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Editor’s Note: This is the sixth and final post in our theme for February 2025, “Celluloid City,” which explores the role of and interplay between cities and film. You can see all posts from the theme here. By Victoria Timpanaro October 1, 1968 was the world premiere of George A. Romero’s Night of the Living…
Everyone knows that planning a wedding is incredibly stressful, but it doesn’t actually have to be. If you can make sure that you are keeping on top of some of the essentials, it might be that you are able to really make a huge difference to how you experience the whole process of planning a…
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Before diving into this topic, remember this truth: You ALWAYS have a choice!” January 2025 has been a HEAVY month, a tangible weight on the hearts and minds of many people. The level of uncertainty and flux hovers right at the point of flooding our lives with fear and angst. Media sources are bombarding us…
St. Lucia may have won for World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination in the World Travel Awards last year, making 10 times the island has snagged the romantic title, but there’s more to this gem for those of us looking for something other than a post sealing-the-deal destination. The 27-mile-long island in the Eastern Caribbean,…
No time to read now? Click here to download as a PDF. Skagit Valley lies between the rugged peaks of Mount Baker and Washington’s rolling farmland. Known for its vibrant tulip fields, charming small towns, and endless outdoor adventures, it’s a truly scenic destination. Whether you’re visiting for the breathtaking Tulip Festival or seeking hidden…
It has been eight months since my last post here on Blogger and that entry was just to let folks know my web-designer, Chris Deatherage, had made changes to my website. Prior to that posting I had become very sporadic in publishing my blog posts which was out of characer for me. For after years of being very dedicated…
Some hotels are simply a place to rest your head after a long day, a place to stop on transit to your final destination or an unremarkable sleeping spot which will be forgotten in months to come, amalgamating with all the others. Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba is definitely a spot for resting but truly, that’s where…
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If the killings of Ahmaud Arbery , Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and so many others and the protests which have rocked America do not wake us up, what will? America is at a tipping point. It is clear: we must do something. Shift in Attitude? Big news: 76 percent of Americans now say…
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The historic La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek is re-opening this December, inviting guests to enjoy a reimagined version of the beloved family farm. With a grand launch set for 2025, this gentle unveiling of the estate’s new guest experiences marks La Motte’s journey toward a refreshed brand identity rooted in both the heart of…
One of our favorite trips has been a two-week trip to six National Parks. Our first two stops were to the Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns National Parks. Next up, was White Sands National Park just three hours away near Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dunes of white sand stretch out as far as the eye can…
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