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How Thailand's 'Happiness Farmer' Built an Oasis...
“Life is easy. Why do we make it so hard?” This is the question that drives Jon Jandai, Thailand’s self-proclaimed “happiness farmer.” In a country where more than 50 percent of the population now lives in cities and farmers face rising input costs, falling crop prices, and mounting debt, Jandai offers an alternative that has attracted more than 10,000 students: a life of self-reliance that consists of building earthen homes, learning to farm indigenous Thai fruits and vegetables, and...

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Jutulholet in Vihals, Norway
Jutulholet is a surprise hidden on one of the smaller islands next to Aure, in Møre and Romsdal kommune. It is a perfect stop on your way to Kristiansund or Trondheim. Jutulholet is a huge cave hidden within the surrounding hills. Local legends say that a giant (jutul) that tried to destroy the church in Aure lived there. While he may no longer be present, you can definitely explore it, or even spend the night there! The cave is...

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Mačkamama in Osijek, Croatia
A wooden monument represents the original “cat lady,” noblewoman Paulina Hermann (née Lobe), who lived at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Stories are told about her as an eccentric rich woman who loved company, and travel, but also helping people and animals, especially, you might guess, cats. The wooden statue is located next to her former home, Villa Hermann, which the locals call Castle Mačkamama (translated as “cat mother”) and which is an integral part of...

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Plum Island Museum of Lost Toys &...
This is a room filled with small toys and other categorized artifacts that have washed up on the beaches of Plum Island. There are figurines, lures, tools, goggles, a surprising number of broken heels, and more. Many fascinating and stories objects from all walks of life, all with a common aspect of their history. 

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Caracol Chivita Murals in Bacalar, Mexico
The Bakalarte Festival was first held in 2016, celebrating art and poetry in the town of Bacalar, one of Mexico’s “Pueblos Mágicos” (Magic Towns) and namesake of the renowned Lagoon of Seven Colors. Following its staging almost every year since (minus exceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic), its main legacy for the town has been over 100 murals and other pieces of street art, which have now come to define it almost as much as the lagoon. Tania Sol Portillo, of...

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How Did a World War II Boat...
James Dunsdon was driving his truck through the darkness of a cold December night in the Cascade Range, almost 200 miles north of Sacramento. It was about to snow, and he was in a hurry. His headlights flashed on the vehicle in front of him, and for a moment, Dunsdon thought he was dreaming. There, gliding along the winding mountain road, was a World War II Allied landing craft. It was still wet, dripping as if it had just...

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SEO Best Practices for Hotels to Increase...
Travelers’ online behavior has changed significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. Today, potential guests are researching and booking travel plans many months in advance and are prioritizing hotel websites with detailed and relevant information that is easily accessible to them. With this return to travel, there is also a return of online competition from The post SEO Best Practices for Hotels to Increase Direct Bookings appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Psychology Behind Why Identical Twins Inspire...
The twins in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film The Shining were never supposed to be identical. In Stephen King’s 1977 book, the Grady sisters are just sisters, eight and 10, and “cute as a button,” at least until spirits and isolation turned their father murderous (you know, just a regular Thursday at the Overlook Hotel). Soon after the book’s rise to the bestseller lists, Kubrick began production on the film, and auditioned numerous young actors to play the sisters. But...

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From Space, Mont Saint-Michel Stars in a...
It is one of the most beautiful and recognizable abbeys in the world: Rising above the medieval walls of a tidal island on France’s northwestern coast, the monastery of Mont Saint-Michel seems to float in the glassy waters of the surrounding bay. At least, that’s how it appears from the mainland, less than half a mile away. Seen from space during the late autumn and winter months, when the sun is lower in the Northern Hemisphere sky, the monastery’s...

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Differing Revenue Management Strategies for New Vs...
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the recommended revenue management strategies for new hotels / resorts? How do they differ to those used by established properties? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender – Professor of Hotels & Resorts, New Mexico State University Ricardo The post Differing Revenue Management Strategies for New Vs Established Hotels appeared first on Revfine.com.

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6 Ways Your Hotel Might be Missing...
You’ll probably agree that seizing revenue opportunities is more important now than ever – especially with costs increasing in every area of hotel operations and demand only recovering. Otherwise, your property’s profitability could take a severe hit, and its long-term business success may be at risk. Luckily, there are many things you can do to The post 6 Ways Your Hotel Might be Missing Revenue Opportunities appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Celebrating the United States of Stuffing
THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEMBER 19, 2022, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. Let’s get one thing out of the way: stuffing is indisputably the best Thanksgiving dish. Turkey is fine, gravy is essential, and I’ll never say no to a sweet potato, but stuffing just plain rules. It’s good soused in gravy on Turkey Day, better still fried in butter and topped with sunny side up eggs for breakfast the...

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What Is Lake-Effect Snow?
This story was originally published on The Conversation and appears here under a Creative Commons license. It’s hard for most people to imagine six feet of snow in one storm, like the Buffalo area saw over the weekend, but such extreme snowfall events occasionally happen along the eastern edges of the Great Lakes. The phenomenon is called “lake-effect snow,” and the lakes play a crucial role. It starts with cold, dry air from Canada. As the bitter cold air...

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Puzzle Monday: Breaking the Grid
Among our crosswords and other puzzles, we’ll be featuring logic challenges from Puzzle Communication Nikoli, a cult-favorite puzzle publication from Japan. A PDF of the puzzle, as well as the solution, can be downloaded below. One of the most satisfying sights for a lover of pencil or logic puzzles—such as Sudoku and the range of other puzzles from Japan’s Puzzle Communication Nikoli that we’ve featured recently—is a fully completed puzzle. It’s not as clean or orderly as the starting...

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Social Media Marketing for Restaurants: Best Practices
Social media marketing for restaurants is one of the most powerful tools when it comes to increasing footfall and enhancing revenue. Most people use social media and are likely to look for restaurant recommendations on their favourite platforms. Marketing on social media is the ideal way to promote your business. In this article you’ll learn The post Social Media Marketing for Restaurants: Best Practices appeared first on Revfine.com.

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