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We explored 900+ tidal islands across 20 years and this Bahrain pearl sandbank appears for 6 hours then vanishes and…

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After two decades exploring over 900 tidal islands across five continents, I thought I’d witnessed every permutation of sand, sea, and tide. Then I sailed 32 kilometers east from Manama into the Persian Gulf’s turquoise expanse, watching a white sandbank materialize from nothing. Jarada Island appears for roughly six hours during low tide, transforms into … Lire plus

I stopped wearing black after 55 and these 6 colors make me look 10 years younger

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I stopped wearing harsh black near my face after turning 55, and the difference was immediate. For years, I’d reached for my favorite black turtleneck without thinking twice, but one morning I caught my reflection and realized something had shifted. The color that once made me feel sophisticated now seemed to cast shadows that emphasized … Lire plus

I ditched $400/night Muskoka resorts at 55 for this Ontario island where Ojibwa elders teach ice fishing on frozen Lake Simcoe

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I spent two decades photographing luxury winter resorts across North America, from Aspen’s $600 suites to Whistler’s champagne lodges. At 55, exhausted by overpriced mediocrity and Instagram crowds, I researched obscure Canadian winter destinations. One January search query changed everything: “Lake Simcoe ice roads.” Three weeks later, I drove my SUV across 2 feet of … Lire plus

7 jeans styles that make women over 50 look 3 inches taller

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When I turned 55, I stopped chasing trends and started focusing on what actually made me feel confident. After years of squeezing into jeans that didn’t fit right, I discovered that looking taller wasn’t about impossible tricks—it was about choosing the right styles. The jeans outfits that work best now combine comfort with visual elongation, … Lire plus

How I finally found the perfect haircut after 50 (3 styles that cut my morning routine in half)

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Let me be honest with you—I spent years fighting my thick, wavy hair every morning, spending forty minutes with a blow dryer and flat iron, only to watch it frizz by noon. Then I discovered something that changed everything: the right low-maintenance haircut can work with your natural texture instead of against it. For women … Lire plus

Forget Fastnet Rock’s €80 boat tours – this Cork lighthouse has the same Atlantic drama for free + zero crowds

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The ferry to Fastnet Rock pulls away from Baltimore harbour at dawn, €80 lighter in your wallet. Three hours of Atlantic swells lie ahead for a distant glimpse of Ireland’s most famous lighthouse. Meanwhile, fifteen minutes south of Goleen village, a narrow coastal road leads to Rock Island Point where an 1843 lighthouse stands guard … Lire plus

We explored 900+ underwater museums across 20 years and this Mexican sanctuary where 500 sculptures become living reefs and

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After two decades documenting underwater museums across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Pacific—from Grenada’s pioneering sculptures to the Canary Islands’ Atlantic installations—I thought I’d seen every possible fusion of art and ocean. Then in 2019, during a marine conservation research trip to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, I discovered something that fundamentally changed how I understand the relationship … Lire plus

7 salt and pepper hairstyles women over 60 are wearing this fall

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Salt and pepper hair has become more than just a natural aging process—it’s now a powerful style statement for women over 60. This beautiful blend of gray, silver, and darker strands represents confidence, authenticity, and timeless elegance. If you’re embracing your natural color or considering the transition, you’re part of a growing movement that celebrates … Lire plus

I tried 3 vintage haircuts at 64 (one brought my confidence back)

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I still remember the afternoon my hairstylist pulled out photos from the 1970s and said, “These styles are perfect for you.” At 64, I’d been struggling to find a cut that worked with my thinning hair and active lifestyle. But looking at those feathered layers and soft, flippy ends, something clicked. Could a style from … Lire plus

I ditched skinny jeans at 62 and found 2 styles that finally feel effortless

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At 62, I finally said goodbye to my skinny jeans. Not because someone told me to, but because they no longer served my life. The constant tugging, the post-lunch discomfort, the nagging feeling that fashion was dictating my choices rather than enhancing them—it all became too much. When I discovered straight-leg and wide-leg jeans, everything … Lire plus