# hidden gem (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hidden gem. Page: Feed: --- ## [Remains of famed eagle Jackie will go to tribes. Some fans are fighting it](https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2026-08-20/bald-eagle-jackie-remains-native-americans-controversy) _2026-08-20 · Newsletter_ Jackie brought millions together in life. In death, the beloved bald eagle's final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide. ## [🎵 The Wedding Playlist You Were Handed](https://weddingmusicletter.com/p/playlist-is-not-a-set) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Campbell · Wedding MusicLetter_ It is not a set. It is a story about two people. ## [Street art, a hidden gem of a Paris museum, and the forbidden catacombs](https://theearfultower.substack.com/p/street-art-a-hidden-gem-of-a-paris) _2026-08-19 · The Earful Tower's newsletter · The Earful Tower_ This place is a diamond in the rough: it’s crystal clearly the hidden gem of Paris museums... etc. ## [Bandung: Java’s City That’s Becoming More Than A Stopover](https://www.indietraveller.co/bandung-travel-guide/) _2026-08-17 · Marek Bron · Indie Traveller_ Bandung is not the city in Java that most tourists would plan their trip around. That distinction easily goes to Yogyakarta, which is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — including Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Between Yogyakarta’s ancient temples and the volcano sunrises and waterfall hikes around Malang, there is ... Read more The post Bandung: Java’s City That’s… ## [Guide to Malang: The Underrated Base for East Java’s Best Adventures](https://www.indietraveller.co/malang-travel-guide/) _2026-08-17 · Marek Bron · Indie Traveller_ The first time I travelled through Java I honestly skipped past Malang entirely. Like many backpackers, I had booked an all-in-one tour from Yogyakarta all the way to the volcanoes of Mt. Bromo and Mt. Ijen, so I saw Malang only briefly en-route. On my Java re-visit I had more time available and I realized ... Read more The post Guide to Malang: The Underrated Base for East Java’s Best Adventures… ## [Trujillo Travel Guide | Featuring Moche Ruins, Colonial Streets & Huanchaco Surf](https://www.indietraveller.co/trujillo-peru-travel-guide/) _2026-08-17 · Tom Hennessy · Indie Traveller_ If you go above Lima to strike out at Peru’s lesser-visited North, chances are that you will visit Trujillo. Far from a transit stop, Peru’s third largest city is a destination in its own right. The city is an elegant colonial affair, with my favourite plaza in Peru. Its brilliant cafes, balmy climate and museums make ... Read more The post Trujillo Travel Guide | Featuring Moche Ruins, Colonial… ## [Inside One of Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited Castles](https://edinburghexplorer.substack.com/p/what-its-really-like-to-stay-at-a) _2026-08-16 · Veronica - Rhona The Unicorn · Edinburgh by Rhona_ I only stopped for a quick look - but what I discovered inside Dalhousie Castle made me want to stay. ## [Crying Laughing – “Ricemeat”](https://ravensingstheblues.com/crying-laughing-ricemeat/) _2026-08-14 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ An itchy, insistent cut from Baltimore’s Crying Laughing puts the band’s new record for Hausu Mountain quickly into the queue of records to watch for 2026. Chopped and snipped, wracked with a sense of rhythm that brings to mind Horse Lords and SML, the band’s new single “Ricemeat” rankles in all the right ways. The… ## [RSTB20 feat. The Reds, Pinks and Purples, Simon Joyner, Garcia Peoples, Weak Signal, & Jeanines](https://ravensingstheblues.com/rstb20-feat-the-reds-pinks-and-purples-simon-joyner-garcia-peoples-weak-signal-jeanines/) _2026-08-14 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ Hard to believe it, but this marks the 20th year of the site. A big thanks to all those who’ve stuck through it with me. I’m happy to keep independent media alive in a rather treacherous year for outlets. To celebrate I’m heading down to Tubby’s in Kingston, NY for a two-day weekender that features… ## [Dummy – “Full Spectrum Dominance”](https://ravensingstheblues.com/dummy-full-spectrum-dominance/) _2026-08-13 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ Very excited to see the return of Dummy today. The band has long been living in the seams between the baggy dance dynamics of BritPop’s most buoyant characters and the smeared-lens streaks of shoegaze. On their latest single they open up the dance floor even wider, still chewing on the edges of those dynamics but… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yCT8PPJDU9IH) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Finally, a solar solution for renters. Can California catch up?](https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2026-08-13/balcony-solar-in-california-will-sb-868-legalize-plug-in-panels) _2026-08-13 · Newsletter_ Plug-in solar panels that can power refrigerators and other household appliances are getting more common. One California lawmaker is trying to make them legal in the state. ## [The Edinburgh Street That Was Buried for 200 Years](https://edinburghexplorer.substack.com/p/the-street-edinburgh-tried-to-bury) _2026-08-13 · Veronica - Rhona The Unicorn · Edinburgh by Rhona_ Hidden beneath Parliament Square for almost 200 years, the Lost Close is now open to explore, with historical tours and whisky and gin tastings underground. ## [Bill Orcutt – Four Louies Live](https://ravensingstheblues.com/bill-orcutt-four-louies-live/) _2026-08-13 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ A fevered dive into friction from the always entrancing Bill Orcutt. Tackling one of the most covered songs in history, Orcutt doubles his Louies for a new 12″ that takes the ’60s classic as its blueprint, but does far more than just rifle through the song’s memorable riff. A dizzying, blistering rendition that utilizes repetition… ## [Real Numbers](https://ravensingstheblues.com/real-numbers/) _2026-08-13 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ Another hazy, healing bout of pop out of Minneapolis’ Real Numbers hits this week. The band’s been churning the pop wheels over the the last quarter decade, painting through the patterns of Sarah stalwarts like Brighter and Sea Urchins. Flashes of Tallulah Gosh bump against moments spent reclining (much like former labelmates The Reds, Pinks… ## [🎵 The Permission Track: 26 songs to open the dance floor](https://weddingmusicletter.com/p/permission-track-opening-songs-dance-floor) _2026-08-12 · Matthew Campbell · Wedding MusicLetter_ Twenty-six openers, and the three-part test that eliminates the obvious ones. ## [Steven R. Smith – “Year of the Trees”](https://ravensingstheblues.com/steven-r-smith-year-of-the-trees/) _2026-08-12 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ There’s never been a lack of love for Steven R. Smith around here. From the long lost Jewelled Antler days through solo works and the many phases of the Ulaan universe, the songwriter has a long lens to his works. The latest proves there’s still more surprises in store. An album largely contained the the… ## [Allison de Groot and Rich Ruth – “Nervion”](https://ravensingstheblues.com/allison-de-groot-and-rich-ruth-nervion/) _2026-08-12 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ Love an unlikely pairing around here, and the surprise announcement of a collaboration between RSTB fave Rich Ruth and acclaimed clawhammer banjo player Allison de Groot gets instantly added to the necessary pickup pile for 2026. Born out of a plan to have Ruth produce an album for Allison, the project quickly spun into a… ## [Flowers Must Die – “Nåja”](https://ravensingstheblues.com/flowers-must-die-naja/) _2026-08-12 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ A thunderous return from longtime faves Flowers Must Die hits the speakers this week. The expansive Swedish collective decamped to Silence Studios, built by the classic Swedish psych label of the same name. The rural environs fed into the fibers of the band’s new record, which arrives today on the storm and scorch of first… ## [Authentic Paris without the tourists: Here's the 15th arrondissement](https://theearfultower.substack.com/p/authentic-paris-without-the-tourists) _2026-08-10 · The Earful Tower's newsletter · The Earful Tower_ This week we shine the spotlight on the 15th arrondissement with the help of social media star Gaby Hafner, a local resident. ## [Maya Ongaku](https://ravensingstheblues.com/maya-ongaku-3/) _2026-08-10 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ Japanese favorites Maya Ongaku continue to evolve their sound. After a dip through synth cycles on Electronic Phantoms, the band returns to the calm waters of their debut. Here they swap that release’s focus on folk for a sound that balances their fuller production with an emphasis on quietude. The latter is the key to… ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0cn9lO8NbJmU) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Mary, Queen of Scots: 5 Places You Can Visit in Edinburgh & Beyond - Without a Car](https://edinburghexplorer.substack.com/p/mary-queen-of-scots-5-places-you) _2026-08-09 · Veronica - Rhona The Unicorn · Edinburgh by Rhona_ Historic castles, palaces and easy day trips from Edinburgh ## [Summer Interiors Inspiration - The Fantasy European Edition](https://littlematters.substack.com/p/summer-interiors-inspiration-the) _2026-08-09 · LITTLE MATTERS · LITTLE MATTERS_ A girl's got to dream ## [What it's like to have dinner in a 300-year-old Edinburgh house](https://edinburghexplorer.substack.com/p/would-you-have-dinner-in-a-300-year) _2026-08-07 · Veronica - Rhona The Unicorn · Edinburgh by Rhona_ A night at Prestonfield House - the story behind one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the city. ## [Andrew Bernstein of Horse Lords on Imaginary Landscapes: New Electronic Music](https://ravensingstheblues.com/andrew-bernstein-of-horse-lords-on-imaginary-landscapes-new-electronic-music/) _2026-08-07 · Andy · Raven Sings The Blues_ Sitting pretty close to the tops of my 2026 rotation has been the new record from Horse Lords. The band’s synthesis of geometric riffs, jazz propulsion, and German Progressive roots has long made them faves around here. The band takes some time out from touring for Demand To Be Taken To Heaven Alive to explore… ## [The 16th arrondissement of Paris: Not for everyone, apparently.](https://theearfultower.substack.com/p/the-16th-arrondissement-of-paris) _2026-08-06 · The Earful Tower's newsletter · The Earful Tower_ A chat with YouTuber and 16th arrondissement resident Jay Swanson (and many tips for exploring the district yourself) ## [Toxic underground fires are spreading at California landfills](https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2026-08-06/boiling-point-toxic-disaster-landfill-fire) _2026-08-06 · Newsletter_ The Los Angeles Times finds that residents near Chiquita Canyon are not the only ones suffering from heinous conditions near landfills. ## [🎵 The First Four Dance Songs](https://weddingmusicletter.com/p/the-first-four-dance-songs) _2026-08-05 · Matthew Campbell · Wedding MusicLetter_ Your first four songs get decided during cocktail hour and dinner - starting with the first songs played ## [How I Spent 48 Hours in Madrid](https://gabbyelisa.substack.com/p/how-i-spent-48-hours-in-madrid) _2026-08-03 · Gabby Elisa · Gabby Elisa_ Kanye West, good cocktails, and more ## [🎵 July 2026: New & Trending Wedding Songs](https://weddingmusicletter.com/p/july-2026-new-and-trending-wedding) _2026-07-31 · Matthew Campbell · Wedding MusicLetter_ From Chart-Toppers to Hidden Gems: Your July Wedding Soundtrack. ## [Edinburgh's Famous Dogs: The Loyal, the Lost, and the One Buried With Her Owner](https://edinburghexplorer.substack.com/p/edinburghs-famous-dogs-the-loyal) _2026-07-30 · Veronica - Rhona The Unicorn · Edinburgh by Rhona_ The surprising dog stories hiding around Edinburgh. ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BhlZbnJOp1c3) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [7 Best Cusco Hostels for 7 Different Kinds of Travelers](https://www.indietraveller.co/best-hostels-in-cusco/) _2026-07-30 · Oumaima Haded · Indie Traveller_ Your stay in Cusco will likely be an action-packed and tiring affair, as the typical backpacker itinerary is filled with treks, early-morning starts, and intense sightseeing. That’s why it’s even more important to choose the right base where you can catch your breath (literally — given Cusco’s high elevation!). Cusco has well over 50 hostels, ... Read more The post 7 Best Cusco Hostels for 7… ## [This Secret Costa Brava Spot Looks Like Tuscany](https://gabbyelisa.substack.com/p/this-secret-costa-brava-spot-looks) _2026-07-30 · Gabby Elisa · Gabby Elisa_ I found a secret restaurant that you should try ## [Sharks can hear you swimming from 100 feet away. That's not necessarily a bad thing](https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2026-07-30/sharks-can-hear-you-swim-and-surf-from-100-feet-away-safety-tips) _2026-07-30 · Newsletter_ A first-of-its-kind study looks at how sharks react to the sounds of surfing, swimming and kayaking — and whether certain beach activities attract their attention more than others. ## [🎵 The Back Catalog](https://weddingmusicletter.com/p/wedding-musicletter-back-catalog) _2026-07-29 · Matthew Campbell · Wedding MusicLetter_ The issues, tools, and downloads worth returning to including free and paid, all in one place. ## [Luang Prabang Travel Guide: Spirituality & Solitude In Laos’ Sacred City](https://www.indietraveller.co/luang-prabang-travel-guide/) _2026-07-29 · Dustin Kemp · Indie Traveller_ Luang Prabang is my favorite place in Southeast Asia for short stays. It’s just so soulful and serene, from the bustling but quaint old town to the quiet nature just a few minutes away, on the other side of the Mekong. The unmatched mix of urban, provincial, and naturalistic vibes keeps me going back. Notice ... Read more The post Luang Prabang Travel Guide: Spirituality & Solitude In Laos’ Sacred… ## [Saigon Day Trips: Top 5 Experiences Within 2½ Hours of the City](https://www.indietraveller.co/saigon-day-trips/) _2026-07-29 · Dustin Kemp · Indie Traveller_ Saigon has a vibrant culture that’s a ton of fun to lose yourself in, but it can become overstimulating after a while, especially for first-time visitors. Luckily, there are several day trips near Saigon that can give you some time to “catch your breath”. They’re a great way to experience some authentic Vietnamese culture, away ... Read more The post Saigon Day Trips: Top 5 Experiences Within 2½… ## [My Go-To Summer Cook Books](https://littlematters.substack.com/p/my-go-to-summer-cook-books) _2026-07-28 · LITTLE MATTERS · LITTLE MATTERS_ Whether you are planning leisurely lunches, rustling up at a campsite or feeding the Summer holiday masses, these books are for you. ## [Eight cool facts about the magnificent Grand Palais](https://theearfultower.substack.com/p/eight-cool-facts-about-the-magnificent) _2026-07-27 · The Earful Tower's newsletter · The Earful Tower_ Today on the podcast we shared eight things you almost certainly didn’t know about the Grand Palais. ## [How DOES a Travel Blog Actually Make Money? (Hint: It’s Not Sponsorships)](https://www.indietraveller.co/how-this-blog-makes-money/) _2026-07-27 · Marek Bron · Indie Traveller_ When I’m out there on the travel trail and I tell someone I’m a blogger, 9 times out of 10 the first question they ask me is how I make money. It comes up so often that I basically have my prepared responses ready to go! Since this topic is clearly of interest to many, ... Read more The post How DOES a Travel Blog Actually Make Money? (Hint: It’s Not Sponsorships) appeared first on Indie Traveller… ## [4 REAL Ecotourism Destinations in Vietnam (And The Dark Side of Ecotourism)](https://www.indietraveller.co/ecotourism-in-vietnam/) _2026-07-27 · Dustin Kemp · Indie Traveller_ “Ecotourism” has become an increasingly popular way to travel over the past decade, and Vietnam’s booming tourism industry has capitalised on it by offering plenty of ecotourism opportunities. In a country that is so naturally gifted with diverse natural geography and lush greenery, that should be no surprise, right? Unfortunately, almost none of the “ecotourism” ... Read more The post 4 REAL… ## [Five MORE excellent things to do in Provence](https://theearfultower.substack.com/p/five-more-excellent-things-to-do) _2026-07-24 · The Earful Tower's newsletter · The Earful Tower_ And a book signing in Paris - come and say hi! ## [7 Places in Edinburgh Worth Adding to Your Itinerary](https://edinburghexplorer.substack.com/p/7-places-in-edinburgh-worth-adding) _2026-07-23 · Veronica - Rhona The Unicorn · Edinburgh by Rhona_ The ones I actually go to, and rarely post online ## [Guanajuato: Mexico’s Most Beautiful City You’ve Never Heard Of](https://www.indietraveller.co/guanajuato-travel-guide/) _2026-07-23 · Marek Bron · Indie Traveller_ Of all the cities I’ve been to in Mexico, Guanajuato is probably the most beautiful. No, scratch that — it is the most beautiful. With its cosy squares, pastel and terracotta houses with wrought-iron balconies, and bougainvillea-covered facades, it’s an utterly peachy place. But far from just some empty Instagram backdrop, Guanajuato has a real ... Read more The post Guanajuato: Mexico’s Most… ## [How climate change could redraw California’s wine map](https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2026-07-23/what-record-breaking-heat-fire-mean-for-californias-wine-industry) _2026-07-23 · Newsletter_ Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published a granular investigation of California viticulture in a changing climate and found a redrawn map of prime wine regions. ## [Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro Review (V2 – 2026 Edition)](https://www.indietraveller.co/tortuga-travel-backpack-review/) _2026-07-23 · Marek Bron · Indie Traveller_ The Tortuga Backpack Pro is a finely balanced, premium-quality, travel-anywhere type of backpack that now ranks among my personal favorites. Having reviewed various Tortuga products over the years, I can say this is easily their best backpack yet. It’s also one of the few packs I consider just as suitable for, say, an easygoing city-hopping ... Read more The post Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro Review… ## [🎵 Party Songs of 2026 (So Far)](https://weddingmusicletter.com/p/party-songs-2026-so-far) _2026-07-22 · Matthew Campbell · Wedding MusicLetter_ TRL is dead, algorithms took over, and universal hits are rare. Here’s your 2026 dance floor barometer. ## [Barcelona Summer Favorites to Escape the Heat (Hidden Gems)](https://gabbyelisa.substack.com/p/barcelona-summer-favorites-to-escape) _2026-07-20 · Gabby Elisa · Gabby Elisa_ Pools, Beaches, Terraces, and Places to Escape the Heat ## [Edinburgh Travel Trends: How Visitors Are Changing](https://edinburghexplorer.substack.com/p/edinburgh-travel-trends-how-visitors) _2026-07-19 · Veronica - Rhona The Unicorn · Edinburgh by Rhona_ Nobody visits Edinburgh the old way anymore ## [Fireworks, theatre, Provence, and getting beyond the Paris checklist](https://theearfultower.substack.com/p/fireworks-theatre-provence-and-getting) _2026-07-19 · The Earful Tower's newsletter · The Earful Tower_ There's plenty going on in Paris and Provence - here's a breakdown. ## [Paintings Under £300 Coming Up At Auction](https://littlematters.substack.com/p/paintings-under-300-coming-up-at) _2026-07-19 · LITTLE MATTERS · LITTLE MATTERS_ I sifted through approx 2000 paintings of old boats and dogs to find these hidden gems