In Karen’s new book Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust she explores the life-changing moments that only five decades of traveling can provide. With more than 90 countries under her belt Karen started her life of adventure and travel addiction when she left home at 17 for a solo trip in Europe.

There are many accidents, illnesses and medical mishaps that happen when we’re traveling and now we are adding COVID to the list. But the Travel Doctor is IN and she will offer some sage advice on how to deal with it all.

Dr. Yvette McQueen, a travel enthusiast who travels for pleasure and work as an emergency physician. She’s on a mission to educate about health, travel, wellness and disease prevention.

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There are many accidents, illnesses and medical mishaps that happen when we’re traveling and now we are adding COVID to the list. But the Travel Doctor will offer some sage advice on how to deal with it all.

Dr. Yvette McQueen, a travel enthusiast who travels for pleasure and work as an emergency physician. She’s on a mission to educate about health, travel, wellness and disease prevention.

See the world differently as we explore travel and beauty through the eyes of a gifted BIPOC plus-sized model.

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There were several stories that emerged during our interview with Kimberly Stone including her advocacy for mental health awareness, her art brokerage company and editorial work in the fashion, luxury and beauty space. There may be a mention of some of those stories but we focused on her travels and her journey as a Black and gifted plus-sized model.

Spirit circles, graffiti, brothels, assassinations and Sony Bono are just a few of the backstories behind JoAnn Hill’s new book, Secret Washington DC: A guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.

DC’s history is America’s history and there is so much of this country’s back story that she has uncovered. In Secret Washington, DC, JoAnn Hill unlocks some interesting history that’s been hiding in plain sight.

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DC’s history is America’s history and there is so much of this country’s back story that JoAnn Hill has uncovered. In Secret Washington, DC, JoAnn unlocks some interesting history that’s been hiding in plain sight.

Dr. Betty Moseley Brown is one of the first women of color to join the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1970s. The U.S. Marine Corps is known as one of the most formidable military forces in the world, and its reputation is well-earned. So what would inspire a young Black woman in the 1970s to enlist in the Marine Corps and go through weeks of boot camp below the Mason Dixon line?

Allison Jordan, Executive Director of the California Sustainable Wine Growing Alliance, talks about the virtual and socially distanced in-person sustainably-focused events during the April festivities. She also updates us on the status of California vineyard post the horrific California fires last year.

If you’ve ever wondered what chickens and falcons have to do with the winegrowing process Allison will take us behind the scenes of the winemaking process.

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For "Down to Earth Month" in April, California Wines is celebrating the state's global leadership in sustainable winegrowing with a series of fun and informative virtual events and videos on Facebook Live and Instagram. Throughout April, the free livestream events and videos will present a variety of discussions, cooking demonstrations and virtual wine tastings focused on sustainability.