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Cepee Tabibian, 44, didn't see herself following the conventional paths to success in the US. After moving to Spain, she feels fulfilled and accepted.

I moved from the US to Spain, where life is more affordable and relaxed. I finally feel like I belong.

Travel + Leisure

Work exchanges are a rewarding and cost-effective way to travel abroad for long stretches of time. Here’s what it was like to work on a vineyard in France.

I Spent a Month in France for Less Than $650 — Here's How I Did It

Arthur Begtine moved from France to the US and found the American lifestyle suited him better.

I grew up in France and the US but America is the best place for a go-getter like me

France on Thursday (August 15) commemorated the 1944 Allied landings in Provence, an event overshadowed by the Normandy landings two months earlier, but still key to the World War II endgame in Europe. President Macron singled out the contribution of soldiers recruited - often forcibly - in French overseas colonies, notably in Africa. It took decades for France to highlight their crucial role in the fighting. For more analysis, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza is joined by David Lees, associate professor of French studies at the University of Warwick.

Soldiers from former French overseas colonies remembered at Provence landings commemoration

France on Thursday commemorated the 1944 Allied landings in Provence, an event overshadowed by the Normandy landings two months earlier, but still key to the World War II endgame in Europe. Six African leaders joined official events as President Emmanuel Macron singled out the contribution of soldiers recruited -- often...

France commemorates 80-year anniversary of Provence landings

Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach is home to the world's largest population of bottlenose dolphins, a shipwreck trail for scuba divers, and, of course, beautiful beaches. Here's how to plan the perfect trip.

This Florida Town Is Perfect for Retirees and Families — With 300+ Days of Sunshine a Year and Some of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

West Virginia State

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Maine State

Dunes on the Waterfront has been a Southern Maine staple for 88 years — and now it has a fresh look.

Sweet, Standalone Waterfront Cottages Are the Star of This Refurbished Maine Resort

(NEXSTAR) – When dining out or grabbing a coffee in Paris, you’re unlikely to see iPads with pre-loaded tipping suggestions. Your receipt won’t have a line where you can write in a tip either. Tipping culture and expectations in France are completely different than here in the U.S., and it’s leaving some Americans in town for the Olympics unsure what to do.

French tipping culture confuses Americans. Here’s what to know

You can be fashionable and responsible all at once.

I Love to Travel With a Crossbody, and These 11 Stylish Amazon Bags Will Keep Your Essentials Safe From $16

Washington, DC

Mary McLeod Bethune was a champion of racial and gender equality.

This New Washington, D.C., Exhibit Honors an Iconic Female Civil Rights Activist — What to Know

"You can be racist but not deaf," the superstar defiantly told the world in the face of racist attacks while gearing up for the performance of a lifetime. The world took notice during the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris this afternoon as French pop superstar Aya Nakamura strutted across a bridge over the Seine. Donning a gold metallic feather mini dress and a bold blonde bust down, the songstress belted out her smash hit single “Pookie” while accompanied by a live band helmed by France’s Republican Guard.

Meet Aya Nakamura, The French Superstar Who Bucked Racism To Perform At The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

The Independent

Helicopters and dogs have been drafted in to help in the search for a retired British doctor who sent messages asking for help before disappearing in the French mountains.Tom Doherty, 67 and from St Albans, was hiking and camping near Col d’Escots in the French Pyrenees when his family lost contact with him almost 48 hours ago on Tuesday.The family said he sent messages asking for help on WhatsApp before disappearing, telling them he had fallen and could not move. His daughter, Rachel Doherty, said the family last heard from Mr Doherty at 7.07pm before they lost communication. “He was...

Urgent appeal to find British doctor missing in French mountains after messages pleading for help

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Including Supergoop! sunscreen, Madewell straw hats, and Dolce Vita sandals.

These 8 Amazon Essentials Made My Florida Beach Vacation a Breeze — and They’re All Under $60

Get this must-have set just in time for an end-of-summer vacation.

I’ve Worn This Linen Set From Gap All Summer — and I Found a Similar One on Amazon for $40

CBS News

Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy say they have found an ancient mosaic floor that was once the base of a Roman villa, a discovery that the local mayor called "stupendous." The discovery was made in Bay Sommersa, a marine-protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site off the northern...

Archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery of ancient mosaic in sea off Italy

This Country Has the Most Clean Beaches in the World — and They're All Gorgeous

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I Sold My House in the U.S. and Retired in France — Here's What I Learned Along the Way

The only way to know a place is to know its...

I Sold My House in the U.S. and Retired in France — Here's What I Learned Along the Way

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