In its purest form, Mexico’s Día de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead – is a family remembrance of departed relatives through cemetery vigils, floral arrangements and special dinners. But that’s not what draws visitors from around the world. They come for the parades, the parties and the extravagant costumes. Mexico City draws […]| Tropix Traveler
She paints her own land preservation| Charlotte Magazine
The historic Carolina Theatre, which (finally) reopened this year after 47 years, stands as a testament to good neighbors, good luck,| Charlotte Magazine
For decades, librarian Shelia Bumgarner archived, shared, and made history| Charlotte Magazine
Nestled amongst the expansive fields of strawberries and rolling hills covered in apple orchards and vineyards is Watsonville, a city brimming with character, culture, and community spirit.| Visit Santa Cruz County
A vital independent wellness outpost that serves the community—and never threatens to leave the city.| 48 hills
The laid-back beach town of Santa Cruz, with its epic wave breaks and pavement playgrounds, is home to a deeply rooted, vibrant surf and skate culture. Hailed as the birthplace of mainland surfing and a longstanding hub for the skateboarding scene, Santa Cruz County’s influence on surf and skate culture has been monumental, setting the stage for each sport to become an international phenomenon in its own right.| Visit Santa Cruz County
A Juneteenth Block Party, new venues, films from around the world, and even a couple of gay lions this year.| 48 hills