Monthly Archives: September 2023

To depict the notion of U.S. blue zones, artist Luisa Rivera says she “focused on the subject’s hand as a gesture of reclaiming ancestral foods, while the eating habits are symbolized by the fork.” She included native vegetables, fruits, and … Continue reading →

This example of a five-day diet mimicking a fast would be taken no more than four times over the course of a year. Biochemist Valter Longo of the University of Southern California created the diet, which consists of a combination … Continue reading →

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2030: THE OCEANS A gray whale in the waters off Baja California. Once called “devil fish” and targeted by whalers, the animals now help drive the tourism industry BAJA IN THE BALANCE The campaign to preserve a region, and a … Continue reading →

Learn About the Bokeh Effect, an Aesthetic That Makes Photos Feel Cozy By Sara Barnes on July 4, 2023 NATIONAL GEROGRAPHIC Photo: srinivasansri5560/Depositphotos This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate … Continue reading →

This ancient society helped build the modern world. Writing, laws, cities, and science—these and other innovations were devised by the enterprising peoples living in Sumer, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, some 5,000 years ago. HIGH TEMPLE The … Continue reading →

31 Best Backpacking Trips in BC By: AuthorTaryn Eyton It includes the best backpacking trips near Vancouver, on Vancouver Island, and in Eastern BC including the Rocky Mountains. A few of these trips require reservations, but most do not. Read my … Continue reading →

The Rockwall Trail is a 55 km-long backpacking trip between the Paint Pots and Floe Lake Trailheads in Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The horseshoe-shaped route travels beside the Rockwall with 900 m high sheer cliffs. It’s a … Continue reading →

Day 18 Fri Oct 6 I drove through Katherine doing some research on Western Australia over a coffee. Then started the long drive towards Kununurra located at the eastern extremity of the Kimberley approximately 45 kilometres from the border with … Continue reading →

Tasmania – Nov 5-12, 2023 Ferry to Tasmania. Spirit of Tasmania. Departs from Geelong @23:30, 11 hours, arrives Devonport at 09:30. Adult $211, vehicle $302 = $513. Reclining seat free. All the staterooms were booked and very expensive. It didn’t … Continue reading →