abraham, Photos by Irina Abraham, Justin from Mobile Dwellings, and Amy Nicole Hodges So, you decided to follow your dreams. You quit your “serious” day job and moved into a camper. The road stretches far into the horizon in front of you, the wind is blowing in your hair. You got your spray cans, brushes, sketchbooks and your heart, flaming with the desire to live your best life as an unapologetically free artist. Now what? Tim C. Abraham set out on his brave cross-country adventure after he had lost his day job in the shipping industry, which priced him out of his Jersey City rent. A quite…
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Explore Turquoise Bay Dive and Beach Resort in Roatán, Honduras
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler My perfect vacation includes a day of rest followed by a day of adventure, rinse and repeat. I learned this many years ago when I took myself to the Dominican Republic that rhythm makes me the happiest and most fulfilled after a trip so I can rest but also fully immerse myself in the culture. It’s important to know what brings you joy on vacation so you come back refreshed and not burned out! You know, the dreaded I need a vacation after my vacation vibes. So after a fun adventure day of exploring Costa Maya, Mexico, I was super excited to spend a day…
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How to Fall Back in Love With Your Career
Image Pexels CC0 License Many people struggle through the working week, waiting for Friday to come around so they can spend time doing the things they enjoy. While you may have once loved your job and found your career fulfilling, over time, this positive feeling can subside, leaving you dissatisfied and unhappy. Unhappiness at work can profoundly impact your overall health and well-being and, if left unchecked, can cause a wide range of issues in your career and personal life. Image Pexels CC0 License If you feel disengaged and stressed at work, you are not alone. According to the Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report 2022, just 21% of…
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Traveling to London? Get in the Mood with These Classic British Movies
So you’re planning a trip to London, huh? That’s awesome! London is unquestionably one of the coolest cities around. And exploring its cobbled streets, historical monuments, and candlelit pubs promises to be an adventure! But before packing your bags and heading across the Atlantic, there’s one crucial task you must first complete. You need to watch some classic British movies, mate! Trust us. There’s nothing quite as effective at setting the scene for an upcoming London adventure than sticking on one of its great classic movies! So let’s dive into some all-time great flicks that’ll make you feel like a proper Londoner. Image by Marianna via Pexels Why Watch British…
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Explore Chacchoben Ruins and Blue Lagoon in Costa Maya, Mexico
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler When I was planning which cruise to take with Princess Cruises, I was obsessed with the 10 day cruise from Galveston, Texas because it included the Cayman Islands and Belize. As part of the press trip package, we were limited to 7 days so I chose the one that included Costa Maya which borders Belize and shares the same reef territory, great for snorkeling and diving. Costa Maya is also free from high rise chain hotels leaving its lagoons, archaeological gems and coastline free from clutter. And the 7 day cruise still stopped to see Roatan, Honduras so most bucket list items were checked off.…
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Invest in Your Art Gallery to Enjoy Your Home Haven Even More
Story by Kat Fleischman, submitted photos by Jacopo Fuschi This 2023, what better than to give your home a makeover and feel like you are ALWAYS visiting a luxury destination? We have all been forced to live and work in the same space and as home prices continue skyrocketing, let’s rethink how we use our finances and collective work/live spaces post-pandemic. The below is a global guide, with pieces from all over the world, that help you take a spacious home and turn it into an efficient and comforting oasis. Whether you hang pieces of art to make it look like a “home gallery”, or have kids running around making…
