The Power of a campfire
Consider the power of fire to early humans: It provided heat for food and warmth and protection against predators. What is less obvious is that the fire…
Category: Personal Development
WordPress: Powering the Internet
Anyone using the internet these days has almost certainly landed on a website powered by WordPress. WordPress allows people to create blogs, e-commerce…
Travel Bag: Where no one has gone before
If you are rich, and that means exceptionally rich, and you want to get away from it all, try Blink. Well-heeled vacationers pick a country or region and…
Camera trapping
People, people. Do we really have to explain this? Camera traps are set up to photograph wildlife in places where they do (or do not) belong. They are not…
Gossip: Golden or deadly?
Though many of us enjoy it, gossip is a slippery subject with a sullied reputation. The word originated with the Old English “Godsibb”, meaning “a person…
TRAVEL BAG The best way for surviving disasters
According to the National Safety Transportation Board, several factors can increase your chance of surviving an airline emergency. 1 Your shoes are on….
The problem with trip reviews
Travelers read reviews from other travelers, but how reliable are they? According to tripexpert.com, you have to use a critical eye in reading reviews on…
Rent your Wardrobe
Web-based companies allow you to rent expensive purses, trendy clothing and business wear. Some of the best, according to The Wall Street Journal:…
Month ahead travel planner, January 2017 Carnival Season: Jan. 6 – Feb. 28
Traditionally, Carnival Season is a time of merrymaking and feasting before the start of Lent, March 1. Germany’s Munich Fasching Carnival is famous for…
The Art of Talk: How to have a satisfying conversation
Conversation is not just about meeting new people. It is a way to learn and grow. The catch is, not just any conversation has that potential. To have a…