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33 Space Tourism Bucket List Experiences You Must Do
If you love space and want to keep exploring the world, let my space tourism bucket list give you a whole new set of experiences to seek out. From rocket launches to visiting space, there's inspiration here for a life of adventure.
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9 Interesting Winter Solstice Celebrations Around the World
The winter solstice will occur on December 21st, 2020. At this point, the northern hemisphere is tipped away from the sun at the furthest point in our annual orbit. For many of us, it will be a dark and cold day of the year. For others, it’s a time of celebration, to mark the beginning of winter or eventual return of the sun – or both. We’ve collected some of the most interesting winter solstice festivals and celebrations around the world in this post. While many of them are cultural celebrations rather than specific events you can attend, you can learn more about the winter solstice and what it means…
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9 Fascinating September Equinox Celebrations Around the World
Curious how people mark the equinox in September around the world? These September equinox celebrations will fascinate you!
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13 Fascinating Summer Solstice Celebrations Around the World
On June 20, 2020, the earth will experience the June solstice. This is the point of greatest daylight for those of us who live in the upper hemisphere. While many people let the summer solstice pass without note, those of us who pay attention to astronomic events know it’s an exciting day. Additionally, people around the world have long celebrated the solstice with a variety of cultural festivals and activities. In this post, learn about some of the best cultural festivals and summer solstice celebrations all over the northern hemisphere. The dates and details are updated for 2020. You’ll also learn about some unique natural phenomena that only occur at…
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What It’s Like to Go to Space Camp [Updated for 2021]
Did you dream of being an astronaut as a kid? Maybe your own kid is completely space-obsessed. Whether you’re enduring an endless stream of pleas from your child – or your inner child –, it’s time to go to Space Camp! Space Camp is a one-of-a-kind experience where you can relive those dreams of astronaut stardom or let your own child see how deep their passion for space science goes. In this post, you’ll learn all about what Space Camp is like, how much it costs, and the different Space Camp programs. Watch this quick video to get a look at what it’s like to go to Space Camp, then…
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How to Plan a Big Bend Stargazing Trip in 2021
Looking for epic night skies in West Texas? If you want to go stargazing in Big Bend National Park, read this Big Bend stargazing guide!
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25 of the Best Observatories in the U.S. to Visit in 2021
If you want to discover more wonders in the night sky, consider planning a trip to one of these best observatories across the U.S.
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Starry Skies & 3 Other Reasons to Visit Central Asia for Astrotourism
If there’s one great thing about the developing destinations across the globe, it’s that they’re almost always good for stargazing. Places like Southern Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia are still developing the brightly lit infrastructure that eventually makes enjoying the night sky impossible. Whereas over 80% of Americans can’t see the stars in any meaningful way, these up-and-coming regions still have large areas of dark sky to enjoy. I recently spent several weeks traveling in Central Asia as part of a campaign to encourage tourism in the region. Naturally, I was keen to see how dark the skies were – and I was not disappointed! Now I’m pulling…
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4 Easy, DIY Space Halloween Costumes
Halloween is fast approaching… do you have your space Halloween costumes ready? If you’re a space fan but unsure what costume to wear this year, here are three great ideas that you can easily make at home. Bonus? They’re all space-inspired, so you can proudly show your love of outer space however you celebrate Halloween. 1. NASA Astronaut Instantly recognizable, the blue astronaut jumpsuit look is a great space-themed costume for Halloween. When you DIY this costume, you can make it as sexy or unsexy as you like — a real problem for some women who know blue mini-skirt costumes available for sale are simply not practical in space! Buy…
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The 10 Most Amazing Stargazing Airbnbs Around the World
Looking for a night sky getaway? The world is your oyster. The only question is… where will you sleep? How about staying at one of the world’s best stargazing Airbnbs! Luckily there are tons of options. From space-themed hotels to bubble hotels and glamping spots, there are plenty of amazing places where you can stargaze before bed – or even stargaze from bed! If you like staying in Airbnbs, this post is one to help you build out your space tourist bucket list. We’ve scoured the globe to find some of the best Airbnbs for stargazing around the world. Read on to book one (or all) of these stargazing Airbnbs…
