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Shamanism, a spiritual and natural healing method, doesn’t have one singular origin, but rather a translation of existence across communities, shaping their health traditions and culture.
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Read More“Go or No:” 5 Popular Tourist Destinations in Switzerland
While preparing your trip to Switzerland, consider a traveler’s opinion on what’s worth spending money on in an expensive country.
Read MoreHow AI Can Help Clean Up Plastic in the Oceans
As the amount of plastic entering our oceans soars, environmentalists turn to artificial intelligence as a way to identify debris, track waste dispersal and bolster community efforts in the fight against pollution.
Read MoreThe 5 Best Vegan-Friendly Cities to Visit
From plant-based spins on traditional dishes to trendy culinary innovations, these cities will excite any fans of vegan cuisine.
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For the perfect photo or social media selfie, travelers continue to get dangerously close to wildlife with sometimes fatal results.
Read MoreHow to Road Trip Switzerland
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This massive outdoor wash yard continues to serve Mumbai’s hotels, hospitals and homes after more than a century of operation.
Read MoreThe Right to Rest: The Global Push for Nap Rights
Around the world, workers and activists are challenging the systems that equate exhaustion with success, fighting to make rest a protected right, not a privilege.
Read MoreThailand’s Smog Problem
With gray, smog-covered skylines, the tropical country and its citizens are facing serious pollution issues.
Read MoreWill Recognizing the Taliban Ultimately Help The Afghan People?
Although Russia’s official decision to recognize the Taliban came as a surprise, many countries already unofficially acknowledge the de facto government, and some argue that Western recognition may be the best way to help the Afghan people.
Read MoreLake Titicaca: South America’s Sacred Waters
Explore this beautiful testament to the endurance of ancient cultures in a rapidly changing world.
Read MoreDiscover Croatia Through 7 Lesser-Known Coastal Towns
Known for clear blue waters and a rich history, the beach towns along the shores of Croatia offer a look into the country’s blended cultures and charming coastal attractions.
Read MoreThe Human Cost of Illegal Fishing in Thailand
The global seafood industry’s demand has fueled illegal fishing practices, like forced labor and human trafficking, with Thailand being a hotspot of these illicit affairs.
Read MorePaying to Keep the Light at America's Lighthouses
More Americans are paying for the chance to live and work in historic lighthouses, blurring the line between volunteering and vacationing.
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