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"It’s been a little over three years since my last visit to Ashemi, the ever-evolving Oriental-themed region designed by the team of Ime Poplin, Jay Poplin (Jayshamime) and Shaman Nitely (see: Ashemi: an Oriental reprise in Second Life), although I believe for some of the intervening period, the region may have been absent from Second Life. So, when Shaman kindly dropped me a line to renew my acquaintance with the setting, I was happy to accept." Read more on the blog.

"There are so many winter destinations, you can scout about for hours and miss out on the good bits! I have done the hard work for you and selected four of the most interesting places. I've put  the landmarks into a hud together with an information notecard which you can collect from  my inworld store FREE" Watch the video on YouTube

"The new stilt homes started arriving at the end of the week. Forum chatter abounded of course; one of the longest active threads is called "SSP" which in the end we found was (in theory anyway) standing in for "Super Secret Project", the Bellisseria Linden Homes." Read more on the blog.

"Join me for a train ride through the beautiful builds of the first ever NatureCon 2022" Watch the video on YouTube.

"Every year there are masses of events and activities in SecondLife for the Christmas period that run throughout December. One of the regular highlights is the Winter Wonderland that gets built each year by the Linden Moles. Here you’ll find everything you’d expect from such a name, covering 5 regions." Read more on the blog.

"Akimitsu is a beautiful, authentic Japanese region of multiple worlds!" Read more on the blog.

"Nestled within the boundless realms of Second Life is a quaint, vibrant refuge known as Commune Utopia." Read more on the blog.

"This is a full region, which again is quite loosely Japanese themed.  In addition to a beach and a small Japanese village, Belle has also added a small Japanese love hotel, with rentable rooms." Read more on the blog.

"Nestled within the expansive landscape of SL Norway, New Deer Isle Motel is another creative project from Kaiden and Pandora Tray, better known for the NYC-themed Wandering New York. 

Unlike much of the clutter you see on the mainland, New Deer Isle offers a meticulously planned and themed coastal town experience, reminiscent of a small New England retreat."

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"Atlantis Pemba is one of several new SL beach resorts that have opened to coincide with the Northern Hemisphere Summer." Read more on the blog.

"Rizzi on the Beach owner and creator Lana Milos has added a second property to her hotel portfolio. In the process, she has created something pretty unique." Read more on the blog.

"MOORCROFT is an equestrian community located in the East of Sansara continent. Over the last few months, more land was acquired, and more competitive events were established. In collaboration with the Bellisserian Embassy Sansara, we invite you to join us for a visit at Moorcroft to explore their village and the nearby scenery by horseback riding, followed by a tour around their eventing area to learn more about their diverse events. You will even be able to try out yourself in jumping and racing!" Read more on the blog.

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"Wandering Clouds Cafe is a tranquil relaxing café surrounded by mist and gorgeous views of the ocean. One of the most scenic cafes I visited." Watch the video on YouTube.

"The Feb issue of Attention SL included a preview of the Ishtar Hotel. The Hotel is now open, and has changed quite a bit since my original article.  As a result, I came back with Aria Christen for a weekend, and did a full review." Read more on the blog.

"With several European countries heading into a November lockdown and COVID rates spiking in the US, there’s not going to be much international RL travel for a while. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a vacation though. Where would you like to go?  Fiji?  New York? Greece?  It’s all there for you in Second Life." Read more on the blog.

"I went exploring at the new interactive game experience “Jewel of the Nile” from MadPea and it was quite a nostalgia trip for someone that grew up playing Tomb Raider on a PC." Read more on the blog.

"I’ve arrived at the Mansion of my late Aunt Lenore Lockhart. I can’t believe all this is going to be mine!!! I’ll be playing this and I’ll let you travel with me or perhaps tempt you to accept Your Legacy!!" Read more on the blog.

"Levisitone Palace is a stunning steampunk region designed by Izu Whitefalcon. The region features a four-decked steampunk craft that is anchored to a dock. The craft is named after Levistone, a magical stone that can make things fly in the Fighting Fantasy series." Read more on Flickr

"Why let the pandemic stop you from staying somewhere amazing this Christmas?  Second Life has several dozen hotels, resorts and campsites that do an excellent job of recreating the RL vacation experience. Here are my eight suggestions for Christmas. Each is connected to amazing sims, and each allows you to rent rooms, suites or whole houses on a nightly basis." Read more on the blog.

"The 40th place I stayed in, and the subject of this review, was the Ibiza Adult Nightlife Resort.  And Ibiza in fact comes from the same team that built Timor Isles (they also built Winter in New York). " Read more on the blog.

"For most of the past 17 years I have been in the virtual world of Second Life, I have spent much of my time alone, fiddling and tinkering with the endless options of avatar customization, at which the platform truly excels. Indeed, I gained (and still get) a great deal of personal satisfaction from designing a complete avatar look from head to toe, as cheaply as possible. As this hobby was primarily a solitary enterprise, I did not feel the need to mingle with a lot of other people; in fact, I often wanted to be alone, to work in peace.

But sometimes, and particularly during these past four pandemic years, I am actively looking for a crowd."

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"Imagine living in a five star hotel, and having constant access to the bars, restaurant, spa and pool.  You might not want to do it all the time, but for a month or two it would be pretty great. Unfortunately in RL, extended luxury hotel stays are the preserve of film stars and business tycoons, but out of the reach of us mere mortals.  Not so in Second Life however, where it’s not only possible, but often cheaper than renting a house or skybox." Read more on the blog.

"You know what’s great about the metaverse? You won’t have to leave home to enjoy haunts and frights this Halloween season! We’ve previously covered our favorite metaverse Halloween experiences, but have since found a hidden (and frightful) gem that probably should’ve made the list: Haunted Island Amusement Park in Second Life." Read more on the blog.

"Step back in time to the days of old, when circus sideshows and carnival freakshows toured the lands, wowing and awing all who dared to step through their gates." Watch the video on YouTube.