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Like an Adventure? 7 Hidden Secrets of Bangkok, Thailand
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels The secrets of Bangkok are never-ending. The 600-year-old city is home to some of the world’s most amazing wonders and attracts over 22 million tourists each year. Venturing off the beaten track, you will find treasures like the Artist’s House and a cat cafe. So, here are some more. An Exhilarating Ice Bath All cultures have their own versions of taking hot and cold baths. And bathhouses have been around for thousands of years. Hot and cold have their own benefits and are used for different things. There’s nothing more relaxing than a hot spring. However, ice baths are becoming popular because of the…
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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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Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania’s 2022 Conference
Penn Square is pictured on an early Sunday morning from my room at the Lancaster Marriott Hotel. so much depends upon a cooling device affixed to myfather in the operating roomtheatre (With apologies to William Carlos Williams) Story, photos by Sharon Kozden On an otherwise ordinary weekend in 2012, my father walked a short distance on a treadmill before failing miserably his cardiac stress test. He was subsequently hospitalized and scheduled for double-bypass surgery on Monday with a cardiothoracic surgeon who shared his Polish ancestry. That weekend, however, Dr. Ray Singer (of Jewish descent) was the attending surgeon. I remember sitting in a sterile hospital room with my dad—he of…
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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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What to be Aware of Regarding Rural Safety
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Urban and rural safety are very different from each other. There is a much more relaxed attitude when in remote locations, and getting the help you need could take more time than you realize. Emergency Services Aren’t Readily Available There are emergency services in isolated areas. However, they might have to navigate hills and uneven terrain. Additionally, they could be underfunded or have a lot less staffing than the same services in a city. This is made worse by the fact that many rural roads aren’t designed for pedestrians. However, you should always get a bicycle accidents lawyer if you are struck by a…
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Four Habits of Healthy People
It’d be nice if we could just eat and do what we like, and be sure that our health and fitness were going to be in check. But alas, that’s not a reality. Modern lifestyles don’t push people towards being their healthiest best; indeed, with so many bad-for-you products available, plus a working environment that often has us sitting down for longer than we should, people are finding it more difficult than ever before to be in peak physical condition. Of course, that doesn’t apply to everyone. There are people who very much have their health in check. If you’re looking to join their ranks, then it’s worthwhile incorporating their…
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Cruising from Galveston, Texas with Princess Cruises
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler We had been discussing this press trip for well over a year, deep into the peak of the pandemic where cruise ships were still requiring masks and proof of vaccine before boarding. I am unvaxxed (and DGAF if you are or not, your body your choice) and thought it odd to not just test everyone before boarding as well as the staff on board at each port. To me that seemed like the best way to screen folks – and still does to be honest. So when they lifted all the restrictions, I was ready and raring to go – especially with this very oddly…
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Escape to a Slice of Heaven in Catalina Island, California
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler (unless otherwise noted), I’ve officially dubbed Santa Catalina Island California’s mini Hawaii, minus the natives and hefty price tag. It has that same laid back, relaxing yet magical vibe. Situated 22 miles southwest from Los Angeles, CA, it feels like another world away as it is only accessible by boat. Our transportation choice was the Catalina Express, which offers three ports to choose from: San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. Long Beach was closest for me driving in the day before from Phoenix but others are just as well. With up to 30 departures a day, it’s a no brainer to take this vessel…
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Polish Your Soul and Your Plate in Sedona, Arizona
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler When you receive a last minute press trip invite to Sedona, Arizona on 11/11, you go. Those in alignment numbers represent a powerful opportunity to connect with your inner self and begin some kick ass spiritual growth. It also signifies that a period of change is about to start within you. And literally earlier that week, the shift was already in motion. So I delved into the energy vortex abyss that is the high vibe of Sedona for a magical weekend! But first we had to swing by the brand new Cove Mesa Vineyard in Cornville, AZ to enjoy a wine tasting and meet the…
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Holiday Gift Guide for Out of the Box Presents
Story by Cassie Hepler, submitted photos Once upon a time, a long time ago a little toe-headed girl loved wrapping presents and putting elaborate bows on top. She spent hours curling ribbon and making that Christmas tree have an excellent photo-worthy aesthetic way before the social media boom. Fast forward to nowadays and that blonde now calls the gift-giving holiday Present’s Day (because let’s be honest, that’s what it is) and has for a long time… Nowadays I think a lot of people see the importance of giving experiences and memories over endless trinkets however we still need “stuff” to live and enjoy life. It’s a balance of not getting…
