Can you imagine riding a wagon thoroughfare that stretched for about 2,000 miles, hunting and foraging for food on the way, and trying to survive the harsh environment—not to mention avoid getting sick with more than a handful of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and smallpox? That’s how the 19th-century pioneers journeyed west through the …
Articles by Rachel Robbins
Like many stories, this one starts with a dream: a dream of putting up a café. Somewhere in the heart of the woods, Chef Gino makes his dream a reality. With him as the chef and his beloved Alessia as the manager, the quaint little café soon becomes a thriving establishment. The place is always …
We can all agree that hospitals are places that garner mixed emotions from people. If you’re a doctor or are part of the medical staff, you may feel at home at a hospital despite the long working hours or the somewhat chaotic environment it has. As a member of the medical personnel, there’s a kind …
What’s your definition of wealth? When people think about wealth, it’s usually having a lot of money. Others can have a more philosophical approach and equate wealth with having a lot of friends or a loving family. For others still, wealth can mean having good health and being able to maintain it. When it comes …
Wouldn’t it be nice to get away from the city and just go somewhere peaceful and quiet? Somewhere you can simply kick back, relax, and be one with nature? And, if you’re a cat-lover, what’s better than to live in an idyllic place where you can while away the days with your feline friends? Just …
Robin Hood, Legolas, Katniss Everdeen, Merida, Hawkeye—it’s hard to have a mental image of any of these characters without their trusted weapon of choice: the bow and arrow. It’s part of what made them iconic and memorable, and it’s always a treat to see them display their skills in archery, which, in modern times, has …