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Athens

The ancient city of Athens, Greece offers an abundance of history, museums, and old, architectural marvels

Explore, CityJon HunterSeptember 8, 2018explore, city, athens, greece, travel, world travel, museum, museums, architecture, city park, international, history, art, walking tour

The Land of Fire and Ice

An unforgettable journey to Iceland where sprawling tundras and other mystical landscapes await

Explore, WorldAlyssa BarronAugust 24, 2018explore, world, travel, world travel, iceland, cold, snow, fire, mountains, waterfalls, animals, north, lights, water, glaciers, Reykjavik, europe, caves, dreams

The Whites

An avid Appalachian hiker details the harsh weather and striking beauty found in The White Mountains

Explore, NatureAlex PickensAugust 13, 2018explore, nature, mountains, mountain, white mountains, appalachians, east coast, snow, weather, harsh weather, rain, train, hiking, hikers, Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, New England, rocks, animals, solo hiking

Tangible Soul Pottery

Potter and ceramicist Miche Wang shares how the art of working with clay shapes her perspective and outlook on life

Create, ArtMiche WangAugust 1, 2018create, art, pottery, ceramics, mugs, leaves, mountains, nature, natural, earth, earth tones, water, pottery wheel, slow living, vase, vessel, bowl, function, life

Mullenville, Population 82

Fiction by Sandra K. Barnidge

Create, WritingSandra K. BarnidgeJuly 23, 2018create, writing, short story, short fiction, fiction, small town, marriage, couple, pregnant, mayor, town, politics, millennial, story

Here to Stay

An essay that details how immigrating to America in the modern era is a process that always stays with you

Grow, SocietyMichelle WeissJuly 17, 2018grow, society, immigration, immigrating, Mexico, America, United States, border, border crossing, south, Texas, personal essay, green card, visa, border patrol, illegal immigration, citizenship, waiting

Kansas City

A random trip to Kansas City reveals an abundance of history, gorgeous buildings, and quirky charms

Explore, CityWilliam CothranJuly 11, 2018explore, city, history, Kansas City, midwest, 1930s, art deco, architecture, construction, streets, world war, travel, building, metropolis, views, flight

Evanston Sucks

A gay man navigates his sense of self and the temporary states of our bodies while moving between relationships in the throes of the city

Grow, SelfMatt HawkinsJune 21, 2018grow, self, gay, gay men, gay relationships, gay sex, Chicago, bodies, body, anorexia, eating disorder, sex, homosexuality, showering, relationships, boys, boyfriend, personal essay, searching, eating, skinny, muscles

Photographing Food

Food and lifestyle photographer Emily Schindler has mastered the art of capturing gorgeous food shots that showcase delectable bites

Create, PhotographyEmily SchindlerJune 12, 2018create, photography, food, food photography, dinner, dishes, food porn, Instagram, table, spread, lifestyle, cooking, kitchen, pizza, picnic, drinks, breakfast, lunch, delicious, yum

Pseudo-Psychology & Psychics

A future-seeker explains how our culture has begun to commodify psychic readings and fortune tellers

Grow, SocietySofia DaxJune 5, 2018grow, society, psychic, psychic reading, fortune teller, future, relationships, family, boyfriend, New York City, actress, tarot, witch, culture, fashion, astrology, predictions

Destinations Found

Jules Nguyen shares highlights and tips from her experiences traveling the world

Explore, WorldJules NguyenMay 30, 2018explore, world, world travel, travel, travel photography, photography, blog, blogger, travel blog, solo travel, Morocco, Banff, Turkey, Middle East, markets, Instagram, hot air balloons, lakes, nature photography

Truly Seeing a Landscape

Landscape photographer Kat Siurek shares how the splendor of nature shapes her senses and perceptions in this photo essay

A Little While Longer

One millennial’s decision to avoid getting a smartphone for as long as possible

Grow, SelfHannah KieferMay 8, 2018grow, self, smartphone, phone, maps, lost, internet, iPhone, technology, society, different, driving, wandering, childhood, growing up, television, friends, family, stubborn, screens, texting, apps, roads

Fine Lines & Other Poems

Poetry by Josephine Blair / Photography by Addyson Santese

Create, WritingJosephine BlairApril 23, 2018create, writing, poetry, poems, poet, words, verse, emotion, nature, photography, nature photography, outdoors, american west, west, rocks, rock formations, outdoor enthusiast

An Eastern Border

One traveler's experience crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border to reach the charming city of Lviv

Explore, WorldChloe SkyeApril 18, 2018explore, world, city, travel, world travel, border, border crossing, Europe, eastern europe, poland, czechia, ukraine, russia, coffee, markets, architecture, views, wandering, food, restaurant, cafe, memorial, passport, bus ride, books

Hong Kong

Food-enthusiast Morgan Goldberg eats her way through the overwhelming city of Hong Kong one dish at a time

Explore, CityMorgan GoldbergApril 10, 2018explore, city, travel, asia, hong kong, china, skyscrapers, hiking, hike, views, food, restaurant, solo travel, solo trip, lost, skyscraper, skyline, eating, jungle, metropolis

The Perfect Palette

Artist and designer Laura Filas describes how she curates her life with delightful pastels and vintage threads

Grow, DesignLaura FilasApril 4, 2018grow, design, illustration, graphic design, graphic designer, design aesthetics, interior design, 1970s, vintage, style, personal style, buttons, collages, collage, drawing, artist, illustrations, illustrator, online, etsy, pinterest, sketches, pastel, home decor, fashion

Spirit Search

Combining the power of nature and creative expression together in wonderful ways to benefit the soul

Create, ArtRobert CouryMarch 29, 2018create, art, artist, photographer, photography, nature, painting, watercolors, trees, rocks, sunshine, daylight, golden hour, inspiration, wildlife, california, Sonoma, spirit, search, mushrooms, color, color palette, outdoors, flowers, collage

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