Tanja M. Laden

Writer/Editor

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Fall In Venezuela Is Perfect For Outdoor Adventure - Explore

If you're traveling to Venezuela, you might be asking yourself: When is the best time to visit the country in order to fully appreciate the outdoor activities?

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Why A Bamboo Cruise On China's Li River Needs To Be On Your Bucket List - Explore

Given the prevalence of bamboo in Chinese history and culture, it seems only appropriate to take in the beauty of the Li River on a bamboo raft.

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The Most Budget-Friendly Time Of Year To Visit The Cayman Islands - Explore

The Cayman Islands are a popular destination for luxury travel, but that doesn't mean they're necessarily off-limits to budget-minded visitors.

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Fernando De Noronha, Brazil In December Is The Perfect Time Of Year For Warm Weather Holiday Travels - Explore

For raw beauty, head to the South Atlantic archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, located off the coast of Brazil. Here's why December is the best time to go.

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Three Thousand Years of Longing | Film Threat

Despite its title, Three Thousand Years of Longing isn't just about the perennial sadness of unmet desires or the sharp pains of eternal yearning.

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‘Goliath’ is the VR Schizophrenia Simulator You Didn’t Know You Needed

My senior year of college, I had a mental crisis of sorts.

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KCRW: Ep. 7: Ages of You | Bent by Nature

This week, we pay tribute to SNAP!’s listeners, whom Deirdre called the show’s “heart and soul.” It’s a story about two young women finding their way, and the courage that music gives us to imagine our futures.

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Star Trek Exhibit Boldly Goes to the Skirball Cultural Center

Dedicated Star Trek fans and amused admirers alike will find something to love at the Skirball Cultural Center’s new exhibit, “Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds.” Organized by the M…

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening to the Public

After more than 90 years and two opening-date postponements due to COVID-19, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is finally opening on September 30.

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Good vs. Evil in Scott Hove’s Pastry Wonderland

Three months after Scott Hove’s ‘The Beauty War’ was first scheduled to open, the exhibition now open to the mask-wearing public at Cakeland LA.

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Architecture and Design Museum Closes Physical Exhibition Space

Another museum has closed due to COVID-19, but this time, it’s continuing online.

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Postpones Opening Date

Slated to open this December, the new museum will open in 2021 due to COVID-19.

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Annenberg Space for Photography Shutters Amid Pandemic

After more than a decade, the Century City-based cultural institution is closing due to COVID-19.

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From Freedom Defense to Conscious Capitalism: A Lawyer's Fight For Cannabis Consumers

How attorney Omar Figueroa redefined his law practice and remained an activist at heart.

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When An Opera Is Just As Trippy As Any Psychedelic

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Space Case: SpaceX Is Bringing Cannabis To Space

A new mission will transport coffee and cannabis plant cultures to space in order to study the effects of zero gravity on their metabolic pathways.

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Las Vegas Gets Ready To Become The Next Travel Destination For Cannabis-Lovers

Right now, Sin City has just one place where it's legal to smoke cannabis in public.