Zambian Cultural Heritage – The Traditional Lwiindi Rain Ceremony of the Toka-Leya
There are many long-established traditional ceremonies in Zambia and described here is a ceremony of the Toka-Leya people in Zambia. Its main purpose is to attract the rain after a long dry season. Lwiindi means ‘thanksgiving of the harvests’. Zambia experiences a long dry season from April through to October and by the end of
White Shark Cage Diving
Are you a fan of thrills and adrenalin? Do you get a kick out of the extraordinary? If you’re planning a trip to the Western Cape, one thing you can’t afford to leave off the itinerary is a white shark cage diving experience. Gansbaai offers some of the best shark cage diving in South Africa
The Life of Lord Byron by John Galt
John Galt published his Life of Lord Byron in 1830, just six years after the poet’s death in Missolonghi, in what is now modern Greece and then was part of the Ottoman Empire. Byron had been legging it around the Mediterranean for a number of years, his entourage significantly greater than a backpack. Modern reads
A New Earth, Oprah & Eckhart Tolle Quote Jesus – “Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit”
Eckhart Tolle author of A New Earth reviewed chapter 2 online with Oprah quoting Jesus who said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs will be the kingdom of heaven.” Tolle and Oprah discussed the illusion of ownership, identification, awakening, facilitating an inner shift, and personal transformation. All powerful truths and concepts worthy of
Ghana Life: A Few Popular Dishes
Every country has its popular dishes that the natives eat every day and visitors are curious to try, perhaps for the first time. Ghana is no exception to this rule, and in spite of much exposure to the world at large the favourites of the ancestors remain the first choices of most people today. In
Rich and Varied Heritage
India is always remembered as a land of diverse cultures. The geographic position, climate and the extent of exposure to foreign cultures have totally influenced the traditions and culture of the different regions at different periods. The greatness of Indian culture has been in adopting the best from all the invaders and intermingling their customs
Road Trips – Go Green, Wallet Lean
My dad and I drove across country to visit his college buddy, Scotty, way back in the 1970s. That tells you I’m no older than Jack Benny, about 39 or even less. (Some of you are probably wondering who Jack Benny was.) Anyway, I remember the gasoline shortage of the Seventies. You could only get
Let the Goddess Out to Play!
Let the Goddess Out to Play! For thousands of years women have been splintered and fractured. Men, as well, have been cut off from the vital aspect of the feminine, leaving an imbalance in our society. Reclaiming the ancient goddesses from folklore, and our collective unconscious, we give ourselves permission to make ourselves whole. You