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Sense of Place: Jamaica

Jamaica
Embarking on a journey through Jamaica, this itinerary offers a unique and immersive experience, blending cultural encounters, natural wonders, and luxurious relaxation. Highlights include savoring local flavors at Scotchie's, exploring the historical village of Accompong, and marveling at sunsets at Lovers’ Leap. Art enthusiasts meet with Sally Henzell, while adventure seekers can enjoy boat tours, cliff jumping, and jet-skiing in Oracabessa Bay. The trip features visits to renowned coffee estates and rum distilleries, offering insights into Jamaica's rich culinary heritage. Leisurely days are spent swimming in mystical caves, participating in a jerk chicken cooking class, and embracing the tranquility of secluded beaches. The journey is punctuated by stays at unique lodgings like Jakes, The Caves, Strawberry Hill, and Golden Eye, each offering a distinctive flavor of Jamaican hospitality.
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Don’t Stop

Sossusvlei | Namibia
I am never going to climb a sand dune again. I say that vehemently (many times) as I climb Dune 45. After 50 long, sand-filled minutes taken to trudge up, here are the lessons learned: Take slow steps. Barefoot works best. One step forward will indeed feel like two steps backward. Don’t stop. Don’t get disheartened if a sprightly guide whizzes past you in an attempt to beat his own 10 minute record. When you have reached the peak and admired the view, scream a joyful “whee-eee” and slide down the side of the dune, marveling at the roaring sound of the minor avalanche that you will create. Ok, can we do that again? Nearby is Dead Vlei / Sossusvlei. It’s a kaleidoscope of yellow and orange sands and the white of the stunning vlei. Meanwhile, the oryx are vying with each other to position themselves strategically into my shots. They seem to have no issues with climbing dunes. Then again, I don’t see them doing any joyful slides down.
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Pure Zen

Stokksnes | Iceland
On the epic Ring Road drive (A1) in East Iceland, there’s a black sand beach called Stokksnes, just a few kilometres from Höfn. A gravel road gets you to a tiny cafeteria - where you can pay a small fee to drive further in till the edge of the water. Volcanic black sand dunes, Tall green grasses. Waves breaking on the rocks. Wind. Reflections in the water. Incredible beauty. Pure zen.
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Dancing Dragons Across The Sky

Seal River Heritage Lodge | Canada
Someone described #Churchill as “the warmest coldest tundra town”. It is a friendly, curious town. It also claims to have 300 days of northern lights. Basically, if you happen to be in Churchill on a clear night, prepare to wake up, dress up in layers (quickly), and be enthralled. Last Sunday night, when most had turned back in after what looked like an “average” aurora display, we waited and were rewarded with lovely green ribbons and curtains.
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Oh the Places You’ll Go

Oracabessa | Jamaica
At the close of the turtle hatching season, in January this year, when only a handful of nests remained, we assisted Mel Tennant, fondly known as The Turtle Man, in releasing 54 newly hatched Hawkbill Turtles into the ocean. The turtle hatchlings — incredibly — found the ocean on their own, with no help or nudging from us. How do they know where to go and how to swim right after they are hatched? Well, they do. Sea turtles are born with the instinct to move toward the brightest direction. The Oracabessa Bay Sea Turtle Project, under Mel’s extraordinary leadership, provides incubation support and the safe release of these endangered creatures.
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