6 Amazing Apps to Help You Unwind

You may think that the moment you slip off your work shoes and flick on the TV, you unwind. That the ball of yarn in your stomach, which has been winding tighter and tighter all day, will begin to unravel all by itself. Sadly, that’s not always how it works. You need to actively seek … Continue reading 6 Amazing Apps to Help You Unwind

8 Contemporary Female Athletes Who Inspire Us

All around us, women are rising up, as we have been for centuries. But perhaps one of the most physical displays of perseverance in the face of inequality is in the arena of athletics. Here, women must quite literally find the strength necessary to break records and defy patriarchal norms, overcoming barriers of sexism and … Continue reading 8 Contemporary Female Athletes Who Inspire Us

Things You Need to Know About Freelancing

Who doesn’t want to be self-employed, enjoy a flexible schedule where you can plan last-minute vacations, and create a life that other people dream of living? Sounds pretty good, right? Working in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home, without a supervisor glaring over your shoulder, are a few more perks and there are … Continue reading Things You Need to Know About Freelancing

Traveling Abroad for the First Time: 5 Lessons You Learn

Traveling abroad is an exciting escape, but it’s also life-changing. Outside your own country, you’re exposed to exotic cultures, curious mannerisms, new languages, extraordinary food, and a different pace of life. How can anyone expect to return home the same person? I noticed a shift in my perspectives after my first international vacation. Peculiar topics … Continue reading Traveling Abroad for the First Time: 5 Lessons You Learn

Lake Baikal: A World of Wonder and Water in Siberia

Mention Siberia and there are immediate thoughts of a kingdom of ice with bone-rattling wind and unrelenting snow. Yet, in this toughest of tough terrains, Lake Baikal, the deepest and oldest lake in the world, is a beautiful contradiction to Siberia’s stereotypes. Often mistaken for a sea, “the Pearl of Siberia” holds roughly 20 percent … Continue reading Lake Baikal: A World of Wonder and Water in Siberia

Get Lost in the Magical Beauty of the Faroe Islands

Halfway between Norway and Iceland lie the magical Faroe Islands, where cliffs rise up from the sea, fog gives way to rolling green landscapes, and tiny villages seem to appear out of nowhere. This is a place you need to witness to truly realize its beauty. With its location in the North Atlantic, the 18 … Continue reading Get Lost in the Magical Beauty of the Faroe Islands

Dive the World’s Most Stunning Caves

Pitch black. Trapped. Tethered by a thread. Cave diving is a physically demanding sport with considerable risks. For this reason, people believe that cave divers have to register the cold scorch of fear every now and then in order to feel truly alive. For most underwater explorers, however, cave diving has little to do with … Continue reading Dive the World’s Most Stunning Caves

5 Island Vacations to Escape the Cold

For many of us around the world, the cold has arrived. As much as we love sweater weather, mulled wine and cozying up around the hearth, we can’t help but start to fantasize about warmer climates and escaping for the beach. To help with your vacation dreaming, we’ve gathered our top five destinations for winter … Continue reading 5 Island Vacations to Escape the Cold

Brunei, Borneo: Travel with Fresh Eyes and an Open Heart

Any experienced international traveler knows each trip is heterogeneous in its activities and the stories it tells. While some getaways are made up of sun-soaked white sands, others are an opportunity to live locally and appreciate new, foreign perspective. Brunei, Borneo is the latter. Located on the coast of the South China Sea, this small … Continue reading Brunei, Borneo: Travel with Fresh Eyes and an Open Heart