For two weeks in February each year, thousands of tourists flock to Yosemite National Park, California to witness a startling natural phenomenon called the Horsetail Fall, more popularly known as “the winter Firefall [1].” The Firefall occurs when the setting sun casts its light on the Yosemite Fall, a small waterfall tumbling down about 2,000...
Have you ever dreamt of sleeping under the stars in the jungle? How about lounging over breakfast as you watch a group of elephants peacefully stroll by? This may sound like something out of a dream, but a resort in Thailand is making it a reality. Jungle Bubbles The Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and...
Twice per year, all across the country, we are reminded that it is time to change our clocks. In the fall, we have to turn them back one hour, but at least we’re rewarded for the headache of trying to remember how to change the clock on our microwave with one extra hour of sleep....
Meet every nature-loving minimalists’ dream summer vacation: a cabin-like houseboat that is sustainable, equipped for a person’s every need, and allows the sailor to enjoy the beautiful view of a lake while in the middle of it — all from the comforts of bed. Le Koroc is a new and original houseboat created by the...
The recent bushfires in Australia have devastated the country. As of January 24, 2020, the total area affected across all states is 7.7 million hectares (19 million acres). This has claimed the lives of at least 32 people, destroyed nearly 2000 homes, and has decimated the country’s wildlife population [1]. The Australian bushfires have been...
Before the escalation of global warming, Northern Europe was a lot colder than it is now- and that’s saying something because the region is still bitingly cold for most of the year. Since earth can act as natural insulation, people in Iceland began to construct houses out of turf (grass and the surface layer of...
On any single night in the United States, over half a million people go homeless. While some of these people take refuge in emergency shelters, just under 200 thousand of them are unsheltered on our streets, in parks, cars, or abandoned buildings [1]. The situation across the pond isn’t any better. Germany has seen a...
Coca Cola products are everywhere, and you might not even realize it. The company that is recognized for its signature red label and classic white print is also behind many other recognizable brands like Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Minute Maid, Smart Water, Honest Tea, Powerade, Vitamin Water, and many more [1]. You can find Coca Cola...
The world’s largest travel leisure company, Carnival Corporation has agreed to pay yet another penalty of $20 million for environmental crimes committed by its subsidiary, Princess Cruise Lines. Princess has previously incurred a fine of $40 million for deliberate acts of pollution. In June this year, she admitted to violating the terms of an improper...
The Christmas season is a busy time of year. There’s parties to attend, shopping to be done, and meals to be made. Amid all of the hustle and bustle it’s easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday season. Christmas is a time of giving, of celebrating togetherness and community. It is a time...
There are a lot of expectations when it comes to hospitality. Imagine you are hosting a dinner party. Not only do you carefully plan the menu but the house has to be spotless as well (or at least the rooms the guests will be.) The table should be set before the guests enter, the dishes...
“If you think you got the guts to smoke weed every day (plays Snoop Dogg song) and get paid doing it, you might just be the guy we need.” In the 33 U.S. states where medical marijuana is legal (including the 11 that allow recreational pot), manufacturing companies are coming up with all sorts of strategies to...
