Tuscany, Italy — A documentary by filmmaker Gianni Tuscani that is airing on Vimeo has become a sensation on social media.Tuscano-born Toscani has lived in Tuscans countryside for more than a decade, but the documentary focuses on the village of Shilo, a community of about 1,000 people living in the Tuscanes Tuscan forest.“Shilo is not…
How to get a Christmas Village in Hyatt, Negril, and Holiday Village by the Sea
This is a Christmas village on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in Negrils seaside town of Hyatt.The island’s owners have developed a unique hospitality experience.They have a warm welcome from the local population, and even invited guests to spend the day in their garden.It’s one of the few places in the country that you…
Why the Westlake village is the animal crossing villages greatest draw
Five years ago, the village of Westlake was one of the first places in California to be dedicated to animals crossing.It was the home of the Westlakes Poultry Association and the West Lake Poultry and Chicken Coop.Then, in 2013, the association began using an artificial crossing to bring animals from their sanctuary in the Mojave…
How Minecraft seeds can help you start your own village
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How to make a bagel at home: A recipe that works
You know what’s really nice about a great meal?When you’re out and about, you can indulge in a bagels at home without having to order a fancy Manhattan. And that’s exactly what this recipe for the best bagels in town can do for you.We’ve put together a delicious recipe for our friends at New Horizons Village…
Stars in ‘Country Village’ apartments, cafe set for Deerfield Village
A star-studded community apartment complex has been set up in Deerfield, Minnesota, as part of a $1.8 million investment in the area by Country Village Apartments.The complex will have an attached boutique hotel, restaurant and shops, including a boutique store featuring a custom-made, handcrafted rug.“The project is the result of the city’s renewed interest in…
Why is Christmas Village so expensive?
The town of Christmas Village, Illinois, was once a thriving agricultural town with a population of approximately 500.The community was founded in 1875 by George C. Ruggles, a former Illinois senator.The village was the first to adopt a “Christmas village” name, and in the early 1900s, Ruggs and his family moved to the nearby city…
The church that got a Nazi swastika tattoo
On May 17, 1935, two weeks after the outbreak of World War II, a man named Paul Ehrlich and two of his friends took a tour of a Jewish cemetery in St. Petersburg.It was a trip that would shape the course of history.The group visited the graves of nearly 1,000 Jews, many of whom were…
How to Survive the Winter in Westlake Village
People in West Lake Village, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of Beijing, are facing an unfamiliar winter with its distinct features.The village, home to more than 30,000 people, has seen its population shrink by more than 40 percent since 2008, and its winter weather has become even more intense.A recent survey by the Chinese…
‘A New Way of Life’: Seneca Village in the U.S.A. is Becoming a Sanctuary for Refugees
With a population of around 7,000 people, Seneca is one of the smallest towns in Vermont.Its population is largely made up of refugees, who have been fleeing war and persecution in countries including Syria, Eritrea, Congo and Zimbabwe.But the town also hosts some of the country’s largest businesses, including Seneca Chamber of Commerce, the largest…