New Years Day in Pasadena, CA
Happy New Year from the beautiful Pasadena Rose Parade! This comes from a local, born and raised in the area, and of the third…
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Ischia, Italy: Wellness as a Longstanding Tradition – Body, Mind, Spirit
I only learned of Ischia while I was visiting Napoli last year and immediately became eager to visit. So this year when I received…
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European Christmas Markets: Strasbourg, France
According to the official Strasbourg Christmas market website: “It was in Strasbourg in 1570 that the very first edition of the oldest Christmas market in…
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Visiting the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland – Understanding Its Important Work
In the poignant image below, the United Nations (U.N.) offices in Geneva, Switzerland are in the background. The mission of the U.S. delegation that…
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Summer in Iceland
Although it is all over now for this year, Iceland vs France in the UEFA 2016 Quarter Finals is a saga for all time. I…
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AN AMERICAN ROAD TRIP: BEYOND THE CITY WALLS
Boston, New York, Washington D.C and onward across America. Nashville, Denver, the Grand Canyon, and finishing on the beaches of Los Angeles. Truly a…
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Back to Almaty – A Runner’s Reflections on Four Continents in Ten Days
“Вы профессиональный бегун? Are you a professional runner?” I’m on a city bus in Almaty, Kazakhstan on my way to run in a local city…
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Heart to Las Vegas: Solace in Nature – Source Mont Sainte-Odile, Miracles Vosges Alsace
We express our heartfelt condolences for the loss of lives in Los Vegas, Nevada. We embrace compassion for the families, friends and societies impacted…
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Stroll Through History: Estate of the Marquis of Camugliano, Pisa Province, Italy
Exploration and contrived adventures continue to fuel my choices and delights. I am attracted with great curiosity to know more of life during the…
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End of Summer in Lucerne, Switzerland – Relax, Reflect, and Recharge
With mild weather and the lake as beautiful as ever, late summertime in Lucerne offers a beautiful environment to relax, reflect, and recharge. Downstream…
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St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Natural Beauty
Do the white sand and blue turquoise waters beckon you? Do the sparkling green depths call out, “Come explore”? Do you want to star…
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Strasbourg Houses the European Court of Human Rights and the International Institute of Human Rights
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Human rights for women continues to lag in Europe. Gender discrimination remains widespread and has been further exacerbated by the economic crisis and…
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