I have long since considered myself an outdoorsman. From hiking to hunting, I have at different times engaged in all of that. But living in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, I often have to be contented with short hikes up surrounding hills and the occasional visits to the streams or fountains in the suburbs. At the end...
Manila, Philippines: Our relationship with food has evolved. It is no longer just for sustenance. The atmosphere is charged with excitement between man and chow and this love affair begins at the supermarket. We caress the fresh produce, picking out the best from the haul while thinking of endless possibilities of what can be done...
By Jodi De Corrado. Any new mother will know that when you go into hospital to give birth, the hospital gives you a goodie bag with information pamphlets and baby products, such as: newborn disposable nappy, bath lotion, bottom salve etc. These products are generously donated; a nice way to show new mums what...
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Authors: Rachel Cohen, Clinical Psychologist and PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney; Amy Slater, Associate Professor, University of the West of England, and Jasmine Fardouly, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Macquarie University. Social media use is often described as being problematic for mental health and body image....
Manila, Philippines: It was pretty early for people to be flocking at the park on a work day but there we all were, checking out all the different booths that are selling plant-based products for a holistic lifestyle. The Veggie Fest 2019 is Maxicare‘s first bazaar, held at Legazpi Active Park in Makati on March...
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Authors:Emily Spiers, Lecturer in Creative Futures, Lancaster University. It is no secret that women are still underrepresented in cinema – whether they work behind or in front of the camera. They are also, as the Independent’s alternative all-female list of nominees for the 2019 Academy...
Australians are some of the world’s biggest waste producers. According to the 2014-2015 National Waste Report Aussies produced 64 million tonnes, equivalent to 2.7 tonnes per person of waste. The kitchen is the largest contributor of waste in the home. In addition food packaging, food waste and chemical spray bottles, the average kitchen is stocked...
Transitioning from wasteful, indulgent, convenient lifestyles to eco-friendly living is a big change, and when you’re just starting out, trying to make those changes all at once can be extremely stressful. The good news is that now that you’ve made the decision to make a change, the hardest part is already out of the way....
Manila, Philippines: Back in 2001, a new TV show aired on the travel channel here that changed the landscape of how I viewed traveling forever. The TV program originally called Lonely Planet later changed to Globe Trekker, featured different travelers trekking across the world (my favorite was Ian Wright), each toeing the line between tourism...
The increasing accessibility and desire to visit some of the most exotic places on the earth is a wonderful thing, to capture that photo on a mountain peak, lounge about on an isolated island, trek to Machu Picchu or take the family to Bali. The more exotic the better, but often the more exotic the...
Manila, Philippines: Just thinking about going anywhere in the Metro Manila area gives me a headache; imagining how to deal with the heat, getting enveloped in black exhaust smoke and feeling the dirt slapping me in the face when a car zooms past me – it all just turns me off. Sometimes when I give...
This weekend is one of the most exciting events in Australia – the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. The annual event, attended by a crowd of 300,000 people, will be held at the end of the month-long festival to celebrate LGBTQI communities. This year, Mardi Gras has been running since February 15th, flourishing...