I try my best to carve out time each day to walk in the forest near my house or, at the very least, along the boardwalk, taking in the vastness of Lake Ontario. Ecotherapy, also known as nature therapy, is a powerful way to harness the healing effects of the natural world. Spending time outdoors […]
There’s one thing Canada is known for: its nature. But the natural beauty this mammoth of a country is packing is no joke. Its largest park, Wood Buffalo National Park, surpasses all of Switzerland in size by a few thousand square kilometers! In short, Canada has waaay more nature than most people can handle. That […]
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San Francisco boasts some of the most beautiful street art, including its staircases. They certainly make achieving your 10,000 daily steps an enjoyable experience! Arelious Walker Stairway The Arelious Walker Stairway, in the Bayview District and was erected in honour of Dr Arelious Walker, a former pastor and advocate for the neighbourhood. The thoughtful and […]
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 […]
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With the blissful tumult of your wedding day not far behind, you’ll need a moment (or a few!) to recharge and spend some quality time with your spouse. But everyone recharges differently! Whether you prefer being pampered on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, camel-riding adventures through a desert, or a week-long […]
Anyone who’s traveled will tell you that compared to everyday life, there’s definitely something about travel that makes you feel better. Even when you’re waiting for a train on a dreary day or sitting cramped between two strangers on a plane, the fact that you are going somewhere new, beautiful, and interesting, can leave even […]
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Along the streets of Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires you will find a beautiful theater, called the Grand Splendid Theater, that dates back to 1919. If you enter it, however, you may be surprised to find that no plays are being staged here any longer. You would be out of luck for movies too. Though the […]
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Is it a relic of some long-lost communist past? A future-gazing olympic stadium? An alien relic hidden not too far from Berlin’s center? Well… no, not really. Surprisingly enough, the Liquidrom, as this Berlin building is called, is actually a spa! But, it’s not just a spa. It’s a really really COOL spa. The Liquidrom’s […]
Our emotional and spiritual connection with water can be very strong. The way that water influences us is an indescribable feeling. Some feel it’s effects more so than others. There’s actually some scientific reasons as to why people feel differently after visiting the ocean. The water plays a huge part in the way we feel […]
Flight attendants are some of the most underrated hard workers of our time. To some it may seem like an easy job, however, there are a lot of unspoken obstacles that flight attendants face. There’s a lot to know about the safety of your passengers as well as the plane. In addition, depending on how […]
The Hoh Rainforest, pronounced “Hoe”, earns its name from the ever-flowing Hoh River that carves its way from Mount Olympus towards the Pacific Coast. However, where the name originates, is up to some debate. The word “Hoh” undoubtedly comes from Native American languages; possibly the Quileute word “Ohalet” which means “fast-moving water” or “snow water.” […]
Erected in September 2016, the 50-foot stainless steel Dignity statue depicts a Native American woman in Plains-style clothing holding a star quilt behind along her back. It was designed by Dale Lamphere. The statue looks over the Missouri River in Chamberlain, South Dakota, and represents the courage and wisdom of the Lakota and Dakota people […]
