Author: Heather Cassell
LGBTs caught in horrific N. Bay fires
Fast-moving wildfires fueled by dry brush and Diablo winds roared through the hillsides and vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties starting late Sunday night and continued to burn out of control.
LGBT winery owners and other community members were among the evacuees and those who lost homes or had businesses damaged.
Paralyzed Hiker Stacey Kozel Conquers Great Peaks
Paralyzed hiker Stacey Kozel completed her solo journey on the Pacific Crest Trail, that runs from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Canadian border last month.
“It’s hard to believe I’m actually standing here at the U.S.A.-Canadian border,” Stacey says in a video from the trail posted on Facebook after finishing the 2,650 miles at the Canadian border. “Feels good!”
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‘An American In Paris’ Is A Stunning Theatrical Triumph
It was a magical evening from the moment the curtain rose revealing the art deco, cubism, modernism, postmodern images paired with jazzy rifts that took me to a place and time in history, post-World War II France.
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Two Women Stabbed To Death By Terrorist At French Train Station
Two young women and a suspected terrorist are dead after two attacks at Marseille’s Saint Charles train station October 1.
A man in his late-20s or early 30’s of what appeared to be of North African descent was shot dead by French soldiers on guard at Marseille’s main train station while shouting “Allahu akbar” (God is Greatest) witnesses told reporters, reported the Los Angeles Times.
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Berlin Gets First-Ever Luxury Female Executive Chef
The Adlon Kempinski Hotel appointed Michele Muller chef de cuisine at Restaurant Quarré, making her Berlin’s first and only top chef at a 5-star hotel.
Representatives of the Adlon Kempinski Hotel announced Michele’s appointment in a news release September 28.
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Barbie Detained At US Border
A truckload of 3,004 counterfeit CEO Barbies and fashion dolls were seized by United States Customs and Border Protection officers at the International Falls Port of Entry into America in August.
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First Woman To Trek The Great Trail Says, Big Lesson Learned ‘One Step At A Time’
Stopping at the edge of The Great Trail at the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Spear on the Avalon Peninsula near St. John’s Newfoundland, the easternmost point of Canada and North America, it was the end of a journey for Sarah Jackson.
One May 30, the 25-year old became the first woman to ever complete the 15,000 miles (24,000 kilometers) trek solo.
Award-Winning Documentarian Dianne Whelan’s Love Story To Canada
When award-winning adventure author and documentary filmmaker Dianne Whelan took her first steps on The Great Trail to begin filming her newest documentary, “500 Days in the Wild,” in July 2015, she never imagined that she would still be on the journey today.
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American Women Attacked With Acid In France
Four American college students studying abroad were attacked with acid thrown in their faces by an unknown French woman while they were returning to Paris at Marseille-Saint Charles train station September 17.
Firemen and police arrived immediately following the attack, according to media reports.
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This Lesbian Couple Experienced A Honeymoon In Hell
A honeymooning lesbian couple didn’t expect the less-than-white-glove experience they received during their stay at a luxury 5-star Riviera Maya resort this summer.
It was supposed to be a blissful affair celebrating their perfect wedding, but a few days into the women’s honeymoon the staff realized they were a couple and turned on them, they claim.
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Sexy DJs Pump Up The Music At Breathless Sexy September
Labor Day might have come and gone, but summer isn’t over yet. There is still plenty of time to squeeze in a little bit more fun in the sun this September and Breathless Resorts & Spas is keeping the party going from the Caribbean to Cabo San Lucas.
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What Is The Safest Asian Country For Women Travelers?
Dreaming of a last-minute girlfriend getaway or a solo retreat? How about jetting off to Thailand?
The Southeast Asian country is wooing women travelers to its friendly shores with its second annual Women’s Journey Thailand campaign. The campaign brings together more than 800 public and private entities that provide discounts from flights, hotels, car rentals, dining, shopping, entertainment, and more all geared toward women.
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