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Villagers in India Knit Giant Sweaters to Keep Elephants Warm

In Mathura, India, villagers and animals are not used to extreme weather fluctuations and in the event of the recent drop in temperatures, the community has come together to produce warm ponchos, onesies and pajama-like outfits for the rescued elephants that live at the Wildlife...

The Secret of Varanasi, India

Over the past seven years, Ravi Sahni has lead curious travelers and enlightenment seekers from all over the world through the corridors, temples and hidden corners of Varanasi life.   “(Varanasi) has been a center of education, languages, yoga, music and culture since ancient times,” says Ravi....

Portland’s Creative Economy & 6 Makers You Need To Know

Along our travels, we've seen how the noteworthy role of local creatives and makers in communities of all sizes is shaping local economies. How this trend, that might have started with the simple "how to" DIY, has expanded to hundreds and thousands of people around...

4 Awesome Things You Can Do in Zagreb, Croatia in Two Days

The capital city of Croatia, Zagreb, is usually not the destination people have in mind when they think of this country. Everyone comes in the summer and heads directly to the coastal towns, but the overlooked city also has some amazing things to offer.   If you...