The Never-Ending Mystery of Emanuela Orlandi
Emanuela Orlandi vanished in 1983. The Vatican has lied, dodged, and stonewalled ever since. The new Pope might actually do something (or not). This isn’t just a missing person case. It’s a Vatican horror story dressed in holy robes. Picture this: It’s June 22, 1983 and a teenage girl named Emanuela Orlandi is heading to […]
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift List
We only recommend stuff we genuinely love or think you’ll find useful. Hola Trends is part of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, means we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you buy something through our links. The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift List (That She Actually Wants) Let’s get one […]
The Best Travel Books That Actually Don’t Suck (2025 Edition)
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How To Explore a Destination Like a Local
What’s the most local thing you’ve ever done while traveling? Did you end up in a stranger’s backyard barbecue? Accidentally join a parade? Here’s my story We all know that kind of traveler. The one wearing the “I 💖 CITY” shirt, taking selfies with a selfie stick in front of a Starbucks, and asking locals […]
My Relationship With Coffee: A love Story
Spoiler Alert: It’s Complicated But I’ll Never Leave it Let’s get something straight right off the bat: I used to think coffee was absolutely disgusting. Like, “who would willingly drink this bitter dirt water?” levels of disgusting. Now I’m that person who gets genuinely excited to go to bed because it means morning coffee is […]