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| Headed to Greenland? Read this first. Plus: Sachin Latti, a veteran and former law enforcement officer, is running the Great White North — all 7,500 kilometers of it — to raise money for mental health initiatives. |
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| | BY NICK DAUK Wearing a plastic polar bear mask and a white bath robe, I danced the YMCA with the first female prime minister of Greenland. Yet, as exchanges go, it was far less awkward than most between Americans and Greenlanders these days. Greenland is an autonomous country that is actively on the path to independence — a path that the Kingdom of Denmark is proactively paving. So while politics may be more important than ever right now, so is politeness. Greenlanders want nothing more than to show visitors just how colorful this country is, despite its misrepresentation as little more than a big white blob on the map. From curtailing cringe-worthy comments to sparing yourself innocent faux pas, here are four ways to dial down your red, white and blue behavior when visiting Greenland. | |
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| | Sachin Latti never set out to become an endurance athlete. But after struggling with depression during the early days of the pandemic — a stretch marked by personal turmoil and professional burnout — the Canadian veteran and former law enforcement officer turned to running as a lifeline. In the process, he discovered something deeper. “Service saved my life,” he says. Running gave him a new way to serve, one that helped him heal while helping countless others. | |
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| | Forget the Espresso Martini. The ideal nightcap is a forgotten classic that’s making a comeback: The Grasshopper. At its most basic, this toothpaste-green cocktail is a combination of heavy cream, crème de menthe and crème de cacao. But instead of ramping caffeine levels up to 10 like its coffee cousin, this sweet dessert cocktail winds drinkers down. | |
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