BY: NADIA ZAIDI People all over the Internet are posting videos of themselves eating big, sometimes lavish, meals. Sometimes they don’t say a word; other times, they engage in table talk, as though you are actually sitting beside them. These…
Why more major cities need to encourage cycling
BY: RHIANN MOORE Although any automobile driver will tell you that cyclists are nightmares on wheels, they are actually doing a lot for the world around them. After all, with desperate needs to reduce air pollution and promote a healthy…
How to stay motivated and productive as a digital nomad
Life as a digital nomad, or traveling freelancer if you will, is easy to write off as being completely problem-free and awesome. This lifestyle allows people to be location independent, work as much or as little as they please, and…
Sperm whales are starving because their stomachs are full of plastic
BY: SYDNEY KEEFE Sperm whales are one of the oceans most majestic and largest creatures. They can grow to be up to 59ft and weigh up to 45 tons. They have the largest brain of any animal known to live…
India’s first solar powered train has left the station
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO Decorated in green and orange balloons and chains of flowers, India’s first solar powered train hit the rails on July 14th leaving from Sfdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi. The train is one of six using sun…
Spend a night in an owl-shaped cabin in France’s wine country – for free
In France there is a project called the Suburban Shelters ( Les Refuges Periurbans). The architects have combined the beauty of art with the serenity of nature by creating fascinating structures shaped like owls that live in the banks of…
Why I wish people would stop asking me what I do for a living
BY: NADIA ZAIDI When people ask me what I do for a living I often find it a difficult question, and not because I don’t have a job — because I don’t think of what I do as work, per…
Afghanistan’s first female street artist risks her life to empower women (photos)
Afghanistan-based feminist graffiti artist risks her life to show her perspective of hope for the world she lives in. Her name is Shamsia Hassani, and she is the first female 3-D street artist and female graffiti Artist in Afghanistan. Her…
Are green energy technologies a realistic option for most people?
BY: OLLIE WHITE Once considered a concept practiced mostly by businesses, industries and wealthy individuals, today green energy technologies are getting more and more popular among ordinary households and families, both in urban and rural areas. And while there is…
Your guide to growing herbs indoors
With summer finally here many people already have thriving gardens. But if you are a late bloomer, or a procrastinator like me, then you might have some last minute arrangements to make. Not everyone can have a green thumb, some…
11 easy tips to fly through the airport as quickly as possible
Trudging through the airport can feel like the biggest hurdle between you and your destination. Checking-in, dropping off your bags, and getting yourself through security while under a time crunch can be daunting, exhausting, and just plain old no-fun. However, there…
Photographer captures stunning portraits of albino people and it’s the most magical thing you’ll see today
Yulia Taits is an Israeli photographer who created a photo series called “Porcelain Beauty” that illustrates the beauty of albinism that has long been overshadowed by its reputation as a grotesque deformity. Since its relates Tait’s collection has gained fame…
The top environment news of the month
Across the world, there is plenty of news that supports the view that we are in deep trouble. With North Korea carrying out missile tests every other day, the Trump presidency appearing all the more like a bad sitcom, and…
5 steps to better mental health
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Mental health requires nourishment and nurturing. We often take it for granted. Magic pills aren’t the solution, and therapy is the beginning to a whole new lifestyle change. There are simple, yet crucial things you can do…
Are Mobile Devices the Key to Sustainability?
BY: JENN FRENCH Typically, conversations related to mobile devices and sustainability are focused on the damage that our reliance on cellphones and tablets is doing to the environment. It’s undoubtedly a concern; after all, anywhere between 20 and 50 million…
Do vision boards really work?
When I first heard of my friends deciding to make a vision board, I thought it was a hippy-dippy idea based on them reading the popular book The Secret one too many times. I had previously researched the Law of Attraction, the…
How the UK government can end the housing crisis
You don’t need to be an expert in housing or property to recognise that the UK has a housing problem. In London, many homes are simply priced out of the market for ordinary people as house prices are so high.…
Reaching and Retaining Financial Stability
A guide to keeping your money in the right balance What the finance gurus aren’t telling you There are a lot useful (and common-sense) financial gurus out there who tend to promise all kinds of wonderful things if you follow…