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You might not wonder how clothes or other fabrics get their color, but textile dyes have been around for centuries affecting much more than just the world of fabric. With the introduction of exotic and stunning hues that came from … Read more
“About 1 in 1,000 baby sea turtles will make it to adulthood.” Defenders of Wildlife This bleak statistic exemplifies the threat to the Sea Turtle population around the globe. These incredible creatures have a lineage that can be traced back … Read more
Laguna Beach might be known for having some of the best beaches in California but there is so much more to this seaside city in Orange county. In addition to an extensive artist community and seaside escapes, there are also … Read more
Finding a great gift for the traveler in your life can feel like a daunting task. Especially for those who seem like they have their travel gear down to a science. However, a little thinking outside the box can score … Read more
Known as Vancouver’s Town Square, Granville Island is a hot spot for both locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, this once industrial hub is now a veritable melting pot of unique finds, interesting libations and … Read more
The holidays have arrived, and the stress is on. In between the shopping, cooking, cleaning, I say we plan some holiday escapes to combat the all the craziness. This year I’d love to take a magical adventure. Here are 8 of my bucketlist destinations … Read more
No one likes to be sick, but if you have to be sick somewhere, isn’t it better to be surrounded by natural beauty where you can rest your mind, nourish your body and replenish your spirit? If I had to … Read more
Traveling anywhere the day before Thanksgiving is terrible. The traffic, the crowded airports… it’s miserable. Families are stressed to their max trying to make their flights, making sure the kids actually stay in tow, and someone always forgets the TSA … Read more
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.” John Muir There is nothing like reaching the summit after a long, strenuous hike that tests … Read more
“Get outside!” My mother would shout, as my five siblings and I ran around the house in a cartoon cloud of dust and chaos. There were six of us kids constantly on the go during my childhood, and my love … Read more
It’s the smell of the pine forest that I notice as I steel myself to step off the narrow wooden platform 200 feet off the ground, with nothing but a wire cable and a pair of carabiners between me and … Read more
If you are looking for something a little daring and out of the ordinary, Spelunking might be for you. It is a whole new kind of adventure travel that takes you…underground. Essentially, spelunking is the exploring of caves and caverns … Read more
Alicante is located in Spain’s Southeast Costa Blanca and is a popular holiday destination as it enjoys long sunny days right into the autumn months. There is so much to see and do in Alicante and no matter what your budget, there … Read more
This post brought to you by Visit Gulf County. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. When our family moved from Michigan to Florida at the beginning of this year we couldn’t have been more … Read more
As wonderful as travel may be for the spirit and the mind, jetting across the world can be hard on one’s body. Despite our best efforts, jet lag can easily get the best of us but when there are things … Read more
Letting your kids document your vacation through photo and video is one of the coolest travel parenting ideas I’ve seen floating around the internet lately. My five year old is taking after her mom’s interest in photography and can often … Read more