The 17-year-old was the victim of a horrific bullying incident.
A group of girls threw boiling water on her, leaving her badly burned and covered in scars and discoloration.
She thought the physical scars would be with her forever — until she met Basma Hameed. Basma Hameed runs a tattoo shop, of sorts — but her tattoo artistry doesn’t look like you’d expect. Basma is a paramedical tattoo specialist. Instead of tattooing vibrant, colorful designs, she uses special pigments that match the skin in order to conceal scars.
It looks like this:
With Basma’s help, patients like Samira can see a dramatic decrease in their scar visibility and discoloration after a few treatments. She even offers free procedures for patients who are unable to afford treatment. That’s because Basma knows firsthand just how life-changing her work can be for those coping with painful scars left behind.
Check out the video below to find out more about Basma’s practice, including how she became her very first patient.
It’s not uncommon for parents to puzzle over their kids’ homework.
Sometimes, it’s just been too long since they’ve done long division for them to be of any help. Or teaching methods have just changed too dramatically since they were in school.
And other times, kids bring home something truly inexplicable.
Trameka Brown-Berry was looking over her 4th-grade son Jerome’s homework when her jaw hit the floor.
“Give 3 ‘good’ reasons for slavery and 3 bad reasons,” the prompt began.
You read that right. Good reasons … FOR SLAVERY.
Lest anyone think there’s no way a school would actually give an assignment like this, Brown-Berry posted photo proof to Facebook.
In the section reserved for “good reasons,” (again, for slavery), Jerome wrote, “I feel there is no good reason for slavery thats why I did not write.”
Yep. That about covers it.
The school assignment was intended to spark debate and discussion — but isn’t that part of the problem?
The assignment was real. In the year 2018. Unbelievable.
The shockingly offensive assignment deserved to be thrown in the trash. But young Jerome dutifully filled it out anyway.
His response was pretty much perfect.
We’re a country founded on freedom of speech and debating ideas, which often leads us into situations where “both sides” are represented. But it can only go so far.
There’s no meaningful dialogue to be had about the perceived merits of stripping human beings of their basic living rights. No one is required to make an effort to “understand the other side,” when the other side is bigoted and hateful.
In a follow-up post, Brown-Berry writes that the school has since apologized for the assignment and committed to offering better diversity and sensitivity training for its teachers.
But what’s done is done, and the incident illuminates the remarkable racial inequalities that still exist in our country. After all, Brown-Berry told the Chicago Tribune, “You wouldn’t ask someone to list three good reasons for rape or three good reasons for the Holocaust.”
At the very end of the assignment, Jerome brought it home with a bang: “I am proud to be black because we are strong and brave … “
Good for Jerome for shutting down the thoughtless assignment with strength and amazing eloquence.
There are two exciting things in Bradley Cooper’s world these days. He has a new movie coming out, the Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro. His directorial follow-up to A Star is Born, it’s naturally amassed considerable Oscar buzz (and some controversy). In other news, the Philadelphia Eagles may be going to the Super Bowl again.
The beloved actor-filmmaker is a Philly boy (or from neighboring Abington, which is close enough), and he was seen at Sunday’s game, when his beloved team made a heroic comeback, overpowering the Buffalo Bills in overtime. Obviously he wants both accolades and a Birds win, but if he could only have one? The answer may surprise you (unless you’re also a native Philadelphian).
Bradley Cooper was asked by Howard Stern if he’d rather win multiple 2024 Oscars for Best Actor, Best Director, and have his co-star also win Best Actress, or have the #Eagles win the Super Bowl.
Per Philadelphia Magazine, Cooper went on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM Show, where he was hit with a “big” question.
“Sophie’s Choice for 2024: You win the Oscar, not only for Best Director but Best Actor and Carey Mulligan [his costar] wins Best Actress,” Stern said, “or the Eagles have a Super Bowl victory.”
“Eagles Super Bowl victory,” Cooper shot back, while Stern was still talking. “Eagles. I know. I’m sick!”
Now, this may seem out-there to non-Philadelphian sports fans, but this is the mentality. They threw hoagies at Santa 55 years ago and they’d do it again. The city bows to no one in terms of sports fandom, and over the last couple years they’ve been blessed with three top shelf professional teams who’ve been on a tear (the others being the Phillies and the Flyers, of course). Earlier this fall the Phils almost went to the World Series, but didn’t. The Eagles played the Super Bowl last year but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. But that’s okay because they crushed the New England Patriots only a handful of years ago, in 2018.
Or wait, that’s not okay. No self-respecting Philly sports fan would think it’s okay that their teams didn’t win every game.
Anyway, Maestro is now in select theaters. It will drop on Netflix on December 20. It’s about Leonard Bernstein. Go Birds.
There are two exciting things in Bradley Cooper’s world these days. He has a new movie coming out, the Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro. His directorial follow-up to A Star is Born, it’s naturally amassed considerable Oscar buzz (and some controversy). In other news, the Philadelphia Eagles may be going to the Super Bowl again.
The beloved actor-filmmaker is a Philly boy (or from neighboring Abington, which is close enough), and he was seen at Sunday’s game, when his beloved team made a heroic comeback, overpowering the Buffalo Bills in overtime. Obviously he wants both accolades and a Birds win, but if he could only have one? The answer may surprise you (unless you’re also a native Philadelphian).
Bradley Cooper was asked by Howard Stern if he’d rather win multiple 2024 Oscars for Best Actor, Best Director, and have his co-star also win Best Actress, or have the #Eagles win the Super Bowl.
Per Philadelphia Magazine, Cooper went on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM Show, where he was hit with a “big” question.
“Sophie’s Choice for 2024: You win the Oscar, not only for Best Director but Best Actor and Carey Mulligan [his costar] wins Best Actress,” Stern said, “or the Eagles have a Super Bowl victory.”
“Eagles Super Bowl victory,” Cooper shot back, while Stern was still talking. “Eagles. I know. I’m sick!”
Now, this may seem out-there to non-Philadelphian sports fans, but this is the mentality. They threw hoagies at Santa 55 years ago and they’d do it again. The city bows to no one in terms of sports fandom, and over the last couple years they’ve been blessed with three top shelf professional teams who’ve been on a tear (the others being the Phillies and the Flyers, of course). Earlier this fall the Phils almost went to the World Series, but didn’t. The Eagles played the Super Bowl last year but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. But that’s okay because they crushed the New England Patriots only a handful of years ago, in 2018.
Or wait, that’s not okay. No self-respecting Philly sports fan would think it’s okay that their teams didn’t win every game.
Anyway, Maestro is now in select theaters. It will drop on Netflix on December 20. It’s about Leonard Bernstein. Go Birds.
Baby Keem‘s debut album The Melodic Blue continues to stand the test of time. Though it was released back in 2021, the PGLang signee just announced a hotly-anticipated companion project for the album. This week, Keem will drop a film called The Melodic Blue to accompany his critically-acclaimed album. He first showed the trailer at Camp Flog Gnaw earlier this month, but today (November 28), Keem dropped the trailer online.
With so many music-related films arriving on different formats this winter, fans are excited to tune in for this one.
Will Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue movie be on streaming?
The Melodic Blue will be available to stream next month via Prime Video. A trailer reveals that Keem will star in the film, alongside Amandla Stenberg, Shakira Ja’nai Paye, Francis Lovehall, and Séréna Sy. Keem serves as an executive producer on the film, as well as his cousin Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free. The film was directed by Savannah Setten.
“Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue,” said a press release describing the film.
Watch the trailer for Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue movie
You can see the trailer for The Melodic Blue below.
The Melodic Blue will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning 12/5.
Baby Keem‘s debut album The Melodic Blue continues to stand the test of time. Though it was released back in 2021, the PGLang signee just announced a hotly-anticipated companion project for the album. This week, Keem will drop a film called The Melodic Blue to accompany his critically-acclaimed album. He first showed the trailer at Camp Flog Gnaw earlier this month, but today (November 28), Keem dropped the trailer online.
With so many music-related films arriving on different formats this winter, fans are excited to tune in for this one.
Will Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue movie be on streaming?
The Melodic Blue will be available to stream next month via Prime Video. A trailer reveals that Keem will star in the film, alongside Amandla Stenberg, Shakira Ja’nai Paye, Francis Lovehall, and Séréna Sy. Keem serves as an executive producer on the film, as well as his cousin Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free. The film was directed by Savannah Setten.
“Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue,” said a press release describing the film.
Watch the trailer for Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue movie
You can see the trailer for The Melodic Blue below.
The Melodic Blue will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning 12/5.
With a bill this promising, fans can’t wait to get their hands on tickets. And thankfully, they won’t have to wait too long to buy their passes.
When will tickets for Shaky Knees Festival 2024 come out?
Tickets will be available for purchase via presale beginning Thursday (November 30) at 10 a.m. EST. Fans can sign up for the presale here starting now. Upon registering for the presale, registrants will receive a code to use on the day of the presale. Fans will be able to purchase passes for all three days of the festival, as well as single-day passes for individual days of the fans’ choosing. If there are any tickets left following the presale, a general on-sale will follow.
You can see the full line-up below.
C3 Presents
Some of the artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
After the Jan. 6 riot, Donald Trump did the unthinkable: He largely disappeared from public view. It wasn’t just that he’d been permanently banned from Twitter (until a new owner took over, anyway). He suddenly wasn’t holding pressers in front of helicopters or calling into Fox News or any of the other ways he uses the press to do his bidding. It seemed bizarre that one of history’s more tireless narcissists had agreed to accept that he’d loss…for a time. A new book alleges that he was really going through some feels.
Liz Cheney says McCarthy claimed he went to Mar-a-Lago after January 6th because Trump was depressed and was not eating pic.twitter.com/Ag0IULSHzp
Per The Daily Beast, an excerpt from Liz Cheney’s forthcoming book Oath and Honor describes one of the ousted high-ranking GOP representative’s communiques with future ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Cheney had just discovered that McCarthy — who’d recently put the blame for the Capitol siege on Trump — had shlepped down to Mar-a-Lago. McCarthy claimed his trip wasn’t about saving face among the party’s Trump die-hards. It was because he felt bad for the poor future failed blogger.
“They’re really worried,” McCarthy allegedly told her. “Trump’s not eating, so they asked me to come see him.”
“What? You went to Mar-a-Lago because Trump’s not eating?” an appalled Cheney responded.
“Yeah, he’s really depressed,” he’s said to have replied.
Of course, the big guy would bounce back. He kept a low profile for a little while, returning to fan the flames of baseless election fraud claims. Even today, nearly three years into the Biden era, he hasn’t formally conceded. Would you believe he’s crushing the polls for the Republican 2024 ticket? And the world’s most famous McDonald’s stan certainly got his appetite back.
Maybe his game plan all along was to lay low, not say crazy things for a few months, then come roaring back. Not even dining with anti-Semites or racking up 91 criminal charges has dinged that Teflon armor. But perhaps before his inexplicable comeback, Trump really did, if just for a bit, feel like what he is: a loser.
Beyoncé has a special gift for the Beyhive this holiday season. Later this week, fans can look forward to seeing Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé in theaters. Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will not only show performances from Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, but will also offer a candid look into Bey’s life as she prepares for the critically-acclaimed tour.
Part of the excitement includes seeing the extensive rehearsals for the tour’s elaborate choreography. As fan-shot clips from the tours have gone viral online, many of Beyoncé’s dancers have garnered fan bases of their own.
Who are Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour dancers?
Over the course of the Renaissance World Tour, Bey was joined by some of the best dancers in the game. These include dancing duo Les Twins, brothers Laurent and Larry Nicolas Bourgeois, who have worked with Beyoncé for over a decade.
Another one of them was Honey Balenciaga, a voguing staple in New York City’s underground ballroom scene. On Beyoncé’s website, Balenciaga is listed as one of The Dolls, along with Carlos Irizarry, Darius Hickman, and Jonté Moaning.
Listed as dance captains are Amari Marshall and Hannah Douglass.
Also on the roster of dancers are Aahkilah Cornelius, Ai Shimatsu, Aliya Janel, Alannah Wilhite, Brianna Pavon, Kyndall Harris, Lisa Sainvil, Nerita McFarlane, Simone Alston, Trinity Joy, Jus’t Chase, Kevin “Konkrete” Davis Jr., Rob Bynes, and Zavion Brown.
Fans can see expect to see Beyoncé’s dancers in action in Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé.
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé arrives in theaters 12/2. Find more information here.
But not everything worth doing is “now” or “new” or “next.” There are plenty of well-known, time-worn experiences and excursions that are worth your time. And while a few of these might be deemed “cheesy” or too straightforward by certain travelers, the classics are classics for a reason. Whether you want to snap that cliché photo in front of the Eiffel Tower, go horseback riding in Mongolia, chase the perfect wave in Hawaii, or eat the best slice of pizza in New York, iconic tourist experiences will never lose their appeal.
Plus, there are some pretty epic Black Friday and Cyber Monday flight deals still going on — so now’s the time to head out to one of these great classic adventures to end your year on a high note.
EDITOR’S PICK: Steve Bramucci (@steve_bramucci): Be Amazed At The Magic Castle
Steve Bramucci
The photo above is literally the only photo you get to take inside the Magic Castle. Just consider that for a moment here at the tail end of 2023. Everything is photographed. Travel destinations are made or destroyed on Instagram.
Has the Magic Castle bowed to that pressure? Not an inch.
Get caught with your phone out? You’re warned. Caught again? You’re on the curb.
I love the vigilance. I love the mystique. Most of all, I love the magic — not metaphorically but the literal magic I saw when I visited this very classic, very on-the-radar Hollywood tourist experience last month.
Seriously, the magic is so good! The standard is so high across the board! I know an awful lot about magic and have read entire volumes on the subject and the main performers of the night left me baffled. Sure, I knew a few tricks by the roaming magicians but their timing and movements were impeccable. The whole night was just a tremendous showcase for anyone who geeks out on being shocked and befuddled.
In a nice twist, I discovered that the food was very solid. The menu is very old Hollywood in a way that adds to the charm — I had the lobster cobb salad, which is huge and well prepared. The drinks are top-notch and delivered with panache by bartenders who understand that their craft is also a performance.
Seriously, if you have a friend who is a member and you’re visiting LA, I consider this a “must-visit.” It’s way more memorable than any studio tour.
The Magic Castle
Tara Brooks (@tarabrooksmusic): Chase The Perfect Wave In Hawaii
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: San Francisco, CA (1/1); Guanacaste, Costa Rica (1/4)
TARA BROOKS
I get it now, chasing waves. The feeling of cruising surf breaks in search of the perfect ride.
Hawaii’s warm, gorgeous crystal blue and green waters have an unmatched magical touch like no other. After falling in love with surfing during the pandemic at my local Los Angeles beaches, I dedicated myself to the craft and it’s become my greatest passion. Surfing gives me mental, physical, and emotional highs and heals my body and mind. It has pushed me to cater my career to have bookings in surf destinations. I’m happiest and at my best when playing music and surfing, so it’s a no-brainer to merge the two.
I recently played for my Hawaiian family at CENTERED Hawaii and Lit & Beyond and discovered a fantastic local surf spot: Kaisers in Waikiki. At my level, I need to be challenged in order to grow, meaning bigger waves, longer rides, and clean, fast-breaking energetic waves. After surfing, I usually get an açaí bowl from the local spot Tropical Tribe or some fresh poké. My love for surfing, Hawaii’s energy, and the amazing dance-music community warms my heart and has welcomed me. I am grateful for such beautiful connections and support.
These days, Hawaii feels like home. Mahalo.
Ravenscoon (@ravenscoon): Walk The Golden Gate Bridge
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: Boston, MA (12/1); New Orleans, LA (12/2); New York, NY (12/8)
RAVENSCOON
One of my favorite tourist spots would be the Golden Gate Bridge Overlook, directly over the bridge in Marin County. Officially titled “Golden Gate viewpoint,” you access it via a one-way road (Conzelman Road) that is just for tourists to get the best view of the bridge.
This extremely popular tourist spot offers some of the best views of the bay and is also a perfect spot to catch a sunset, take photos with your partner, and soak in the best view of the bridge. This is one of my favorite tourist spots as it’s very popular yet just enough off the typical path that it feels special.
When I visited Iceland for the first time in the spring, some travelers and locals gave me their opinions about the touristy Blue Lagoon, explaining that they thought the iconic hot spring was really overrated, overcrowded, and overall, not the best experience. With this feedback, I almost skipped it altogether. I was in town to see the puffins nesting and spent time at the brand-new, luxurious Sky Lagoon. Although Sky Lagoon is absolutely beautiful with incredible views from the infinity hot springs, something felt incomplete about not experiencing the Blue Lagoon while in Iceland.
In a last-minute decision, I decided to go on the way to the airport, stashing my bags, and enjoying a dip for a few hours before flying home. To say I’m so glad I did it is an understatement. Not only do I completely disagree that it was overcrowded and overrated, but it was one of the best experiences of my trip. You sign up for a specific time slot and purchase your entry tickets online, which keeps the hot spring from getting overcrowded. I felt calm and relaxed while swimming around, taking a moment to meditate in the warm water and appreciate where I was.
There was plenty of space for everybody to roam freely with their silica mud masks (said to be great for cleansing and tightening your pores) and their complimentary drinks in hand. In my opinion, it’s something you definitely shouldn’t miss!
Sinego (@sinego): Set Out On A Cultural Immersion In Mexico City
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: New York, NY (12/1); Geneva, Switzerland (12/9); Budapest, Hungary (12/16)
SINEGO
The whole of Mexico City in itself is a travel classic for me. The city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern vibrancy. In CDMX you can go to the city’s growing underground electronic music scene in clubs like Antro Juan or FUNK, a testament to Mexico’s global influence in the genre. Nature and modern art lovers can find refuge in the lush greenery of Chapultepec Park or marvel at the panoramic views from the ancient Teotihuacan pyramids.
For a cultural escape, don’t miss the Espacio Escultórico near UNAM University—a captivating open-air sculpture space that unfolds the city’s rich history.
Jacqueline De La Cruz (@worldtravelinglatina): Trek Up To Base Camp Of Mount Everest
Mount Everest Base Camp trek. Two words — beauty & adventure. If those are two things you seek, this is the place for you. It requires a flight into Kathmandu and another domestic flight on a small plane from Kathmandu to Lukla. One of the scariest flights I have ever taken and it is only 30 minutes.
You will land in Lukla at over 9,000 feet to start your 11-day trek. Everest base camp sits at 17,600 feet. You can include an additional short trek up to Kalapatthar (at 18,500 feet) to get the best views of Mount Everest. For a small fee, you can take a horse up. For 11 days straight you will be immersed in Sherpa culture, and surrounded by the tallest peaks in the world. You will stand in awe of these giant mountains that will make you feel tiny.
I recommend hiring a porter to carry your items while you trek at this altitude. It is now required to hire a tour guide to Everest Base Camp. Upon completion of this trip, no other mountains will ever look the same to you again. Guaranteed.
Apashe (@apashe): Try Traditional Horseback Riding In Mongolia
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: Montreal Canada (11/25); Seattle, WA (12/16); Austin, TX (12/29)
APASHE
When you think of Mongolia, probably one of the first things that comes to mind is trekking on horseback. Horseback riding in the mountains of Mongolia was by far my best traditional experience traveling, and it’s an activity anyone can do. If you like nature, crazy landscapes, and animals, then horseback riding is sure to be a special experience. It’s not the same landscape you would see in different countries. They have barely any trees there, so there’s not a lot of enclosure.
When I visited in June, it was starting to get warmer in the daytime, then at night it was really cold. We landed in the capital Ulaanbaatar, but most of the riding was outside of the city. The further you go from the city the crazier the landscapes become. In my “Human” music video shot in Mongolia, you can see the rocks are reddish and there is nothing for kilometers and kilometers — you really feel like you’re on Mars.
Hannah Boleyn (@hannahboleynmusic): Walk The Cobbled Streets of Covent Garden, London
HANNAH BOLEYN
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: TBD
For me, nothing beats the cobbled streets of Covent Garden in my hometown of London. I love to grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine from one of the boutique stalls and get lost in one of the many street performances that it has become so famous for. It takes me back to visiting with my Mum when I was little and being mesmerized by the magic shows.
When it gets cold there is an endless choice of cozy restaurants or, even better, I head down to one of Covent Garden’s underground bars for an espresso martini or two.
Griffith Park is practically in my backyard, mere blocks away from my home, and I hike near or to the iconic Griffith Observatory a minimum of two to three times a month. From the climax of James Dean’s Rebel Without a Cause to James Cameron’s Terminator or Adele’s recent One Night Only broadcast special…The Griffith Observatory is classic/mainstream AF!
I take it for granted because I’ve been coming here since childhood and somehow I manage to tune out the droves of tourists posing in front of the impressive views of the Hollywood sign and the vast 200-degree + overlook of the LA basin. Yeah, this is a destination!
Candace & Geoff (@ajourneyinspired): Hit The Scenic Views At Grand Canyon National Park
A JOURNEY INSPIRED
The Grand Canyon National Park is more spectacular than one would expect just by looking at pictures of it on social media. Some might roll their eyes at the thought of this overrated place, but once we stepped foot in the park, it only took a second for our jaws to drop at the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The South Rim of the park is a great place to spend your winters — it’s not too cold, and the trails are still hikeable. One December, we laced up our boots to hike the South Kaibab Trail, which gives an epic tour through different views of the park including a spectacular spot called “Ooh-Aah Point.” This hike not only took away our breath with its majestic rock formations but also its switchbacks proved to be a great workout.
Needless to say, the Grand Canyon has stolen our hearts and we can’t wait to be back in the area for some backpacking. This is truly a destination that every person needs to visit at least once in their life — its beauty and grandeur are timeless!
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: Nagoya, Japan (12/8); Kyoto, Japan (12/9); Tokyo, Japan (12/10)
YELLOW CLAW
Our favorite touristy thing to do? Easy. Visiting the Eiffel Tower. In China.
I know you’re re-reading that sentence a couple of times. And you might even Googled it already. The fact is, whenever you’re in Hangzhou in China, take the car to Tianduncheng. This city is a fantastic replica of a typical French neighborhood. Eiffel Tower included.
There are fountains, a huge park in the middle of the housing estate, and a French bakery. So we bought a baguette to nibble on while taking in the views. It was a bit oily and garlicky for our taste, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. When we passed a little wine store, we bought some red wine too, not to play ourselves but to fully complete the French simulation.
Vicki Denig (@vickidenig): Picnic At The French Eiffel Tower
VICKI DENIG
After living in France for five years, I can definitely confirm that a visit to the Eiffel Tower is a must—especially at night, as it sparkles for five minutes on the hour from dusk ’til midnight!
While I’d never condone frequenting the nearby tourist trap souvenir shops or restaurants, packing a picnic and posting up in the public park in front of the Tower (called the Champ de Mars) promises an indelible afternoon, or simply bring a bottle of wine at night and revel in its glory. Don’t forget the corkscrew and to-go cups!
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: Raleigh, NC (12/29-31); Los Angeles, CA (3/23); Chicago, IL (4/20)
BIG SOMETHING
We’ve been touring for over 10 years and have seen a lot of cool stuff all over the US, but I think everyone in the band would agree that our day off in The Redwoods in Northern California has been our favorite classic tourist experience so far. You really have to see it and be there in person to understand how awesome it is. There’s an ancient energy you can feel. The air is different.
It’s almost hard to believe how big the trees are. Pictures and video don’t really do it justice.
I spent so much time walking while looking up, I almost started to feel like a kid again. And the view at the right time of day with the beams of sunlight shining through the canopy from that high above is so beautiful. It felt like walking through a painting. I am very grateful I got to experience this once-in-a-lifetime journey under the sleeping giants with my best friends.
Mija (@hi_mija): Adventure Through The Neighborhoods Of Mexico City, Mexico
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: Las Vegas, NV (12/9)
MIJA
As a well-traveled DJ with a passion for savoring life’s pleasures, Mexico City has become my cherished haven over a decade of visits. The Condesa and Roma Norte neighborhoods, teeming with hidden treasures like bookshops, parks, and diverse eateries, beckon exploration. Just an hour’s drive away lies nature’s beauty and ancient marvels, including historic temples and pyramids.
Mexico City’s irresistible blend of culture, cuisine, and adventure continues to captivate my heart, making it one of my favorite places on earth.
SWAYLÓ (@swaylo): Take A Sunset Swim at Yokohama Bay, Oahu
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: Salt Lake City, UT (12/1); San Diego, CA (1/1)
SWAYLÓ
I traveled to Hawaii recently, it was an incredible experience overall. My favorite tourist experience from that was actually a simple sunset swim at Yokohama Bay on the West side of Oahu. Watching the sky fade from orange to purple, reflecting across the ocean, was indescribably beautiful and felt like a dream.
Connecting with nature is one of my all-time favorite ways to live my life. It’s a way for me to bridge the real world and the spirit world. This nation has so much natural beauty and so much variation it’s really incredible. I have always known that I would love Hawaii and finally experiencing it exceeded all of my expectations. I fell in love with the land.
Everything about the nature in Hawaii wowed and inspired me. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience Oahu and look forward to returning one day soon to share my music.
Kasbo (@kasbomusic): Get Lost At Times Square, New York
Featured Upcoming Tour Dates: TBD
KASBO
Times Square is kind of a divide for a lot of people. Some hate it. Some love it. I belong to the latter group.
When I was a kid, my family traveled there, and it’s been etched in my mind ever since. A lot of people find the amount of people and craziness happening overwhelming. To me, I find that it has a similar effect to the classic “looking up at the stars and realizing how small you really are” thing. It’s like, in Times Square, in the midst of all these people and things going on, you realize the scale of life and your insignificance in it, which might sound dark, but to me, it’s a very relieving feeling.
New York, in general, gives me that feeling, but it all culminates in Times Square, which makes that city one of my favorites in the world.
Ali Wunderman (@aliwunderman): Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge
MAURO LIMA
I know it was mentioned already but allow me to cosign!
Celebrated in songs and depicted in artwork, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge has been an icon of not just the West Coast, but the entire United States for nearly a century. Walking the International Orange-colored 1.7-mile span from San Francisco to neighboring Marin County is a classic tourism experience for visitors to the City by the Bay, a path so well-tread that it might scare off intrepid travelers, but it’s a bucket list travel activity for a reason: because it’s awesome.
The beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge up close is rivaled only by the spectacular view of San Francisco and the Bay – if the fog allows it, anyway. It’s exhilarating to be up so high, passing beneath the Art Deco tower while taking in the expanse of the entire Bay Area. It’s an elemental experience that necessitates a jacket in any weather and is breathtaking no matter what. Enjoy the view of the Bridge from the welcome center, and head north to see why walking across the Golden Gate Bridge is an unmissable classic travel moment.
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