Uncovering the Mystery of Japanese Longevity

Japan, universally recognized for its population’s longevity and astonishingly low obesity rates, often leaves foreigners exclaiming: “You can hardly spot anyone overweight on the streets of Japan!” Interestingly, Japanese people don’t have a strong penchant for exercise or physical fitness routines. According to one survey, Japan ranks 11th among countries with the least love of ...

Hermann Rohr

A Japanese woman walking through a village.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Māori

When you hear of the Māori, most people think about the haka that has gained much attention in mainstream media. However, their culture and customs go deeper than just the haka dance. The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand (Aotearoa). They originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand on several ...

Mike West

Māori performing a haka.

Hong Kong’s Din Tai Fung Michelin Star Restaurant (Part 1)

Yang Bing-Yi, the founder of the restaurant chain Din Tai Fung, passed away at 96. This caught the attention of world media, which spoke highly of him. Din Tai Fung is one of the few Chinese restaurant chains to have entered the global market and become a well-known overseas brand of the Chinese food industry. ...

Emma Lu

A basket of Din Tai Fung dumplings.

A Restaurant Run by Grandmas From All Over the World

Picture yourself in a cozy, welcoming restaurant filled with the fragrant aroma of homestyle meals. As you peruse the menu, the dishes all have one thing in common: they are all prepared by grandmothers from various parts of the world.  This is the heartwarming and unique concept behind a renowned restaurant in Staten Island, New ...

Viena Abdon

Nonnas from the Enoteca Maria restaurant.

Be Enthralled With the Beauty of Boracay

The island of Boracay in the Philippines has attracted a ton of attention over the past few years as more travelers get wind of this small patch of tropical beach bliss. Located only an hour by plane from Cebu and Manila, the common issues of overcrowding and wild parties have accompanied the influx of new ...

Raven Montmorency

Palm trees and white sand at Boracay Beach in the Philippines.

Homemaking Skills 101: What You Need to Learn

Homemaking skills are essential for most people. The problem is that some people learn when it’s too late. Before that happens, discover the critical life skills you need to know for your home. If you’ve never been taught the basic homemaking skills needed to survive, it’s never too late to try. You can learn a ...

Mike West

Learning how to cook.

6 Tips to Stay Consistent With Your Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet pattern in today’s ever-changing society can be challenging. But as most say, the best approach to dieting is to stick to a consistent plan.  Consistency is more important than perfection when reaching your goals in your diet plan. Trying too much to avoid making any errors could make you struggle more. ...

Viena Abdon

A woman eating a healthy salad.

Reviving Ancient Delicious Acorn Dishes

The acorn nut is familiar to many, often used in decorations, jewelry, and crafts. But what many have forgotten is that they can be nutritious and edible. Acorn meals were once a part of daily menus everywhere that oaks grow. However, they have slowly faded from menus, especially in the Western world. Arrow Sample, the ...

Nathan Machoka

Two acorns with oak leaves in the background.