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Malachite Kingfisher, Botswana

‘TrekEarth is dedicated to fostering a global community interested in photography from around the world.’

Photography is a wonderful invention that allows us to see parts of the world that we may never actually come into contact with.

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Drommedaris Tower, Holland

Bleu et Blanc de Djerba, Tunisia

Harajuku Gothic Lolitas, Japan

Evening Colors, Mongolia

Reflections, Liechtenstein

Prague Metro, Czech Republic

Dominican Republic

Found via Gábor Kóthay

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Found via Lyndsie Ross

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Found via Jeanne Mehallo

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‘Mudbugs’ aren’t just available in Louisiana.

In the Sacramento Delta – amidst a maze of scenic draw bridges and rural roads – is Isleton Joe’s.

And a large bowl of Joe’s spicy crayfish – which grow huge locally – leaves quite a mess.

Photos by mehallo

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Been making my own Sweet Tea. Traditional Southern style sweet tea, but without sugar.

Here’s my recipe  . . . [Read more →]

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‘Basanti is a gourmet tea brand in Mexico, targeted for premium audience.’

Packaging (and custom typeface) designed by Menosunocerouno.

Of course, I love the black. Beautiful creation.

Found via TheDieline

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‘An inspired herbal elixer’

Package design by Jen Herr. Love the ‘Basil’ type treatment.

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Video for Big Bang’s Beautiful Hangover.

Found via Alice Woodruff

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‘A whimsical and childlike look for a premium Vodka’

Bottle design by Talia Cohen.

Found via TheDieline

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‘Horseradish vodka – Natsionalnaya Traditsiya – is distilled and bottled in Russian Saransk (Mordovspirt)’

I just think of it as another way to get pickled.

Found via Popsop

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‘Rick’s Picks artisinal pickles – all natural, award winning, hand-packed pickles’

From NYC. Snag a bottle here.

And – here’s the recipe (with video).

Photo found via Sodium Girl

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