If you’re looking for a lovely, laid-back retreat abroad, look no further than the ‘Retreat to Crete’, a yoga and cookery retreat that nourishes the mind, body and belly! Set amongst a rustic and beautiful backdrop of the majestic Cretan sea in a gorgeous, Greek-inspired villa, the retreat offers a lovely space to have some…
Travel opens your eyes to the world. It teaches you that borders don’t matter when people are suffering. But now, one decision is about to send millions into crisis. Trump cut USAID funding, and it’s not just a budget move—it’s a humanitarian disaster. Trump Cut USAID And Millions Will Pay the Price For decades, USAID…
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No time to read now? Click here to download as a PDF. Are you planning a cross country trip across North America? With so much to consider—from must-see stops to budget-friendly tips—having a well-rounded plan will help you create an unforgettable adventure. Here are five essential stops and experiences to add depth and variety to…
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Optimism There is no doubt that less reputable sources have peddled the idea of optimism as positive affirmations, rose-colored glasses or a workshop where we all hold hands and visualize the good in the world generating enough positive energy to cancel out the bad. However, the field of positive psychology has uncovered that optimism is…
Como viajera experimentada y ávida exploradora de culturas y ciudades de todo el mundo, mis experiencias me han llevado a muchos destinos extraordinarios. Sin embargo, acabo de regresar de mi primer viaje a Estambul y ¡no veo la hora de volver! Estambul, que se extiende a caballo entre dos continentes, Europa y Asia, no es…
What do you do when you find yourself halfway across the world in Tanzania, serotonin-depleted from the safari of your dreams, desperately needing to unwind, yet your FOMO is screaming for just one more adventure? For us, the answer was clear. We decided to go to Mafia Island as a bonus adventure at the tail…
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I found my hedgehog frozen, shivering in the vast produce section of Fei Long Market, on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood. Tiny crystals of frost nestled between the prickles. It joined my bag of bitter melons and mustard hearts and stem lettuce. At home, I banished the durian to the cold terrace overnight,…
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The Santorini of North Africa? The seaside town of Essaouira is the antithesis to everything I had yet experienced in Morocco. THE MOROCCO DIARIES, PART 10 of 10 – ESSAOUIRA My tour of Morocco was approaching its zenith. After a week on the road that took me in a circle from the coast across the…
Now, I know this idea isn’t exactly hot off the press. You’re busy, living a full life, probably juggling a million things at once. Let’s be real, you’ve probably learned to kick perfectionism to the curb a while ago. This ain’t your first rodeo. But yesterday, I got a solid reminder that “done” is always…
9 Things to Prioritise in Your Travel Budget: Tips for First-Timers Travelling internationally for the first time is often a delightfully daunting experience. On one hand, you’ll be visiting places that are completely new to you. This may present you with experiences that can widen your perspective and appreciation for different people and cultures. On…
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