I am at the tail end of a jaunt in South-East Asia, in Luang Prabang, sort of by chance. I was going to explore Myanmar – more of the country than just Yangon, that is. But a typhoon was on the way, and if I had any kind of time constraints, I would do well …
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Many people dread going home for the holidays. It can be a stressful time of tiptoeing around fractious family members, trying to keep the peace, and maintaining some personal space. The American Institute of Stress suggests that a score of 150 to 300 points on the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory equates to a 50% chance of …
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Smooth international travel takes more than a valid passport and a well-packed suitcase. It’s about thinking ahead, knowing what to expect, and making choices that make the journey feel easier from the start. When you prepare with intention, you spend less time stressing and more time enjoying where you are. The goal is simple: make …
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Wander With Wonder – Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Discover how two women-owned Sonoma wineries—Keller Estate and Naidu Wines—are redefining tradition through culture, sustainability, and innovation. As women are taking the forefront in the wine industry as both winemakers and winery owners, I want to highlight two women who stand …
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Wander With Wonder – Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Explore how big-city energy sparks personal reinvention, turning everyday urban life into unexpected lessons and growth opportunities. I have always been drawn to big, metropolitan cities. Their hum, their movement, their sheer unpredictability sparks something inside me. Big-city energy reaches into …
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