Yes, you can afford to travel
Traveling is not a luxury activity for the one percent, it is an obtainable goal at any budget. Staying in five-star hotels and rarely leaving the resort is not traveling,…
How smartphone apps can actually make you healthier
Imagine having a way to make even the most stressful situations seem less daunting. It may seem a bit unrealistic, but there’s a practice dating back to prehistoric times that…
The 7 Chakras And How Knowing Them Can Help You
If you practice meditation, or even participate in certain types of yoga or reiki sessions, then you might have heard about the 7 chakras that represent the energy within our…
6 reasons why you should consider a plant-based diet
These days, it seems like more and more people are transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle whether it’s for ethical, personal, or health reasons. It’s widely known that a diet comprised…
4 Steps to Prep Your Skin Before You Apply Make-Up
It’s easy to forget that a successful make-up application comes from more than just the products you use or the way that you apply the cosmetics. The health and cleanliness…
Alcohol detox 101 – What to expect, timeline, and natural detox methods
Detoxing from alcohol can potentially be one of the hardest things somebody will ever go through. Symptoms of withdrawal can begin as early as two hours after the last drink…
Salsa, sweat, socialize
Traveling makes for a hectic lifestyle often moving from city to city, country to country rapidly. With such a capricious lifestyle, making friends and keeping up with exercise can be…
10 wardrobe staples every woman must own
A good wardrobe becomes great with a little effort and a lot of mixing and matching. It doesn’t take much effort but with the addition of a few trinkets to…
The ultimate reading list for newbie travelers
Before you go traveling for the first time, you’re going to get a lot of crap advice from people who don’t know what they are talking about. They mean well,…
The republic of wine — Georgia’s epic love affair with the fermented grape
Approximately 8,000 years ago somewhere in the middle of nowhere in Georgia (the country, not the state), some guys decided to try storing their wild grape juice for the winter…
A guide to necklaces and the perfect neckline
We often find ourselves stuck in the middle of a fashion emergency when we have no clue where to go and what to do with the immense amount of possibilities…
How to enhance your self-esteem
Is your self-esteem at its lowest level? Allowing this feeling to linger in your system for a long time isn’t good for your mental state because it could lead to…
Forget the gym. Find a passion to keep you fit
No one likes going to the gym. These days the gym is more like a photo shoot, full of people taking Instagram videos and selfies, than a place to exercise.…
The secret revealed — How to beat depression
Do you feel depressed? If you noticed during the past few days that you are experiencing the extreme feeling of sadness for no apparent reason, this could be a sign…
A definitive guide to relaxation for people with busy schedules
You’re too busy to even think straight most days. With a calendar filled with meetings, appointments, and social events, you barely have time to sleep, let alone make time for…
Everything you need to know to start practicing yoga
It’s not hard to find experienced yogis––Instagram and Twitter are filled with people who have mastered the craft. But yoga isn’t just for the social media stars. It’s a tradition…
Fasted training — yay or nay?
Some people absolutely hate fasted training, but there are also those who swear by it. Regardless of which side you’re on, there’s no denying the benefits and results one can…
8 ways a detox can boost your brain power
Many individuals regularly implement detoxes to help them lose weight, improve endurance, rid the body of harmful toxins, and to boost athletic and physical performance. It’s no secret that these…
Rock climbing for beginners – It’s not all upper body
Rock climbing might seem a lot like rope climbing in gym class. I think you remember that exercise all too well, I know I do. Nothing is quite as emasculating…
How to shave inches off your waist in weeks
For men and women, the waistline is an important part of their physical appearance. For guys, a slim waist can get you closer to that V-shape and for women, it…
Should I hire a personal trainer?
That is a great question; one that has no clear answer. I guess to answer this question, you need to ask yourself a couple of questions and the first is:…
Must-try summer foods – That still sound good in the fall
Taking inspiration from all of the world, here are some must-try summer eats to keep you cool during the warm weather. Gazpacho Hailing from Andalucia, Spain, where the sun is…
How to ask your boss for a raise
In most companies out there today, there are measures that have been put in place to ensure that employees get promotions and, subsequently, a pay increase. But in the rest…
Three cloud forests to visit
Cloud forests are unique ecosystems that are located in mostly tropical areas at high altitudes. These forests have high levels of cloud cover, precipitation, and very temperate climates. The cloud-cover…
Make your Super Bowl party healthier
The Super Bowl is arguably the greasiest, trans-fat-filled day of the year – Thanksgiving aside. 😃 The Super Bowl is essentially that one time each year that whatever you want…
