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Virginia Isaad

I am an L.A.-based journalist, lover of books, beachgoer, wannabe Gryffindor, and mom of three pit bulls. I’m a millennial Latina, and I love writing about culture, entertainment, and raising awareness of issues relevant to Gen Y. Find me on Facebook and Twitter.

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Love dogs? Watch how one pooch went above and beyond for his owner.

The incredible story of how this dog helped his human heal.

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Veteran Dan Lasko returned home from Afghanistan after an explosion led to the loss of one of his legs. But the injuries that weren't visible were the hardest for him to face.

Watch Dan's story, or keep scrolling to read about it.

Dan was deployed to Afghanistan in 2004 for Operation Enduring Freedom, where he was injured in an explosion and eventually had to have his left leg amputated. When he returned home, he — like many others — experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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14 awesome photos from the only country in Africa where the official language is Spanish.

See the beauty of the untouched country of Equatorial Guinea.

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Here’s a random fact you can use to impress people: Equatorial Guinea is the only sovereign state in Africa where Spanish is the official language.

Situated on the west coast of central Africa, Equatorial Guinea spans nearly 11,000 square miles, making it about the size of Massachusetts, and it’s home to only 1.2 million people. According to some reports, the country was the sixth least visited country in the world in 2015.

The country is gorgeous, too. It's one of many beautiful places around the world that you might not have heard of.

Don't believe me? Here are 14 photos that sum up what the country is all about:

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Virginia Isaad

Parenting can be as hard as it is fulfilling.

1. Love in the aftermath of birth.

2. It can get messy.

3. And downright dirty.

4. You have to give it all you've got.

5. That awkward moment when babies attack.

6. Multitasking is a way of life.

7. All day...

8. ...every day.

9. Little victories are big deals.

10. Disasters are inevitable.

11. Naps can happen anytime, anywhere.

12. Discipline can require creativity.

13. Their fashion choices are questionable.

14. It may feel like they're growing up too fast.

15. But those tender moments prove there's no bond like this one.

Jerry Seinfeld once said, “A 2-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top for it.”

The incredible story of how this dog helped his human heal.

Veteran Dan Lasko returned home from Afghanistan after an explosion led to the loss of one of his legs. But the injuries that weren't visible were the hardest for him to face.

It’s not unusual for soldiers like Dan to experience anxiety and PTSD — to feel socially isolated and constantly on edge.

Enter man’s best friend.

Wally became the support and motivation Dan needed.

See the beauty of the untouched country of Equatorial Guinea.

Here’s a random fact you can use to impress people: Equatorial Guinea is the only sovereign state in Africa where Spanish is the official language.

The country is gorgeous, too. It's one of many beautiful places around the world that you might not have heard of.

1. Tiny fishing villages.

2. 19th century colonial architecture.

3. Italian basilicas.

4. Lots of cathedrals.

5. Ornate decorations.

6. Members of the indigenous Fang tribe.

7. Ruins on ruins on ruins.

8. Tropical beaches with palm trees.

9. Untouched white sandy beachscapes.

10. Waterfalls surrounded by lush jungles.

11. State-of-the-art city plazas.

12. Awe-inspiring sunsets.

13. Delicious snacks.

14. Incredible mountains.

But this untouched corner of the world also reminds us that beauty is hiding behind every corner, beyond typical tourist destinations and marketing campaigns.

Where's the best place to find a life partner? Turns out, there are no rules.

In the age of online dating, stories of how couples meet can be as varied as Instagram filters.

Couples featured on The Way We Met range from folks who’ve been married for more than 50 years to some who met on dating apps last year.

1. The independent, career-driven woman.

2. The guy who wasn't on her "list".

3. The parking lot encounter.

4. Love at first blush.

5. Love me Tinder.

6. The golden couple.

7. Movers and shakers.

8. Becoming (more than) Facebook friends.

9. Through good times and bad.

10. Love & basketball.

11. Love in the checkout lane.

12. How to be Elle Woods in real life.

13. An intercontinental love affair.

14. The chemistry of an inside joke.

15. Roommates turned life partners.

16. A blind date for the ages.

17. High school sweethearts.

18. A cross-cultural affair.

19. The leap of faith.

Basically (and thank goodness!), there's no right or wrong way to find love.