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PublicRYChargeRetreat3/20/20213/27/2021re·chargeRecharge, rejuvenate, relax
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PublicKuna1-month4/4/20215/1/2021ko͞o·nuhIndigenous tribe of Colombia (and Panama) known as “the gold people.” They are famous for their molas (textile art forms), trade, self-determination, and cultural contributions to the world.
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PublicMaya1-month5/2/20215/29/2021mī·yuhIndigenous people of Mexico and Central America . They were a very advanced society- they invented their own calendars, farming methods, writing systems, sports and religion.
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PublicTairona1-month5/2/20215/29/2021tī·rō·nuhTayrona/Tairona people - an ancient Colombian civilisation in Santa Marta.Tairona is also the name of one of Colombia’s finest national park with stunning white sand beaches, lush green jungles, and turquoise waters framed by the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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PublicSamadhiRetreat5/15/20215/22/2021saw·muh·dēēHindu/Buddhist concept - highest state of mental consciousness achievable while still bound to the body; state of joyful calm and the final of 8 steps leading to enlightenment
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PublicBotero1-month5/30/20216/26/2021bō·ter·ōhFernando Botero, renowned Colombian artist, painter, and sculptor known for his vibrant colors & voluptuous subjects; wanted to evoke a sense of tranquility and joy through his art
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PublicOchoaLATAM5/30/20219/25/2021ō·chō·uhEllen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go to outer space
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PublicAlmaRetreat6/20/20216/26/2021all·muhSpanish word for "nurturing" or "soul"
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PublicAztec1-month6/27/20217/24/2021az·tekPowerful Aztec civilization renowned for its sophistication and emphasis on equal access to education for all
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PublicInca1-month6/27/20217/24/2021ingk·uhAncient Inca civilization - the largest empire in pre-Columbian America
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PublicMarko1-month6/27/20217/24/2021märk·ōhMarko Marulić, the “father of Croatian literature”
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PublicCieloRetreat7/18/20217/24/2021sēē·el·ōhSpanish word for "sky" - the space around the earth which you can see when you stand outside and look upwards
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PublicAndes1-month8/1/20218/28/2021an·desMajestic Andes, the longest mountain range in the world once considered "mountain gods" by the ancient Inca people
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PublicBrela1-month8/1/20218/28/2021brell·uhStunning Croatian village of Brela, a beach town that sits on the longest and loveliest stretch of the Dalmatian coastline
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PublicFikaEMEA8/1/202111/27/2021fēē·kuhSwedish value of "always making time to share a coffee or tea with friends"
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PublicKiche1-month8/1/20218/28/2021kēē·chuhDeeply spiritual indigenous community of Mayan descendants
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PublicOskarEMEA8/29/20211/1/2022äsk·erinspirational Oskar Schindler, a German hero who saved 1000 Jews during the Holocaust
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PublicJerico1-month8/29/20219/25/2021jer·ih·kōhA pueblo in Colombia known for its religious pilgrimages, sweeping views, and preserved colonial architecture
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PublicUmojaWorld8/29/20218/27/2022o͞o·mōh·juhKwanzaa celebration of family, community, nationality, and race
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PublicRiveraLATAM8/29/20211/1/2022rih·ver·uhInspiring Sylvia Rivera, an iconic Latino activist in the LGTBQ+ rights movement
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PublicChiapas1-month10/3/202110/30/2021chēē·aw·päsHome to magnificent Mayan ruins and one of the largest producers of cacao in all of Mexico
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PublicFadoRetreat10/3/202110/9/2021faa·dōhPortuguese word Fado, meaning “fate” or “destiny"
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PublicCoelhoWorld10/3/202110/1/2022kwel·yooPaulo Coelho de Souza, Brazilian novelist known for his stories of spiritually and motivating journeys
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PublicCruzLATAM10/31/20213/5/2022kro͞ozCelia Cruz, the "queen of salsa" who brought Afro-Cuban music to the world stage as a black woman who challenged racism and sexism in her efforts to unify the world, break barriers, and bring joy through her music
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PublicTavira1-month10/31/202111/27/2021tuh·veer·uhTavira is a hidden gem, one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in the Algarve, and a former Roman seaport once occupied by the Moors, and a town formerly known for carpet making and tuna fishing.
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PublicKhoisan1-month11/7/202112/4/2021khoy·sahnKhoisan - first inhabitants and indigenous people of South Africa
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PublicTierraRetreat11/21/202111/27/2021tēē·er·uhSpanish word for “earth”, this honors the return to your roots and grounding of your spirit in a place renowned for its protection of the beautiful earth (Miramar)
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PublicZocalo1-month12/5/20211/1/2022duh·ray·chōTradition of heading to a square (zocalo) to celebrate the New Year
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PublicMoziWorld12/5/202112/3/2022mō·zēēMo Di, a Chinese philosopher who founded Mohism, a philosophy that emphasized universal love
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PublicDerecho1-month12/5/20211/1/2022zō·kuh·lōPie derecho - tradition of starting the new year on the right foot for good luck
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PublicDahlia1-month1/9/20222/5/2022daw·lee·ahNational flower of Mexico - symbolize elegance, inner strength, change, creativity, and dignity. Though most of the many symbolism is positive, dahlias still carry a few negative connotations, including betrayal, dishonesty, and instability.
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PublicLewisWorld1/9/20221/7/2023lo͞o·wisJohn Lewis, American civil rights activist and leader, statesman, politician, and representative for state of Georgia. Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom for his heroism as a former Freedom Rider, Selma protest leader, and long-standing service to his country.
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PublicNalaEMEA1/9/20224/30/2022naw·luhSwahili word meaning "Queen Lion" to honor the role that female lions play in guarding and protecting their pride for life
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PublicMalay1-month2/6/20223/5/2022muh·layCape Malays are a Muslim community who are descendants of enslaved and free Muslims from different parts of the world who lived at the Cape during Dutch and British rule. The Cape Malay community is rich in culture and religious traditions that have played a major role in shaping the history and diversity of Cape Town.
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PublicRechargeRetreat2/27/20223/5/2022n/aHave a relationship that you want to build or strengthen? This retreat will help you create healthy, happy, and meaningful connections with your loved ones, whether that's a life partner, family member, or friend. Recharge and reset your relationship by learning valuable tools to communicate openly and honestly, compromise and find common ground even during conflict, and deepen your commitment to one another. You'll walk away with a refreshed sense of self, relationship, and create lasting memories in a beautiful, inspirational setting.
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PublicAlhambra1-month3/6/20224/2/2022al·ham·bruhThe Alhambra is an ancient palace, fortress and citadel located in Granada, Spain. This UNESCO heritage site is one of the country's most significant and well-known Islamic architecture.
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PublicDumontLATAM3/6/20226/25/2022do͞o·mäAlberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian inventor, aviation pioneer, visionary, and one of the very few people to have contributed significantly to the early development of both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft. He is regarded as the real inventor of the first airplane (not the Wright brothers).
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PublicLeyva1-month3/6/20224/2/2022lay·vuhVilla de Leyva - one of the most beautiful cobble-stoned towns in Colombia famed for its historic plaza and significance as a Heritage town
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PublicNazca1-month3/6/20224/2/2022naz·kuhThe Nazca civilization had a lasting impact on Peru, having developed underground aqueducts to sustain cities and agriculture in arid climate and created complex textiles and ceramics reflecting their agricultural and sacrificial traditions.
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PublicWellnessRetreat3/27/20224/2/2022n/aRecharge and focus on your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being during an active 1-week retreat at a world-famous sun and surf paradise in Maderas, Nicaragua
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PublicEvora1-month4/3/20224/30/2022ay·vore·uhEvora - hidden gem and beautiful town renowned for its cork plantations, excellent wine, and delicious food
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PublicHermesEMEA4/3/20227/30/2022hur·meezHermes was an ancient Greek God of shepherds, travel, literature, wealth, and luck. As the son of Zeus and Maia, he also served as the herald or messenger of the Gods and was known for his excellent communication and mischieviousness.
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PublicCuenca1-month4/3/20224/30/22kwayn·kuhUndiscovered Cuenca is a dramatic UNESCO-listed medieval town in the region of Castilla la Mancha, the land of Don Quixote
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PublicSojournerWorld4/3/20224/1/2023suh·jur·nurSojourner Truth was an African American evangelist, abolitionist, human rights and women’s rights activist, and author who was born into slavery before escaping to freedom. She fought for equal rights for all for the rest of her life and became known as the first black woman to ever sue a white man (for custody over her own child) in a United States court and prevail.Chiang MaiBaliOsaka
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PublicSwazi1-month4/3/20224/30/2022swaw·zeeSwazi people who emigrated from East Africa into South Africa and are known for their colorful, vibrant arts & crafts, storytelling traditions, and their leader, one of the last remaining African monarchs
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PublicSistelo1-month5/1/225/28/2022sis·tell·ohA village of 300 inhabitants, considered one of the 7 wonders of Portugal is also called "The little Portuguese Tibet". The Sistelo Castle cultural heritage and its exceptional landscapes are now protected since Sistelo has been classified among the national monuments and cultural landscapes of Portugal.
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PublicSonora1-month5/1/225/28/22suh·nore·uhSonora - a state in Mexico known for its beautiful desert landscapes and majestic mountain peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain chain.
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PublicTandavaAPAC5/1/20228/27/2022tan·duh·vuhAnanda Tandava - a sacred and divine dance full of bliss and joy in which the Hindu Lord Shiva dances until he reveals the purest aspect of his being
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PublicPurpose LA May 22Retreat5/14/20225/20/2022n/an/a
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PublicEmberaLATAM5/29/202210/1/2022em·ber·uhEmberá - indigenous, semi-nomadic people of Panama and Colombia, fighting for their existence and survival against all odds
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PublicJardin1-month5/29/226/25/2022har·deenAbsolutely drop-dead gorgeous Antioquian pueblo meaning simply “Garden,” this pueblo has hardly altered since colonial times of 140 years ago. Still bearing the colonial architecture of the time, the whitewashed buildings are all regaled with bright and colourfully painted doors and windows, balconies and locally-made cowhide chairs.
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PublicLika1-month5/29/226/25/22lee·kuhLika is home to the longest Croatian mountain and national park
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PublicPlato1-month5/29/226/25/22play·tohPlato is considered by many to be the most important philosopher who ever lived. He is known as the father of idealism in philosophy and founded the Academy, the first higher learning institution in the world.
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PublicPurpose JM Jun 22Retreat6/26/20227/2/2022n/an/a
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PublicSable1-month7/2/227/29/22sah·bluhThe first known non-indigenous permanent settler in Chicago was trader Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Du Sable was of African descent, perhaps born in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (Haiti), and established the settlement in the 1780s. He is commonly known as the "Founder of Chicago".
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PublicAlmeria1-month7/3/227/30/22al·meer·ee·uhAlmeria - the only desert region in the continent is an otherworldly landscape of dusty, dry expanses and rocky outcrops, with a beautiful Moorish capital
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PublicKali1-month7/3/227/30/22kuh·leeKali - a Croatian settlement renowned for the best Adriatic fishermen and their exceptional skills in tuna fishing
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PublicLachua1-month7/3/227/30/22lah·choo·uhLaguna Lachua - a karstic lake and spectacular natural wonder in Guatemala located in the middle of a national park covered with tropical rainforest.
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PublicTeslaEMEA7/3/202210/29/2022tes·luhNikola Tesla - Serbian-American inventor, engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.
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PublicTomar1-month7/3/227/30/2022toh·mahrLocated in the center of the country, the town of Tomar is truly stunning. Back in the 13th century, this was one of the most important and influential places in Western Europe. It used to be the religious headquarters of the Knights Templar.
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PublicTerrellWorld7/3/20227/1/2023tur·rellMary Eliza Church Terrell, a well-known Black activist who championed civil rights, racial equality and women's suffrage in the late 19th and early 20th century. Terrell continually shattered barriers and used her voice as an educator, political organizer, and prolific writer to highlight issues and to dismantle inequalities.IstanbulCape TownHanoiChiang MaiBaliOsaka
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PublicChan Chan1-month7/31/228/27/2022chan·chanDuring its heyday, about 600 years ago, Chan Chan, in northern Peru, was the largest city in the Americas and the largest adobe city on earth. Ten thousand structures, some with walls 30 feet high, were woven amid a maze of passageways and streets. Palaces and temples were decorated with elaborate friezes, some of which were hundreds of feet long. Located near the Pacific coast city of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimú civilization, which lasted from A.D. 850 to around 1470.
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PublicMozartEUROPE7/31/2212/3/22moh·zahrtWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was one of the most influential, popular and prolific composers of the classical period. He composed over 600 works, including some of the most famous and loved pieces of symphonic, chamber, operatic, and choral music.
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PublicMustafa1-month7/31/228/27/22moo·staw·fuhMustafa Kemal Ataturk, who is the founder of modern Turkey. His surname means "the father of the Turks." He was a great leader with various skills, especially in military and bureaucracy. His ideas of the equality of men and women, secularism, democracy, history, geometry, mathematics, geography, literature, agriculture, business, and foreign affairs make him a great figure, and most importantly an ideal model.
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PublicPancho1-month7/31/228/27/22pawn·chōSan Pancho - town located in the heart of the Riviera Nayarit on the Pacific Coastline, perfect getaway for wellness gurus, offering a different kind of peace and relaxation with natural beauty and spectacular views.
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PublicAnansiAPAC7/31/202211/26/2022uh·nahn·sēēAnansi is one of the most important characters of West African, African American, and Caribbean folklore. He often takes the shape of a spider, is considered to be a god of all knowledge of stories. Anansi's tales were transmitted to the Caribbean by way of the transatlantic slave trade and he is most well known for his ability to outsmart and triumph over more powerful opponents through his use of cunning, creativity and wit. Despite taking on the role of the trickster, Anansi's actions often showcase his ability to transform his apparent weaknesses into virtues.
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PublicLahu1-month7/31/228/27/22lah·hooNamed after the Lahu hill tribe strongly independent and diverse ethnic group that number about 60,000 in Thailand. The Lahu are located primarily in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. They are also proud of their hunter-warrior heritage. They remain strict, serious people governed by firm principles of right and wrong — every individual in the village answers to the elders’ collective will. While less importance is placed on the extended family than in other hill tribe communities, the Lahu are still strongly committed to unity and working together for survival. Lahu hill tribe people may have the most gender-equitable society in the world.
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PublicRecharge MA Aug 22Retreat8/27/229/2/22n/an/a
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PublicGalileo1-month9/4/2210/1/22gal·ill·lay·ohGalileo is one of the greatest European scholars of physics, mathematics, astronomy, and geometry. Born in 1564 in Pisa and died in Arcetri in 1641, Galileo (Galileo Galilei) was a pioneer of physics. In fact, since 1680 he’s been considered the founder of the discipline. Furthermore, he established the foundations of modern mechanics.
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PublicMijas1-month9/4/2210/1/2022mee·hahsThis small village, located 30 minutes from Malaga, is one of Andalusia's best hidden gems. The most beautiful part of this hidden gem is the old Mijas "Mijas cidade velha". Mijas is recognizable by its white facades with thousands of geraniums hanging on the walls.
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PublicUhuruAFRICA9/4/221/7/23oo·hoo·rooUhuru is a Swahili term meaning freedom or independence. As a continent with a long history of colonization, uhuru is a deeply meaningful concept that describes the freedom of a country to govern itself, especially in parts of Africa where Swahili is spoken. As a language, Swahili is the most widely spoken African language and grew from relative obscurity to represent a pan-African language of unity politically and socially.
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PublicPrado1-month9/4/2210/1/22prah·dōhPrado - quaint and hidden gem town known for its dam and large body of water located just outside of the town. This extensive water system is backed by tropical, plant-covered mountains, and provides a great destination for a trip outside of Bogota.
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PublicSatchmo1-month9/4/2210/1/22sahch·mohLouis Armstrong: Satchmo, Pops, Dipper, New Orleans' most famous son--whatever you want to call him, Louis Armstrong's influence on jazz music and the city of New Orleans cannot be overestimated. He was one of the rare few black performers to transcend the racial divide, often staying in hotels reserved exclusively for whites, but was privately a strong supporter of the black civil rights movement. Armstrong's colorful memoirs are a testament to his larger-than-life personality, unique perspective, and undeniable love for playing music.
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PublicChavezLATAM9/4/202212/31/2022shaw·vezCesar Chavez, a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA). He fought tirelessly for the rights of working people through nonviolent protests and organizing. He was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
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PublicYuriWorld9/4/20229/2/2023yur·ēēYuri Kochiyama, a Japanese-American activist whose early political awakenings came while incarcerated in the concentration camps of World War II America. Yuri dedicated her life to social justice and liberation movements and famously befriended and cradled Malcolm X's head during his last moments on earth.HanoiChiang MaiBaliOsakaLimaFloriMedellinMexico City
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PublicBrahma1-month9/4/2210/1/22brah·muhDewa Brahma is the God of all Knowledge, often painted in red in temples in Bali. Dewa Vishnu is the merciful Protector of Life. He opens the cycle of life with his wife the Goddess of Fertility.
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PublicRecharge AZ Sep 22Retreat9/24/20229/30/2022n/an/a
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PublicBakerWorld10/2/20229/30/2023bay·kurElla Baker, one of the most respected and influential human rights and civil rights leader in history who inspired and mentored generations of leaders over 5 decades. She played a key role in the most influential organizations of the time, including the NAACP, Martin Luther King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.OsakaCape TownSplitValenciaLisbonLimaFloriMedellinMexico City
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PublicKajama1-month10/2/2210/29/2022kuh·jaw·muhSenzangakhona kaJama was a chief of the Zulu clan, and primarily notable as the father of three Zulu kings who ruled during the period when the Zulus achieved prominence, led by his oldest son Shaka.
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PublicHalide1-month10/2/2210/29/22hah·lee·dayBorn in Istanbul in 1884, Halide Edib Adivar was not only a novelist but also a nationalist and political leader for women’s rights who actively fought for the emancipation of women. In her novels, Adivar focused on the low social status of women and criticized their lack of interest in altering their situation. The daughter of an elite family, Adivar left the comforts of her life in Istanbul to move to Ankara with her husband and join the movement during the Turkish War of Independence.
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PublicHerzEMEA10/2/20222/4/2023herzNancy Herz, a Norwegian/Lebanese activist and author who raised the profile of Arab American women behind her #shameless campaign to inspire young girls to shatter societal and familial expectations to achieve respect and freedom.Istanbul
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PublicMarvao1-month10/2/2210/29/22mahr·vowMarvao - a beautiful fortified city with a medieval castle located in the Alentejo region at the Spanish border, outside of Lisbon.
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PublicPisac1-month10/2/2210/29/22pee·sackPisac - a beautiful Andean village of Cusco famous for hosting the Inca archaeological site of the same name. Its ruins attract thousands of visitors who travel the tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is recognized for its platform system and its carved stone enclosures.
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PublicSocrates1-month10/2/2210/29/22saw·chruh·tēēzSocrates is credited with being one of the founders of western philosophy and is the best known of the Ancient Greek philosophers. He had a profound influence on philosophy and believed it could achieve practical results for the greater good of society in everyday life. He firmly believed that human choice was motivated by the desire for happiness and encouraged people to critically question everything. Socrates’ greatest contribution to philosophy was the Socratic Method in which discussion, argument, and dialogue are used to discern the truth.
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PublicAkha1-month10/2/2210/29/22aw·kahThe Akha are an ethnic group who live in small villages at higher elevations in the mountains of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Yunnan Province in China. They made their way from China into Southeast Asia during the early 20th century. Akha women are famous for their beautiful, elaborate and distinctive traditional costumes.
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PublicArusha Oct 221-month10/2/202210/29/2022n/an/a
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PublicVenture Noire - Amandla1-month10/2/202210/29/2022n/an/a
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PublicWellness PE Oct 22Retreat10/22/202210/28/2022n/an/a
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PublicKobeAPAC10/30/20223/4/2023kōh·bēēKobe Bryant, one of the most iconic basketball players of all time who inspired generations of people through his 20 year career in the NBA as a Laker champion and as a coach, author, role model, musician, actor, and philanthropist.BaliOsaka
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PublicCaral1-month10/30/2211/26/2022kuh·rahlDating back to around 5,000 years old, it’s thought that construction started here around the same time as the Great Pyramid of Giza – although archaeological work didn’t begin until 1996. The Caral culture were officially the oldest civilisation ever uncovered in the Americas. Since then, six stone pyramids, many with a ceremonial purpose, and another 14 other buildings have been uncovered – with most of the site remarkably preserved for its age.
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PublicKaroo1-month10/30/2211/26/22kuh·rooThe Great Karoo is a vast semi-desert region stretching over the provinces of the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape with vast plains, majestic mountains, champagne air and picturesque towns steeped in history and intrigue
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PublicMerida1-month10/30/2211/26/22meh·ree·duhMerida - Yucatan town known for its beautiful shores, incredibly rich history, colonial architecture, and incredible food and access to cenotes
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PublicSinatra1-month10/30/2211/26/22sin·naw·truhWhile Frank Sinatra was born in New Jersey, he represents the idea of Italian culture in America. Born to Italian immigrants, Sinatra’s father had immigrated to the US from Sicily. Sinatra's embracing of his Sicilian heritage highlights how strongly Sicilian culture was exported and adopted beyond its borders.
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PublicTunggal1-month10/30/2211/26/22toon·galDwi Tunggal is a term to show the unity of Indonesian people despite having a difference in almost everything. Even though they are Dwi (Two, different) but they are still Tunggal (One)