travel
The ultimate test of a compatible relationship is whether you can stand to travel together.
Dancing Their Way to Success
“I’m sure I recognize that guy.” “Which Guy?” Mike asked. “The one teaching the Ballroom Dancing, but for the life of me I can’t remember his name” I was trying not to stare at them “yes, I remember his red hair. Oh, my goodness, what was his name?” Time and unfamiliar surroundings can do that “the last I heard of him he was working the nightshift at the Ford Transit Factory in Eastleigh, you know, the factory just outside Southampton.”
By Pamella Richards3 years ago in Humans
Earth's Hidden Treasures
In a world perpetually connected and documented, the allure of the undiscovered beckons. The "Unmasking the Unseen" series delves into the heart of destinations often relegated to the sidelines of glossy travel brochures. The journey ahead promises an escape from the ordinary, inviting you to embrace the extraordinary, as we uncover the hidden gems that redefine the art of travel.
By Andzani Ashley3 years ago in Humans
People of NOLA
I remember when I arrived at NOLA the first place, where I stopped was near the French Quarter where I met my host Xavier. He was neither old nor young man with a bald head, lean body, and cautious eyes. When he showed me my room I was in awe. It was the most comfortable place I have seen so far. I even had my TV. He made me feel very welcome. He was comfortable to host me and looking at how neat his house was you would guess he ran an Airbnb. He later told me he even built a separate entrance just for himself so the guest could feel alone and he could remain in the comfort of his place. Once, a couple of girls wanted to allure him to their room after a fun night out in NOLA but he refused. He was rather particularly professional about endeavors like that. I respected that about him. I took a shower to relax after a really hot day riding along the Mississippi River. Xavier prepared a Charcuterie board with figs, cheese, and meat to go with beer and invited his neighbor Anton to join us, which Anton gladly accepted. We waited for him on a porch, where X told me a bit about himself and his experience of leaving France and living in the US. He even told me how he was proposed to by his last girlfriend. I’ve never met anyone like that before. He refused her proposal. I asked him, “Why?” He told me he was afraid that one day they may have a fight and she would say:” You only married me cuz you wanted documents!” His eyes looked into the distance remembering that episode. Somehow It felt like he came back to it from time to time wondering. He’s also told me about him wanting to go on a long bicycle tour, similar to my experience. I got excited and told him that he better get ready and go. He sat there and said: “Someday.” I was slightly shocked. I nearly forgot how people can talk themselves out of anything until that moment. The garage door of the house across the street started opening up. Then we saw Anton pulling in his old white SUV. When he came out of his car he told us he would be back after he took a shower. Anton was a young lawyer, whose dad raised him by sending him to a law school, which gave him the life he lives now. He sat next to me and told us about his day at a court and his client who was getting a divorce. He came across as pretty open and talkative and likes to paint in his spare time, showing us some of his works over a beer. He had an eye. X invited me to a dinner at his friend’s house the next day. At the time it could seem mundane, while to me such an invitation felt simply special and exciting. I was honored and looked forward to it. I didn’t say anything about X procrastinating his dreams, I simply felt like it wasn’t my place to keep pushing him. He had to do it himself.
By Oleksandr Matvyeyev3 years ago in Humans
Africa; "Dreadlocks Aren't Part of Our Culture!" Another African Country Clamping Down on the Hairstyle In 2023
Sunday, 25 December 2023 By: TB Obwoge I've written about the discrimination in several African countries for those wearing dreadlocks, even Black Americans lie of Ghana their fake Wakanda. Dreadlocks aren't acceptable all over the African continent, the lie that they are is just that, a lie.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in Humans
From Nyen to the World
The dusty red earth of Nyen, a small village nestled in the Cameroonian highlands, cradled my earliest dreams. Beneath the whispering baobab trees, stories spun by firelight ignited a spark within me, a yearning for understanding that transcended borders and languages. Little did I know, this yearning would propel me on a global odyssey, one that would see me trade a stethoscope for a keyboard, the sterile silence of hospitals for the cacophony of human experience.
By Wally Minang3 years ago in Humans
Circassians
The Circassians or Adygas bear witness to a cultural legacy that transcends mere dance or parade movements; it is an integral part of their ancient heritage. Their narrative unfolds as a tragic tale, recounting one of the largest genocide operations in the modern era. This historical journey immerses us in the story of a people forcibly displaced from their ancestral land, who found refuge among various communities, seamlessly integrating while steadfastly preserving their cherished customs and traditions.
By Muhammad Ahmed Abu Al-Qasim3 years ago in Humans
Dream Whispers: Unveiling the Ethical Frontier of Dream Inception. Content Warning.
In the quiet corridors of the Dream Research Institute, Dr. Eleanor Grant hunched over her workstation, surrounded by the soft hum of machines and the flickering glow of computer screens. She was on the brink of a breakthrough in the field of dream manipulation—an experiment that could change the way humans perceived reality.
By Taimoor Khan3 years ago in Humans
