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5 nail shapes that make your fingers look longer after 50

5 nail shapes that make your fingers look longer after 50

I spent years filing my nails haphazardly, thinking shape didn’t really matter. Then one day, a friend pointed out how much more polished her hands looked compared to mine—and we were using the same polish. The difference? She’d mastered proper nail shaping techniques that transformed her at-home manicures from amateur to salon-quality. That conversation sent … Lire plus

The only mine disaster site where a CEO went to prison—29 miners died but West Virginia locals guard this $0 memorial from exploitation

The only mine disaster site where a CEO went to prison—29 miners died but West Virginia locals guard this <img width= memorial from exploitation" itemprop="image" decoding="async" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-23-46-20_.jpg 1920w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-23-46-20_-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-23-46-20_-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-23-46-20_-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-23-46-20_-1536x864.jpg 1536w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" data-lazy-src="https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-23-46-20_.jpg">

I still remember the exact moment I stumbled onto this story while researching New River Gorge adventures. A local guide casually mentioned “the mine where they actually sent the CEO to prison” — and I stopped mid-sentence. In twenty-five years photographing forgotten corners of America, I’d never heard those words together: CEO, prison, mining disaster. … Lire plus

Better than Hawaii’s $150 black sand tours: This Icelandic beach has 60-foot basalt cathedrals + puffin colonies at $0

Better than Hawaii's 0 black sand tours: This Icelandic beach has 60-foot basalt cathedrals + puffin colonies at <img width=" itemprop="image" decoding="async" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-21-57-00_.jpg 1920w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-21-57-00_-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-21-57-00_-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-21-57-00_-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-21-57-00_-1536x864.jpg 1536w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" data-lazy-src="https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-08-21-57-00_.jpg">

I spent $847 on Big Island black sand tours over three Hawaiian vacations before a geology professor mentioned Reynisfjara during a Reykjavik layover. “Iceland’s version costs nothing,” she said, sketching basalt columns on a napkin. “And the formations Hawaii’s erosion destroyed? Still standing there after 24 million years.” Two weeks later, I stood on Iceland’s … Lire plus

We explored 900 Pacific islands in 20 years and this 180-resident Fiji village has terraced geography that protected every home from Cyclone Winston while neighboring islands evacuated and locals guard their chiefly governance from $4M resort developers and…

We explored 900 Pacific islands in 20 years and this 180-resident Fiji village has terraced geography that protected every home from Cyclone Winston while neighboring islands evacuated and locals guard their chiefly governance from M resort developers and...

After two decades navigating 900 Pacific islands, I’ve witnessed countless villages claim cyclone resilience. But when Category 5 Winston unleashed 185mph winds across Fiji in 2016, only one island proved its natural fortress wasn’t folklore — Tuvuca’s 180 residents watched neighboring communities evacuate while their multi-level terraced village at 240 meters elevation deflected the storm’s … Lire plus

We explored 900 mountain towns in 20 years and this 3,600-resident BC village has paid trail crews maintaining Mountain Biking Capital glory on gold rush routes and…

We explored 900 mountain towns in 20 years and this 3,600-resident BC village has paid trail crews maintaining Mountain Biking Capital glory on gold rush routes and…

Twenty years ago, we started documenting mountain towns across North America with one question: which communities truly invest in the trails that define them? After exploring 900 destinations from Whistler’s commercialized peaks to Vermont’s quiet hills, we found something unprecedented in British Columbia’s Monashee Mountains—a 3,600-resident village that pays a full-time crew to maintain what … Lire plus

This tiny Phuket mall locals call their secret shopping sanctuary costs 70% less than tourist traps

This tiny Phuket mall locals call their secret shopping sanctuary costs 70% less than tourist traps

I spent two decades exploring Southeast Asia’s limestone labyrinths, and Robinson Lifestyle Thalang delivers something conventional malls never could—authentic Thai shopping at prices that make tourist-trap boutiques look criminally expensive. This two-story sanctuary in northern Phuket costs 70% less than Patong’s resort shops while serving the kind of regional cuisine and local brands that disappeared … Lire plus

7 short braided styles that protect your scalp while looking effortlessly chic

7 short braided styles that protect your scalp while looking effortlessly chic

When Jessica Martinez walked into her Austin salon last month, she asked for something that would make her feel both polished and liberated. Her stylist suggested short braided styles that would protect her natural hair while keeping her scalp healthy. Three weeks later, Jessica reports feeling more confident than ever—and her morning routine now takes … Lire plus

I ditched Cancún’s $180 resort chaos at 52 for these sacred 130-foot Yucatán cenotes where Maya shamans bless swimmers before $10 turquoise cathedral descents

I ditched Cancún's 0 resort chaos at 52 for these sacred 130-foot Yucatán cenotes where Maya shamans bless swimmers before  turquoise cathedral descents

I spent three days trapped in my $180-per-night Cancún resort, fighting for beach chairs at 6am and dodging spring breakers in crowded pools. At 52, I’d imagined something different from Mexican paradise. Then my taxi driver mentioned a place called Cenote Ik Kil—a sacred Maya water temple 90 minutes inland. I ditched my prepaid resort … Lire plus

Why I ditched skinny jeans for front pleat jeans after 40 (my hips finally thanked me)

Why I ditched skinny jeans for front pleat jeans after 40 (my hips finally thanked me)

I used to squeeze into skinny jeans every morning, tugging and adjusting until they finally cooperated. My hips protested, my comfort vanished, and honestly, I never felt quite right all day. Then I discovered front pleat jeans, and everything changed. Suddenly, I had room to breathe, move naturally, and still looked polished enough for brunch … Lire plus

Why the asymmetrical lob is replacing traditional bobs in 2025 salons

Why the asymmetrical lob is replacing traditional bobs in 2025 salons

When you think of hair transformations that instantly elevate your look, the long asymmetrical bob with sleek, straight lines probably comes to mind. This modern cut has taken over salons from New York to Los Angeles, offering a perfect blend of sophistication and edge. If you’ve been browsing Instagram lately, you’ve likely noticed fashion editors … Lire plus