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Kait Hanson

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Award-winning photographer and writer. Formerly @todayshow and @nfl 📝 Lover of #PSU, books + my chocolate Labs.
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10 Items You Should NEVER Bring on a Safari

10 Items You Should NEVER Bring on a Safari

Fodor's Travel — There are countless packing lists available on the internet to browse must-haves, but not quite as many tips for what should be left at home. From high-maintenance accessories to items that are downright illegal, here's everything you shouldn't pack for your safari adventure.
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10 Hawaii-based artists who can bring the tropics to you

10 Hawaii-based artists who can bring the tropics to you

USA TODAY 10Best — A view of Waikiki Beach from above - Photo courtesy of Kait Hanson Anyone who has visited Hawaii will tell you that the Hawaiian Islands are a mecca of talented creators that produce some of the most exquisite designs - everything from lei makers to mural painters, paying tribute to the colorful and unique details that make the 50th state so special.
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This Oʻahu Artist Creates Original Artwork Inspired by Traditional Hawaiian Quilts

This Oʻahu Artist Creates Original Artwork Inspired by Traditional Hawaiian Quilts

Hawaii Magazine — "Doing new things opens up my eyes and inspires me," says Kristen Reyno, the artist behind Lola Pilar Hawaii's Tutu's Garden Collection, a series of photographs of locally sourced flowers arranged in designs inspired by vintage Hawaiian quilts.
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6 Kenya Safari Lodges That Promise Views of Kilimanjaro and Wildlife Encounters

6 Kenya Safari Lodges That Promise Views of Kilimanjaro and Wildlife Encounters

trivago Magazine — When I began planning my trip to Kenya, I knew I wanted to see one thing - cats. I had dreams of spotting lions, cheetahs, and leopards. We had just arrived in the Maasai Mara from our previous tent camp in Tsavo West National Park, a lush jungle in comparison to the rolling plains and dust of the Mara, without a single sighting.
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9 Beach Bars You Need Right Now | Budget Travel

9 Beach Bars You Need Right Now | Budget Travel

Budget Travel — Julie Salesberry/Dreamstime If a cocktail with a view of the ocean sounds like your idea of paradise, these are the bars of your dreams. There are few things better than relaxing on a beach with a cocktail in hand, especially when the weather at home sinks below freezing.
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Has Hell Frozen Over? Kanye West Reveals Plan to Collaborate with Taylor Swift

Has Hell Frozen Over? Kanye West Reveals Plan to Collaborate with Taylor Swift

People Magazine — Have we crossed over into a parallel universe? Kanye West and Taylor Swift are headed into the studio together, the rapper said Wednesday. "Yeah, she wants to get in the studio and we're definitely going to go in.
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8 Most Romantic Beach Hotels in Hawaii

8 Most Romantic Beach Hotels in Hawaii

Coastal Living — Couples seeking to ditch the cold weather for a romantic winter escape to Hawaii should look no further than these eight seaside hideaways. Seclusion, luxury, and attention to detail are the crown jewels of these beach hotels.
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How One Hawaii Chef Is Making Dining More Sustainable - Curiosity Magazine

How One Hawaii Chef Is Making Dining More Sustainable - Curiosity Magazine

Curiosity Magazine — Chef Ed Kenney is dressed in a short sleeved button up with jeans and an unassuming smile as he walks into one of his Honolulu-based restaurants, Mahina & Sun's.
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Wave Rider

Wave Rider

Modern Luxury Magazine — Centuries before Fiberglas or epoxy boards became mainstream, Hawaiian surfers of old turned to the indigenously designed alaia to command the waves of Waikīkī and other famous breaks throughout the islands.
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10 things I learned after swimming with sharks without a cage

10 things I learned after swimming with sharks without a cage

INSIDER — Sharks are misunderstood, as I learned after swimming with them off the coast of Moorea. Media portrays them as vicious, but sharks aren't interested in humans. They have a sharp sense of smell and hearing to prey on the fish in their natural food chain. Sharks are quickly disappearing, which is problematic for the oceans.
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