I recently booked flights from Vancouver to Toronto in Business Class, and before I purchased the tickets, I asked about the aircraft type. The Air Canada agent paused, checked her screen, and advised me I would fly on an A321 aircraft. No thanks. The tiny Business Class cabin on the A321 has 2×2 seats with…
Share with a friend Got elite status on another airline? You can apply for a Southwest status match and get free A-List status. This is a great deal if you fly or have any upcoming flights on Southwest. Pro-tip: Southwest A List status covers all your flights using your Southwest Companion Pass. The signup bonus…
Book review: Space, Place and Educational Settings, by Tim Freytag, Douglas L. Lauen, Susan L. Robertson, Springer Cham, 2021, pp 227, US $43,21 (pbk) ISBN 978-3-030-78599-4, US $54,01 (hbk) ISBN 978-3-030-78596-3. This open access book, part of the Knowledge and Space series (volume 16), explores the complex relationship between knowledge and place, focusing on the…
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Detox? How very wholesome…and utterly dreary, darling. I know it is oh-so-à la mode to be a beaming paragon of clean living and clean eating, but let’s be real: behind every smug “After my sunrise yoga session I had an acai and goji berry enema, now my third eye (and small intestine) has never been…
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In our hectic modern world, finding balance between personal well-being and professional responsibilities can be daunting. Whether you are a corporate professional, creative, or anyone seeking a deeper connection with self, retreats offer an opportunity to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Here’s how attending a retreat can be a life-changing experience. The Profound Benefits…
St. Lucia may have won for World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination in the World Travel Awards last year, making 10 times the island has snagged the romantic title, but there’s more to this gem for those of us looking for something other than a post sealing-the-deal destination. The 27-mile-long island in the Eastern Caribbean,…
Dubrovnik, with its ancient city walls and shimmering Adriatic coastline, is a destination that captivates travelers from the moment they set foot within its medieval streets. But while the “Pearl of the Adriatic” has an abundance of historical and cultural treasures, its surroundings are just as mesmerizing. Beyond Dubrovnik lies a world of hidden gems,…
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Not All Non-native Plants are Invasive PlantsInvasive plant species are a problem because they interfere with native landscapes as well as the intentional landscapes in our gardens and parks. As the USDA puts it, “…not all exotic species are considered harmful. Non-native plants are fundamental to our lifestyle – most of our food crops, such…
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3.1K When it comes to islands in South Thailand, Phuket truly stands out among the rest as a must-visit holiday destination. What truly surprised me about this island upon researching, is that it is actually the largest island in the entire country of Thailand. Phuket and the country of Singapore are essentially the same size,…
We all have our favourites – favourite places, people, food, hobbies… you get where I am going with this. The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is one of my absolute favourite places to stay. This luxury 5-star hotel is located on Thesen Islands in the Garden Route town of Knysna. I had the pleasure of…
