BY: ROBERT AMOROSO “A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.” Harry S. Truman The life of an average person is unique and different; it is full of…
The evolution of van-life from the VW Transporter to the electric vans of the future
In the last decade or so, we’ve seen an increase of people turning towards the van-life. Things have shifted and, for millennials especially, the value of experiences has taken precedence over the value of material things. For this reason, many…
These breathtaking nature photos prove that beauty exists right in your own backyard
Eric L. Chan is a photographer, filmmaker and teacher based out of Mississauga, Ontario. What started out as a hobby, turned into a job and he has dipped his foot in just about every type of photography. A few years…
Candid photos show everyday life in South Korea from an outsider’s perspective
BY: CHRIS BROUGHTON I left Canada in 2015, in the middle of a blizzard. I left behind my family, dog, a budding relationship and job offers. My destination was South Korea, a country which may as well be an island.…
North America is cracking down on revenge porn, but there is still a long way to go
BY: AISHA ILYAD “Those photos were meant just for the two of us. Breaking up with him didn’t give him the right to deliberately humiliate me.” Not all relationships last forever, as evidenced by your two friends who can no…
9 simple tips to protect yourself from your city’s air pollution
BY: AISHA ILYAD The World Health Organization (WHO) has named air pollution as the world’s largest environmental hazard. Don’t assume that you’re safe just because you’re healthy. Air pollution can threaten anyone’s health. It’s important to be aware of how you…
These sea nomads live like fish in the ocean
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Over one-third of the Earth’s human population – nearly 2.4 billion people – lives within 100km of an oceanic coast. The ocean is vast and deep, and harbours nearly half of all species on Earth. We know…
Bongs, edibles and vapes- this is how ingesting weed in different ways affects your body and mind
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP As Morgan Freeman said a few years ago, making weed illegal was “just the stupidest law possible, given history.” If it’s not enough that Morgan Freeman said this, otherwise known as the man we all wish would…
How this guy’s luxurious $69,000 trip through Asia only cost him $540
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Usually when you hear about someone travelling the world for less than one thousand dollars, you learn that they found cheap hostels or opted for sleeping in a van; they explain how they only bought discounted food…
Stephen King wrote the top 20 rules for writers and many of them can be applied to your everyday life
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Even if you’re not an adamant reader, you know who Stephen King is. How could you not know about someone who has written over 54 novels, 6 non-fiction books, over 200 short stories, and has sold over…
The Solar Revolution is coming – Here’s what you need to know
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Little Orphan Annie famously opined that the sun would come out tomorrow – and now the age of the solar panel has finally dawned. In the coming years, expect to see more photovoltaic panel farms, more…
In less than 24 hours, this tiny house was built for only $10,000 using only a hex key
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Like most metropolitan cities, real estate in Beijing is expensive. So expensive that for young people moving out of their parents’ house, searching for a new apartment becomes a sad game of trying to find one close…
This treasure hunter found more than $400 million worth of artifacts and donated them all
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP If you found a piece of treasure worth a few thousand dollars would you sell it or would you preserve it and donate it to a museum as a piece of history? One part of me is…
These exciting freelance careers can be your escape from the gruelling 9-5 life
BY: JILL PHILLIPS Freelancing is changing the game of how people work. Rather than accepting that a typical desk job is all there is, freelancing allows you to take back control of your life and your passion. Whether you’re looking…
This infographic proves that living in a tiny house is the key to a big life
Within the last decade the tiny house movement has blossomed. Many have come to realize that it is not the size of your space that matters, but rather what you do with it. Not only are tiny homes cheaper to…
These statistics prove how social media-obsessed the world was in 2016
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and Tumblr. No, I’m not listing every social media outlet we have available to us, I just listed all the social media outlets that I personally use. Writing them out kind…
The tale of Iceland’s 13 Santas, their cave-dwelling parents, and a child-eating devil cat
BY: ADAM THRUSH Christmas time has many positive connotations attached it; quality time spent with family, good food, and receiving a pile of new things that you’ll probably resell on Craigslist in April. These traditions are generally shared throughout other communities…
The ultimate life hack for dealing with your annoying family this holiday season
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY You come home from a long day of work, feeling physically sluggish and emotionally worn out. You start to think about doing it all over again tomorrow. Of course, you do your best to ignore this sinking…
This photographer beautifully captures humans’ complex relationship with nature
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP “Keep your love of nature, for this is the true way to understand art more and more.” Vincent Van Gogh. Humans’ relationship with nature has always been a complex one. Some people turn to nature as a…
Giraffes are headed for extinction and why no one saw it coming
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS What kinds of animals might you see on a safari on the Serengeti? Wildebeest, elephants, antelopes, lions… giraffes? Not for long, say scientists, who have recently moved the unmistakable long-necked mammal to “vulnerable” status. This sudden…