Apartment renters these days typically grab the first unit that is available, and often don’t consider the position–within the building or complex– their apartment will ultimately be located. Sure, it’s not always possible to get the unit you request, but here are some things to ask yourself while you’re out leasing your next apartment. Read More »
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Creative marriage proposals
Love is a magical thing, but even true lovers might need a little nudge to make up their mind for tying the knot with their significant other. If your partner is going to say “yes” to your marriage proposal, the chances are that their reason for doing so is going to be based on more than just how epic the ... Read More »
Strategy of silence, when to stay quiet
Silence is often perceived as awkward and uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be. Learning to appreciate silence and use it to your advantage can be a useful tool in a professional environment. Read More »
20 Cleanest of the World Cities
Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and 8th largest city in the European Union with a population of over 1.8 million. Read More »
What you need to do in the 20s to succeed in the future
Your 20s are a time of figuring out your blueprint for life. You’re officially an adult, moving beyond the naivety of your teenage years, but not yet entrenched in the responsibilities of adulthood. You’re launching toward your future, full of energy and possibility. Read More »
The use of rice sacks in designer clothes
VOA reported on a recent Vogue online post about a Brooklyn-based designer Zeynab Izadyar of the label VVORK VVORK VVORK, there wrote a rice bag is not just a simple rice bag, but rather a layered piece of art. For the last few years, Izadyar has been unearthing the beauty in this everyday Iranian carryall and re purposing it within ... Read More »
Learn about the benefits of crying
Crying may help lift people’s spirits and make them feel better. As well as relieving pain, oxytocin and endorphins can help improve mood. This is why they are often known as “feel good” chemicals. Read More »
A woman’s obsession with red
The ways in which symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are experienced varies widely from person to person. Read More »
Men in makeup in this city
Legend has it that Faroto tribesmen once defended their community in north Colombia by dressing as women to lure Spanish conquistadors into an ambush. In a country ravaged by civil conflict, the annual ‘danza de las Foratas’ keeps the indigenous tradition alive and contributes to dialogue and peace-building Read More »
The first underwater luxury villa!
Why swim with sharks when you can sleep with them? That’s exactly the kind of experience offered at The Muraka, the world’s first underwater hotel villa. Located more than 16 feet below sea level in the middle of the Indian Ocean with glass walls, The Muraka is a two-level aquarium where you can fall asleep to fish swimming overhead and ... Read More »