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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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Added on January 27, 2025 Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “Wow, they are so much more confident than me! How do they do it?” Meanwhile, you’re quietly wrestling with a head full of self-doubt, fear, and stress, all while trying to balance a million things on your plate. If that sounds familiar,…
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Planning a trip to Cartagena? Check out this travel guide for where to eat, drink, stay, and play. Winter is here, so that means one thing. It’s time for some warm-weather getaways! One of the tropical destinations that is always at the top of my list is Cartagena, Colombia. Have you been? Whether you’re planning…
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My first impression of Vietnam was chaos. Arriving after spending time in Raja Ampat, possibly the most paradise-like remote place I’ve ever been, I dived straight into the non-stop buzz of Ho Chi Minh City before travelling up the country, and it was overwhelming. On my next visit, I glided into Vietnam from Cambodia by…
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When we think of the art world, our minds often leap to the artists, galleries, and exhibitions that bring creativity to life. But behind every masterpiece hanging in a gallery or traveling the globe for a show, there’s a meticulous process ensuring its safety and presentation. Enter Dubai Fine Arts, the leading art handling company…
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What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you hear the word ‘Ibiza’ ? Let me guess? Party? Music? DJs? Well, if it’s not, you certainly haven’t experienced Ibiza the way I normally have, or you’ve just been lucky enough to experience the natural beauty of the country without having to exhaust yourself…
Allyson’s hands unfold from prayer to reveal a Rose Quartz stone This month, the Serenity Prayer has been on my mind a lot. While it’s often tied to addiction recovery, I’ve found it to be just as powerful for trauma recovery. It offers a way to reshape how we approach healing from the past and…
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Oceanside in North County San Diego might be a further drive if you’re coming from the San Diego International Airport, but it’s chock full of family-friendly activities and places to stay. Depending on the length of your vacation, you can opt to stay in one of Oceanside’s hotels or drive up if staying in San…
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As a child, I dreamed of going to Africa. I eagerly awaited each new Wild Kingdom episode and fueled my imagination with glossy stacks of National Geographic. Social media exposés left me feeling jaded, like those sparks of natural wonder have passed us by or were a byproduct of a bygone time where exploitation was…
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Photos and text by Francesca D’Angelo, CC-BY-NC 4.0 2025 Sustainability mood board (2020, Francesca D’Angelo) From top left: Balenciaga’s koala hoodie (“Balenciaga Australia Bushfire Disaster Koala Hoodie”. Balenciaga. June 15, 2020. www.balenciaga.com). Made in Italy tags for two children’s dresses. Made in India 100% Modal (cellulosic material). Viscose and Polyamide (at least one lesser evil?). The…
