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Starbucks Ferndale wasn't always in this stand-alone building. Back in 2018, the local shop moved out of its previous Haggen grocery location to the current Main Street address. The change didn't just update the décor; it transformed daily coffee routines for many Ferndale residents. The drive-thru, for example, became a welcome update for mornings on the go, while extended opening hours let people drop by whenever they need a caffeine fix.
Move over, basic black coffee. Mud/Wtr mushroom tea is making waves as a fresh blend on the wellness scene. More people are swapping out their usual morning brew for this earthy, spiced drink made from mushrooms, roots, and adaptogens.
Moringa carries a legend that matches its many names, from the “miracle tree” in rural India to the “drumstick tree” scattered along dirt roads in Africa and Southeast Asia. Its leaves, once crushed into powder or steeped in tea by ancient healers, now find their way into smoothie bowls and market shelves far from the monsoon-soaked hills where its roots first pushed through the earth.
RockPorch: An affiliate network for Creators & Bloggers We met RockPorch at Travel Con 2025. Day 1 of the conference and this great company threw a party at Corbett's in…
Imagine stepping into your living room and feeling the rush of a mountain climb or a dance class on a sunlit shore, all without braving the wild Northwest weather. Supernatural workout programs in virtual reality are making this a reality for anyone tired of waiting for the rain to stop.
Men's Sumter Lightweight Crew Hiking Socks I was turned onto these cool socks from Rock Porch at the Travel Con 2025 conference in Tucson. I finally got to try them…
Red Lobster has fast become one of my favorite "chains" and sit-down restaurants. However, to save money, I do take out more often than sit down. Not anywhere close to my local city, I usually only do it once a month when picking up my son from his mom's in Seattle.
Named after the River Loe that runs through it, the "Gap of Dunloe" is derived from the Irish "Dún Lóich," meaning 'Lóich's stronghold' or "gap of the little hollow." This narrow mountain pass was forged by glaciers during the last ice age 25,000 years ago.
A Lord of the Rings inspired pub/bar/cafe in downtown Killarney, county Kerry, Ireland.
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If you’ve ever arrived jet-lagged and far from home, you know the comfort that comes with spotting that familiar green siren shining in a city square; a warm beacon of WiFi, a reliable menu, and a seat where no one rushes you out. For me, as someone who has traversed the world’s airports, train stations, and city streets, Starbucks has always offered a pocket of consistency, a place where one can recharge both phone and spirit, connect with loved ones, or just fade into the background with a sweet, icy chai. It’s not just caffeine on demand, it’s the closest thing to home base I could rush to, wherever I wander, and it’s held my loyalty for decades. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. My original article on Starbucks, with high ratings of 5 stars out of 5, has dwindled to 2 stars out of 5, and I unfortunately see myself divorcing from the long-standing relationship I once shared with the Siren.