Tag: Arkansas
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Mythical, Magical, Modern Marrakech
Threshold /ˈTHreSHˌ(h)ōld/ : the place or point of entering or beginning In many ways, Marrakech is special because it exists on a threshold — not fully one thing or another, but between. You may have an idea of what Morocco is like – maybe you’ve seen the old classic Casablanca or guestimated based on the…
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Avoid Tourists, Find Magic: My Week in Venice
Thanks to my phone service crapping out, I found myself speed walking in circles through the narrow, cobblestone streets of Venice’s San Marco neighborhood. Desperately hoping to make it to one of the two nightly seatings at Ai Mercanti, a Michelin-recommended restaurant with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, I doubled back down a…
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I visited a 1950s Nuke Town, stayed in a Desert Yurt, & saw a Prada store in the middle of nowhere
(The Story of Marfa, Texas) Valentine, Texas, is an area spanning 320 measly acres with a population of 67, no stop signs, stores, or houses with intact roofs (at least from what I observed). If you find yourself here, it’s possible you’re a long haul trucker or just a road tripper with a broken GPS.…
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The Rhythm & Novelty of India’s Golden Triangle
I watched with bated breath as our rickshaw driver seamlessly navigated the overwhelming, intense, chaotic traffic, passing motorbikes, cars, and fellow rickshaws with mere centimeters to spare. The rickshaw, a bicycle with a buggy-wagon attached to the back, offered us a slight elevation above the walking crowd, making the perfect perch for witnessing the scene…
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Saddle Up For Adventure: A Retreat to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
“No place exists like this on earth” Studies show that spending time outside results in a myriad of wellness benefits and reduces feelings of stress and anger while benefiting our physical health and self-esteem. After my weeklong trip to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas, I can confirm all of these results, and more. The…
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Trauma Dumping my Bulgarian Backpacking Experience
Malko Dryanovo, Bulgaria (You may know it by its more common name: hell) I have not been looking forward to writing this blog whatsoever, because this whirlwind trip has been a lot for me to process. This travel experience was probably my least favorite of all my experiences, and it cost me a ton in…
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How to have a [legend]ary weekend at Petit Jean State Park: What you need to know
To celebrate year 22 of being alive, I traveled to the ideal birthday weekend setting: Petit Jean Mountain. What could be a better way to celebrate than peeing in the woods, suffocating on campfire smoke and shivering under a thin tent while the rain pours down? Ok, I’m not doing a great job of hyping…
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A Road Trip Worthwhile: FORMAT Festival Returns to the heart of the Ozarks September 22-24, 2023
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (April 17, 2023): FORMAT has announced its 2023 return. The otherworldly three-day celebration converging the most influential minds in art, tech and music will take place September 22-24, 2023, on the private Sugar Creek Airstrip in Bentonville, AR, in the heart of the Ozarks. FORMAT is an acronym “For Music Art and Technology,”…
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Luxury Safaris, Jewelry Mansions, Private Art Viewings: Indagare announces 2023 Insider Journeys
NEW YORK, New York (March 20, 2023) — Indagare, a boutique travel-planning company offering bespoke luxury trips has announced new Insider Journeys, group trips with behind the scenes and immersive activities, for 2023. Indagare’s newest Insider Journeys are hosted by renowned experts with specialties across the art, culture, and history sectors, providing the insight of…
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