Keep It Wild : The GRID Expedition

For the longest time, I’ve resisted the urge to travel via motor vehicle. I wasn’t interested in the kind of road trip most people know; I preferred traveling on my own power, via bicycle or simply on foot—hiking, running, and everything in between. Vehicle travel is confining to me: you get in, drive, and get out for the sights. Unlike human-powered travel—where you can only go as fast as your legs will take you—your entire body is immersed in the experience. No second is lost to the wind; each second is a destination in itself.

When you cycle, every incline, road bump, or change in temperature is a memory that is stored. When you hike or run through a landscape, the scene is magnified; you are one small speck in this vast area, and time extends magnificently—you have the time to watch a snail pass you by, or the sun slowly rise across the ridge.

So… why was I now finding myself in a brand-new Ford Everest?… GRID

LAYERS - River Flows in You

The Most Popular Chinese Wedding Food To Serve On Your Special Day

For couples of Chinese heritage around the world, planning a Chinese wedding banquet is a great way to incorporate your culture into your special day. Including traditional Chinese wedding food is also an easy way to honor parents and older relatives who may prefer Chinese cuisine to more standard Western party fare. Typically, Chinese wedding banquets include eight or nine dishes. The Mandarin word for eight, ba, sounds like the word for good luck, while the word for nine, jiu, sounds like the word for long. Serving eight or nine dishes is a way to invoke good luck and longevity for the newlyweds… East Meets Dress

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