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Gracie Ryan

5 Tiny Spanish Towns to See Before You Die

5 Tiny Spanish Towns to See Before You Die

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There's Barcelona, Granada, and the Canary Islands, but if you're looking to visit places off the beaten path, brimming with hidden gems for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies, these Spanish towns are for you. Alhama de Granada If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, Alhama de Granada is it. Not to be confused with the Alhambra (the famous ca[...]
Why I Quit My Life as a Full-Time Traveler for an Office Job

Why I Quit My Life as a Full-Time Traveler for an Office Job

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When I graduated from college in 2015 with a photojournalism degree, I had only one goal in mind: to get out of the U.S. as fast as humanly possible. I wasn’t unhappy with my life in America. I had job opportunities, family, friends and a president who could complete a full, coherent sentence. I had nothing to run from, yet my feet were itching to hit inte[...]
Capturing A Woman's Rise Through Stunning Flower Portraits

Capturing A Woman's Rise Through Stunning Flower Portraits

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Theresa Bear is on the hunt for wild women. Women who can’t be controlled or contained. Women who have persisted despite the glass ceiling, stereotypes and personal trauma. Women who know their worth.  Theresa is on a mission to document their rise. She’s giving herself nine months. Nine months to bring the project to term. With the help of her par[...]
Luna Zorro: Weaving Culture And Tradition Into Modern Textiles

Luna Zorro: Weaving Culture And Tradition Into Modern Textiles

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The bustling streets of Antigua, Guatemala overflow with a rainbow of handwoven bags, clothes and blankets. Amidst the sea of colors, Molly Berry searches for the one thing that seems impossible to find - a neutral-toned, handwoven bedspread. “Anyone who has ever traveled to Guatemala can attest to the fact that it’s a beautifully bright and colorful plac[...]
Your Next Trip: Two Weeks In New Zealand

Your Next Trip: Two Weeks In New Zealand

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Two weeks -- or two months, for that matter -- is not nearly enough time to explore all of the wonders of New Zealand. The country is made up of two islands, four major cities, 14 national parks and 4 million people. But if two weeks is all you have, you better make the most of it. I spent two weeks on a solo backpacking trip in New Zealand and divide[...]
Six Women Saving the Glaciers, One Drink and Bike Ride at a Time

Six Women Saving the Glaciers, One Drink and Bike Ride at a Time

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This year, Climate Ride is introducing a brand new 6-day trip through stunning Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton National Park in Canada. A group of 30 riders will enjoy spectacular views of high alpine passes, glacial lakes, and 500-year-old cedar forests -- all from the seat of their bikes. Climate Rides are charitable, fundraising eve[...]
Graffiti Artist to Fly Fisherman: Brendon Elerick Leaves the Bay for the Big Sky

Graffiti Artist to Fly Fisherman: Brendon Elerick Leaves the Bay for the Big Sky

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It was 3 o’clock on a cold winter morning, and Brendon Elerick and his friends were out tagging. They were in Downtown Berkeley, on the corner of the bustling Ashby Bart station, when they spotted their next hit — a 3-story building covered with wooden lattices. The group scrambled up the side of the building onto a balcony. They had just finished hitting[...]