“Maybe the strangeness only ever was to hide ourselves from some kind of happiness” – Manic Street Preachers. So the five year gap has finally happened. This week I hit another sentimental and perhaps unwanted milestone on my wacaday journey. 21st August 2020 saw a five year story come back to haunt and for another…
Read More“As the day was dawning, my plane flew away with all the things caught in my mind” – Noel Gallagher. From October 2009 to October 2010, I took zero aeroplane flights. That is zero. It is the only 12 month period of my life this century where I was on no aeroplanes. I didn’t even…
Read MoreClimbing a mountain can mirror many of life’s challenges ̶ from the Sisyphean struggle to the summit to the cathartic view from the top which puts your problems in a healthier perspective, it can be deeply therapeutic. And taking to the skies by any other means is pretty special too, whether you’re in a plane,…
Read MoreNapoleon said that ‘history is a lie agreed upon’ and while he was surely fond of a few porky pies himself, the diminutive French emperor was right that some of the most fascinating episodes in human history have been heavily revised, redacted and sadly, sometimes deleted completely. However, in most nations and territories there are…
Read MoreTravelling is a critical aspect of education for anyone, despite the age. When you are on a journey, you get the opportunity to experience new things and people. Traveling also has some challenges, especially if you go to a foreign county. Below are some critical tips if you plan to spend some time abroad. Use…
Read MoreAdvances in digital technology have broadened access to films and television programs. According to the KFF, youths spend 3 hours 51 minutes a day watching television. The study concluded that youngsters spend 152 hours per year watching movies alone! Other forms of media account for the remaining 3.5 hours a day. These numbers are alarming…
Read MoreFrom cultures to serene beaches, museums, shopping, assorted flavors, and a lot more, many experiences in Hong Kong will leave you yearning for more. Hong Kong is a rich and vibrant city with many places to visit that you will be spoiled for choice. Here is a list of experiences that will make you want…
Read MoreWhile the coronavirus threat remains very real, and the death and infection numbers keep ticking up, it seems as though some individuals are still taking it seriously. However, others are taking a laxer approach to things, and they do so at their peril. Reports are coming in from various parts of the country of house…
Read MoreKnown for being the largest island in Greece, Crete has a large variety of exciting things to do. On the northwest coast you will find a city full of surprises; Chania is known for its harbour, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants, but that is not the only thing you will find there as you dig deeper,…
Read MorePoker is one of the most popular card games in the world. For years, people have been heading to the local casino for a game of high stakes poker or have been entertaining their friends at home for a poker tournament. Poker has grown so much that there are now international championships for this card game. Of…
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