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A Foodie’s Guide to Best Food in Hong Kong

 
Hong Kong is a paradise for food lovers, offering a vibrant culinary scene that reflects its rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re a street food enthusiast or a fine dining aficionado, the city has something to satisfy every palate. 

A Foodie’s Guide to Best Food in Hong Kong

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Set sail to the Foyle Maritime Festival for seafaring fun

Derry-Londonderry’s waterfront will be overflowing with maritime-themed events and activities when the Foyle Maritime Festival returns

A four-day programme of events, from Tall Ships, on-water activities, circus and maritime market to music, animation and comedy will run from 27–30 June in the walled city.

Music for Centering and Focus

by Kerry Dexter /
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Jun 17, 2024 / 0 comments

As circumstances of all sorts continue to shift, and information of all sorts arrives from all directions, making time for centering and focus can be useful.

It can also be challenging.

Music can help with that. Giving the time needed to focus on one song, to center on repeated listenings of a favorite—or a whole orchestra piece or a whole album—can be refreshing. It can also offer space for new ideas to appear, new perspectives to evolve. Both of those may well be needed in these shifting times.

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3D Cube Painting: The Perfect Gift Solution

The Challenge of Gift-Giving
Gift-giving occasions abound throughout the year, from birthdays and holidays to weddings and anniversaries. However, finding the right gift can be a daunting task. Many struggle to strike the perfect balance between affordability and personalization. While expensive gifts may be luxurious, they are not always practical for every budget. On the other hand, inexpensive gifts may lack sentimentality and fail to make a lasting impression.

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Five Essential Bits of Trivia About the Arenal Volcano

If you’ve ever been to Costa Rica, you will know that this Central American country is famous for its volcanoes (as well as its beaches, climate, and food - but that’s a subject for another time!).

In Costa Rica, there are over two hundred volcanic formations, some dating back sixty-five million years, with at least one hundred volcanoes commonly listed and six which are considered active.

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Reignite Your Passion This Summer: 5 Tips for Teachers

As the school year draws to a close, teachers often find themselves balancing relief with anticipation for the months ahead. While summer vacation is commonly viewed as a time for rest and relaxation, it also offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and creative renewal. At Curiosity 2 Create, we believe summer can be both enjoyable and profoundly productive for educators, ensuring they return to the classroom with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

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Read This: The 50 States Bucket List: The Ultimate Journal for a Journey Across America

Oh, I have SUCH a great travel journal to recommend to our wandering educators today! The 50 States Bucket List: The Ultimate Journal for a Journey Across America, written and illustrated by Jessica Laughlin and published by Quarto, is THE most fun travel journal I've ever seen. 

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: From Glory To Carnival

When we talk about “military,” what exactly are we thinking? Or rather, what do we imagine for this word? From my perspective as a visitor who grew up in an authoritarian country, before I travelled to Edinburgh, I thought the “military tattoo” was just a synonym for “military parade.” The latter often uses strict formations, precise marching, and almost mechanical uniformity to demonstrate collective power. However, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (hereafter referred to as REMT) showed me how they are totally different in an incredible way. 

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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India

Golden temple is a famous religious place in India, which is located in the center of the Amritsar city. It is also known as Harmandir sahib. This building is made purely with gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pool of water. I visit there by road with my family because it is 150 km away from my city.

I have visited this place many times in my life, and enjoy the peaceful environment. 

Golden Temple, Amritsar, India

Lighthouses of Michigan's Sunset Coasts

by Julie Royce /
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Jun 05, 2024 / 0 comments

The traveler to Michigan's coastlines will be rewarded with the opportunity to visit many iconic lighthouses. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series, Exploring Michigan's Sunset Coasts, Sunrise Coasts, and Upper Peninsula Coasts, they added a bit of delight and historic perspective to the trip. Below are some of my favorites.

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