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As the end of the year approaches, many of us are pulled in all sorts of directions. Parties, family time, vacations, wrapping up work obligations—whatever it is, it can be a lot. It can be a joyous time for some, and for others—not so much. Regardless if you love or dread this time, it can…
Have you heard of or watched the popular Japanese anime movie: Your Name (Kimi no Nawa)? If so, you would recall that the main heroine, Mitsuha, worked as a miko — a Shinto shrine maiden — and that was absolutely one of the many parts of the movie that captured my fancy. After all, when I…
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Barcelona is often seen as a haven for architecture lovers, foodies, and beach goers, but it’s also a surprisingly toddler-friendly city when you know where to go and what to expect. If you’re considering visiting Barcelona with a toddler, don’t worry, you won’t have to give up on fun or flexibility. You’ll just need to…
This story was co-published with Overstory, an online newsroom covering the systems and solutions behind Hawai‘i’s most pressing issues. On Aug. 8, 2024, a new milestone was reached in the aftermath of the deadly Lahaina wildfire that destroyed 2,200 structures and displaced 12,000 residents on the island of Maui: A Lahaina nonprofit secured its first…
Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Kenner hosts a radio show in America called The Rational Basis of Happiness where she has talked about the enigma of happiness. She says that ‘There are many people who we think should be happy but are not’ and that ‘There are many people who we think should be miserable but…
When you’re getting your business up and running online, it can be challenging to figure out what makes a good website. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to have a website that showcases everything your business is about, even if you have a brick-and-mortar store. Since I began freelancing, I’ve created numerous websites, but the…
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Maybe one of the biggest city issues of the twenty-first century is having access to an affordable place to reside, and it affects low- and high-income countries alike. In light of the ways that housing can become accessible – not just affordable in price, but structurally, economically, and architecturally accessible in the long term –…
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With 36 trips (excluding some commutes between my homes in Malaysia and England*), 12 countries and over 30 cities visited (some of them 3 times this year), and my 43rd country under my belt; 2018 has been a rather good year for travel. With the clock hands inching ever closer to the new year, here…
If you’re one of my clients, you’ll know we’ve recently had a new kitchen put in at our flat here in the UK. I’ve had to work from all corners of the flat, dodging the burly, loud builders as best I could—drills going, radios blaring, someone always shouting “Mate, pass me the saw!” Ambience: zero….
09 Jan 5 Travel Apps That Will Save You Time and Money Posted at 17:41h in Travel Tips by Sabina I don’t know about you, but I love a good deal. I once treated myself to a beautiful lace dress only to see it on sale for 50% off the next day and it ate…
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