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Seed saving is the art of collecting the seed from your crop and using it in subsequent seasons to grow new plants. Even if you save only small quantities of a few crops, understanding more about the life cycle, breeding tendencies, and botany of your crops will help you manage and care for them more…
47 When you visit Japan, exploring the country’s culinary delights is a highlight, and for me, nothing beats the vibrant experience of visiting its food markets. A true feast for the senses, these markets offer a mix of traditional Japanese flavors, fresh produce, and street food delicacies. Whether you’re a foodie or simply looking to…
Shamanism at the initial stages is about exploration. Fundamentally, we allow ourselves to return to an innocent, or pure or pristine state where we are able to go exploring. It’s like what happened to the first time you encountered water as a child? The amount of joy you had playing with it, and exploring it,…
It’s been two days since my brother’s wedding, and I’m still crying. Not because I’m sad. It’s a different kind of crying—the kind that shows up when something is so full, so beautiful, you don’t quite know where to put it. So it stays. It lingers. And it moves through you slowly. I’ve realized there…
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In this blog post, I wish to share my favourite National Parks across Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Canada, also called the Atlantic Provinces, is the region of Canadacomprising the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast: the three provinces of The Maritimes – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island – and the easternmost province…
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So here I am again leaving Helsinki five years after my last visit and my last comments posted here in2013. So before I put down my thoughts about the latest developments, most notably the Airport Ring Line and the first stage of the Länsimetro to Espoo, I want to add some updates to the earlier…
Former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte located in the upscale 16th arrondissement of Paris, Shangri-La Hotel, Paris is the epitome of Asian hospitality and French art de vivre. This 19th-century architectural gem has been listed in the French « Monuments Historiques » registry since 2009 and officially awarded the « Palace » status in 2014….
I’ve been through a lot. And I mean A LOT. If you know my story, it includes rape, molestation, toxic marriages and divorce, abuse of all kinds, loss to wildfire and breast cancer. But that was from birth to about 53. In the past 5 years, I’ve had life continue to happen FOR me on…
Grateful to Zibby’s Bookshop for creating such a special space to celebrate books and conversations that matter! On March 26, 2025, join us for an inspiring evening with Jennifer Lang, author of Landed: A Yogi’s Memoir in Pieces & Poses. In this beautifully woven memoir, Jennifer captures the trials of returning to Israel—the country where…
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If you’re planning a trip to Havana, Cuba, one of the first things you need to consider is where to stay. Havana is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture, and there are several neighborhoods and accommodations to choose from. In this guide, we’ll take you through the best places to stay in…
