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  1. Read more: California Days: Point Reyes National Seashore
    California Days: Point Reyes National Seashore

    California Days: Point Reyes National Seashore

    A quiet journey to Point Reyes, from the open coastal road to the pelicans overhead and the windswept cliffs by the closed lighthouse - a reflective walk along one of California’s most striking shorelines.

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  2. Read more: Notes from Hong Kong: Rituals in Motion, Man Mo Temple
    Notes from Hong Kong: Rituals in Motion, Man Mo Temple

    Notes from Hong Kong: Rituals in Motion, Man Mo Temple

    Tucked away in the lively streets of Sheung Wan, surrounded by towering skyscrapers and the hum of modern Hong Kong, stands a quite lonely but powe...
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  3. Read more: California Days: San Francisco’s Slow Coastal Sunday Walk with Trees, Seafood, Coffee, and the Ocean
    California Days: San Francisco’s Slow Coastal Sunday Walk with Trees, Seafood, Coffee, and the Ocean

    California Days: San Francisco’s Slow Coastal Sunday Walk with Trees, Seafood, Coffee, and the Ocean

    A slow Sunday guide through the Outer Sunset, beginning with a stroll in Golden Gate Park, lunch at Hook Fish, and a coffee stop at Black Bird before reaching Ocean Beach. Warm, unhurried, and perfect for anyone looking to experience a softer side of San Francisco.

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  4. Read more: Notes on Samarkand: Warmth in the Meros Paper Mill
    Notes on Samarkand: Warmth in the Meros Paper Mill

    Notes on Samarkand: Warmth in the Meros Paper Mill

    Samarkand was the Central Asian's capital of silk paper production, a legacy that lasted until the 18th century. Samarkand paper was of higher qual...
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