Flowing on Ikarian time Ikaria is a Greek island in the Northeast Aegean islands just off the coast of Turkey. The island is very spread out and is comprised of many winding roads. The island is renowned for its high number of centenarians and overall general good health. There’s less diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease […]
The thermal pools of Pamukkale Pamukkale is a city in the southwestern part of Turkey in the Denizli Province. In Turkish, the word Pamukkale means ‘cotton castle.’ Pamukkale is a UNESCO world heritage site that is known for its mineral rich healing thermal waters on stark white calcium cascade terraces. You can swim in the […]
Good Communication in Cappadocia I’m in Cappadocia, Turkey. Perhaps a favourite place of mine. Cappadocia is famous for its unusual rock formations and underground caves. Pigeon Valley is a very scenic site to view in Cappadocia, a photographer’s must! Cappadocia has a rich history and it’s spectacular from a hot air balloon. That is if […]
Pomegranates of Istanbul I’m here in Istanbul Turkey. From the hustle and bustle of Istanbul to the amazing caves of Cappadocia to the white calcium cascade terraces of Pamukkale, Turkey is indeed, a very diverse country. There are many things to see and do in Istanbul, some of which are visiting the Blue Mosque and the […]
Xhiro in Albania I’m in the largest city in Albania, and the capital Tirana. The main square is Skanderbeg Square and Rinia Park is the central public park. What I found most interesting is an impressive street library, where you can pick up a book on your leisurely stroll of the city. In addition to grabbing […]
The Thermal waters of Sofia Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria located in the western part of the country near the Vitosha mountains. Bulgaria itself has over 700 thermal hot springs and when you wander around Sofia you will come across many mineral waters taps where you can fill your drinking bottle. The thermal waters […]
Rakeia in Veliko Toranado Bulgaria is a country in the Balkans that has a coastline that sits on the Black Sea. It is known for its traditional costumes and dance which can be seen at a typical folklore show. So, what is most important to Bulgarians in terms of good mental health? I’m in Veliko […]
Connecting well in Brasov Brasov is an impressive city, some of its major attractions are the gothic style Black Church and many beautiful parks. You can even take a cable car up Mount Tampa and explore the local flora and fauna on a walk back down. When I asked a local of Brasov what do […]
Barbeques in Bucharest Romania is a beautiful country that is full of different contrasts from bustling cities to beautiful mountainous regions. The Transylvanian alps are dotted with many ski resorts. Bucharest is a city with many interesting attractions. The main strip Calea Victoriei, sparkles by night and is a great place to hang out, watch […]
Forest therapy in Estonia In the Baltic Countries, the food is great and on every breakfast buffet you encounter you will almost certainly find pickled herrings. They are delicious when paired with onion, potato and sour cream! When I asked a native of Estonia what constitutes good mental health in the Baltic countries they replied: […]