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You’d Have to Be Crazy to Try These 5 Spa Treatments
Ahhhhh, the spa. These days, men and women alike look forward to indulging themselves with manicures, pedicures, facials and massage. It is not unusual to see husbands and wives sitting side by side in a pedi chair, soaking their tired tootsies in aromatic, soothing water. With the popularity of spa treatments rising for everyone, it [...]
Aurora Borealis: Nature’s Light Show
Besides New Year’s Eve, we don’t see too many fireworks displays in winter —they’re usually saved for the summer. But some parts of the world don’t need manufactured fireworks—they can walk outside and see something even more special. The Northern Lights,or aurora borealis, is an amazing natural phenomena that draws huge crowds to the colder climates of Iceland, Scandinavia, [...]
Learn the Language of Love!
If you’re going to be an international man or woman of love, it helps to know what’s expected of you wherever you are. Check out our Cupid’s Cheat Sheet, and prep yourself on Valentine’s customs from around the world! China What’s the drill? The Chinese don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day as such; their Qixi Festival (the [...]
Seeking Purpose and Meaning in the Peace Corps
Since their beginning in 1961, the Peace Corps has been providing volunteer opportunities for American citizens to share their skills with those in need in other countries around the globe. Individuals have the opportunity to serve in a variety of different areas: education, agriculture, healthcare, business and information technology, environment and youth and community development. [...]
Volunteering Abroad: Some Alternative Ideas
Volunteering is always a two-way street; selflessly help someone out with your own time and effort, and you’re guaranteed to be paid back in some type of social, cultural or intellectual currency. Here, we take a look at some of the brilliant volunteering opportunities available which you may not have considered. Cattle grazing near the [...]
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