If you could do one thing, for just ten minutes a day, that would increase your happiness while improving your mental health long-term, would you try it? Millions of people worldwide are already saying yes to the well-studied benefits of meditation. The World’s 12 Best Meditation Retreats For All Levels Following the rise in popularity of […]
If you haven’t been to a cat café yet, it’s time to go see what it’s all about. This is a magical place where coffee and cats come together under one roof, where you can lounge on the floor with your favorite feline without ever letting go of your latte. And here’s the good news: […]
Do you love camping? Do you love cats? Then there’s an Instagram out there that’s absolutely perfect for you, and it’s called (no kidding) Camping With Cats. Does that sound silly to you? You don’t believe you can take a cat camping? Well the hundreds of photos on this account, created by the mastermind behind […]
There’s nothing like a movie to get you laughing or your tears flowing. Films have a special way of touching us through their combination of beautiful visuals and narrative, and that effect is only increased when it comes to travel, which benefits so much from imagery. As good as travel literature and photography can be, […]
Many avid readers dream of one day owning their own bookstore—and if it’s a quaint little bookshop in a small Scottish seaside town, even better! Unfortunately, most don’t pursue or achieve their dream, but now anyone can experience what the bookshop owner’s life is like for themselves, all thanks to the wonders of Airbnb. Instead […]
Hong Kong is known for its towering skyscrapers and metropolitan rush. Seeing photos of its hyper-urban skyline aglow in the night or riding its crowded subway might lead you to believe that there’s no peace in this Asian city that never sleeps. That impression wouldn’t be correct, however! In fact, Hong Kong is surrounded rather […]
Our beautiful country was one of the first to portion off part of its land to be preserved for the wildlife, and for future generations. Yellowstone National Park, signed into law in 1872, would be the first of many such parks spanning the entire nation. And though everyone should visit as many of our national […]
HEAD TO THE BEACH Blue Flag is a highly respected and recognized international eco-label that works towards sustainable development of beaches and marinas. Blue Flags are awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental education, environmental management, and safety and services. Ontario alone is home to 14 Blue Flag beaches. […]
In 2007, documentary filmmaker Doug Prey premiered his film Surfwise at the Toronto International Film Festival. It portrays the inspiring and tumultuous story of the aging surfer, his wife and their nine children who were born, raised and home-schooled in a small camper on beaches across California, Mexico, Hawaii, and Israel. They surfed daily and […]
Shelling is still a niche hobby. In fact, few people probably even know what shelling is. If you are one of those people, don’t fear, you might have just discovered a whole new world for yourself! The beauty of the sea never fails to attract crowds for everything from relaxation to sport. Many of us […]
