Sustainable Living, Travel

New ‘Tube’ Map for Walkers Shows London’s Green Spaces

Maps that let us have a sneak into green spaces, parks, and other natural landmarks have come up as a nascent concept. Driven by this concept, the new “tube” map has been helping cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, and travelers find the most splendid greenside to London. Designed by Helen Ilus, the Greenground Map has been helping ...

Armin Auctor

London underground sign.

Small Stories of Big Life Lessons

Through their words and actions, parents can guide their children to maturity, teaching valuable life lessons along the way. One day, a child who was 2 years old ran into a table and got a big bump on his head. He cried loudly for a long time. His father came out of his room and walked over to the table, ...

Kathy McWilliams

A father carrying his son on his shoulders at the beach.

Top 10 Foods for Beautiful, Vibrant Skin

Many women (me included) spend numerous hours and dollars striving for clear, healthy, and vibrant skin. While some lotions and potions go a long way to help, the types of food you eat play a big part in your skin tone and quality in the short and long term. Your skin is a reflection of ...

Sheridan Genrich

A lady with glowing skin.

The Climb to Success: Why Some Fail While Others Prevail

Is success a thing of luck, like winning the lottery? Or is there a method to the madness, a key to the lock? As a business coach or entrepreneur, one may want to understand why some people cannot achieve results or success, while others excel once they get the blueprint.  This question became so important ...

Hermann Rohr

A man climbing a mountain.

7 Benefits of Purple Yams

Yams are, after all, yummy and you can cook them in so many ways to make delicious dishes. However, purple yams, also known as water yams, are said to be a more beneficial type of yams. The origin of this tuberous root vegetable lies in Southeast Asia. People often confuse the vegetable with taro root. ...

Armin Auctor

Whole and purple yam.

The Beautiful Tradition of Lithuania’s Papercut Art: Karpiniai

Art and artists are well-respected, and one such wonderful art form from Lithuania is karpiniai. Wanderlust never feels completely satisfied unless a European country is added to your Instagram stories. One such scenic and picturesque destination is Lithuania. With its lush greenery, blue waters, and a sense of beauty all around, you can easily imagine a ...

Armin Auctor

Karpiniai of angels and snowflakes hanging in a window.

Why Are Dynamic People Drinking Turmeric Coffee?

One aspect of the fitness revolution we delve into is the world of turmeric coffee. We examine the benefits of this combination beverage. Is it a passing fad, here today and gone tomorrow, or is it here to stay? Fitness has always been a topic of debate amongst people who embrace the term “fitness freak.” ...

Raven Montmorency

Two glasses of turmeric coffee.

5 Warning Signs of High Blood Sugar

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) often leads to diabetes, a chronic disease that affects how the body turns food into energy.  Because diabetes can lead to a variety of serious complications and often life-altering circumstances, it is important to recognize the early warning signs.  Early warning signs of high blood sugar 1. The 3 P’s  While technically ...

Armin Auctor

Pricking finger to test for diabetes.

Watch This Classic Russian Animation: ‘Hedgehog in the Fog’

Yuri Norstein’s 1975 Hedgehog in the Fog is one of the greatest lyrical stop-motion animated shorts to come out of Russia. The film is loaded with atmosphere and a unique soundscape, and is based on a Sergey Kozlov folktale of the same title. Kozlov, a much-loved Russian children’s writer is known for his bedtime stories, which also keep parents ...

Jessica Kneipp

A still from the Russian animation 'Hedgehog in the Fog.'