Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!
Two heads might be better than one, but are four wheels really better than two? Not in these 5 cities, where locals and tourists prefer bicycles for getting around town. With stunning architecture and plenty of stopovers, life in these places really is better on a bike. Take a spin through 5 of the world’s […]
The English have it several times a day. China turned it into an empire. In Boston, it was the star of a party that changed the world. Tea is one of those few things that’s enjoyed in nearly every corner of the globe. People who drink it may have different views on when or why, […]
Japan is mostly known internationally for Tokyo’s bustle and neon nightlife and Kyoto’s cultural attractions, but Japan is packing another secret gem: Okinawa. This southern prefecture is Japan’s tropical getaway, and it’s downright beautiful. Okinawa’s has a rich and interesting history, which most notably includes a long period of independence before Japanese occupation and the conflict […]
Welcome to Brazil, a land of vibrant culture and breathtaking natural wonders. Embark on an unforgettable journey filled with unique attractions that captivate the senses. Dive into the Amazon Rainforest, the world’s largest tropical rainforest, teeming with diverse wildlife and indigenous cultures. Explore the otherworldly landscapes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, where vast expanses of […]
Imagine a spot in the Pacific Ocean so remote that the closest humans to it are on the International Space Station. If you are adventurous enough to travel to remote places – read on! There’s an Earthly locale so isolated that its closest neighbors are astronauts – Point Nemo However, it’s not the coziest place, […]
What’s on your bucket list? In Japan, there’s a special island with a unique beach that brings together both snow and sand. This special beach is part of the San’in Kaigan Geopark, which was recognized as a Japanese Geopark in 2008 and a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2010. It’s over on the west side of […]
We’ve all seen traditional paintings that are made with… well, paint. But there’s a new kind of painting, created by American artist Stephen Knapp, that has been rapidly gaining international attention: lightpainting. In fact, lightpainting has been called the first unique art form of the 21st century. As the name implies, lightpaintings are made with […]