When Lillie was small, she stood in front of the Colossal Statue of Tutankhamun at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures at the University of Chicago. She curled her little hands into fists, just like his, and stayed there for what felt like a long, long time.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” - Anais Nin
It’s that time of year again: school’s out for summer!
Landscapes, friendships, moments, memories: these are all parts of what helps to keep us grounded through shifting times.
They are part and parcel of the things musicians draw on to create, too.
When Emma was little, we stayed in a cottage that called itself family-friendly. There was a games room. There was a welcome pack with crayons and a coloring book. There was, unmentioned in the listing, a pull-out sofa bed with a mattress so thin you could feel the metal bar through it. Emma was up by 5:30 every morning of the trip. So was I.
After almost two decades of publishing Wandering Educators, I greet every new travel planning tool the same way: with curiosity, and with my suitcase-tested skepticism close at hand.
The question filling my inbox this year?
My answer?
Nestled on the picturesque island of Lombok lies an unparalleled escape for travelers seeking both tranquility and adventure. As Lombok continues to rise as a premier tourism destination, discerning visitors are drawn to its pristine beaches and vibrant culture. This article explores how a stay at Qunci Villas enhances the Lombok experience, highlighting the resort's luxurious accommodations, breathtaking natural surroundings, exquisite dining options, and wellness offerings.
Traveling to a new country used to mean navigating confusing airport touchscreens, struggling to read foreign menus, or pointing awkwardly at pictures of food. But as you travel across the globe today, a subtle technological revolution is taking place at the counter and in the drive-thru.
The era of tapping on greasy kiosks is slowly fading, making way for sophisticated conversational intelligence.
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A capable mountain filmmaker pairs craft with environmental fluency. Prioritizes documented work at altitude, current Parks Canada permits, redundant audio and battery systems, and a reel that shows consistent exposure across snowfields, shaded forest, and ridgeline light. Verifies cold-weather protocols, insured gear, and a written contingency plan for shifting alpine conditions before signing. A good elopement videographer earns the booking on preparation, not aesthetics alone.
On a misty grey morning at Scotland’s historic Culloden Battlefield, our daughter Lillie did not want to leave.
We had arrived early. Hours (and hours) later, a guide came to tell us the site was closing. Lillie kept going back to the same long stretch of Drummossie Moor, listening hard to the wind. She wandered to and from Leanach Cottage, meandering among clan grave markers, treading lightly and with respect. She asked questions, then went back to the marsh to think.
Hendricks County, Indiana will once again host one of the nation’s biggest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture.