Boiling Mud and Magic Buses: Iceland Like You’ve Never Seen

The Road to Hverir, Iceland We stepped out of the “magic bus” (in actuality a mini bus modified to be able to handle Iceland’s rough terrain) and I didn’t know what to think. “Geothermal areas,”…

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Zen, Art, and the Rock That Might Know Everything

Ah, behold the zen-like tranquility of a rock from a Zen garden on the island of Naoshima, Japan. I found this little garden while exploring the island known as “Art Island” because, well, it’s literally…

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Holy Week, High Views & the Heart of Greece

Ah, the dome! It’s like the architectural equivalent of a well-placed hat. You often see it elevating the entire outfit, or in this case, the entire structure. This particular dome, perched on the stunning Greek…

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A-Bay: Where Sunsets and Palm Trees Throw the Ultimate Party

Anaehoomalu Bay, called simply “A-Bay” by the locals, sits on the northwest shores of the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s part of a resort and one of the more touristy parts of the Island, although…

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From Silk to Storytelling: The Kimono’s Colorful Legacy

Ah, the kimono—a garment that somehow manages to be both a fashion statement and a historical artifact, all while making you feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine. This watercolor piece, inspired by a…

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