The food found in the Tuscany region of Italy is known for its sustainable preparation and pure flavors. Additives in many meals aren’t unpronounceable ingredients …
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Muktagacha Monda: The Sole Survivor Of A Lost Era Of Bengal
Revolving stages, a decrepit old heritage home and the mouth watering sweet Monda, a day trip to the eastern part of Bangladesh, a place called …
Shamanism In NYC: Spiritual Enlightenment During A Moon Healing Meditation Circle
“We call in the directions to invoke the energy (the spirit) of the elements to join us in the circle. It is a way to …
Tracing The Heritage Of The Delicious Bakarkhani From The Mughal Era To Present Day South Asia
The memory is so clear in my mind. I was 10, visiting my maternal grandmother in Lahore, Pakistan, and gobbling up anything being offered on …
The Science Of Transformative Travel
Transformative travel. This was a major theme of last weekend’s New York Travel Festival. While there were a number of excellent panels and workshops, an overarching …
Kerala Culture: An Organic Farmstay Experience In India
“You are most welcome,” says Sinta, an Indian woman dressed in a teal housecoat and saree , as she performs a traditional Indian welcoming ceremony. …
What Is Permaculture? (And How You Can Volunteer To Help Sustainable Agriculture)
Growing populations and shrinking resources strain the environment and stress its human inhabitants. Developed in 1978, permaculture aims to better prepare people for an uncertain …
The International Issue Of Child Street Vendors
Before I take any international trip, my friends and family become overwrought with “helpful pieces of advice” for me. Most of it is usually common …
How Rhino Poaching Is Funding Terrorism (And How You Can Help Stop It)
Something 50 million years in the making is on track to be wiped out in a matter of a few decades. The rhinoceros — essentially …
How To Pair Wine And Cheese Like A Pro
Recently I had the pleasure of taking a “Wine & Cheese Pairing” course at New York City’s Brooklyn Winery. The class — which was curated …