February 1, 2012by Nick Yasman

Onsens, a Japanese term that means natural hot springs or public baths, are not only a cornerstone of Japanese cultural identity but are also an essential experience when traveling in Japan. For Westerners especially, the idea of bathing publicly can seem exotic or wild, but when in Japan, for the sake of relaxation, health and [...]
September 27, 2009by Andy Hayes

I was recently invited to Durham City in Northeast England for their UK Peace and Tranquility Week event. While I did leave feeling peaceful and more tranquil, I also left reflecting on the wonders of the Durham experience. I think no one better describes it than urban planner Thomas Sharp in his vision for Durham [...]
August 18, 2009by Keith Jenkins

Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur I was born and bred in Malaysia but I moved to the Netherlands in the early-90′s. I return to Kuala Lumpur at least once a year to visit my family and childhood friends, and I always have a wonderful time – that’s not too difficult when the company AND the [...]
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