Have you ever traveled to a nation that uses Gross National Happiness as a measure of progress? Discover Bhutan’s happy secrets by visiting the country, which is also referred to as the “Switzerland of Asia.” This tiny Himalayan nation, which only...
There’s something both exhilarating and terrifying about leaving your smartphone behind when you travel. Traveling can be a chance to liberate oneself from the digital world and focus on the present moment. Still, not having the safety net of constant connectivity...
The rule of “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” shouldn’t be restricted to just Rome. In fact, it is a practical metaphor to understand the adaptability of the customs and culture of the people native to the land where you are traveling. Likewise, travelers who have...
If you practice crystal healing, just looking at this massive crystal can heal for several lifetimes weighing 8,000 pounds. Quartz can be found virtually everywhere in the world from sandstones to gemstones and is the second most common mineral found in the Earth’s...
Japan might seem like a small country off the coast of Asia, but the Japanese archipelago consists of over 6,000 islands and scientists have discovered a new one. Approximately 745 miles (1,200 km) south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, a new crescent-shaped landmass...
Trying to avoid using plastic, especially single-use plastic, is hard enough at home, but it gets even more complicated when it is time for you to travel. While traveling, grabbing a plastic water bottle to quench your thirst or buying a plastic-wrapped sandwich to...
