Melissa Sullivan

Discover Alpena, Michigan: A Nature Lover’s Paradise with Stargazing and Sunken Forests

Michigan is hemmed in by water on three sides. Along the western shoreline, beach towns across Lake Michigan from Chicago teem with dune hikers, stand-up paddle boarders, and oenophiles sipping their way toward the grapevine-twined peninsulas of Traverse City. It’s no wonder a gem like Alpena can hide in plain sight on the other side of the state. But this tiny town tucked into northeast Michigan’sThunder Baypacks a big punch.

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Experience Chimpanzee Conservation at The Gambia’s Rehabilitation Center

In the heart of The Gambia, on a bend in the country’s eponymous river, lies the River Gambia National Park. This vast area of protected forest is home to the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project, a conservation organization – founded 40 years ago this year – which protects more than 100 chimps living wild on three islands. Follow Joseph Reaney as he visits the project and has unforgettable encounters with our species’ closest relative.

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Unveiling the Magic: Hollywood Boulevard’s Iconic Superheroes and Villains

For the last 17 years, Bernard Golden has been living with a secret identity. By night, he serves as an unassuming security guard at Netflix’s office in Los Angeles. However, by day, crowds of shy children and laughing adults gather around him on Hollywood Boulevard to pose for photos and exchange a few high-pitched words. The moment Bernard dons his bright yellow costume, he becomes something entirely different.

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Top Destinations for Traveling with Infants

Taking your baby away for the first time is a significant milestone, and selecting the right destination is crucial for a successful trip. Ideally, choose places that are neither too hot nor too cold, have a reliable healthcare infrastructure, and offer a variety of relaxed activities with minimal travel involved. Here, we’ve curated eight excellent travel destinations for your infant’s bucket list.

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Adventures with Dad: Memorable Father Stories

There’s nothing quite like traveling with your dad. To be sure, questionable decision-making and eye-rolling jokes will be frequent – not to mention the utter refusal to ask for directions. However, one day you’ll look back on those trips with nothing but fond memories. Here are a few reminiscences about traveling with dear old dad, shared by members of our staff in the United States and England:

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Top Distillery Tours in Yorkshire: Gin, Rum, and Vodka Experiences

Yorkshirein northernEnglandhas become a vibrant hub for craft distilleries. While most are specializing in gin, you’ll also find rum, vodka, and even whisky soon to grace your glass. The region is rich in natural ingredients—think sea kelp, wildflower honey, local lavender, and sloe berries—and the spirits produced here offer a true taste of the land. In celebration of World Gin Day (8 June), here’s a curated list of the finest places to enjoy local spirits in Yorkshire.

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