Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” does it for me every time, delivering my soul to a place of calm and balance with its soft lyrical cadence, driving out all the worldly chatter. The echoes of crashing ocean…
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Soccer is a hot topic in the United States right now, so unless you’ve been benched on the sidelines, you know that the Summer of Soccer is drawing both die-hard fans and the soccer-curious (sometimes…
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With an early summer-morning start from my house in western Massachusetts, I would reach salt water by lunchtime. Destination: a seafood shack... ... And like other weekenders and summer people from…
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What do a Black cowboy in Oklahoma, a crabber in Maryland, a Waffle House archivist in Georgia, and a queer party promoter in New York have in common? At first glance, probably not much. But each…
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Ready for adventure in America’s smallest state? Welcome to Rhode Island, or “Little Rhody,” as the locals say. Though the name might suggest it’s surrounded by water, it’s not an island, but there…
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From neon-lit cities to world-famous national parks, America is packed with big-name attractions—but the real magic lies off the beaten path. In fact, just beyond the mainstream tourist trail are…
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In Newport, Rhode Island, the Gilded Age never quite ended - it simply learned how to welcome visitors. Begin where America's wealthiest families once began their "season": the great summer "cottages…
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The United States is the third-largest country in the world, stretching about 2,800 miles from east to west and 1,600 miles from north to south. Often described as a “nation of immigrants,” it’s home…
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Beach days have begun to take on a new meaning, and they don’t always involve clear summer skies. Swapping sun damage for stress management, the rise of coastal sauna culture in the U.S. plays into…
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This article summarizes the experience of writer: Dashel Pierson's visit to Newport, Rhode Island with other journalists to uncover surf culture, gourmet dining, historical and cultural attractions…
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