Why Colorado is a great destination for short getaways?
words Al Woods Annual long holidays are great but most of us have a pretty hectic lifestyle with work and family commitments to be able to afford that luxury regularly. Moreover, with a large family, it is often not possible to plan such trips. Even if you are a solo...
Why denim jackets are just so useful
words Al Woods The teen has been wearing denim for more than 50 years, though it has declined in popularity as a fashion item during the 1980s, surpassing leather jackets or even more stylish neo-romantic styles. It was probably the indie scene of the nineties and...
Backpack designs that are sure trends this 2020
words Alexa Wang It’s time for backpack fans to get ready because they are in for a treat! 2020 has come with multiple beautiful designs that they won’t get enough off, and while carrying backpacks might look traditional and boring, the new designs will change your...
Top 10 scary movies & series to watch on Netflix
words Alexa Wang It doesn’t matter whether you’re here because you’re looking for a new Netflix recommendation or just looking for a good horror film to show at a gathering, the fact remains that you have nothing to watch. We understand how big of a problem that is,...
A luxurious weekend getaway in Melbourne, Australia
words Alexa Wang Even though most people view Melbourne as a busy, bustling city that offers limited options for luxurious weekend getaways, it actually has a lot more to offer. That’s because the city is often and mostly viewed as a packed cube of tall structures and...
A night on a volcano: climbing Guatemala’s infamous Acatenango
They call the town La Soledad - ‘the loneliness’. You don’t need to ask why. Arriving early one Wednesday morning, we find a misty mountain village punctuated by pack mules, wandering dogs, and silent, staring children. Old men with rivulet wrinkles watch us go by....
What should be in your suitcase for your holiday?
Image Link - CC0 Licence If you are going on holiday any time soon, then you might have gone on the internet looking for advice on what should be in your suitcase. Luckily for you, that is exactly why we have written this article, and we are going to be looking at...
How to motivate yourself to travel long-term
words Alexa Wang Making the decision to travel long-term can be unnerving. Not everyone will agree with your decision, and it can be difficult trying to explain the reasoning behind it. But everyone who hits the road has a reason they yearn for the nomadic lifestyle:...
Want to prepare a smoked meal for Christmas? Here’s how
words Al Woods There are few things on this planet as majestic and delicious as smoked meat. Actually, anything smoked tastes better. That flavor the wood imparts is second to none on the chart of umami goodness. Do you remember the first time you had a good smoked...
Must-visit hotspots for Morocco-bound adventurers
Morocco is a country full of contrast. Most of the action is on the coast while the interior is mainly mountains and deserts, leading deep into the Sahara. Morocco is one of the most glamourous middleastesn countries. While it sits just to the south of Spain, it has a...
Shin splints: What every runner should know before buying the right shoes
words Al Woods Every great runner understands the importance of training hard, eating right, and getting enough sleep before a big run, but did you know that your running shoes can have a huge impact on how you perform? Whether you are running on the track, treadmill,...
5 tips on how to plan your ultimate holiday vacation
The thought of planning an ultimate holiday vacation may prove to be overwhelming because of several factors that you need to consider. Whether you are planning for a holiday staycation or a holiday travel, your vacation will go more smoothly if it is properly...
How to choose watercolor to build pallet?
When you start in watercolor, build your palette is an exercise a little vague. We advance at random, we buy boxes of 9, 12 colors watercolor ready but with half that does not necessarily fit us. We do not really know what will happen. Intuitively, we go to godets...
‘Everyone was very afraid’ How one night in 1989 changed Leipzig forever
Lichtfest Leipzig ‘Of course I had dreams of a free life, ever since I was a child. But until 9th October 1989, I hadn’t believed it possible’ These are the words of David Timm. In October 1989, he was a 20-year-old citizen of Leipzig, living beneath the Soviet...
Student ski trips – organising the ultimate getaway
words Alexa Wang Organising a trip of any kind can lead you into a minefield as you try to please as many people as possible. If you’re organising a ski trip it gets even tougher. The problem is people have very different expectations. And for all you educationalists...