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Bali-is a magical island -inspiring tourists for fly and flop beaches, Aussie partyers,  peace seeking yoga devotees, and spa haven mavens..to name just a few... who can travel many hours to get to this tropical paradise. A half a planet away... ( sigh, yes )-but Bali can still be experienced aural-visual wise- anywhere-via its music gamelan,,,and a cool film doc (Bali Beats of Paradise)- by native  Livi Zheng on the island's music+dance -recounting the winning funk mash-up with singer-songerwriter-producer-musician-Grammy Award winner -Judith Glory Hill. These ladies gave a live demo of Bali's traditional dance moves At AMC 25 theaters/Times Sq-an appreciative crowd gets in the selfies with Judith Hill Bali Beats of Paradise spotlights Bali-Indonesian gamelan composer Nyoman Wenten and Grammy Award winner-Judith Hill-creative collar-and quest for one million hits... Bali beauty- experience a bit of it-via aromatic  JUARA skincare 's collection of ...

Wolverine 1000 Mile Cafe Collection Java LOVE like Springtime- is everywhere -inspiring a primo Footwear,  a fav Beauty Scrub, Cold Brew Drinks The limited edition Wolverine 1000 Mile Café Collection-takes inspiration from Michigan based, Madcap Coffee Co., for five new men's styles...available now. CAFE COLLECTION-WOLVERINE 1000 Mile Meticulously handcrafted in the  Big Rapids, Michigan factory.   the Café Mocha, Café Miel, Cappuccino, Cortado, and Espresso-priced  from $360-$400  boast time honored details like- durable (re-soleable) Goodyear Welt construction,  matching tongue / heel combinations that contrasts from the rest of the boot,  ‘LTD’ monograms on the tongue, Horween leather uppers and/or trims, and either a leather or rugged Vibram rubber outsoles. via GIPHY source adventuresofajavajunkie.tumblr.com

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