Strange Americana
America is a land of diversity, where each state proudly flaunts its own unique quirks and traditions. Forget the sanitized versions from...
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This is a platform of happiness where anyone who is tripping is welcome.
Tell us about the highs you’ve been on - mental, physical, spiritual.
Define your experiences in a safe, positive, free-form environment.
We are not here to promote, condone or condemn.
We pass no judgment.
We are merely purveyors of joy.
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tripping8
Jun 1410 min read
The Wide World of Cricket
Cricket, the sport, not the chirping insect serenading summer nights, has finally landed in the United States for the 2024 World Cup....
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tripping8
Jun 713 min read
Welcome to Jordan
The Middle East has long been a canvas painted with broad strokes of conflict and chaos. Headlines scream of unrest, shadows of ancient...
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tripping8
May 3114 min read
A First Time for Everything
Our lives are filled with so many firsts. Our first pair of baby shoes, first haircut, first day of classes, first kiss. When you think...
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tripping8
May 2512 min read
Strangeness of the Animal Kingdom
Last week, we explored the weirdness of the human body—those bizarre quirks that make us scratch our heads and wonder why evolution...
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tripping8
May 1712 min read
We’re All Pretty Weird
Let’s face it: human bodies are strange. From the mysterious quirks of our minds to the peculiar functions of our organs, there's no end...
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tripping8
May 108 min read
A Symphony in White
In a world overflowing with culinary marvels, there exists a pantheon of condiments revered by food enthusiasts and casual snackers...
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tripping8
May 49 min read
It’s So Hot Out There
We just lived through the hottest year since recordkeeping began more than a century ago, but it’s unlikely that 2023 will stand out as...
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tripping8
Apr 1815 min read
The Meaning of Life
In the dimly lit corners of history, amidst the dust of ancient tomes and the echoes of philosophical debates, one question has...
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tripping8
Apr 513 min read
The Enduring Allure of Eclipses
This coming Monday, April 8th, a spectacle will take place that is unparalleled in its grandeur. It’s a total solar eclipse. And we’re...
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tripping8
Mar 3015 min read
A Kaleidoscope of Strangeness
In the vast tapestry of human history, there are threads so bizarre, so utterly peculiar, that they seem to have been spun by the hands...
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tripping8
Mar 2215 min read
Sri Lanka: The Resplendent Island
Ancient Greek geographers called it Taprobane. Arabs referred to it as Serendib. Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still...
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tripping8
Mar 1511 min read
The Quiet and Concealed Places
Have you ever found yourself pondering the existence of a world where the cacophony of everyday life is but a distant memory, where even...
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tripping8
Mar 811 min read
The Art of Flirting: From Ovid to Tinder
In a world where animal courtship often involves flaunting the most vibrant feathers or executing the flashiest dance moves, human...
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tripping8
Mar 16 min read
The X Factor
In the grand tapestry of language, there exists a character as mysterious as the shadows lurking in the hearts of mankind. A character...
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tripping8
Feb 2316 min read
Food Fights
Let’s face it, people are opinionated about their food. We are too, to a certain extent (just ketchup on our hot dog if you please)....
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tripping8
Feb 165 min read
Mallorca: Hiding in Plain Site
Would you like to be lounging on a pristine beach with the azure waves lapping at your toes? Would you like to journey to a world where...
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tripping8
Feb 109 min read
Super Bowl Options: The Wide World of Weird Sports
Ok, so originally, we’d planned on posting our monthly travel blog this week. But, like so many others, we got caught up in Super Bowl...
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tripping8
Feb 27 min read
Beautiful Fast-Food
Fast-Food. We all know the general reality: calorie-heavy, sometimes problematic meals served in spaces that feel more like a pit stop...
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