Nathalie Basha
The National Desk
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Past articles by Nathalie:
Hula dance is being taught in San Quentin State Prison for reform — and it's working
"What I took away was a deep sense of connection with my ancestors. That helped me tremendously, spiritually." → Read More
These weed 'nuns' in California smoke blunts while running a multi-million-dollar business
Meet the Sisters of the Valley. → Read More
Georgia's rave scene is sparking a huge political movement for pro-LGBTQ rights in Europe
What happens when dance becomes a political movement? → Read More
Over 700 cats roam this no-cage, no-kill 12 acre sanctuary in central California
Indoors, outdoors, meowing, purring, climbing trees, in the sun, rain these cats roam free. → Read More
People in Tokyo are so stressed, they need animal cafes to chill. Hedgehog cafe, anyone?
The concept of animal cafes was born in Tokyo, and today, the city has some of the most exotic and extravagant animal cafes imaginable. → Read More
We head to the Caucus Mountains in Georgia to see what life is like in a village that can't be reached nine months of the year
KAZBEGI, Georgia (Circa) - The road was what most would describe as “hairpin.” Single lane, unpaved, tightly hugging a steep mountainside. Our van ambled clumsily, the lack of shock absorbers… → Read More
Napa vineyards not only make the region famous, they helped save the town from a huge fire
Did you know that vineyards don’t (easily) catch fire? → Read More
This Japanese company is letting customers smash plates to relieve stress
Katsuya Hara wants you to think of your stress as a balloon. → Read More
It's National Grilled Cheese Day! This Rainbow grilled cheese is the stuff of childhood dreams
Ice Cream Garden LA makes this rainbow grilled cheese sandwich that is as tasty as it is beautiful. → Read More
Come for the art, leave with a coffee. Instagram walls are changing the way we do business.
The street art has been commissioned by local businesses to help draw Instagram users. → Read More
Pablo Escobar's hippos are thriving — and multiplying — in Colombia, years after his death
Colombia's notorious drug lord had a penchant for collecting exotic animals. → Read More
This Thanksgiving leftover sandwich demands to be eaten for weeks. But you'll need a passphrase.
The best part of Thanksgiving, let's be real, is probably the following Friday. → Read More
This is a vegan Thanksgiving dinner
At this California sanctuary, the turkeys are the guests of honor, not the meal. → Read More
We climbed into the mud volcano in Colombia, which is full of mud so thick that you can't sink
This ain't your mama's day spa. → Read More
This all-female mariachi group spreads a message of female empowerment
The Mariachis Lindas Mexicanas are dominating in what is traditionally a male-oriented world. → Read More
This woman is helping preserve Afro-Colombian culture with centuries-old sweets recipes
The people of Palenque are on a kick to preserve this culture, which was almost lost to modern times. → Read More
A famous Colombian chef is building peace by hiring former FARC guerrillas for his restaurants
"Peace is not only about putting down the arms, or giving them back. It's about restarting." → Read More
Meet a trick rider who does death-defying tricks on horseback at full speed
She is hanging upside down, from one foot, on a horse running at full speed. → Read More
Pot cocktails are the latest drink trend at some restaurants. But do they get you high?
Every iteration of pot something is trendy right now, so pot cocktails are now a thing. → Read More
This guy plays his drums on the side of a dusty canyon road in suburban LA
This is Robbie Gwartney. He plays his drums on the side of the road in a ritzy suburb. → Read More