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Mural in downtown Portland, Oregon

Choose Your Own Adventure In Portland

“I think why I love about Portland is the mixture of like the new people and the old guard that are still hanging out and you’ve got this really interesting counterculture and really interesting art scene,” she continued.

“It’s fun and there’s a lot of really good food,” Belinda added.

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The Laugh Cellar Santa Rosa

Let There Be Laughter At The Wine Country Comedy Fest In Sonoma

Comedy is “what keeps you happy” it is “the spice of life,” said Wine County Comedy Fest co-founder Lisa Pidge who has “the ultimate standup comedy experience in wine country” happening this weekend.

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Anthony Bourdain Dania Nassief Danya Alhamrani

Women Mourn The Man: Anthony Bourdain

The Women Who Graced Anthony Bourdain’s Presence To Those Closest To Him Remember The Revered Celebrity World Traveler Who Brought Venturing Down Unfamiliar Paths And Eating Foreign Foods Into The World’s Livingrooms by Heather Cassell It was the first story on my roommate’s and my phones’ newsfeed Friday morning. My first thought was, this is […]

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Rise Travel

Rise Travel Helps Women Travel With A Purpose

“We have to step outside of our comfort zones,” Christian, who described herself as an “armchair activist,” told the Columbus Monthly. “We have to get up and move and make change because if we don’t do that, then change will happen and it won’t be in the ways that we want.”

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Artifacts from 130 years of Portland's Rose Show at the “Madame Caroline Testout: The Rose that Made Portland Famous” exhibit

Portland: The Story Of A Rose And A City

The story of how Portland became the City of Roses is an exciting one and a sad one all at the same time.

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flower garden

4 Spectacular And Delightful Summertime Flower Shows Worth The Trip

Flowers have been an attraction for people from all over the world for centuries, starting in the 17th century with the knot gardens and hedge mazes in Europe.

Today, is no different with thousands of garden and flower shows that blossom in the spring. Despite Memorial Day signaling the beginning of summer, spring isn’t over yet.

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"Only Vegas Moments" "Now & Then" lesbian love story

Enticing A New Generation To Las Vegas

“Las Vegas’ release of ‘Only Vegas Moments’ is a cutting-edge approach to create culturally relevant global tourism,” John Tanzella, president and CEO of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, said in the May 22 news release from the LCVCA. “’Now & Then’ is a perfect example of the inclusive environment that awaits all travelers in the destination.”

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Race to Change: Oregon's

History’s Powerful Spotlight Shown On Portland’s Civil Rights Years

A Powerful Small Exhibit Tells the Story of the Impact of Portland’s Black Power Movement by Heather Cassell The Civil Rights Movement touched nearly every corner of the United States during mid-century America: Portland, Oregon was no exception. The Rose City’s small Black community, nearly 800 households strong at the time, raged against the establishment […]

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Comedian Julie Goldman

Queer Comedians Take On The Bay

“I appreciate comedians who don’t take themselves too seriously, have a dash of inappropriateness, and don’t pander or shy away from pushing the envelope,” wrote Julie. “I think both Belinda and Jeffrey add a spice of these elements to their acts and that’s why I have fun watching them and continue to want to work with them.”

“Plus, I just genuinely like them and want to hang out with them,” she added.

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Standard Double Queen at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown

Comfortable Rooms and Comfort Food at the DoubleTree Downtown Orlando

The Downtown DoubleTree isn’t trying to be the kind of hotel where you lounge by the pool all day without ever leaving the grounds. It’s also not a Disney property, and if you’re traveling with kids and planning on spending a lot of time at area theme parks, this may not be the best hotel for you.

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Madame Gandhi

Madame Gandhi Set To Mesmerize The Dinah Crowds

“I want music to make feminism culturally relevant. I want my music to make gender equality culturally even more relevant,” said Madame Gandhi, who writes music that elevates and celebrates the female voice.

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Snow Tha Product Miguel Madriz

Defiant, Provocative Latin-American Artist To Perform At The Dinah

The MTV VMA award winning Latina lyricist, emcee and actor Snow Tha Product is sure to stir things up when she takes the stage at The Dinah in Palm Springs, California.

The Dinah is the premiere festival for women artists on the brink of breaking out onto the national and global stage.

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