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Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes the promise of warmer days and much fun to be had with friends and family. One of the most quintessential ways to spend some of your vacation time is on a road trip. A road trip is a great, affordable option for groups looking to get out of town for a few days or weeks and experience something new.

As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the sun with your four-legged friend. North Carolina has many pet-friendly places to start an adventure. From hiking trails to dog beaches, you’ll have a trip filled with things to do. Check out these 5 pet-friendly places to take your dog in North Carolina.

1. Craggy Pinnacle Trail

There’s no better way to get you and your dogs exercise in then on this 1.4-mile hike. Craggy Pinnacle Trail is on the Blue Ridge Parkway. With many trails to choose from, you’ll both enjoy the view and the mountain air. The trail is easy to follow with some rocky sections. If you visit in spring, you might notice some beautiful blooming flowers.

While most people visiting have an animal with them, it’s a smart idea to have a good harness for your dog. JoyrideHarness is great for keeping your dog comfortable while you’re in control. Offering a variety of styles for any occasion like Rainbow, Patriotic Blue, Camo, and many more. Dog owners should feel confident in being in control during any situation. The Joyride Harness is vet-approved and has over twenty-five thousand 5 star reviews. Having the best harness around will keep you at ease while walking your dog. Their side-ring technology will put an end to the behavior of pulling entirely. When your pet tries to pull, it will direct them to face you. Ultimately, they will learn that to pull accomplishes nothing.

2. Carolina Beach State Park

While there are many pet-friendly beaches in North Carolina, this one caught my eye. It features 69 campsites and even cabins with electricity and running water. This is the place you’ll want to bring the entire family. The park includes a visitor center with exhibits of their great environment. You could drive-in, walk-in, or even hike in if your up for it. Here is a list of some great amenities the park offers:

• ADA Accessible
• Electric Hookups
• Drinking-Water
• Pet Friendly
• Sanitary Dump
• Phone Service
• Showers
• Trash Available
• WiFi
• Water Hookups
• Market
• Sewer Hookups
• Firewood Available
• Reservable

3. Biltmore Estate – Asheville

Take your doggie to visit the spacious grounds in America’s largest home. With over 250 acres of landscaped gardens, your dog will enjoy walking around. There are several pet-friendly restaurants around if you get hungry. Remember, your pet must be on a leash at all times. If you would like to tour the house, they offer free kennels where your dog can rest. This would be a splendid experience for you to catch up on history while your pup takes a rest.

Are you in the area to buy a home? Ashe High County Real Estate offers many listings. From mountain homes to rentals and even Commercial Real Estate. Many listings offer superb mountain views. All while being in the heart of everything North Carolina offers. Narrow down exactly what you’re searching for with the search filter.

4. North Carolina Museum of Art

This pet-friendly museum is a place you and your dog will enjoy. There are fresh trails all around. You will see many interesting sculptures. Along the way, rest and let your pet chill in the shady spots. Don’t worry, they have plenty of places to get water and drop off doggie waste. Your dog will enjoy every minute of walking through the trails while seeing other dogs.

5. The Lodge

It’s such a hassle trying to eat somewhere nice while you have your pet. Many places don’t allow pets. The Lodge has a large outdoor patio where your dog can be right with you while you enjoy your meal. From burgers to fries, this place has it all. The Lodge is open daily at 11 am. If the staff notice you have a dog, they’ll bring out a bowl of water for them. Come visit this great sports bar and grill if you’re in town with your doggie.

It’s easy to feel like you can’t bring your dog with you when you go out. But, our pets are like family and you want them to join when you experience new things. It might take some elbow grease to look around, but lots of places are pet friendly. We hope you enjoy these places with your fur baby in North Carolina.

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Viewing the activities of your friends is quite easy on Facebook. But for Instagram, it is only about the posts, hashtags, and ads, so tracking activities on Instagram might seem a bit tricky.

However, the truth is you can also easily find out what someone likes on Instagram.

So, how do you see what pictures someone likes on Instagram?

It is to be noted that you will not be able to see what someone has liked on the Instagram website version as the platform has removed that feature. Thus you will have to use third-party websites to track the activity logs. Using those apps is very easy, you will just have to add your Instagram account there and you will be able to find out all the activity logs very easily.

Using an Instagram tracker

Insta tracker applications like Snoopreport can be of great help to find out what others are liking or whom they are following on Instagram. All you need to do is add the Instagram account to this application and fetch the necessary reports.

In order to start with the application, you need to follow the given steps –

• You first have to create your account in the tracker app. On visiting the homepage, you will get a signup option.
• Once the registration is done, you will then be redirected to the dashboard. This is where you will have to add the Instagram account that you want to monitor. You can also add several other accounts here for tracking.
• You then need to select the time period for which you want to monitor the account and the work will be done.

However, you must note that most reliable Instagram tracking applications only work on accounts that are public. So it will not work on private accounts.

Instagram is one of the best platforms where you can access different accounts and follow them whether it is for business or pleasure or learning. And with Instagram tracker apps, you can easily find out more accounts of your liking.

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There can be no doubt as to the beauty, and indeed the enchanting qualities, of an exquisite piece of fine jewelry. A single, elegant piece can draw the eye and mesmerize in a way no other item of self-adornment is able to do.

Since our earliest dawn, we have been adorning our bodies, and for differing reasons. Early humans most likely wore their primitive jewelry as talismans or a symbols to ward off evil spirits. As our species evolved and our powers of reason became more acute, jewelry became more sophisticated and intricate. Pieces of jewelry came to signify power, tribal standing and wealth, and in some civilizations even elevating an individual to almost divine status.

Gems and precious metals have for millennia been fused in a marriage of compatible convenience. The ancient Egyptians used gold and semi-precious stones to create the masterpieces of their day, many examples of which can be seen in museums around the world today.

The use of precious metals and stones is now the accepted unison as the perfect marriage of nature’s elements. However, although Buddhist works dating back to the 4^th century BC give mention to diamonds and their unique qualities, it not until around the year 1300 that there is any known evidence of the cutting and polishing of diamonds.

Today, precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds set in gold, silver and platinum, are the accepted marriage of jeweled beauty. As such, every high street will find a purveyor of glittering stone and metal, displayed in windows of twinkling lights, like a magnet drawing in the beholder with its hypnotic beauty.

Of course, just as with anything else, there is the good and the not so good to be found in every high street. How can any prospective purchaser tell the quality of the stones and the purity of the metals upon which they gaze? The answer is in the source of these teasing and tantalizing, ‘Must Haves’.

In the jewelry shops that grace the high streets, the items that draw your gaze are, for the most part, mass produced trinkets created with little or no love of the product itself. Never is seen a fine item which has been uniquely designed, quality sourced and created with an intense love of the art of jewelry making.

Fine items of jewelry can only be crafted by the creators who employ true artisans with the skills required to produce memorable works of art. Designers with vision and the ability to turn the germ of an idea into a tangible image. Passionate metallurgists and gemologists are required to source the materials that are consistently of the highest grade and purity. Then of course the craftsmen, only those artisans that strive for the perfect marriage of nature’s gifts can truly be said to produce ‘Fine Jewelry’.

But where to find such a manufacturer? Well, in today’s modern world, just a few clicks on a keyboard and you will be bombarded with information. But do you sort the corn from the chaff? You can only be sure of a manufacturers credentials by approaching the task with a forensic mind. The first step is through direct contact them.

Remember, you are a potential customer so you have nothing to fear from asking pertinent questions. Ask as to how they choose their designs, do they follow the market trend, do they purchase designs, or do they have their own in-house designers? Enquire as the source of their precious metals and gemstones and if this sourcing is done by their own experts.

Be sure to ascertain whether or not they employ their own craftsmen to create their pieces, or is the work outsourced? Ask for testimonials as to their work, and if possible follow them up. Express a wish to visit their premises to see the work being done, from design, sourcing, creation and all the way to the shop window.

A genuine producer of genuine fine jewelry will welcome scrutiny. The true artisan is passionate about their trade and take pride in every item they produce. You should expect eagerness from them in having the opportunity to display their skills and wares, and a true fine jewelry manufacturer will do this with pride and relish.

In finalizing your choice of who to trust in the glittering world of fine art jewelry, put your trust in the manufacturer who controls every step of their creations in house, from design to display case. Sadly, there are few manufacturers that completely envelope the entire creation of their pieces in this way. But to make a piece of fine art jewelry into a ‘Masterpiece’ of fine art jewelry, it is the only way.

So, to find your fine jewelry manufacturer, research and scrutinize, and if your scrutiny is in anyway unwelcome, move on. The one manufacturer that is probably the most welcoming, and is certainly open to scrutiny, is Smart Arts Jewellery. Pride, passion, creativity, skill and uniquity are the driving forces behind their ability to produce true masterpieces of fine jewelry.

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Are you a serious Broadway fan? Do you want the Tony Awards every year and know every bit of musical theater history? If you’re always listening to cast recordings, here’s what your favorite show says about you.

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of Evan, a high school kid who finds himself caught in a lie after a classmate completes suicide. The show originally starred Ben Platt, who quickly became a household name and won a Tony Award for his performance as Evan. It features music by Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. You might know their work in The Greatest Showman and La La Land. Evan Hansen is an emotional show, and the New York Times called it “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.”

If this is your favorite show, you’ve probably bought Dear Evan Hansen Tickets several times, needing to see every Evan from Platt to Jordan Fisher. You belt along to “Waving Through a Window” and “You Will Be Found.” You cry listening to “Words Fail” and “So Big/So Small.” You might be a high schooler, but you could also be in your twenties, thirties, or older. People who love this show appreciate the experience, including the highs and lows. If this is your favorite show, you probably feel a lot and you aren’t afraid to show it.

Hamilton

Hamilton is a household name at this point, and not just the famous historical figure on whom the show is based. It won eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda spent years developing the show, which started as a mixtape. President Obama and First Lady Michelle were among the first people to hear what would become the smash show. Hamilton opened Off-Broadway and then on Broadway in 2015 and quickly became popular. Fans loved the Grammy Award-winning music, which combines pop, rap, hip hop, and classic musical theater.

Hamilton fans are a pretty diverse crew. You might have seen the show in previews and then entered the “Ham for Ham” lottery every night once it opened. You might have never seen the show, but you have every word of the music memorized. Your favorite song might be “Satisfied” while your friend’s favorite song is “My Shot.”

Like the show itself, the fan base is made of different people with different tastes. Maybe you’re a more hardcore fan who went to check out new and used boats in Brick, NJ so you could reenact Hamilton and Burr’s famous duel. No matter what your level of fandom is, you can all agree on one thing: Hamilton is a masterpiece.

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice is a wildcard show. An adaptation of the 1988 movie, the show opened in the spring of 2019 to mixed reviews. With music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, a relative newcomer to Broadway, the musical features crazy sets, hair, and costumes. Fans (and many critics) loved the performances of Alex Brightman as Beetlejuice and Sophia Anne Caruso as Lydia.

“Dead Mom” is a teen angst anthem, and fans of the film will appreciate the inclusion of “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).” The show is a wild ride, and despite a few hiccups in the production itself (it will soon be ousted from the Winter Garden Theatre in favor of a Music Man revival), its fans are obsessed.

If you prefer Beetlejuice to Dear Evan Hansen, you probably love a little more mischief and mayhem. Though both shows ultimately remind audiences that there is plenty of good in the world, they do so in very different ways. Beetlejuice is a loud and crazy romp the likes of which Broadway fans don’t often get to see. If you love this show, you probably like things big and bold.

We’ll see you at the theater!

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Back in the days before the internet new music was easily accessible through cool radio shows and music magazines. Things have changed a lot now and it has never been easier to listen to new music. Something which many have problems with however is actually finding that new music to listen to, simply because things just aren’t as they once were. I am very lucky to have a DJ friend Ahmed Nashaat who is always the first to put me on to new music, but if you don’t have a friend who can help, how do you go about it? If you have a desire to listen to new artists and albums, here is how you can find them.

Social Media

Social media is a brilliant way of discovering new artists and new music, the key is in how you use it. For me the best social media platform for this is Twitter, and the reason being is that you can follow a huge range of industry insider, record company executives and influential people in the music industry. These men and women often share exciting new bands and artists to check out. Even if you search the term ‘new music’ you can find a wealth of great tips and exciting new music which you can sample.

Magazines

Believe it or not many magazines still exist, the only difference being that they have stopped producing the glossy magazine in favor of an online version. There are many famous music magazines like Rolling Stone and NME who have their finger on the pulse of the music scene and what new artists are coming out. Some of these magazines do charge a subscription for premium content and in my view it is well worth it.

Festivals

Festivals are a great place to discover new music, the key is that you actually do it rather than just going to see the bands which you already know. Every festival has a smaller tent where they give opportunities to new musicians and artists, if you spend a couple of hours in there you will get the chance to hear these new artists live, the best way to see whether or not you like them.

Focus on Discovery

Streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify have many playlists which feature the newest and hottest music. The important thing for you to do is to actually give them a try, rather than simply going back to those playlists which you already know and love. The best bit about this is that it drills down into the genre of the music so if you want to hear the newest rappers, folk singers or rock bands, you can look specifically for these types of artists. Very often those that feature on those playlists are artists who the record company is trying to push, which can be a good indicator of their quality.

Things have changed, but there are still many ways in which you can find new artists.

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If your friend is a huge fan of Dragon Ball Z and you’d love to fit your friend with a gift which they’ll love, you’ve come to the right place. Simply continue reading to discover a list of fun gifts for die hard Dragon Ball Z fans.

Fun gifts for Dragon Ball Z fans:

A collectable Pop Funko Dragon Ball Z figure:

If your Dragon Ball Z mad friend enjoys collecting iconic Pop Funko figures, you may want to add to their Dragon Ball Z collection by gifting them a Dragon Ball Z figure. Some examples of some of the Dragon Ball Z figures which you can purchase include Goku, Majin Buu, Trunks, Mecha Freezer and Trunks.

A set of acrylic or glass Dragon Balls:

Your friend will be forever grateful if you surprise them with their very own set of acrylic or glass Dragon Balls. As they’ll be able to place their Dragon Balls in their home office or in their lounge, where everyone can admire their Dragon Balls.

A piccolo ornament:

If your friend’s favorite Dragon Ball Z character is Piccolo, they’ll love being able to display a high quality piccolo ornament in their home. Alternatively, if your friend prefers another Dragon Ball Z character such as Goku, Vegeta or Trunks, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding an ornament of your their favorite Dragon Ball Z character.

A bright orange Dragon Ball Z t-shirt:

If your friend doesn’t own an iconic orange Dragon Ball Z t-shirt, it’s well worth ordering your friend one in their size. As they’ll be able to wear their t-shirt with pride to screenings of Dragon Ball Z movies as well as to pop culture conventions such as Comic-Con. The latter of which is one of the largest pop culture conventions in the world and takes place in San Diego each year.

Dragon Ball Z socks:

Alternatively your friend can never have too many Dragon Ball Z socks. As they’ll be able to wear their Dragon Ball Z socks to work underneath their work trousers, in order to add a bit of secret color to a drab work outfit.

A Dragon Ball Z subscription box:

If you’re searching for the perfect Dragon Ball Z themed gift for a milestone birthday, why not make your friend’s day by treating them to a subscription to a Dragon Ball Z subscription box. As each month they’ll receive a mystery box which will be jam packed full of rare collectable Dragon Ball Z merchandise. Some sites may even allow you to list your friend’s Dragon Ball Z preferences such as their favorite series and characters. So that the curators of their mystery boxes will be able to hand select items that will make your friend’s day.

A box set of Dragon Ball Z movies:

While it may be common to download movies, many individuals still enjoy collecting Dragon Ball Z box sets of movies, which come in collectable tins. So if your friend still collects DVDs or BlueRay DVDs it may be worth hunting for deals on Dragon Ball Z box sets.

Hopefully you’ve found a couple of thoughtful Dragon Ball Z gifts which your friend will love. As most Dragon Ball Z fans would love to receive any of the gifts listed above.