If you thought traffic was bad in your hometown, then be thankful that you’ve never driven in China. One of the most infamous cases of horrific traffic conditions in China was the National Expressway 110 incident, which was a traffic jam that was around 60 miles long and took almost two weeks to pass. Whether it’s due to […]
Most of us probably have at least one or two memories of hot summer days spent splashing around and zipping down slides at a water park. What many of us fail to realize, however, is how inaccessible and dangerous these places can be for those with disabilities. This is the reason behind the opening of […]
If there is one room in my home that I keep spotless, it’s gotta be the bathroom. Yes, my kitchen is clean, but with kids, things get messy (or crumb-y) really quickly. But the bathroom can stay clean with a little help from everyone. Since my kids were old enough to brush their teeth by […]
Take a deep breath, and try to remember the first time you looked down from a high place. Your stomach muscles clenched, and you had a bizarre feeling like you would fall if you didn’t hold onto something. Maybe you said something, or maybe you couldn’t speak. Either way, you just knew that you would […]
Although the concept of travel has evolved far past the level of stagecoaches, passengers in trains, planes, and cars often feel like not much has changed. Going from one place to another still involves sitting in a cramped chair for several hours at a time. Like many of us, Paula Blankenship felt frustrated by neckpillows […]
How do you turn a light on in your house? Flip a switch, right? (Or maybe you have one of those cool “dimmer” lights). But what ends up being an effortless task for you has to go through quite a process- and one that’s loaded with political and financial baggage. Basically, all electricity we have […]
Great travel experiences don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, some of the coolest and most memorable things you will do on your trip, no matter where you go, can be completely free! Even with a big budget, there’s reason to check out all the free attractions in the area you’re […]
The Summer Olympic Games see the eyes of the entire world turn to one city as they put on the show of a lifetime! Thousands of people flock to the host city, filling stadiums, hotels, and streets for the month of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With so much media attention, the pressure is on […]
Living in the city, surrounded by concrete and glass, can easily make you feel as if you are living in complete isolation from the natural world. This feeling is the reason that we fill our homes with plants, pets and natural decorations. One sculptor has found a novel way to bring nature into your home, […]
It may feel bad shelling out money for your dream traveling adventure, but recent science says there’s really nothing better you could be spending it on—if you’re looking for long-term happiness and well being, that is. Sure, buying some clothes or the newest tech might bring you short-term joy, but research from Cornell University has […]
Fossil fuels have constituted 80% of the fuel consumption in the United States since 1900. The over-reliance on oil and coal has led our planet to the brink of environmental catastrophe. From January to June of 2016, the earth experienced its hottest year on record with as much as a four-degree temperature increase in the […]
Are you looking for some unique pieces of jewellery? How about wearing beautiful, elegant, and jaw-dropping pearl jewellery in the shape of skulls? Before you leave, please hear me out! You’ve got to see these! Meet Mr. Shinji Nakaba, a jewellery maker and artist-extraordinaire who has been engaged with jewellery making since 1974. He lives […]
