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A year ago this month, I challenged myself to begin a journey of connecting with my community. I’ve lived in Oklahoma City (and nearly every suburb of OKC) my whole life, but yet I spent a good chunk of that life in a bubble at home. The reasons were common enough, I was married for a long time, raised two children, created a business from the ground up (which took me all over the world, ironically), and ran a home. I was indeed buried in my bubble because I had to be. Today, I am in a new place. My...

Words by Amira Arasteh The charming medieval towns of Uzès and Castillon du Gard make Provence worth visiting outside of the lavender fields. Don’t get me wrong, that’s still on my bucket list but wandering through quaint streets, eating French cuisine and drinking good local wine is part of the area’s charm too. The H8 Collection boasts two properties in its collection that are located in these peaceful towns – La Maison d’Uzès, a guesthouse and proud residence of a two Michelin-starred restaurant, and Le Vieux Castillon, a picturesque hotel near the iconic bridge. This part of Provence truly makes...

Designer Scott Wilson has quite the repertoire under his belt. The former Nike Global Creative Director is the first person to raise $1M on Kickstarter and is the recipient of over 60 international design awards, including the coveted Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award. These days he splits his time between two companies he founded, Chicago design firm MINIMAL and new wellness brand WellBeings. Scott is also a frequent flyer (just check out some of his travels here) so we wanted to find out what the designer packs on his trips, in this Flight Mode. Adidas Ultraboost Uncaged Shoes These are...

Just over a 4.5-hour drive from Spokane, and even closer from North Idaho, Fernie is an authentic mountain town nestled in the dramatic peaks of the Canadian Rockies and an epic escape for trail lovers of all types. The abundance of mountain biking, hiking, and running trails that surround the historic downtown, from challenging singletrack to family-friendly biking and hiking paths, are enough to keep you busy for a weekend. But why not plan your trip around one of these events for a bit of local culture and even more fun?  Photo courtesy of Tourism Fernie Oct. 6: Fernie Half...

A whopping 20% of land which always been known as lifeless, dead part of the land, endless sand landscape, and much more. When it comes to “deserts of the world,” there is a country that has changed the perception of deserts. Dubai – the Gulf Union Leader, has an immense part of its land, covering deserts. Dubai Desert safari, surely you have listened up this name, is now globally famous and catching tourist fascination from all over the world. The meaning of deserts from extreme temperatures, barren lands, and hostile nature has just changed to camel rides, Bonfires, SUV rides, camping, and...