Every normal healthy human being has bouts of loneliness and sadness but these are entirely separate from depression, a mentally debilitating sickness that is said to affect one in every four people at least once in their lifetime. Whilst the…
5 documentaries that will make you want to give up meat and save the planet
Feel like learning something important instead of melting your brain while watching The Real World? Here is a list of 5 documentaries that will educate and shock you. Warning, you may want to go vegan after watching these! 1. COWSPIRACY-…
Meet Samurai Amma: The 75-year-old woman who dominates martial arts
Martial arts is believed to have evolved from Southern India, with Kalaripayattu, which originated in Kerala during the 13th century, taking the name of the oldest martial art form on the planet. Kalaripayattu is about learning to use the body in…
Backpacking Stove: What to look for in a great portable stove
When you’ve decided to take your backpacking adventure away from the city and into the great outdoors, a hot meal at the end of the day can be a big comfort. To make this dream a reality, unless you plan…
How art can heal mental illness
Merriam-webster defines art as “the use of skill and creative imagination in creating aesthetic objects such as paintings, music, and sculptures.” But that is a superficial definition. Art goes beyond definitions but is what enriches life and touches each of…
People with some freedom in the workplace show increased well-being and job satisfaction
BY: DUSTIN BATTY There have been a slew of studies in recent years that have shown what many of us already knew: that our current standards for schools and work aren’t very conducive to productivity or morale. For example, the…
The Neotropical Primate Conservation Peru is saving monkeys and their habitats
BY RHIANN MOORE If you’re looking for an animal charity to support, look no further. The Neotropical Primate Conservation in Peru is dedicated to protecting monkeys and the forests they inhabit from hunters. They do this through land protection, research,…
Campfire vs kerosene stoves – which is more environmentally friendly?
Few things define the experience of camping more than a campfire. The warm, crackling hearth in the pitch-black wilderness automatically conjures images and sensations in our minds, even, I bet, as you’re reading this. The orange-amber light of the fire…
Is it better to shower at night or in the morning?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI A new study says there is a specific time of the day that we should be showering. And apparently it’s crucial to our skin. Personally, I’m an evening bather. There’s nothing more satisfying than the idea of…
5 European road trips for your electric car (infographic)
It’s no secret that road trips are one of the most fun ways to travel. Whether you hit the open road on a solo mission or with a car full of travel buddies, there’s nothing quite as cathartic as staring…
This environmentally friendly pesticide may change farming forever
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Springtime arrives once more to banish the icy hand of winter from our frosty cities, and again the Earth renews itself in preparation for another long and bountiful summer. For you and I, springtime probably means…
One girl’s viral photo is ending India’s “fair and lovely” culture
BY: NADIA ZAIDI A selfie featuring three dark-skinned women in traditional attire has gone viral due to its poignant caption: “the faces of India they won’t show you.” What resonates is the statement made against a culture that reveres fairness…
Living on wheels makes you happier, less stressed and fearless
BY: NADIA ZAIDI There is nothing like the wind caressing your face as you hit the road for travels unknown. Truly. People who live like nomads are happier, don’t experience the stressors associated with home living and are more audacious.…
The Pros and Cons of Staying in a Hostel
Hostelling appears to be a growing trend as more people are packing their bags and jetting off with every passing day. Post graduation, recent dropout, gap year adventurer and even those recently retired are taking off in the name of…
Tips on how to save money while backpacking
The fact that you’ve decided to go backpacking probably indicates that you’re on a bit of a budget (unless of course you’re one of those yuppies who likes to “rough it” to “see how the other side lives.”) Keeping a…
Menstrual leave might actually become a work policy
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Only a woman can understand the pains (and blessings) of menstruation. That’s a fact. You can’t understand something that you’ve never experienced. Periods are quite an enigma, and one of the biggest equity issues around the world.…
What I learned by staying offline
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Sometimes I think that we have too much time on our hands. Even though technology has amplified our societal, economic and familial obligations, we still have time. Time to scroll, to watch, to consume. Most of the…
Duo is driving from Mexico to Canada to explore how the local food movement ties us together
The local food movement is blooming across North America. The simple approach of sourcing food closer to home has united environmentalists, health advocates, chefs and farmers alike, all under a common banner to revolutionize our food system. The momentum of…
This house was made completely from recycled plastic bricks for only $6,800
BY: LAMI SOETAN In just five days, a team of four people were able to build a 40 square meter house, complete with two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a bathroom and a kitchen for only $6,800. This…
Theresa May wants to bring back Fox hunting
BY: SYDNEY KEEFE Fox hunting is the traditional sport that consists of tracking and chasing the red fox with the use of foxhounds followed by a group of unarmed followers known as “master of foxhounds”. A title that seems to…