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Jungle Safari in Karnataka: A Must-Do Adventure

Did you know? Karnataka was formerly the Mysore State. A jewel of the south, Karnataka is known for its rich cultural heritage and is surrounded by lush forests, sparkling waterfalls and powerful pilgrimage sites. A haven for wildlife enthusiasts, the state has five tiger reserves — Bandipur, Nagarahole, Bhadra, Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary (BRT) and Dandeli-Anshi. These reserves are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, leopards, gaurs, bears, wild dogs and much more. The jungle safari here is one of the most popular adventure activities in Karnataka, attracting wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world.

Embark on a Wild Adventure with Jungle Safaris

A jungle safari is just a non-negotiable experience when in Karnataka. Want to get up close and personal with wildlife and nature? Why not take a boat ride in some of the tiger reserves? It’s a unique way to explore the rivers and streams running through the parks and spot water birds, crocodiles and other aquatic animals. And if you’re up for some adventure, some reserves also offer trekking, camping, river rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining!

Explore Nature’s Best

If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, then Karnataka’s jungle safaris are not to be missed. These safaris are not just about sightseeing but also about experiencing the thrill of adventure. Imagine getting up close with the majestic tigers, playful elephants, and the vibrant birdlife of Karnataka. It’s an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Bandipur National Park

Bandipur, located just 80 kilometers from Mysuru, is one of the top destinations in Karnataka for wildlife enthusiasts. The reserve is spread over an area of around 912.04 square kilometers and is home to a wide range of endangered species. Visitors can spot tigers, elephants, sloth bears, gaurs, Indian rock pythons, dhols and leopards in their natural habitat. Apart from the wildlife, Bandipur is also known for its diversity of flora and fauna. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the park, including a sizeable vulture population. The park is also home to a variety of trees, including teak, rosewood, sandalwood and more. Bandipur offers a range of activities to visitors, including jungle safaris, nature walks, and birdwatching.

Nagarahole National Park

Another must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts in Karnataka is Nagarahole National Park. The park gets its name from the meandering river that cuts across the terrain and flows snake-like through it. Nagarahole is home to a significant population of tigers, leopards, wild dogs, gaurs, crocodiles, elephants and many more. Visitors can explore the park’s wildlife through jeep safaris and boat rides. Fun Fact: The three endangered top carnivores, viz. tiger, leopard and wild dog (dholes) coexist at a higher density here.

BRT Wildlife Sanctuary

Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as BRT Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in the Chamarajanagar district. The sanctuary offers jeep safaris for visitors to explore the wildlife that includes tigers, leopards, elephants, etc. BRT is also known for its rich birdlife, making it an excellent destination for birdwatchers. Fun Fact: The indigenous Soliga tribes call the tiger “Dodda naayi” (big dog)!

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka and is home to a wide variety of animals and birds. Bhadra offers jeep safaris, trekking and camping for visitors to explore its wildlife and nature.

Dandeli-Anshi Wildlife Sanctuary

Dandeli-Anshi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and is home to a variety of animals and birds. The sanctuary offers jeep safaris, trekking and camping for visitors to explore its wildlife and nature. Dandeli-Anshi is also known for its adventure activities such as river rafting, kayaking and zip-lining. Fun Fact: Bhadra is the first tiger reserve in the country to complete a successful village relocation program.

Conclusion

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iam93percentstardust · 4 years ago

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i was about to ask you to continue your marvels unsolved ‘verse but then i saw your specific ships so i’m going to ask for a fantasy au with winteriron!! but tbh you should do whatever makes you happy it’s your birthday month!!! (happy birthday! your writing makes me so happy thank you so much for it)

Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you like my writing!!!

I ended up being inspired by the magical flower shop AU I wrote last August, but that’s not necessary to read to understand this fic. Since tumblr is still having issues with links, I won’t include the link here but if you’re interested in that one, it’s Chapter 27 of AU-gust

As always, this fic can be found on my ao3!

Roses and Rowan

It’s storming when Bucky drives past Ravenspoint’s limits. The rain is coming down hard enough that he almost misses the sign for the little town in all the gloom, but then there’s a flash of lightning, illuminating the foreboding faces of the town patriarchs glaring down at those who would dare enter their town. Bucky shivers, resolutely turning away as he continues on his way.

He’s not here for them anyway. The patriarchs are long dead, their only descendants long since fled. There’s another flash of lightning, this time illuminating the hill off to the left and the old manor on the hilltop. From what little bit he can see through the storm, it looks like it was once a stately mansion but it’s falling into disrepair now. Bucky blinks and suddenly he can see the golden glimmer of the wards around the whole hill, sealing the house and grounds off from the would-be adventurers brave enough to test their mettle against the ghosts of Rosewood Manor.

Another shiver runs down his spine. The magic is strangely familiar, though he can’t place where he might have seen it before. He blinks again and the golden glimmer of the wards disappears from his view. “Spooky,” Bucky mutters. In the passenger seat, Alpine mraows her agreement. He reaches over and scratches under her chin, grinning when she purrs loud enough to drown out the music coming from the car speakers.

They pull into town a few minutes later, only knowing it by the stoplight Bucky just barely manages to make out through the sheets of rain pounding down. He would have missed it otherwise, the storm too heavy and the buildings too dark to see in the night. Ravenspoint is a small town with a population of only three thousand people, exactly one stoplight, and two streets that run the length of town, connected by a series of smaller cross streets. It’s exactly the last place Bucky ever thought he would find himself and yet here he is, searching for someone who had made it clear he didn’t want to be found.

“What am I doing, Alpine?” he asks the cat. “He told me he didn’t want me to come after him.”

Alpine can’t respond but she rolls over, exposing her belly to him, and he gets the sense of reassurance through their bond.

“I know,” he responds. “Tellin’ people he wants to be left alone when that’s usually the last thing he wants. But let’s be real here, this place is pretty far off the beaten track.”

Another pulse of reassurance.

“Well if you ask me—” the helper figment starts to say.

“I didn’t,” Bucky interrupts before it can say anything else. Damn figment’s been more trouble than it’s worth this whole trip. “Where’s the turn?”

The figment gives him a sullen look. “In five hundred yards, off to the right.”

Even as the figment says it, Bucky spots the glowing lights of the shop in the distance. He slows down and pulls over into one of the parking spots off the street, peering up through the rain at the shop sign above the door.

“Bluebells and Belladonnas,” he reads. “He always did like alliteration.”

“Great,” the figment says waspishly. “Can I go now? I got a hot—”

Bucky flicks his fingers and the figment disappears back to whatever dimension figments come from. Alpine flicks her tail lazily, giving off a sense of amusement and a little bit of hunger. Bucky laughs and scratches her chin again.

“Yeah, I would’ve let you eat it if it wouldn’t have given you indigestion,” he says. “’nother couple of minutes. I’m sure he has fresh tuna for you.”

He sighs and looks at the shop again. The sign on the front says it’s closed but there are lights on inside both in the shop itself and in the apartment above the shop, telling him that the owner is probably still working.

“So what’re you doing sitting out here?” he asks himself. He gives another baleful look at the stormy clouds and the rain still pouring down, groans, and then shrugs his hood up over his head. Nothing for it. The rain isn’t supposed to let up for another couple of hours and Bucky doesn’t feel like sitting in the car that long.

“You gonna be good out here?” he asks Alpine. She blinks slowly at him. That’s a yes, then.

Quick as he can, he gets out and dashes for the cover the awning provides. Once there, he throws his hood back and then knocks on the door. He waits about a minute before knocking again, this time a lot louder. It takes a moment before he sees a person-shaped blob behind the water-streaked glass. He knocks for a third time. The person gets larger as they move closer and then the door unlocks and swings open with a wave of the person’s hand.

“What—”

“You know,” Bucky says, stepping over the threshold. He bites back a shiver as a wave of magic washes over him, verifying that he has no ill intent. “You are a hard person to find.”

“Yeah, some people would take that as a hint,” Tony Stark states flatly, crossing his arms over his chest as he glares at Bucky.

Bucky is born with the ability to see magic. Or, at least, that’s the sfigmentlest way to explain it, if not the most accurate. Just about everyone can “see” magic but what they see are actually just the effects of magic—what was produced or what was done. Bucky has the ability to actually see the threads of magic. It’s a Barnes family gift, although none of the Barnes mages have had this ability in nearly two centuries. Bucky is the first in a very long time and because of that, he ends up having to go to school rather than being trained at home by the family mage (also known as Ma to Bucky and his sister).

It's at school that he meets his best friend, Stevie, and Stevie’s other best friend, Tony. Tony is a bit of an oddball, not that Bucky and Steve are incredibly popular either. Steve should be popular because of his dragon heritage and the power that brings him but he comes into his inheritance late and has a strong sense of morality and that gets him into trouble, more often than not. And Bucky just ends up following behind him.

But Tony—Tony is hard to pin down. He has incredible amounts of power, which is unusual in a mage from the Jarvis line. He’s a lot younger than most of the other kids, which isn’t so unusual for people with a lot of power—Bucky can think of a couple examples off the top of his head of people who went to school early because of their powers—but all those people went to school early because they didn’t have control, and Tony is nothing if not controlled. He doesn’t much look like either of his parents and the way he acts sometimes… it’s clear that he’s been through a lot, is all.

It’s not until their fourth year that Bucky starts putting the pieces together, and it starts when he finds out that Tony doesn’t actually get his powers from the Jarvis line but from the Carbonell line instead. He wasn’t supposed to overhear that but he and Steve had gotten in trouble again and were sitting outside the Headmistress’s office while she finished up a meeting with the Jarvises.

That’s when he’d heard it: “The Carbonell magic is strong in Tony,” the Headmistress had said, and that had been all Bucky had heard as the pieces had started falling into place. It had always puzzled Bucky how Tony’s magic, so suited to big things, had come from the Jarvises, both of whom were more skilled in household charms and enchantments, but if Tony was adopted… Adoption was rare in magical families, as magic was so often tied to filial lines, but it wasn’t unheard of, and that explained so much about Tony.

He spends some time in the library after that, researching the Carbonells. They’re an old line, originating in Italy, before coming to the Americas in the late sixteenth century. They’re known for producing powerful mages with the exact same proficiency in metallurgy that Tony’s always demonstrated. The last of them, Maria, had married one of the Starks, a newer family with a proficiency in elemental magics—another of Tony’s skills, Bucky realizes—and that’s where the trail goes cold. He never finds another mention of the Carbonells, or the Starks for that matter, in any of the old history books.

But there has to be more to the story, Bucky knows. Because there’s Tony, who looks just like Maria Carbonell, and that means there has to be more. However, he never brings it up. That’s Tony’s story, and if he doesn’t want to tell them, he doesn’t have to.

He never stops hoping that Tony will, though.

Tony is looking at him now, eyes dark and arms crossed. Bucky has changed into a pair of sweats and a t-shirt he’d brought with him as his clothes had ended up drenched, even from just the short run from the car and back out to grab Alpine and his travel bag. His clothes are drying by the fire now as Alpine explores the apartment, sniffing around curiously. Bucky is curious as well, but he’s been so busy drinking in the sight of Tony after almost two years of nothing that he hasn’t taken the time yet to look around.

“What are you doing here, Bucky?” Tony asks eventually.

He shrugs. “I came to find you.”

“Thought I made it obvious I didn’t want to be found.”

“I thought we had unfinished business,” Bucky says quietly. He gazes at Tony steadily until Tony squirms and turns away, busying himself with the coffeepot on the counter. He prepares two cups of coffee, one with more sugar than most people can stand and one with more milk than coffee, and hands the one with milk to Bucky.

Bucky takes one sip and blinks in surprise. “This is decaf,” he says.

“Yeah, and?”

“Tony, you don’t drink decaf. You called it the devil’s brew.”

There’s a hint of a smile lurking around the corners of Tony’s mouth as he raises his own cup to his mouth. “I’d forgotten about that.”

“Seems like you’ve forgotten a lot of things.”

“Like what?”

“Like how I promised you I’d follow you anywhere.”

Tony stills for a moment before he puts his cup back down on the counter. “Bucky—”

“Tony, why?” Bucky asks, not even bothering to hide the anguish in his voice. It’s how he’s felt every day since Tony disappeared two years ago. “You told me we’d talk the next day, only I woke up to find you’d run. Did I push too hard? Was it not what you wanted?” He stops, frustrated and upset, and scrubs his hand over his face.

“Bucky, no,” Tony says, dismayed. He moves forward, taking Bucky’s hands between his. “It wasn’t you. You have to believe me. It was never you.”

“Then what was it?”

Tony bites his lip, hesitating. Even without using his Sight, Bucky can see golden magic swirling under Tony’s skin, pooling at his hands where they’re touching Bucky’s. He blinks and now he can see his own magic, cool silver, gathering at his fingertips, aching to reach out and touch Tony’s. Their magic has always been compatible, always stronger when they’re together, even before Bucky figured out his complicated feelings for Tony.

“Doll?” he asks, immediately regretting the pet name when it makes Tony flinch. He doesn’t take it back though. This is who he is, a little old-fashioned and a little flirty and a lot in love with Tony Stark.

“It’s me,” Tony eventually admits, looking down at their hands as though he can see the magic too. “I got scared. It’s—I’m not who you think I am.”

“Not what? Not a Jarvis? Tony, I’ve known that for ten years.”

Tony’s head jerks up so fast Bucky’s own neck aches in sympathy. “What did you say?”

“Tony, I know you’re not a Jarvis,” Bucky says again, patiently. He’s never admitted this to anyone before, let alone Tony. He can afford to be careful right now.

“How did you know that?” Tony breathes. “We’ve never told anyone.”

“Except for the Headmistress,” Bucky points out. “You prob’ly had to tell her so she could help you with your abilities.”

“We did,” Tony whispers.

He shrugs. “Stevie and I overheard her one time. She said your magic came from the Carbonell line. I got curious, thought it might explain why you and the Jarvises are so different, so I looked it up.”

“You didn’t think that was invading my privacy?”

The words are harsh but Tony doesn’t look upset. He looks—hopeful, almost, like he wants to believe Bucky knows everything about him and doesn’t judge him for it. It makes Bucky bold and he steps forward, right into Tony’s space, as he tugs one of his hands free and uses it to tuck one of Tony’s curls behind his ear, fingers brushing against his cheek.

“You are a puzzle I’ve only ever wanted to solve,” Bucky murmurs, bowing his head to rest his forehead against Tony’s. His hand cups Tony’s cheek for the briefest moment and then falls to his shoulder. Tony closes his eyes and inhales shakily. “But the moment the trail went cold, I stopped looking. It didn’t seem right to keep digging.”

“What did you find?” Tony asks.

“Two names: Howard Stark and Maria Carbonell, that’s it.”

Tony nods. “Those were my parents.”

“Were?”

“Could be are. I don’t know where they went after they left me, but I stopped calling them mine the moment they were gone.”

“What happened?” He feels Tony tense under his hand and quickly adds, “If you want to tell me. Don’t feel like you have to.”

“No, it’s—I want to,” Tony says, sounding frustrated. The space between his brows furrows in irritation. “I’ve just never told anyone and—I’m not sure I’m ready to tell the full story yet. It’s a lot.”

“Whatever you’re ready for, then. And when you’re ready for the rest, I’ll be right here to listen.”

Tony takes a deep breath, steadying himself. “I was born at Rosewood Manor,” he says quietly.

“That place outside of town?”

“Mmhmm. That’s my magic you probably saw guarding it.”

Bucky sucks in a sharp breath. “Tony, that place looks like it hasn’t had anyone living there for fifteen years.”

“Over twenty actually. I was three when—when that happened.”

“You were three? And you had that kind of control?”

Tony laughs humorlessly. “Believe me, that night I had no control at all.” He falls silent. Bucky waits for more, but Tony seems to be done talking for tonight, so he turns his head and kisses the corner of Tony’s mouth instead.

“Thank you for telling me,” he says.

Tony grimaces. “Not like I told you much of anything.”

“You told me what you were comfortable with. Believe me, doll, after two years of nothing—”

“You keep doing that,” Tony interrupts. “Calling me doll.”

Bucky hesitates. “I thought you liked it when I did that.”

Tony looks away, a bitter twist to his mouth. “I left.”

“Yeah…”

“I left right after you kissed me because I was scared and couldn’t face up to what was going on between us even though I promised we’d talk.”

Bucky waits, sure that if he stays silent, Tony will explain further. It’s a trick that he’s used in the past and it’s always worked. Sure enough, after another couple moments:

“You know, I was so sure you were dating Steve? Let me finish please,” Tony says calmly, holding up a hand when Bucky opens his mouth. “You don’t know what it was like. I might have met Steve first but it was so clear that you two were a lot closer than I would ever be with him. So yes, I was convinced you two were dating and that I was alone in my feelings and when I found out I wasn’t, I panicked. I thought it was Tony Jarvis you liked, not—”

“I like you,” Bucky interrupts, unable to keep hearing Tony talk about how he’d thought Bucky wasn’t serious about him, when he thinks maybe it’s the only thing he’s ever been serious about. “I like you as Tony Jarvis, Tony Carbonell, Tony Stark, or just plain Tony.”

“Like?” Tony asks shyly.

Bucky grins and kisses the other corner of Tony’s mouth. “Do you think I would have kept searching for you for two years if I didn’t still like you?”

Tony leans back for a moment, searching his eyes for something before he eventually says, “And what about Tony Barnes?”

Bucky’s heart about stops. He wheezes out, “You—”

“It’s not—I needed a name when I came back to Ravenspoint. I didn’t want anyone to know who I was and it’s a small town. People know every other name I go by, but—I didn’t think you’d mind or I wouldn’t—”

Bucky can’t stop himself anymore. He frames Tony’s face in his hands and kisses him soundly. It’s closed-mouthed and chaste and it’s still the best damn kiss he’s ever had, next to the only other time he kissed Tony. Tony’s hands flutter in the air for a second before wrapping around Bucky’s waist, clutching him to him.

“I love you calling yourself by my name,” he says hoarsely, pulling away long enough to get the words out before he kisses Tony again. “And one day, I swear I’ll give you that name for real, forever and always.” This time, it’s Tony who whfigmenters and kisses him again, sucking Bucky’s tongue into his mouth as Bucky’s hands slide back into his hair to hold him right where he wants him.

“Wait,” Tony pants, struggling against Bucky’s grip to move away. Bucky lets him go reluctantly, gratified when Tony only moves a couple inches. “How did you find me?”

“Your magic,” Bucky tells him, trailing kisses across every inch of his face. “It’s been callin’ out to me since the day you left, leavin’ me a trail to follow.”

“Lucky me,” Tony whispers.

And as Bucky kisses him again, unable to resist for a single second, he thinks to himself, No. Lucky me.

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monstersdownthepath · 5 years ago

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Deity: Ilo-Merikay, the Joyous Coils

Chaotic Good Great Old One of Feasts, Warmth, and Intoxication

Domains: Chaos, Plant, Protection, Weather Subdomains: Revelry, Growth, Defense, Seasons

A great wooden serpent with a crown of berry bushes making up its head, Ilo-Merikay is a creature who has risen before the other Old Ones and poked itself around the mortal realm, investigating all the strange new shapes, sounds, and flavors. Rather than being offended that mortalkind has infested the countless worlds like so many ants and brushing their presence aside in much the same way a human may swat aside a fly, the Joyous Coils views mortals with the same interest that one may view bees. Small, vulnerable, dangerous in large numbers, but responsible for producing delicious, delicious food.

The ‘honey’ of choice for the Joyous is the various alcohols mortals have invented in their ever-growing quest to find new ways to relieve themselves from the burden of consciousness. One of the easiest ways to have it grace a world with its presence is to create something it’s never drank before. There are few things it enjoys more than parking itself under one of its titanic fermenting barrels and then just spending four or five days drinking directly from the spigot, except perhaps filling the barrels in the first place. It views the crafting of its brews as a process just as beautiful and worthy of attention as actually drinking them, each barrel an artform, and is constantly seeking out new recipes to try out and share with its collection of mortal life.

The title of “Joyous Coils” is in reference to the demiplanes that Ilo-Merikay dots its body with, the largest of them held gingerly in loops of its own wooden body. In each of these planes life from all over the Great Beyond can be found, carefully collected, arranged, and preserved by a caring and loving hand. Well-meaning but incapable of understanding or communicating with its collection, the Joyous tries its best to assure everyone in its bubbles are comfortable and cared for, adjusting the climate and composition of each bubble with as much control over fine detail as any true god... Given the hours-long time to cast Create Greater Demiplane, of course.

The “beekeeper and their flock” comparison is accurate for numerous reasons, not the least of which involving the elder being scooping entire villages or towns into its coils in an attempt to save them from an oncoming calamity... Sometimes centuries or even millennia before the calamity is set to occur, like a keeper seeing a wild swarm in a tree about to be cut down. It has also, in its intoxicated hazes, scooped up populations simply because one or two members caught its fancy. The communication barrier is also a source of unending frustration for everyone involved; the Joyous can indeed interpret and understand some forms of body language, but mortals--especially humanoids--are simply too different for it to 100% grasp what they’re attempting to convey. This has lead to numerous tragedies in the past where people brought into its bubbles did not enjoy their situation, attacking the Old One and others in its flock. It has made strides to bridging the gap between itself and other forms of life, mostly via the use of its faithful and through the generations and generations of mortals that have lived in its coils... Even if it has immense difficulty actually telling them apart.

Civilizations within the coils live lives devoid of need, allowing them to fully indulge in wants and desires, and communities in one bubble can travel to another with a bit of difficulty. Only the occasional visit from the Joyous itself causes stir and panic, as its own expectations are difficult to fulfill. It may cause all the livestock in a given bubble to go on a feeding rampage to fatten them up in preparation for a feast, introduce a creature which greets its new home with hostility, or it may cause entirely new plants to grow in order to see if the inhabitants will make curious new foods out of them... Plants which could be violently toxic or terrifically invasive. It collects flora, fauna, and minerals from all over the Great Beyond, experimentally dropping them into its bubbles to see what happens, sometimes to the detriment of their inhabitants, and while all issues are eventually smoothed over, it can be a terrifying time for the folk living in these glorified terrariums.

Though it may seem as though these bubbled folk live in constant terror of a cruel and capricious god, the Joyous does truly mean well, but it’s determined to improve the quality of life--and especially the quality of food--for its collection and itself, and sating/exciting its own appetites requires constant experimentation. At the very least, it does not drop all of its experiments onto all of its bubbles at once. Centuries can pass between a civilization experiencing a sudden and dramatic change, and such centuries are spent in bounteous bliss... And, of course, not every new addition to the bubbles is a life-altering catastrophe, such as when it decided every bubble needed its own variation of corn.

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Obedience & Boons

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The faithful of the Joyous Coils have been instrumental in its efforts to better understand the creatures under its care. As it collects creatures from all over the Great Beyond, its worshipers can come in a thousand different shapes and sizes, some of which have never been seen before on Golarion. They are charged mainly with gathering new things for the coiled worlds; new people, new things, new flora, new fauna, new foods, new ideas. The largest organized faith established under the Joyous’ name is known as the Rosewood Riders, who are not only responsible for searching for new materials, but defending the smaller sects and the societies within the bubbles themselves from dangers both within and without. They also act as glorified caravans, transporting goods and people between each of the bubbles.

Paladins and Clerics of the Joyous often try to make the worlds they inhabit as beautiful and prosperous as the visions (or visits) they have of the bubbled worlds as they await their own eventual and final journey into them, while non-divine minions are typically Alchemists or other casters who skip the middleman of finding new ingredients and simply make new ingredients themselves. While one may draw many comparisons between the drunken ways of the Joyous and Cayden Cailean, Cayden is typically focused on actually doing Good and combating Evil while breaking tyranny’s shackles, while Ilo-Merikey prefers preservation of locations it enjoys and does not directly fight against (and is only vaguely aware of) Evil. That being said, there’s often enough overlap between the mortal followers of the Drunken Hero and the Joyous Coils and their behaviors in the face of adversity that the two faiths can easily confuse each other for themselves.

As Great Old Ones do not possess a dedicated Prestige Class for accelerating the power of their faithful, one can only enter the actual Evangelist, Sentinel, and Exalted Prestige Classes to obtain Boons at a much faster pace. Otherwise, they are gained at levels 12, 16, and 20. One must have the Deific Obedience feat to enter into the mentioned Prestige Classes, and entering the classes as soon as possible allows one to obtain the Boons at levels 8, 11, and 14.

Obedience: Experiment with mixing ingredients into alcoholic drinks (that can be taken as both “mix them to make a new drink” or “mix them into an existing drink”) while sampling and sharing your creations to refine the recipe and find out what works and what doesn’t. Benefit: Gain a +4 sacred bonus on saving throws against effects which would cause sickness and/or nausea.

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EVANGELIST

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Boon 1: Mulled Merriment (Sp): Gain Goodberry 3/day, Tears to Wine 2/day, or Plant Growth 1/day.

Boon 2: High Tolerance (Su/Sp): You gain an enhancement bonus equal to half your Hit Dice on saving throws versus poison effects, which is doubled against the effects of alcohol and any effects which would cause you to become tipsy, drunk, or soused. In addition, three times per day, you may cast Neutralize Poison as a spell-like ability. You automatically succeed on your caster level check to end poison effects on other creatures.

Boon 3: Spread the Joy (Su): Once per day, you may use a standard action to imbue a bottle of alcohol with potent magic. A full bottle has six servings within, and each serving within that bottle imparts a Restoration effect (it cannot be used to cure permanent negative levels) on its drinker. Additionally as a full-round action four servings can be poured over a corpse that has been dead for no more than 1 hour to simulate the effects of a Raise Dead spell. A creature raised or restored in this way becomes tipsy, even if the spells would normally cure such a thing or if the creature is immune to alcohol. The enchanted drink retains its power for 24 hours, or until you use this ability again, at which point it returns to normal.

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EXALTED

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Boon 1: Full Belly (Sp): Gain Enhance Water 3/day, Lesser Restoration 2/day, or Create Food and Water 1/day.

Boon 2: Stock the Bar (Su): You gain Brew Potion as a bonus feat. You retain this feat even if you fail to perform your Obedience, but you lose access to it if you forsake your faith. In addition, you can brew up to two potions simultaneously if their total combined construction cost is less than 2000gp.

Boon 3: Happy Hour (Sp): Once per day, you can spend 10 minutes conjuring a mystical feast similar to Heroes Feast, except no magnificent table or fanciful silverware is conjured. Rather, a wide cloth and baskets filled with food appear alongside simple wooden plates and glass or tin mugs, setting a theme more akin to a large, friendly, casual picnic. In addition to the effect of the normal meal, all creatures partaking are shielded from temperatures by an effect similar to Endure Elements, and you may use a potion in your possession as a material component for this ability. If you do, all the drinks in the feast are alcoholic mixtures containing a latent form of the potion, and all creatures attending the meal may, at any time within the next 24 hours, use a move action to activate the potion’s effect on themselves as if they had just imbibed it. Potions imbibed in this way use your caster level rather than their own.

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Boon 1: Takin’ It Easy (Sp): Gain Endure Elements 3/day, Rotgut 2/day, or Tiny Hut 1/day.

Boon 2: 300-Proof (Sp/Su): Once per day, you may cast Goodberry as a spell-like ability, the berries appearing in your hand from the Joyous’ own meadows. In addition to their normal effects, these berries have alcoholic content equal to a typical mug of ale. By concentrating on one of these berries for 1 minute, you may ferment its mystical potential to create a berry so dangerously alcoholic that it can affect creatures normally immune to alcohol. The Joyous itself enjoys these incredibly fermented berries, but other creatures eating them must make a Fortitude saving throw (DC 10 + 1/2 your HD + your Cha modifier) or be rendered instantly unconscious by the overwhelming alcohol for 2d4 hours, as if they had imbibed a dozen servings by themselves. Succeeding on the saving throw still causes the creature to become supernaturally soused (−4 penalty on ability checks, attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks) until they are cured of the alcohol or get some rest.

A fermented berry is visually identical to a normal Goodberry, but its smell is noticeably different: It’s more enticing and attractive, akin to a fine red wine. You can ferment up to three berries a day, and they decay after 24 hours. This is not a poison effect, nor is it counted as mundane alcohol. It can affect creatures normally resistant to or immune to poisons and alcohol, including Outsiders, Undead, and Constructs, though such creatures have a +5 bonus on their saving throw to avoid unconsciousness.

Boon 3: Rosewood Aegis (Sp): The Joyous grants its Sentinels the power to protect and preserve others, even from themselves. 1/day, you may cast Telekinetic Sphere as a spell-like ability. While inside the sphere, creatures regain 1 HP at the start of their turn, have a sacred bonus to their saving throws against diseases, poisons, and curses affecting them equal to your Charisma modifier, and they are shrouded from sight and from Divination effects by a swirling pink and green mist.

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13 Coolest International Destinations You Can Visit Without a Passport

YOU DON'T NEED A STAMP TO EXPLORE THESE SURPRISING GETAWAYS.

When it involves traveling overseas, there's one essential thing you usually got to bring: a passport. But did you recognize that you simply can attend areas outside of the mainland us without a blue book? (And we're not talking Hawaii or Alaska!) From a tropical paradise in Central America to family-friendly islands across the Caribbean, there are a couple of secret places you'll visit without a passport—and we're here to inform you exactly the way to get there. So, read on, and determine where you'll skip the stamp on your next international vacation.

1 Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay is possibly the foremost popular tourist destination in Jamaica and a serious cruise liner port. Hit the "Hip Strip," formally referred to as Gloucester Avenue, for shops, art galleries, and colorful cafés. But, of course, you're in Jamaica, so do not forget the beach! Doctor's Cave Beach is that the hottest choice because of its turquoise water perfect for snorkeling. and every one these wonderful Jamaican attractions are often visited without a passport if you're traveling by water. If you're on a cruise that begins and ends within the states, all you would like maybe an occident Travel Initiative-approved document, sort of a certificate and government-issued ID, or an enhanced driver's license.

2 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas is found below the state of California, down on the southern tip of the Lower California peninsula in Mexico. This beautiful beach resort destination is understood as a favorite amongst the celebs for its proximity to Hollywood. you'll go there year-round and possibly see celebrities like George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, or maybe Justin Bieber himself. Hit The Spa at Las Ventanas if you would like to urge a Jennifer Lopez-approved glow, and eat fresh at Flora Farms like Adam Levine. and fortunately, consistent with the Los Cabos Airport Immigration regulations, Americans don't need a passport to go to this beautiful destination. Instead, you'll use a certificate, voter registration card, citizenship card, or certificate of naturalization alongside a legitimate photo ID.

3 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

You may think there is no way you're stepping into Costa Rica without a passport, seeing as it is a country in Central America—but re-evaluate. Many Miami- or San Diego-based cruises sail bent Puerto Limon, one among the most important cities on the coast of Costa Rica. Here, you'll explore the city's untouched nature by taking an open-air tram ride through the Veragua Rainforest or taking a pontoon boat through the Tortuguero Canal. And as a crop-heavy area, don't leave on faith out an area Costa Rican plantation, where you'll see how items like bananas, chocolates, or cacao beans are selected, harvested, and packed for export.

4 Belize City, Belize

You better believe you'll love Belize, even without a passport. This city in Belize (just like its Costa Rican cousin Puerto Limon) is accessible through cruises out of the states, from cities like New Orleans and Miami. And while Belize isn't known for its beaches, per se, here you'll explore the Belize coral reef, which hosts diverse, exotic marine life. But what you absolutely cannot afford to miss in Belize is that the Mayan ruins. the foremost popular is Altun Ha, located just 3o miles northwest of Belize City. For thousands of years, the Mayans occupied this space, and core structures were restored so that today, tours could take visitors to the present historic landmark.

5 Roatán, Honduras

Located off the coast of Honduras, Roatán is an island called in the Caribbean. But unlike other Caribbean destinations, this one offers paradise without the high tag. Around 30 miles long, this small island may be a popular retirement destination thanks to its exotic, yet laid-back tropical nature. And its best secret? it is a hot spot for skin diving. The island is surrounded by the Mesoamerican Reef, a subculture of coral reefs, mangroves, and magnificently unique marine life. While you will need a passport to urge there by plane, countries like Honduras are "waiving the need for cruise passengers unless those passengers start or end their voyage there." So as long as you're on a closed-loop cruise that starts and ends within the states, you're liberal to explore paradise sans passport.

6 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands have the simplest of both worlds: Scenic oceans and mountainous landscapes. As a commonwealth of the U.S., the 14 islands that structure the Northern Mariana Islands are located within the northwestern Pacific on the brink of Guam, another unincorporated territory. Most of the population lives on Saipan, the most important island. you'll either visit one among its breathtaking beaches like Micro Beach or experience an off-road adventure to the rocky Forbidden Island. But the pièce de résistance is that the Banzai Cliff, a historic war II area on the northern tip of the island. As an area for both reflection and paying respects, the scenery off this cliff is breathtakingly beautiful. And a bit like Guam, per the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Carrier Information Guide, U.S. citizens who travel directly between the states and one among the territories "without touching a far off port or place," aren't required to present a passport.

7 Hamilton, Bermuda

Nestled within the middle of Bermuda is Hamilton, the island's capital. the town is understood for its pastel-colored buildings that line the harbor and house beach-chic boutiques and native restaurants. Visit the town Hall and humanities Centre for a few fascinating 17th- and 18th-century European paintings or the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute if you are looking for marine exhibits and ocean artifacts. But if you would like to travel to the simplest a part of Bermuda, you will have to travel across the town to Horseshoe Bay Beach—one of the world's most Instagrammable beaches, with blush pink sand and crystalline water. to urge here without a passport, take a closed-loop Royal Caribbean cruise from Cape Liberty, New Jersey.

8 Tumon, Guam

As an unincorporated U.S. territory, Guam is probably the furthest American-based place you'll visit, nestled within the Philippine Sea near Australia and South Asia. Tumon is found on the northwest coast of the territory, referred to as the middle of Guam tourism. There you'll visit UnderWater World, one among the most important tunnel aquariums within the world. or maybe take a visit to Punta Dos Amantes, a clifftop destination with scenic ocean views. And while having a passport is suggested for anyone traveling to Guam, there are some loopholes for U.S. citizens where they'll be ready to get out of it. Videos say Americans can visit the world passport-free if traveling directly from the mainland, Alaska, or Hawaii, and that they have any proof of citizenship sort of a certificate or certificate of naturalization.

9St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Located within the Caribbean, St. John is that the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, but it is the perfect destination for anyone who loves natural beauty. Nearly two-thirds of the island is haunted by Mary Islands park, which shelters forests filled with many colorful birds from cuckoos to warblers and hummingbirds. But when you are not getting your forest fill, visit the gorgeous Trunk Bay beach, which has sugar soft sand and a treasured underwater snorkeling trail. Like most U.S. territories, you do not need a passport to travel here, but the U.S. Virgin Islands tourist center recommends carrying a raised-seal certificate or government-issued photo ID as you would possibly get to "show evidence of citizenship."

10 Montreal, Canada

Contrary to popular belief, as long as you're traveling by land or sea—so as an example, in your car—you aren't required to point out a U.S. passport thanks to the occident Travel Initiative. Instead, you ought to carry along proof of your citizenship and a legitimate photo ID. But if that creates you nervous, there are closed-loop cruises that begin from various New England cities and sail to Montreal. This French-speaking Canadian city is as close as you'll get to Europe without a passport. Here, you'll enjoy French pastries like macarons or visit historic landmarks that rival those in Paris, just like the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal.

11 Nassau, Bahamas

The Bahamas is one of the foremost popular cruise destinations from the states, and like many who've gone known, you do not need a passport. because the capital of the Bahamas, Nassau is found off the shore of the mainland on its island. One feature that draws tourists is the pastel-colored Colonial buildings, just like the Government House which may be a bright shade of pink. But Nassau, of course, is not just about the buildings—it's about the beach retreats. Within the past few years, a mega-resorts opened in Nassau called Baha Mar. The 1,000-acre, $4.2 billion property is comprised of three hotels: the Grand Hyatt, SLS Baha Mar, and Rosewood Baha Mar. And when hunger strikes, breeze by The Cove at Atlantis for fresh seafood at Fish by chef José Andrés.

12 Vieques, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is perhaps the foremost well-known U.S. territory, so there is no got to stress over getting a passport before visiting. As long as you're directly traveling from the states or another territory, it isn't necessary. So while you're there, you ought to visit Vieques, a little Caribbean Island off the territory's eastern coast. This area offers secluded beaches, beautiful blue-green waters, and therefore the best part? Wild horses that just roam the countryside. But if that does not roll in the hay for you, visit Mosquito Bay, a bioluminescent bay that gives other-worldly views that can't be missed.

13 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Don't recoil from the mainland of Puerto Rico, however. San Juan, the capital and largest city, sits beautifully on its northern coast. If you are looking for a wild tropical trip, visit the Isla Verde resort strip, filled with buzzing bars, nightclubs, and casinos. need a more calm, historic vacation? Take a visit to Old San Juan, the center of colorful Spanish colonial buildings and historic landmarks like La Fortaleza, where the governor resides, or El Morro, a Spanish fort that dates back to the 1500s.

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Working on my second household to populate this world

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Rosewood Park

Rosewood Park was founded in 1879, in the Victorian era, as a getaway for the rich when the city pollution robbed their lungs of air. Grand Victorians constructed and lavish parties were hosted. During the first world war, it was a haven for those trying to escape the endless drone of the alarms and the destruction. With some distance from the mainland, it was barely attacked and houses an eclectic mix of people all with the same goal, of finding security. During the second world war, its hidden location but proximity to the mainland turned it into a hotspot for weapons factories. The docks were expanded to allow boats to transport the wares and neighborhoods were quickly established to house the factory workers. Only few of the old Victorians are still standing today, integrated into the varying communities that surround the docks. Since the last war, Rosewood Park has become calm, the bustling population long gone, left with a few settled families and a slow, peaceful life. Although in need of some repair, this town hosts everything needed to live surrounded by the beautiful Rosewood Mountains and a quiet lull.

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What is Poaching - Poaching is the illegal taking of wildlife, in violation of local, state, federal, or international law. - Poaching, in law, the illegal shooting, trapping, or taking of game, fish, or plants from private property or from a place where such practices are specially reserved or forbidden. - Wildlife crime is a big business. Run by dangerous international networks, wildlife and animal parts are trafficked much like illegal drugs and arms. - Activities that are considered poaching include killing an animal out of season, without a license, with a prohibited weapon, or in a prohibited manner such as jacklighting. Killing a protected species, exceeding one's bag limit, or killing an animal while trespassing is also considered poaching. - Experts at TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, estimate that it runs into billions of dollars. - Some examples of illegal wildlife trade are well known, such as poaching of elephants for ivory and tigers for their skins and bones. - However, countless other species are similarly overexploited, from marine turtles to timber trees. - Plants are also susceptible to poaching. For example, even when forests are not completely cleared, particularly valuable trees such as rosewood or mahogany may be illegally logged from an area, eliminating both the tree species and all the animals that depend on it.

Causes - Rhino horn, elephant ivory and tiger products continue to command high prices among consumers, especially in Asia - Slaughtered animals, on the other hand, have commercial value as food, jewelry, decor, or traditional medicine. The ivory tusks of African elephants, for example, are carved into trinkets or display pieces. The scales of pangolins, small animals that eat ants, are ground into powder and consumed for their purported healing powers. The meat of apes, snakes, and other bush animals is considered a delicacy in parts of Africa. - In Vietnam, the recent myth that rhino horn can cure cancer has led to massive poaching in South Africa and pushed the price of rhino horn to rival gold - Corruption, toothless laws, weak judicial systems and light sentences allow criminal networks to keep plundering wildlife with little regard to consequences

Impacts of Poaching - In Africa, nearly 600 rangers charged with protecting wildlife were gunned down by poachers between 2009 and 2016 while in the line of duty. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Virunga National Park, one of the continent’s most dangerous, at least 170 rangers have been killed during the past two decades. - Healthy ecosystems maintain balanced food chains. Humans are part of this food chain and our species depends upon the health of the natural world for our survival. Every species of the delicate web of life is critical to its proper function and maintenance. Extraction of one species is damaging to this system. According to The Center for Health and Global Environment, a recent study showed that we are on track to lose 30 to 50 percent of all species by mid-century. While this is the result of multiple factors, poaching is one of the primary drivers.

- Poaching for the exotic pet trade affects an animal’s welfare in addition to its numbers in the wild. Most wild animals eat specialized diets found in nature, and they need space to fly, roam, and swing from branches. Captured animals are stuffed into boxes, suitcases, or sacks, and even if they survive transport, they often suffer in their new, unnatural situations. - Wildlife trade escalates into a crisis when an increasing proportion is illegal and unsustainable—directly threatening the survival of many species in the wild. - Local wildlife is considered an important resource by many communities, often the poorest, in the developing world. Some rural households depend on wild animals for protein, trees for fuel, and both wild animals and plants for natural cures. - The very existence of illegal trade undermines efforts made by countries to protect their natural resources - Overexploitation of species affects the living planet in wider ways. Just as overfishing causes imbalances in the whole marine system, our complex web of life on earth depends on careful and thoughtful use of wildlife species and their habitats - Like marine species killed through bycatch, incidental killing of animals also happens on land. For example, crude traps set for musk deer or duikers cause damage and death to a variety of animals besides those intended - When a certain animal, such as the African elephant, is targeted by poachers, it can take decades for the animal's population to recover. This, in turn, affects the ecosystem to which the animal belongs. A reduction in predators like tigers, for example, may cause prey populations to grow out of hand, while a reduction in fruit-eating mammals may affect seed dispersal, altering the fauna of an ecosystem.

Supporting Facts - Currently, an elephant is killed every 15 minutes for their ivory and every 8 hours a rhino gunned down for their horns. - Although the number of poached rhinos is going down each year, it is partly because there are fewer and fewer rhinos left to poach - Most illegal activity occurs in Kruger National Park, a 19,485 km2 of protected habitat on South Africa’s north-eastern border with Mozambique. - 100 elephants are killed every day - The illegal trade of ivory and rhino horn on the black market has become a multi-billion dollar industry, funding terrorist organizations and criminal networks. It is estimated that up to 40% of their funding comes from wildlife trafficking. - African elephants, more than 100,000 of which were killed between 2014 and 2017 for ivory. - Black Rhino: Population down 97.6% since 1960 - Mountain Gorilla: Approximately 1,000 remain - African Elephant: As many as 35,000 are killed each year - Lion: 43% population lost in 21 years - Grevy’s Zebra: About 2,000 adults remain - At current rates of poaching, elephants, rhinos, and other iconic African wildlife may be gone within our lifetime. - One kilo of ivory is worth about 1000 US$, but how much does the life of an elephant cost?

What is being done - One of the most powerful tools for addressing illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade is persuading consumers to make informed choices. This includes the people buying the end product as well as shop-keepers, suppliers and manufacturers.

- TIGHTENING AND ENFORCING LEGISLATION: It’s one thing to ban or limit trade in a particular species, but another to effectively enforce this—especially in developing countries where training and funds for enforcement are often lacking.

Ways to Help - Push governments to protect threatened animal populations by increasing law enforcement, imposing strict deterrents, reducing demand for endangered species products and honoring international commitments made under CITES. - Speak up on behalf of those on the frontlines being threatened by armed poachers so they are properly equipped, trained and compensated. - Reduce demand for illegal wildlife parts and products by encouraging others to ask questions and get the facts before buying any wildlife or plant product.

Citations

“Africa's Poaching Crisis.” AWF, campaign.awf.org/poaching-infographic/.

Hall, Jani. “Poaching Animals, Facts and Information.” Animals, National Geographic, 10 Feb. 2021, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/poaching-animals.

Lin, Doris. “Poaching and Its Effects on Wildlife.” Treehugger, www.treehugger.com/overview-of-poaching-127892.

“Poaching and the Problem with Conservation in Africa (Commentary).” Mongabay Environmental News, 3 Mar. 2020, news.mongabay.com/2020/03/poaching-and-the-problem-with-conservation-in-africa-commentary/.

“Poaching Numbers: Conservation: Save the Rhino International.” Save The Rhino, www.savetherhino.org/rhino-info/poaching-stats/.

“Poaching.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/poaching-law.

“Saving & Protecting Wildlife on the Frontline.” VETPAW, 4 May 2020, vetpaw.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1PSDBhDbARIsAPeTqrdQ8jwauew618cjdNOeYbIiKGYYjBd3uGy7J5 0JUw27sM3P-B-dbI4aAgtgEALw_wcB.

“What Is Poaching? The Illegal Wildlife Trade Explained.” WWF, World Wildlife Fund, www.worldwildlife.org/threats/illegal-wildlife-trade.

“WHY IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST POACHING NOW.” OIPA, www.oipa.org/international/why-is-important-to-take-action-against-poaching-now/.

“Why We Care.” Sea Save, 29 Nov. 2020, seasave.org/poaching/.

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The topic I chose for my project is to advocate against poaching. Poaching is the illegal taking of wildlife, in violation of local, state, federal, or international law. In law, poaching the illegal shooting, trapping, or taking of game, fish, or plants from private property or from a place where such practices are specially reserved or forbidden. Wildlife crime is a big business run by dangerous international networks. Wildlife and animal parts are trafficked a lot like illegal drugs and arms. There are many reasons why poaching is an important topic to discuss. In Africa, nearly 600 rangers charged with protecting wildlife were gunned down by poachers between 2009 and 2016 while in the line of duty. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Virunga National Park, one of the continent’s most dangerous, at least 170 rangers have been killed during the past two decades. People are being murdered to get a paycheck. Another reason is that healthy ecosystems maintain balanced food chains. Humans are part of this food chain and our species depends upon the health of the natural world for our survival.

I plan on discussing what poaching is, the impacts it has, what is currently being done, and what viewers can do to help fight against poaching. I am going to display this information in my brochure as bullets under said categories. I might also display it on my poster. In my brochure I am dedicating two pages for the audience to get involved. On the third page on the inside, it is going to be the “Ways for YOU to Help” page with a list of different ways to get involved. The back page is going to have different websites for readers to go to to help. The takeaway I want readers/viewers to have is how devastating and negatively impacting it is for animals, the environment and humankind. In order to grab viewers' attention, I will be using bright and bold colors such as yellow, orange, and red. I would also like to make the inner three pages cohesive as one graphic with a landscape of Africa and a sunset with all the information listed in the sky. I would also like to add some statistics in the inner flap along with animal graphics of the animals that each stat is about. I will be using three stats which include, (1) African elephants, more than 100,000 of which were killed between 2014 and 2017 for ivory (2) Black Rhino: Population down 97.6% since 1960 and (3) Mountain Gorilla: Approximately 1,000 remain. I will have websites listed for donations as well as social media handles to stay connected to the cause. This information will be displayed on the back page.

My style includes many silhouettes as well as animal designs with some line work. I will also be using gradients to add a sunset effect. I plan on making all my projects look cohesive or on brand by using the same color scheme as well as integrating my logo in each product.

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Intriguing Chinatowns Around the World

Chinatowns are a ubiquitous existence all around the world’s main cities – a stage to explore the Chinese culture, cuisine and design.

These are cities within cities: adventurous, bustling, full of distinctive signage, and they consist of long lines of street vendors selling unusual items, red lanterns hanging from above, speciality shops, a noted lack of big chains, a variety of dialects being spoken, the air filled with bargaining as well as the noise of the spoon hitting the wok, and multitudes of unique and exciting food choices.

Chinatowns around the world are located, from the Americas to Europe as well as Africa, Australia and Asia. The Chinese Diaspora refers to the phenomenon of Chinese migration that resulted in close to 50 million ethnic Chinese living outside of our homelands of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, and are referred to as (huáqiáo) or (huáyì) and overseas Chinese in English.

While the most substantial population clusters are located in Southeast Asia and the United States, there are dozens of countries that also have significant Chinese populations, from Peru to Australia. One of the products borne from this phenomenon is Chinatowns.

Today’s Chinatown is a unique neighbourhood defined by its people, its institutions and its history – a history of welcome, rejection and acceptance. Chinese-style buildings and the narrow bustling streets give Chinatown its character.

Chinatowns are also well-known destinations to enjoy ethnic foods. Not simply Chinese cuisine, but Vietnamese, Thai, and Malaysian also have a place in the Chinatown experience. Each year, in late January or February, Chinese New Year is celebrated immensely in Chinatowns around the world.

Chinatowns are bustling cultural hubs that can be found in virtually every major city in the world, and they are typically located in prime downtown areas often with elaborate gateways. Here are our best Chinatowns around the world that are a must-visit.

San Francisco Chinatown

Cramped and colourful, San Francisco’s Chinatown covers 24 square blocks, houses the second biggest Chinese community outside Asia (New York’s is first). there are exotic emporia, temples, tea houses, restaurants, Chinese banks, schools, law offices, bookstores, laundries and factories recalling the sweatshops of earlier times. To enter through the front door, approach Chinatown from the Union Square area or the Financial District. Grant Avenue is the prime tourist promenade of Chinatown, but be sure to veer off to find a more authentic experience on Broadway and Stockton Street and the tiny alleyways in between.

Here, you can visit the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company, from where those typically American-Chinese sweets originate. You can watch the deft hands of the operators folding moist cookies around slips of paper enigmatically foretelling the fate of future customers at Chinese restaurants around the world.

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New York Chinatowns

New York is home to the second biggest Chinatown in North America, after San Francisco. Located in Lower Manhattan, the neighbourhood grew so fast in the latter half of the 20th century that it almost swallowed neighbouring Little Italy – although we won’t get into that right now. One of the liveliest and most eclectic Chinatowns we’ve ever come across, the area boasts cuisine from just about every Chinese region imaginable. Like London’s Chinatown, New York’s also provides a home to any number of seedy, chic and late-night bars.

Make sure you check out Wyndham Garden Chinatown/SoHo when you’re visiting New York Chinatowns on your holidays with Travel Center.

Top Tips When Exploring New York Chinatowns

Make a day trip to this suburb if you are travelling to Brooklyn Bridge. Brunch in Little Italy too because it is just around the corner.

New York City is costly; you have to pay at least $9 to $15 for breakfast or lunch if you’re in Downtown Manhattan. But if you visit Chinatown for a breakfast/lunch, it won’t break your wallet. Everything is so low-priced in New York Chinatowns.

Where to eat? Joe’s Shanghai. This restaurant has the top crab meat pork dumplings and its pretty popular with the residents. And there are a few Chatime (bubble tea) places in this suburb. Also, travel to Little Italy for a perfect dinner because it won’t be as costly as having dinner downtown.

If you want to get your day-to-day groceries and provisions, this is the place to visit. Everything is so much cheaper in this suburb.

This suburb tends to get very loud because it is so close to the main train track that links to Brooklyn. If you are a budget traveller, then this is a great place to hire a motel/apartment. This suburb is not your regular upper east side suburb so do not whine about the smell, the people, the noise and the ambience. It does have its own diverse culture.

Also, I have never seen so many Chinese Asian bakeries assemble in one suburb. This has to be the suburb with the highest amount of bakeries. They are cheap and tasty, ideal for a cheap lunch. Purchase some baked goods and fresh sweet soy milk and go to the closest park for a perfect lunch.

I have to say this has to be the safest Chinatown I have ever been to. Everyone seems to care about their own business and you feel truly safe around here no matter where you come from. You would also find old and young Chinese people hanging out in the neighbouring park at night practising Chinese dancers.

Chinatown Vancouver

Vancouver’s compact Chinatown, dating from 1885, is the biggest in Canada and the third-largest in North America (after San Francisco and New York). It stretches for several blocks east from Main Street and its centre is a 10- to 15-minute walk from downtown. On Columbia Street is the Chinese Cultural Centre, which provides a good introduction to the role of the Chinese in western Canada’s history. From esoteric Chinese herbs and spices to jade and silks, there are numerous specialist shops along East Pender and Keefer streets to fascinate even the most shopping-averse. Vancouver’s Chinatown is also the location of the world’s narrowest commercial building – the Sam Kee Building. The property is just 1.5 metres deep.

Providing a sanctuary of nature within the bustling city, the Dr Sun Yat-sen Park and Classical Chinese Garden were built by 52 artisans who came over from China in the 1980s. It is thought to be the first full-scale classical Chinese garden built outside China.

Check out the Rosewood Hotel Georgia on your holiday to Chinatown Vancouver with Travel Center.

Chinatown Amsterdam

Wind your way through the perennial bustle of the Red Light District and out the other side of the lively Niuwmarkt square and you’ll arrive in Chinatown Amsterdam. Expanding rapidly after the Second World War, gambling houses, opium dens and restaurants sprung up in the area. These days it’s only the restaurants you’ll find in plain sight – not that that’s to say those nefarious parlours of ill repute aren’t lurking somewhere out there!

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Chinatown London

Gerrard Street, which lies between Leicester Square and Old Compton Street, is the main thoroughfare of Chinatown London. Chinese immigrants, mainly Cantonese from Hong Kong, started to settle in the area during the 1950s. Street names are subtitled in Chinese, and the tops of telephone boxes resemble mini pagodas.

Eating out is the main attraction here, but there are also herbal and medicine shops to explore. On Sundays, a family outing day for the city’s Chinese, there is a Chinese food market. Chinese New Year is celebrated in style, with massive papier-mache lions dancing through the streets.

Make sure you check out The Montcalm Royale London House to encounter the best of Chinatown London on your holidays with Travel Center.

Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Kuala Lumpur Chinatown is positioned on Petaling Street, which itself passes amid Jalan Pudu and Jalan Sultan. A regular flea market sells everything from clothes and electronics to perfumes, CDs and street food. Expect to pass across hundreds of stalls and pre-war shophouses down Petaling Street. Hawkers, generally Chinese with a sprinkling number of Indians and Bangladeshis, sell their merchandises on either side.

For handicraft and souvenirs, visit Central Market, or Pasar Seni. The indoor market sells numerous crafts, batiks and embroidery. Travel further from Petaling Street and discover Buddhist and Taoist temples. Follow the side streets and go into Kuala Lumpur’s unofficial red-light district.

And if you’re looking for a hotel to stay nearby make sure you check out Best Western Petaling Jaya Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown.

Chinatown Singapore

It may seem odd that Singapore, with a primarily Chinese population, has a Chinatown. But this can be traced to Raffles’ original town plan, which allocated the different races to numerous districts. Today’s Chinatown is hemmed in by soaring high-rises, but remnants of the traditional could still be seen.

Conservation shophouses are where you’ll discover decades-old businesses, which stand shoulder to shoulder with even ancient places of worship. Medical halls distribute customary herbal cures and families gather to restaurants for dim sum at the weekends. Exotic sights and aromas still rule. There are rare Asian ingredients and frogs to be peeled in the fresh produce market. At certain times of the year, the streets are packed with the strong scent of durians.

You can check into Park Regis Singapore to experience the best that Chinatown Singapore has to offer on your holidays with Travel Center.

Bangkok Chinatown

One of the oldest parts of the city, Bangkok’s Chinatown preserves thin lanes of messy markets not much changed since its formation. Overpowering food stalls, decorative Chinese memorials: loud, energetic and hyperactive, this is Bangkok at its primitive best. The beginnings of a genuine Chinatown came when King Taksin encouraged Teochew workers and dealers to move from southern China in 1767 when he picked Thonburi as his new capital.

Chinatown’s boundaries now extend beside the Chao Phraya, loosely from River City shopping compound to the brink of Pahurat Market. Chinatown has been enormously prominent in Bangkok life since the beginning of the city. It is the centre of the gold trade and has a 200-year-old market, Taoist temples, and a 5-ton solid-gold Buddha at Wat Traimit.

Check out Grand China Hotel on your holiday to Bangkok Chinatown with Travel Center.

Melbourne Chinatown

A foodie city itself, Melbourne was always expected to have a Chinatown whose restaurants make for its main appeal. From Little Bourke Street to Spring Street, the Chinatown expanse blends the newer breed of genuine North Chinese and Sichuan restaurants with the more familiar Cantonese dumpling joints. Enticed by the 19th-century Australian gold boom, the Melbourne Chinatown community has been active since the 1850s.

To experience the best of Melbourne Chinatown you can check out Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens on your holidays with Travel Center.

Book your holidays with Travel Center and explore these topmost intriguing Chinatowns around the world, the sights and smells of the world’s largest Chinese neighbourhoods seem omnipresent, but look closely and you’ll see that each has its distinctive sense.

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