The British Broadcasting System (BBC) tends to feature programs that are classical, educational, and rich in photography, thus readers of the BBC website may have been confused by the headline that shouted, “Shopping a sale gives you the same feeling as getting high.” Reporter Alina Dizik was curious about what goes on in the brain and body when “enticed by a sale.” She cites the…
You may not realize how important continuity is when you assess yourself and the world, but in fact, the ability to count on other people, institutions, and systems are the backbones of successful societies as well as human accomplishments. “We all need to have the sense that things in our lives remain stable through time,” writes Harry Readhead in his essay published on Medium. “Continuity…
Blogger Joanna Nowak considers herself to be “an ethical and responsible” nomad who wouldn’t dream of taking a conventional vacation to a spot that isn’t classified as an off-the-beaten-track destination. She’s rather young to have adopted this style of travel as her mantra, but she quickly learned to step out of her comfort zone to immerse herself in local cultures. Where does the ethical part…
If you’ve heard the rumor—that the Placencia Peninsula is the ideal destination for travelers taking early summer vacations—we’re here to set the record straight: That’s no rumor! Fans of this finger of land insist that there are 100 reasons to choose Placencia as your vacation spot in 2025, but you don’t have time to read that many, so we’ll start you off with 12. Stay…
Located in Southern Belize, the peninsula of Placencia has some of the country’s most beautiful and spectacular beaches and these together with a vast array of inexpensive and comfortable accommodations make it an ideal vacation destination. Placencia Village is also a perfect base to explore many of the top attractions in southern Belize. Below we have compiled the best tours you must do while vacationing in Placencia:
Travel writer Sammi Caramela has declared 2025 the year she dedicates to solo travel, “and I’m not alone,” she enthuses, especially after many of her concerns were assuaged by fellow-writer Rebecca Ann Hughes in her Forbes article articulating a trend that’s expected to stay hot. Solos seeking adventure are especially in luck. Gen Z and Millennial travelers, enamored with experiential getaways, are projected to grow…
Have you become braver as you’ve gotten older? You’re in good company. Life hands us challenges that help build character and prove that taking the occasional risk can be both liberating and joyous, say therapists who encourage mindful risk-taking. What benefits can you reap from stepping outside your comfort zone? You’ll take pride in doing something hard that boosts your confidence and self-esteem There’s a…
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…
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…
Have you ever wondered where the concept of the sweepstake originated? We checked with Dan Jahn whose post on the Probability Works website gives browsers a fascinating explanation of what we often think of as a modern marketing strategy. Sweepstakes were first held in Shakespeare’s day when Middle English speakers introduced the “swepe stake” that consisted of games played, after which the winner was invited…