Whenever the term ‘eco friendly’ cropped up in conversation, it used to be hippies, flowers and lentils that sprung to mind. Now people the world over are embracing eco friendly lifestyles and even employing it...
As a long time TEDster, I had never been to its offshoot, an event that happens simultaneously every year called TedActive. It's essentially TED, but less expensive without the bells and whistles.
Since it is held a...
While there may have been no shortage of media coverage on Uganda over the past year, thanks to the highly controversial KONY 2012 video, created by humanitarian organization Invisible Children. The United Nations (UN) reports that...
Colombia is a fascinating country with a colourful history and vibrant modern culture. While its rainforests, beaches, coffee plantations and pristine natural areas offer vast riches to visitors, its cities are also packed with treasures. Founded...
I can see it coming. My legs tense up as the kayak rocks from side to side. The wind is a full frontal assault trying it’s best to rip my hat off my head. The...
In Sri Lanka, tea is the national drink. Every day almost every nationality in the world will sip a liquid that was made from leaves grown here in the mysterious hills of Sri Lanka. I...
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at the OMNI Hotel's restaurant in downtown LA. Situated less than two miles from the Convention Center, I ended up staying there because all the...
You know all those things you hear about Chinese factories? Over working, long hours, bad rates of pay, moaning staff, slavery and that stupid term “sweat shops”? It was time to try and dispel some...
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