:quality(85):upscale()/2024/11/19/786/n/43463692/b4a6fab9673cd04f9c5382.28914414_.jpg "How I Use Astrocartography to Travel")
When I first discovered astrocartography in 2021, I had no idea how transformative this astrological tool would be for my travels — and my life. After learning how the planetary energy from my birth chart aligned with specific locations around the world, my travels became more intentional. Every trip started to align me with destined … Read more
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October has always been a big month for the Leal family. It kicks off with my mom’s birthday on Oct. 1. Then, just a few days later is my parents’ wedding anniversary on Oct. 8. Following that, my dad’s birthday, on Oct. 20. (And coincidentally, my papaw’s too.) A month of celebration, but this year … Read more
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While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. I never set out to take a “quiet vacation.” But, then again, the travel phenomenon seems born out of necessity, not … Read more
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It’s no secret that dating apps are at a crossroads. With 79 percent of Gen Z reporting dating app fatigue, young singles are turning to the techniques of their forefathers to meet people: singles events. To capture the attention of a chronically online generation, where swiping through potential matches is practically a sport, companies need … Read more
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The wedding date had been inexplicably moved up a week early and none of our vendors knew. I hadn’t picked up my dress in time. Everything was running so behind schedule that we didn’t have time for a reception. I woke up with my heart racing. After taking a few breaths, I felt a sweeping … Read more
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“What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but never said out loud?” It was 2017, and that one question, casually asked by a friend, completely changed the direction of my life and work. We’re constantly told to follow a certain script: graduate from college, land a good-paying job, wait for promotions, get married, have kids, … Read more
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Modern dating is as easy as ice skating in a desert. It can feel both over and underwhelming because of the various apps we use and the evolving ways we connect with our matches. Even if you get a lot of matches on your profile (like yours truly — wink), the connection only seems to … Read more
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It’s not exactly a secret that travel alone can turn people on, but what happens when you go on a weeklong vacation specifically dedicated to exploring your wildest fantasies? Well, that’s exactly what I did when embarked on a trip with Desire Cruises — an adult-only, swinger-friendly couples cruise. For those who might not be … Read more
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It was a Tuesday afternoon in September when I witnessed the unthinkable. I was seated in a coffee shop in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, pretending to work but actually eavesdropping on the two baristas on the other side of the counter. A lanky, shag-haired guy walked in and ordered something caffeinated from the employee with the … Read more
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Kristine ThomasonKristine Thomason Planning a wedding feels a lot like taking a trip to a faraway destination. There is so much to learn and do and explore, and it can feel incredibly exciting. But, at the same time, any number of stressors and obstacles can appear in your path as you navigate this unfamiliar place. … Read more
