Some people’s idea of the perfect vacation involves sea, sun and beach life. Others prefer culture; cities, dining and museums. Still others live for adventure …
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Climate Change And Wine: Should We Be Preparing For A “Grape-ocalypse”?
It’s no secret that our planet is warming at an alarming rate. Most studies on global warming focus on dangerous environmental changes, like drought and …
Revolt, Resistance, Renewal: A History of Paris In The Wake Of Charlie Hebdo
Paris, to me, is a city that always feels like itself. Even as it changes, it always feels the same, au fond, deep down. But what do …
Why You May Want To Bring Fermentation To Your Home Kitchen Today (Recipe Included!)
Fermenting isn’t just something you do to make beer. In fact, fermentation involves the transformation of everyday staples such as dairy, bread and vegetables into …
Tasty Travel: A Delicious Guide To Colombian Food
Colombian arepas on a grill
Coffee Culture: Top Five Cafes In Vienna, Austria
Much like the neighboring capital of Budapest, Vienna is a coffee city steeped in the tradition of the Austro-Hungarian empire. For centuries, Vienna has been …
Green Design: Sustainable Seclusion In Victoria, Australia [Photos]
For those craving a private getaway, one of Modscape’s latest projects — Omaroo, meaning “beautiful view” in the aboriginal language — offers sustainable seclusion in …
Responsible Travel: A Unique Approach To Sustainable Marine Tourism
This is a guest post by Sarah Martin and Mark J. Spaulding of The Ocean Foundation Sustainable tourism goes beyond reusing towels and sheets, hotels …
Why I Waited 8 Years To Visit The Normandy Beaches
I had been living in France for over seven years and been dating the same Frenchman for more than four before I finally made the …
Exploring The Amazon From Colombia (And Why You Really Need To Respect Nature)
Ever since the late 90’s, the Amazon jungle has inspired the image of a massive anaconda wrapping its slithering girth around my body from head to …