The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows – uncommonly lovely invented words for what we feel but cannot name, such as maru mori (“the heartbreaking simplicity of ordinary things”) and apolytus (“the moment you realize you are changing as a person") themarginalian.org/2024/04/12/dic…

Half a century ago, the economist turned Buddhist E. F. Schumacher wrote beautifully about learning to prioritize people over products and creativity over consumption – a course-correction for capitalism still not too late to make themarginalian.org/2014/07/07/bud…

Happy to contribute some #Maui tips for this list of top beach destinations for the fabulous Jessie Festa 🎉 Solo Female Travel Blogger. ☀️😎🏖️

Visiting the whole island can help stimulate the local economy, still reeling nine months after the fires. My latest column in Honolulu Civil Beat civilbeat.org/2024/05/cather…

Great keynote from @traveldudes touching on the state of the industry - influencers, AI, and a way forward… collaborations and better ways to tell stories + get better ROI from your channels. #TBEXBasqueCountry #TBEX

Great talk on #ContentMarketing by Ursula Petula Barzey to kick off day 2 of #TBEXBasqueCountry #TBEX. Consider your buyer personas and the purpose of your content: Entertain, Inspire, Educate, Convince. Shout out in there to Devour Tours as a strong brand mission + story. 👏🏻😋

Important talk on Monetizing #SustainableTravel with Food Travelist Sue & Diana: slow ling down, embracing off-season travel, seeking out smaller destinations, deeper cultural experiences. Loved taking a “sustainable virtual vacation”. 🧘🏻‍♀️#TBEXBasqueCountry #TBEX #SlowTravel #TravelDeeper

Final breakout session of #TBEXBasqueCountry with Kerwin McKenzie speaking on how to use the power of #AI to communicate effectively through #EmailMarketing. So many creative use cases and prompts! 🤖🤖🤖

On this #BourdainDay, the word that comes to mind is “motion” 🚀 mailchi.mp/roadsandkingdo…

From Byzantine-era fortifications to late-Ottoman-period factories, dozens of previously inaccessible sites across Istanbul are being opened to the public as part of İBB Miras cultural-heritage restorations. My latest story for @bbc_travel: bbc.com/travel/article…

I just signed a @theactionnet petition: Remove Celebrity Photos from Maui's Airport and Address the Real Estate Crisis. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/remo…

A €20 fee will be introduced 19 August for "tourist visits" to Istanbul's Byzantine mosaic/fresco-filled Chora Church, which has been operating as the Kariye Mosque since May. Friday access will be restricted to Muslim worshippers, culture minister says. haberturk.com/kariye-camii-h…

"I have always felt that a human being could only be saved by another human being. I am aware that we do not save each other very often. But…we save each other some of the time." Baldwin, born 100 years ago today, on how to live through your darkest hour themarginalian.org/2020/04/23/jam…

🚨 Today in Turkey, Instagram has been banned. As the Mayor of Istanbul, I strongly believe that communication bans do not benefit any society. Limiting access to social media platforms stifles free expression and hinders the flow of information. I urge the authorities to

Quite the list of websites that are blocked in Turkey (in white squares) or have been in the past (in red squares).

Launching a new FB community 🥳 ShoyuSugar.com/FB Whether you're planning your next trip or recreating memories from your last one at home, this group is your go-to for culinary inspiration. Share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with fellow foodies.

America is in the midst of a mental health crisis. But finding a therapist who takes insurance can feel impossible. Insurers say that’s because there aren’t enough therapists. We found that's not entirely true. Here's why you can't find a therapist🧵👇projects.propublica.org/why-i-left-the…

This week’s newsletter is out! It includes a collection of mochi recipes, contests you should definitely enter and curated travel and food news from Hawaii & around the world. ❤️ 💌 ShoyuSugar.com/newsletter9

Trying out the video feature to go with the mold I use to make spam musubi. 😋 amazon.com/live/video/080…