“If I only have four days off, I’m not spending two of those in the air,” said one travel study participant when asked the question: Exactly how long should a trip be for that stress to be “worth it”? Scientists at the Academy of Finland discovered that between three and six days away is ideal. Choose a destination that doesn’t come with an exhausting flight…
You’re not imagining things if it seems as though everyone on the planet is being asked to participate in elections this year. According to Time magazine reporters, 2024 is slated to set new records globally, as “more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at least 64 countries (plus the European Union)—representing a combined population of about 49% of the people…
If you’re so wild about primates, you rarely check out bears, giraffes, and big cats when visiting zoos, there’s a biological reason for the attraction: Apes are so much like us, we identify with some of their characteristics. Whether you’re enthralled with chimps, orangutans, gorillas, or other species members, you’ll notice that their mannerisms are identical to ours, and like people, they maintain intense relationships…
If you’re heading to Belize this summer, we’ve got 5 recommendations for “can’t miss” spots guaranteed to delight and impress based on endless recommendations from tourists who are not shy about expressing their opinions. You’ll likely join this universe – even if you don’t get to every one! 1. The Belize Barrier Reef. Astronauts spot it from the stratosphere but seeing it up close can…
Be honest: Could you use a major dose of beach therapy, but your doctor can’t prescribe it? Don’t fret. You can always self-diagnose your need for a Caribbean getaway because you likely know that no medication made by the pharma industry could possibly substitute for this kind of therapy. What happens from the moment we dip our toes into the sand? Our mood changes and…
When Nature, the official magazine of the non-profit Nature Conservancy, sent writers and photographers to Belize to check out an initiative to bring the nation’s total amount of protected lands to nearly 40%, the result of their trip was impressive. The magazine devoted nine pages to the feature story, treating readers to gorgeous photography and notable details about efforts to protect and ensure The Belize…
CNBC, the TV Channel that focuses on all things economic, just announced that the average amount of refunds landing in U. S. consumer’s wallets after they file their income taxes is projected to be an average of $1741. What are people planning to do with their windfalls? Almost 30% say they plan to save the cash, according to a Bankrate study, while folks who fall…
Conde Nast Traveler magazine editors said it best when they published an article bearing this headline: “Belize Should be on Every Culinary Enthusiasts Radar.” That’s a grandiose statement to make, but in fact, writes Julia Eskins, the “nation famous for its archaeological sites, rainforests, and reefs is finally getting attention for its diverse and sustainable food scene.” At the heart of this paradise is the…
Are you aware of the fact that the moment you relax, what researchers call “an awareness of comfort” immediately impacts the body and the mind? It’s a phenomenon that led four Japanese researchers to an important study that ended up being included in the U.S. National Institutes of Health archives recently. What happens to you when you relax? If your answer is “I can’t recall,”…
The word gateway is fraught with symbolism and applies to so many aspects of our lives, it’s a wonder we don’t use it often. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary says that gateways allow us to achieve desired goals, while techies are more likely to refer to a gateway when trying to explain a network node that connects two communications protocols. Those who consider themselves religious point to…