What gardening teaches us about the deeper meaning of Holy Week Holy Week has always felt different — the streets are quiet, the air is still, and time seems to slow down. Whether you observe it with processions, family traditions, or quiet prayer, Holy Week invites us to pause, reflect, and renew. As a gardener,…
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HARTA Space presents an evocative art exhibition dubbed “The Grace of East”, inspired by HABIB’s Raya campaign. In collaboration with KL Lifestyle Art Space (KLAS), the exhibition invites visitors to step into the rich cultural landscapes of Malaysia’s East Coast, celebrating a region where tradition and storytelling have flourished for generations. HARTA — derived from…
One of the many things you discover in a life with no children is people’s huge misconceptions of what it’s like not to have children! I can only speak for myself, and the few people I know that aren’t part of the parenting world, but trust me it’s definitely not endless travel, lie-ins and nights…
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When is the best time to visit Washington DC? This post reveals the best times to visit the US capital, from underrated autumn events to peak cherry blossom bloom dates. I arrived west of DC one winter morning. I didn’t know Northern Virginia would be my home then, but it became my home for a…
img { border: 5px solid #FFFFFF; } The topic of day 5 in the #30DayMapChallenge is ‘OpenStreetMap’. So here is a quick reproducible example showing how one can use OpenStreetMap data and the r5r package to calculate travel times. options(java.parameters = "-Xmx4G") library(r5r) library(geobr) library(sf) library(ggplot2) library(here) library(osmextract) library(data.table) library(magrittr) # create subdirectories "data" and…
They came in hemp pants, dragging beaten-up backpacks, reeking of mosquito spray and rebellion. For decades, Thailand was the rite of passage for broke Western youth in search of soul-searching, street food, and sunsets. I should know—I’ve watched the evolution unfold from linen-filled Hua Hin lounges and coconut-soaked terraces in Koh Samui. This is not…
Discovering Fulfillment, Connection, and Growth Along the Journey When people consider becoming a life coach, they sometimes focus on the practical benefits: flexible schedules, the ability to work from anywhere, or the chance to build a meaningful career helping others. But what many don’t expect are the deeper joys that come with this path—surprises that…
Traveling the world doesn’t have to break the bank. With creativity and a resourceful mindset, you can explore new destinations while earning an income on the go. Below is a detailed guide featuring proven methods and handy platforms—each one exemplifying Ways to make money traveling—to help you fund your adventures Become a Language Teacher Opportunities…
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Traveling is all about discovering new places, immersing yourself in different cultures, and—let’s be honest—sharing that experience in real time. Whether you’re navigating your way through a buzzing Asian market or posting your latest beachside snap in the Caribbean, staying connected is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. That’s where having a reliable eSIM like…
Banker plants provide an alternative food source, habitat and often a reproduction site for natural pest enemies. Banker plants can be particularly useful during periods of high nitrogen boosted growth i.e. when the apices are actively growing like the tomatoes above. Even though we operate in controlled environments, working with the natural ecosystem in a…
