Closer to North Africa than to Athens, Crete is a world unto itself.  Landscape and history have collaborated to make it one of the most evocative and multi-faceted of the Greek islands, with a rich tapestry of canyons, mountains, and of course, blissful beaches lapped by crystal-clear water that bring a gurgle of joy to…

Meat is a crucial part of our diet… or so we have all been brought up to believe.  In many cultures around the world, meat is a central part of the traditional diet. However, as we become more environmentally aware and nutritionally conscious we have begun to realize that meat might not be as crucial…

We all know water is important, no crucial for both our bodies and minds (75% of our brain does consist of water after all while water makes up 65% of our body) but have you ever paid attention to the differences you can find in water?  For example, are there really such things as healthier…

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to not only witness but participate in the Balinese New Year celebrations known as Nyepi.  Unlike most New Year celebrations on the planet, the Balinese people invite their New Year in by welcoming it with a day of silence and contemplation after a night of cleansing and revelry.  It is…

One of the great things about being from a family of nomadic travelers is that when you go off on your own ventures you have a few contacts already established for you along the way.  Be these contacts hostel owners, family friends, or even old romantic partners, it’s nice to know that even if your…

After one missed flight and a night of running around Bangkok to try and recover lost baggage I have finally arrived in Bali, Indonesia.  Even though this is my first time to this islands’ tropical shores, it already occupies a special place in my heart for multiple reasons. Not only does it have strong ancestral…