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As Hollywood boomed in the early 1930s, moviegoers wanted to see more of the world, and the film industry had the means to show it to them. Films set in exotic locations grew popular for this reason, with South Seas-inspired stories becoming a particular draw. Decades before South Pacific hit Broadway stages, films of the era featured white, male adventurers and native maidens grappling with magical island enchantment, shipwrecks, pirates, romance, and the like. They were a hit, and Polynesia became the de facto image of paradise in America’s collective imagination.

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What are the roots of the fruity drinks, the little umbrellas, and other Tiki essentials?

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It's five o' clock somewhere, right? There's no doubt that a tasty cocktail can serve as the perfect escape after a long, hot day. It's even better when the bar atmosphere makes it really easy for you to chill out. That's why tiki bars are little…

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Want to visit the best tiki bars in the world? Read this post for my top 5 best tiki bars in the world to get inspiration for planning your next vacation.

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With the Tiki cocktail culture coming back in vogue, here are some of the best Tiki bars in Asia you can visit without going too far.

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Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City are home to some of the country's best tiki bars. Zagat visited Three Dots and a Dash, The Noble Experiment, and Don ...

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To use the terminology “most important” when it comes to tiki bars seems like a paradox. Tiki bars were never meant to be important. Born in America’s post-Prohibition era, these bars became wildly popular in the 1950s and ’60s for celebrating a romanticized notion of island life. Bamboo and waterfalls, torches and exotic carvings, pupu platters and, of course, boozy rum drinks served in ostentatious drinking vessels. Yet, despite being predicated on a heavy dose of frivolity, tiki’s enduring legacy merits our respect, especially amid the genre’s modern revival.

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Mennonites living in Belize exist apart from the government, with limited technology and surrounded by farmable land.

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The first Mennonites came to Belize in 1957 as part of a diplomatic mission. These Mennonites, who emigrated from various Canadian locations, came to Belize (British Honduras) from Chihuahua, Mexico, where they had been living for many years. They met with then Premiere of the country and father of Belize, George C. Price, to discuss making this tiny country their new home. In return for allowing them to stay in Belize, the Mennonites brought with them large-scale agriculture which there was a great need for in the country at the time. George Price granted them the freedom to live and farm, freedom to practice their religion, and a promise that their children would not be required to serve in the armed forces. As such, in 1958, the first colony of Mennonites was established in Spanish Lookout, located approximately 34 kilometers from what is now the capital city of Belmopan. History of the Mennonites in Belize https://www.grandbaymen.com/blog/history-of-the-mennonites-in-belize Mennonites in Belize | Old Colony Mennonites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFFS2jtv4pM Belize Is the Perfect Low-Key Caribbean Paradise for Your First Vacation back https://www.insidehook.com/article/travel/belize-ideal-caribbean-paradise

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Built 14 years ago, this whimsical jungle compound remains a benchmark for sustainable construction, transforming light-on-the-land living—a wastewater garden, a vegetation-filtered pool—into an effortless communion with nature. One of the family's latest wonders is the bamboo Aura house (shown) in the Green Village. Designed by architecture and design collective Ibuku, founded by John's daughter Elora, it is available to rent through BoutiqueHomes (from $245 per night). More https://www.trunqd.com/post/56009

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Since first arriving on the fabled Indonesian island in the 1970s, Canadian John Hardy has gone from jewelry-brand founder to environmental trailblazer. He and his wife, Cynthia, a silver-haired California native, are well-known around Bali for establishing the “bamboo cathedral” Green School, which instructs future generations in how to be eco-savvy. Some 500 children under the age of 12 now attend, and there are similar projects underway in New Zealand, South Africa, and Mexico.

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The Lost Pirate Kingdom documentary tells the story of the Golden Age of Piracy, but the real pirate world was wider than the six-part show could cover. The documentary brings in historians to tell the true tales of legendary pirates like Blackbeard, Black Sam Bellamy, and Anne Bonny. However, the series left out or skimmed over major Golden Age figures, a notorious nest of pirates, and the underhanded Navy practice that contributed to Nassau’s growing pirate republic.

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Swiss Army knife or Leatherman? Choosing one of these tiny gadgets can be confusing. These are our favorites.

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In this episode of DISTANCE, we sit down with legendary explorer, journalist, filmmaker and author Robert Young Pelton. Perhaps most well known for his semin...

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The movies have a long history of glorious rock & roll moments. Whether the story is about gangsters, lovers, warriors or vampires, the right song can jolt an ordinary flick into something loud and wild. So behold, the 30 all-time greatest rock & roll moments in film history: from Goodfellas to Hot Tub Time Machine, from Elvis to the RZA, from Lloyd Dobler to Spinal Tap to the Dude. (We’re not talking show tunes here, so no “Let Me Entertain You” from Gypsy or “I’m Tired” from Blazing Saddles. And no TV, so apologies to Mad Men‘s “Tomorrow Never Knows” and Community‘s “Roxanne.”) These are just a few of our favorite eruptions of cinematic rockingness. Play these movies loud.

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The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.SUBSCRIBE...

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