Buying vintage is never just about acquiring a new item for my wardrobe; it’s an emotional rollercoaster, a personal journey that takes me deep into the heart of fashion history. There’s something incredibly romantic about vintage shopping, especially when I’m hunting for luxurious treasures like a Salvatore Ferragamo gold bracelet or a piece of delicate…
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“The good news is you have the capacity to heal yourself” – Dr Mary Sanders Seeking health answers and healing? Did you know the chakra system is intricately connected to the endocrine glands and central nervous system, impacting the mind, body, and spirit? With over 30 years of experience as a Chiropractor and a Medical…
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Located in southern-central Asia, Bhutan is an immersive destination for families with school-age children and young adults. After a week-long family vacation in the remote Himalayan kingdom, I compiled a list of ten things to do in Bhutan with kids. I hope these suggestions inspire you to plan a family vacation in Bhutan. See the…
February is one of my favourite months to travel in Europe. Sure, the weather isn’t always reliable, but there is a surplus of excellent events scheduled across the continent. From the age-old traditions of February’s lively carnival celebrations and the romantic call of Valentine’s Day abroad to ski slopes stacked with fresh powder and northern…
The UK is one of the most visited countries in the world, with over half a billion people travelling there every year. There are many reasons to visit this country, including its rich history, beautiful scenery, and great food. But where do you start? We’ve got some ideas: The Isle of Skye, Scotland The Isle…
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S.M.A.R.T.I.E Goals Specific: don’t just lose weight, or write your book. Identify a more specific goal with milestones. Example: I will change my relationship with food and exercise. Specifically: Find out how I like to move my body. I will try every class I can think of or find within 10 miles of my house…
Just me and all sand-colored everything. I get the feeling 2019 is going to be a good year—for travel, adventure and newness. If you’re planning on more travel this year but haven’t yet settled on where you’re headed, Travel + Leisure has done us all the favor of drawing on their own…
I was a whitewater guide for seven years in Washington State, but I never thought I would need those skills in Montgomery, Alabama. So, no kidding, there we were in Montgomery Whitewater, an urban whitewater course driven by massive recirculating pumps. But that’s not all a weekend trip to Alabama’s capital offers. Incorporated in 1819,…
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Cities Under Stress: Urban Discourses of Crisis, Resilience, Resistance, and Renewal The Third International Conference of the Association for Literary Urban Studies (ALUS) University of California, Santa Barbara on 17–19 February 2022.Deadline for submissions: September 1Conference website: https://blogs.helsinki.fi/hlc-n/2022-conference/ Keynote speakers: Caroline Levine (Department of English, Cornell U)Sara Meerow (School of Geographical Science & Urban Planning, Arizona State…
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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London’s two Michelin Star restaurant, has announced ‘Sunday Roast Potato Time’, a new lunch menu served exclusively on Sundays, showcasing Heston’s unique take on a British classic – the roast potato. Turning conceptions of what the Sunday Roast is all about on its head, the gifted team…
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