North America
Choose Your Own Adventure In Portland
- Heather Cassell
- September 2, 2018
“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.
Read MoreLet There Be Laughter At The Wine Country Comedy Fest In Sonoma
- Heather Cassell
- July 20, 2018
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.
Read MoreWomen Mourn The Man: Anthony Bourdain
- Heather Cassell
- June 10, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreRise Travel Helps Women Travel With A Purpose
- Heather Cassell
- June 6, 2018
“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.”
Read MorePortland: The Story Of A Rose And A City
- Heather Cassell
- May 27, 2018
The story of how Portland became the City of Roses is an exciting one and a sad one all at the same time.
Read More4 Spectacular And Delightful Summertime Flower Shows Worth The Trip
- Heather Cassell
- May 27, 2018
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.
Read MoreEnticing A New Generation To Las Vegas
- Heather Cassell
- May 25, 2018
“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.”
Read MoreHistory’s Powerful Spotlight Shown On Portland’s Civil Rights Years
- Heather Cassell
- April 22, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreQueer Comedians Take On The Bay
- Heather Cassell
- March 26, 2018
“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.
Read MoreComfortable Rooms and Comfort Food at the DoubleTree Downtown Orlando
- Heather Cassell
- March 18, 2018
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.
Read MoreMadame Gandhi Set To Mesmerize The Dinah Crowds
- Heather Cassell
- January 25, 2018
“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.
Read MoreDefiant, Provocative Latin-American Artist To Perform At The Dinah
- Heather Cassell
- January 18, 2018
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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