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In our everyday lives , we play many roles : worker , parent , friend , sibling , leader , spouse , colleague , customer , and more . We handle multiple responsibilities , replacing one role with another , constantly juggling priorities . This edition of OpenRoad Driver is all about PLAY , and the many ways we do so in our lives .
Madelaine Petsch is on our magazine ’ s front cover . Think pink in honour of the recent Breast Cancer Awareness Month where Mercedes-Benz is a major supporter . We ’ ve gotten to know Madelaine through her car subscription with our Portfolio by OpenRoad service . Most of you will recognize Madelaine for playing Cheryl Blossom as a main character on the popular TV drama , Riverdale . But did you know that her favourite car is the Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 Coupe ? What are her favourite movies ? Find out in our exciting behind-the-scenes interview .
From the TV screen to the world of books and care facilities , my interview with Seattle ’ s Dwayne Clark is a fascinating talk with the man who is transforming the very concept of assisted living . When filling your talent roster , he says it ’ s best not to marry your cousin . Wise words that beg clarification . And when he plays , he reveals his passion for cars and John F . Kennedy memorabilia . Discover the moving stories behind his interests .
In this issue , we present the best of fun food . We don ’ t just eat with our eyes ; there are so many opportunities to play with our food , too . The food has to be delicious , but why not have fun while you ’ re at it ? Chow down on puppy dog pudding and koi-shaped seafood dumplings . How about a pail of nature-themed tiramisu , some shaved ice with dry ice smoke , or some adorably handcrafted Nerikiri Mochi sweets ? Enjoy !
Our travels take you near and far . Join us overseas at the ruins of ancient Petra , a world-heritage backdrop for our fascinating journey to exotic Jordan . Our journey includes the red desert of Wadi Rum . It ’ s as close to visiting Mars as you can get on planet Earth , where we take you on an overnight stay in a signature Martian Dome in the Sun City camp .
From the dry deserts of the Middle East to the wet forests of Haida Gwaii , we fly you to the very edge of a local and cultural world . Langara Island , or Kiis Gwaii as the Haida know it , is the northernmost island of the Haida Gwaii archipelago . Beyond sportfishing , we explore the island on foot to discover the beauty and history of this remote and spectacular island .
Further south , a road trip to Oregon ’ s Hood River Valley delivers on outdoor activities galore . We take you around the Bend , literally , and explore the wineries of central Oregon . There ’ s even a brush with The White House while e-biking the Hood River Fruit Loop , plus lava tubes to explore from a volcanic explosion that formed the area 80,000 years ago .
Speaking of e-bikes , we ’ re part of the global march towards electrification . Here , OpenRoad Driver presents our five most interesting technologies in our newest EVs , from augmented reality displays and moveable centre consoles , to hyperscreens , 5G network access and new music platforms .
We also provide a showroom to review thirteen new 2022 models in this issue . We have a review and vehicle for every taste : Honda