Grow calmer, naturally Forest bathing is where it’s at

Words Tamara Batshon Today we live in a world so demanding that it gives us little time to disconnect and find our inner peace.  Most...

Worshipping the View … Breathtaking churches of the Mediterranean

Words John Gray Some of the most stunning churches are located on the Mediterranean coast. They range from grand cathedrals to small, intimate churches. Whether...

Peak Performance Beyond interviews Avedis Kalpaklian

Words Alia Fawaz Tell us about yourself. My name is Avedis Kalpaklian. I was Lebanese, from Armenian decent. I am a mountaineer, adventurer, and mountain guide....

Every breath you take…

It was summer, and the world smelled of roses and jasmine. The sunshine shimmered like powdered gold on the edge of blue wildflowers and...

“Thou Shall Respect and Protect Nature”?

WORDS NOUR EL HACHEM What if there were a commandment on a worldwide scale that said: “Thou Shall Respect and Protect Nature”? Could humans, think, believe, and...

Goodbye Paris …Trump turns his back on the future

Words Bassam Alkantar In December 2015, after years of negotiations, 195 countries made a new commitment to work together to address global climate change. This...