UNEXPECTED HIKING ADVENTURES IN NEW MEXICO
Wispy clouds laced the New Mexico sky, three miles east of Taos, on that steamy summer day. I imagined a cool breeze enveloping us at 8,304 feet once we climbed…
GOING GEISHA IN GION
ALL ABOUT GEISHA Imagine a job ad that read like this: “Wanted: disciplined, hardworking 15-year-old who is not afraid of constant study and training, late nights and early mornings. Should…
THE AMAZON: REMOTE JUNGLE EXPERIENCE
When I first met Railson, he seemed similar to many other 17-year-old boys. He told me that he liked to fish, said he helped his mother with household chores and…
HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE: THE TOP 15 THINGS TO DO ON OAHU
Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii, the world’s longest island chain and a favorite playground for many. Oahu, the third-largest and the most-populous of Hawaii’s seven islands, is the capital of Hawaii,…
THE LOW-KEY MAGIC OF GHENT, BELGIUM
My first thought in planning a trip to Belgium as a French speaker was how easy it would be. My first thought getting off the train from Brussels to Ghent,…
Snickers Cheesecake Cups
Craving for a delish chocolaty treat? Then try this amazing Snicker Cheesecake Cups recipe, made with the goodness of peanut and caramel loaded Snickers chocolate, cream cheese brick, sour cream…
Colourful Vegan Platter
I am back with another vegan platter, which is prepared with black chickpeas patty, silken tofu, lima beans, broccoli, sweet potatoes and quinoa. This is a colourful platter that will…
How to stroke a cat, according to science
Many of us will have experienced that super friendly cat who seems to love being stroked one minute, only to bite or swipe at us the next. It might be…
What risks could pet hamsters and gerbils pose in Australia
Kids on TV and in movies always seem to be keeping hamsters and gerbils as pets. They’re small, look cute, and don’t need to be taken for a walk. So…
How wildfire smoke affects pets and other animals
Catastrophic fires across the globe are increasing in both frequency and magnitude. The bushfires in Australia, fuelled by heatwaves and drought, have burned more than 10.7 million hectares, an area…