Values and the collective Politicians love talking about values and appealing to the emotions by telling us of the importance they attach to promoting the ‘values we ascribe to as a nation’. Likewise, you’ll frequently hear sports coaches motivating their teams, or promoting their teams’ interests publicly, by referring to the collective values they stand…
Last Updated on Dec 12, 2024 A family trip to the Galapagos is a fantastic idea. Let’s be real: it’s basically like an open-air ZOO, but without animals being caged. Kids can see sea lions, iguanas, penguins, and dolphins next to them, along with many different types of birds and fish. Not to mention the…
No time to read now? Click here to download as a PDF. Camping is a wonderful way to connect with nature. But camping fails can quickly turn your outdoor getaway into a frustrating experience. From overlooked essentials to poor planning, even seasoned adventurers can fall victim to common mistakes that dampen the fun. The effort…
Driving Communist-era Trabants in Dresden, climbing Bolt Tower in Ostrava (yes, it is named after Usain!) and attending a literary festival in Kosice… Josh Ferry-Woodard journeys to Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia by train. Dresden: Dolls & a Trabant Safari “Anarchists and bohemians made this neighbourhood what it is today,” our guide Christoph explained as…
Improving your skin can sometimes feel challenging. You don’t always know how to make it look and feel better. However, it turns out that there is now an enormous amount of science on this topic. Skincare has become a much more interesting industry, with millions of people wanting to learn more about it. But what works? What’s…
Given the subject matter of my book, it won’t surprise you that travel memoirs are my favorite genre. I like fiction as much as the next gal, but for me there’s something powerful about going along on a transformational journey with a real person. (Even better, with a person who is still living and whose…
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Europe offers up an alluring range of reasons to visit in April. The continent’s warmest spots are starting to welcome back beach visitors thanks to rising temperatures. Easter ensures that destinations such as Seville and Braga are some of the best places to visit in April in Europe for seasonal celebrations. And perhaps rather importantly,…
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Estimated reading time: 9 minutes In many parts of the country, blizzards are relatively rare events. A blizzard is defined as a combination of heavy snow, low temperatures creating “powder” snow and wind speeds in excess of 35 mph. The combination not only results in heavy snowfall accumulations but the cold temperatures and high winds…
Finding the right hanger for each type of garment is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your clothes over time. We all want to ensure our clothes look as crisp after a year of hanging as they did when we first placed them there. Here, we’ll explore the most suitable hangers for different types of…
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In our constantly changing and fast paced world, it can be difficult to keep our focus and maintain our equilibrium. However, there are some ways that we can all work to stay centred and grounded even when things feel like they are falling apart. Here are a few tips on how to find peace and…
