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    How to Travel the World Using Fragrance

    by Lamia Rochdi October 14, 2020
    by Lamia Rochdi October 14, 2020

    Unable to travel right now ? Travel the world using fragrance. Right now, Coronavirus-related restrictions are making international travel difficult. Many natural-born explorers are finding themselves in the unusual position…

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    Kheerganga: Camping in the Himalayas

    by Mark Bennett May 13, 2019
    by Mark Bennett May 13, 2019

    Camping in the Himalayas had been on my list for so long, and I finally got a chance to go for a trek in these mighty mountains. The Himalayas is…

  • Art & CultureAsiaInternationalInternational Destinations

    7 Widely Celebrated Festivals in India

    by Rohit Agarwal December 31, 2018
    by Rohit Agarwal December 31, 2018

    Festivals are a great part of Indian culture, as well as an important part of tradition. There are numerous festivals celebrated all over India, some of them are celebrated commonly…

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    A Sikh Langar in India: Where A Meal Is Community

    by Nancy Zaffaro November 20, 2018
    by Nancy Zaffaro November 20, 2018

    We walk past caldrons and woks, each large enough for a person to sit inside. The flames beneath these feed-a-village-sized pots sputter brightly beneath boiling dal, the Indian lentil stew…

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    Things to See and Do in Kerala, India

    by Manmohan Singh August 22, 2018
    by Manmohan Singh August 22, 2018

    Kerala, India, is picturesque and offers breathtaking views. The shimmering backwaters set the pace for the day while the village folk songs croon the heart. The clarion jungles awaken the…

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    How to Choose an International Yoga Retreat

    by Manmohan Singh April 23, 2018
    by Manmohan Singh April 23, 2018

    Whoever has an international yoga retreat in the cards is one lucky soul. Regardless of whether it is as short as just a week or as lengthy as 30 days…

  • AsiaInternationalInternational Destinations

    10 Best Places to Visit in India in 2018

    by Manmohan Singh March 21, 2018
    by Manmohan Singh March 21, 2018

    It’s been said that traveling is the healthiest addiction, and I have to say I agree. We all feel the need for a break from our day-to-day life and go…

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    Visiting India’s Pushkar Camel Fair

    by Nancy Zaffaro February 14, 2018
    by Nancy Zaffaro February 14, 2018

    It’s impossible not to get caught up in the energy and drama of India’s Pushkar Camel Fair. Smiles are wide and clothes are colorful as Pushkar’s population swells from 22,000 …

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    Tiger On! Safari at Ranthambhore National Park

    by Nancy Zaffaro December 11, 2017
    by Nancy Zaffaro December 11, 2017

    India’s Ranthambhore National Park is a government-run tiger reserve where you’ll have a chance to see not only the (incredibly beautiful) endangered Indian tiger, but a wide range of other…

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    A Food Lover’s Guide to Indian Cuisine

    by Manish Chandra Singh September 11, 2017
    by Manish Chandra Singh September 11, 2017

    Like the cuisine of many countries, Indian food is hugely varied and broad in concept. Indian cuisine has evolved over thousands of years and  beautifully embraces the influences of other…

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Clamming in Seaside, Oregon! Clatsop County is the Clamming in Seaside, Oregon! Clatsop County is the state’s premier spot for razor clams; definitely our most coveted. But today’s catch was purple varnish clams and they made a delicious first course.
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#clams #clamming #purplevarnishclams #varnishclams #pacificnorthwest #oregon #oregoncoast #seaside #seasideoregon #confettitravel #whatsfordinner #steamerclams #seafood #shellfish #pinotgris #willamettevalleyvineyards #willamettevalleywine #oregonwine
These gave me pause and made me smile on a walk to These gave me pause and made me smile on a walk today with a girlfriend. I am truly flipping blessed.
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#flowers #crocus #crocuses #purpleflowers #purpleflower #spring #springflowers #confettitravel #onthepromenade #seasidepromenade #seasideoregon #atthebeach #talkawalk #walk #walkwalkwalk
Kudos to Oregon City Brewing Company for hosting a Kudos to Oregon City Brewing Company for hosting a fundraiser for a favorite community non-profit, The Clackmas Bookshelf! Great beer, great food carts to choose from, fun evening out with friends and money raised for a good cause! @the_clackamas_bookshelf @ocbeer #beer #communityfirst #fundraisers #oregoncity #brewpub #confettitravel #foodcarts #foodcartspdx #oregoncitybrewingcompany #clackamasbookshelf #theclackamasbookshelf
Dinner out at Dar Essalam with some of the fam. A Dinner out at Dar Essalam with some of the fam. A second or third celebration to celebrate a certain somebody’s big 6-5 bday.
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A bottle of @mummnapa and silly fun movie back home didn’t hurt.
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#morrocanfood #moroccancuisine #pastilla #kabobs #portland #portlandrestaurants #dinnerout #confettitravel #birthdaydinner #daresalaam #daressalaam
A stay at the Oregon coast means seafood. Stopped A stay at the Oregon coast means seafood. Stopped @bellbuoyofseaside and picked up some fresh crab. Eating solo meant no fuss, but still plenty of muss. I’ll spare you the carnage!
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Oh, and beer, not wine. I haven’t been drinking beer lately, but this Italian-style Pilsner was perfect! Feeling spoiled out in Seaside!
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#crab #dungenesscrab #dungeness #oregoncoast #seafood #seaside #seasideoregon #crabmeat #confettitravel #atthebeach @visitseasideor #bellbuoyseaside #simplethings #whatsfordinner
Just came across this from many years ago. It guid Just came across this from many years ago. It guided me through a difficult time and I still feel the comfort and wisdom.
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#rulesforhappiness #freeyourheart #freeyourmind #livesimply #givemore #expectless #wisewords #confettitravel #breathe
I’m hanging out at one of my favorite places on I’m hanging out at one of my favorite places on this big blue orb of ours; the little beach town of Seaside, Oregon. Winter walks. Sunshine one minute, rain the next and even woke up to a bit of snow and sleet.
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The beach too is ever-changing. A little storm just before I drove through the mountains to get here left the beach strewn with a few large logs and tree trunks. The beach is temporarily flattened; a lot of sand was pulled out. On one walk, the tide was out but the water had gone almost up to dunes. A different beauty.
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#seaside #seasideoregon @visitseasideor #atthebeach #beach #beachlife #attheseaside #beachlife #winterbeach #winterbeachdays #takeawalk #walkwalkwalk #beachcabin #nosnoweh #confettitravel
THIS was a white wine I oh so enjoyed! Cliff Creek THIS was a white wine I oh so enjoyed! Cliff Creek Cellars’ 2019 MRV. It’s a tantalizing and fragrant and complex blend of Viognier, Rousanne, and Marsanne. A beautifully crafted blend.
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In Grants Pass and Medford in Southern Oregon, you can visit Cliff Creek Cellars and enjoy some of their wonderful wines at their vineyard. Or, closer to Portland, in the Willamette Valley, stop by their tasting room in Newberg.
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#cliffcreek #cliffcreekcellars @cliffcreekcellars #wine #winetasting #oregonwine #southernoregonwines #wineries #roguevalleyoregon #winestagram
Flying north from Puerto Vallarta at sunset. I’l Flying north from Puerto Vallarta at sunset. I’ll never decide which views from a plane are “best.” Flying through or above all the many types of clouds. Sunrises. Sunsets. Big city lights that go on for miles. Farmland grids. The only occasional nighttime lights of rural properties. Mountains. Deserts. Knolls. Water! All the many bodies of water!
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What else? What am I missing here? Anyone have a favorite flyover?
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#sunset #sunsets #sunsetphotography #sunsetflyover #airplaneviews #aerialphotography #aerialviews #puertovallarta #jalisco #jaliscomexico #flyinghome #homewardbound #confettitravel #confett
And now, just for the breaching! . Whale watching And now, just for the breaching! 
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Whale watching with Akali Catamaran in Puerto Vallarta. What a fun cruise this was! We knew we'd probably see whales; this is prime time in the Bahia de Banderas. Humpbacks are heading north, of course. Incredibly magnificent and beautiful animals. 
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Breaching was wonderful, but mom and baby at play was still the highlight for me.!
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#akali #akalicatamaran #PuertoVallarta #puertovallartamexico #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #humpbackwhale #humpbacks #whalemigration #cruise #daycruise #mexico #sunshine #confettitravel
Whale watching with @AkaliCatamaran in Puerto Vall Whale watching with @AkaliCatamaran in Puerto Vallarta. What a fun little cruise this was! We knew we'd probably see whales; this is prime time in the Bahia de Banderas. Humpbacks are heading north, of course. 
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I love how this starts. Enjoying the sun, the lovely light breeze. The scenery is great from the start and only continues. The crew does their friendly introductions and run by of the rules. Cocktail orders are taken. It's not long at all and we're ooohing and aaahing at water spouts from the whales a short distance away. 
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Not long after that, we're seeing dorsal fins and flukes. I start snapping blind shots with my little point and shoot. If I get good photos, fine, but I want foremost to just enjoy what I can see. 
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The early sites are nothing compared to what follows. We see blowholes, their large pectoral fins (up to 15' long and covered in barnacles.) We see them bend down in that We see the grooves along their throats. We see baleen. We see breaching, which is crazy thrilling. We see a mom and baby and mom is teaching baby how to come out of the water and slap down. Repeatedly, repeatedly, making sure baby gets it down. Baby is playing and showing off and this was just all great fun. Just fabulous. 
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Yes, fun facts are shared by crew. They eat about 2K of fish and krill a day. They range in size from 39 to 52 ' long. We learn more about the 3 stages of that coming up and slapping down we so enjoyed.
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There was a lovely plated lunch (sandwich and fresh fruit) and cocktails, but it wasn't at all a booze cruise feel to it. (Not that that there's not a time and place...) Coming back to the Marina, the crew entertained us and they were just great fun. Highly recommend them!
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#akali #akalicatamaran #PuertoVallarta #puertovallartamexico #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #humpbackwhale #humpbacks #whalemigration #cruise #daycruise #mexico #sunshine #confettitravel
Walk walk walk around puerto Vallarta and you’re Walk walk walk around puerto Vallarta and you’re ready for a relaxing break. We stopped at the Oyster House on the Melecon. Lovely views, a crisp Albariño, salad, sautéed calamari, and a tuna ceviche to avocado. Very nice!
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#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #mexico #puertovallartafood #melecon #oysterhouse #ceviche #tuna #squid #calamari #salads #walk #takeawalk #stroll #waterfront #wine #mexicanwine #confettitravel #foodanddrink #wine #winewednesday
The chance to connect with friends old and new whe The chance to connect with friends old and new when traveling is just the best. Many thanks, Marc, for your warm hospitality and for taking us to one of your favorite spots in Puerto Vallarta.
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Qulture in a fabulous restaurant and art gallery in the Emiliano-Zapata neighborhood of Zona Romantica. It’s housed in a former hotel and all the rooms are a perfect backdrop for working art studios and galleries. The work is diverse and the food and drink are a treat. Do go!
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So what’s for dinner? #negroni #martini #coconutshrimp #tunachicharon #mussels #salada #stuffedjalapeños 
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#qulturepv @qulturepv #puertovallartaart #puertovallarta #mexico #zonaromantica #zonaromanticapuertovallarta #emelianozapata #bahiadebanderas #bayofbanderas #travel #foodanddrink #cocktails #dinner #confettitravel @travelpenandpalate #travelpenandpalate
More urban beauty in Puerto Vallarta’s el Centro More urban beauty in Puerto Vallarta’s el Centro and Zona Romantica districts!
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#walkwalkwalk #stroll #strolling 
#puertovallarta #mexico #soulmatters #confettitravel #take a break #atthewaterfront #bahiadebanderas #bahíadebanderas #urbanenergy #cityenergy #art #urbanart #zonaromantica #zonaromanticapuertovallarta #elcentro #centro #getthosestepsin #vibes
Soooo many gorgeous #murals here in Puerto Vallart Soooo many gorgeous #murals here in Puerto Vallarta’s Centro and Zona Romantica districts!
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#puertovallarta #mexico #sunset #soulmatters #sunsets #sunsetsofinstagram #confettitravel #takeabreak #atthewaterfront #bahiadebanderas #bahíadebanderas #urbanenergy #cityenergy #art #muralsofinstagram #urbanart #zonaromantica #zonaromanticapuertovallarta #elcentro #centro
Easily amused by playing, Spot the Lizard! . . #pu Easily amused by playing, Spot the Lizard!
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#puertovallarta #mexico #sunset #soulmatters #sunsets #sunsetsofinstagram #confettitravel #takeabreak #breathe #ropeswing #atthewaterfront #bahiadebanderas #bahíadebanderas #lizards #lizard
Sunset over Banderas Bay in beautiful Puerto Valla Sunset over Banderas Bay in beautiful Puerto Vallarta!
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#puertovallarta #mexico #sunset #soulmatters @visitpuertovallarta #sunsets #sunsetsofinstagram #confettitravel #takeabreak #breathe #ropeswing #atthewaterfront #bahiadebanderas #bahíadebanderas
Fabulous meal at Mole and Tacos … They started u Fabulous meal at Mole and Tacos …
They started us off with a fresh bright little fruity cocktail and some tostadas. For starters we had a plate of bone marrow, sweetbreads, and chorizo with a spicy peanut sauce and corn tortillas. And a molcajete of guacamole. For an entree, we shared a plate for two that could have fed four (and y’all have seen me eat!) of grilled beef, chicken and chorizo, pineapple and nopales, sautéed peppers and onions. ¡Dios mío, it was all delicious, 
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Dessert was a corn pie with vanilla ice cream and churros with dipping chocolate. 
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#hiltonpuertovallarta #puertovallarta #whatsfordinner #soulmatters #foodanddrink #jalisco #mexico #sunshine #getaway #travel #takeabreak #hotelmelia #confettitravel
Hee hee. Yes, we walked the sandy beaches. But I h Hee hee. Yes, we walked the sandy beaches. But I had to climb the concrete jetties too. Because they were there.
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#puertovallarta #confettitravel #waves #wavescrashing #mexico #needabreak #travel #soulmatters @visitpuertovallarta #resorts #resortlife #relax #relaxing
How long does it take to settle in and relaaaxx? A How long does it take to settle in and relaaaxx? A good dinner, a cocktail or two, a sunset, a crazy big cruise ship departing town, a walk around the marina. Yes, that will do it.
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#homefortheweek #soulmatters #mexico #puertovallarta @visitpuertovallarta #holiday #sunshine #whatsnow #sunset #getawayoften #confettitravel #jalisco #jaliscomexico

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