Culture • Travel • WeirdBlended ‘Frog Juice’ Believed To Have Health Benefits November 11, 2016 Add Comment One of the blog travelers, Michael Turtle shares his experience of having a very extraordinary beverage – a frog juice, during his recent journeys to the south of Peru, the city of Arequipa. ... Read More
Design • LifestyleGift Ideas From A Magical Realm: Fairies And Princesses July 23, 2020 Add Comment 46296 Views Why do girls love Fairies and Princesses? Fairies and princesses have been a source of interest for little girls for centuries and centuries. For proof, look no further than the sheer number of ... Read More
Archeology • G&K Travel Blog • Myths & Legends • TravelThe Great Mystery Of The Great Orme July 6, 2020 Add Comment 76972 Views Have you heard of the Great Orme? For those who are unfamiliar, the Great Orme is a headland that can be found on Wales's north coast. It is believed that the name comes from the Old Norse orm or ... Read More
Health & Beauty • Lifestyle • Spirituality8 Tips On How To Balance Your Chakras June 30, 2020 Add Comment 68410 Views What are Chakras? Chakras are points where the energetic and physical bodies meet. Imagine Chakras like wheels constantly in motion. If these wheels are “stuck,” energy cannot move and we might feel ... Read More
Awareness • Fashion • LifestyleHow Does Your Nightwear Affect Your Sleep? June 14, 2020 Add Comment 70095 Views How Did Nightwear Come Into Existence? Nightwear has been used for a very long time. Most examples of pre-modern nightwear were nothing more than daytime undergarments, not least because it took an ... Read More
Culture • Inspiration • SpiritualityWhat Is A Birthstone? June 12, 2020 Add Comment 69646 Views A birthstone is a gemstone assigned to a person based on something relating to their birth. Generally speaking, modern birthstones are assigned based on a person's month of birth. However, there are ... Read More
Lifestyle • SpiritualityBuddhamania: Why Do Non-Buddhists Use Buddha Statues to Decorate Their Homes? May 29, 2020 Add Comment 61932 Views The exact theological statues of the Buddha is a complicated matter. However, what is interesting is that he has become a non-sectarian symbol of serenity throughout much of the western world. To an ... Read More
Awareness • Health & Beauty10 Of The History’s Deadliest Pandemics May 19, 2020 Add Comment 48370 Views Pandemics have played a role in shaping human history throughout the ages. As human civilization spread across the globe — bringing with it bigger cities, new trade routes and more mingling between ... Read More
Awareness • Health & BeautyPotential Healing Effects Of Essential Oils May 18, 2020 Add Comment 47223 Views Essential oils smell great, especially some of the most fragrant oils like jasmine, neroli, patchouli, rose, sandalwood and ylang ylang, have long been used in perfume-making. But they are also good ... Read More
Health & Beauty • Lifestyle • SpiritualitySmudging: How To Clear Your Space With Sage May 8, 2020 Add Comment 73227 Views If we work with a lot of people, in a job where we’re interacting with various personalities a lot, shaking hands, traveling, then burning specific herbs on a regular basis can help keep our ... Read More
Culture • Spirituality • WeirdThe Lost Ritual Of Sin-Eating May 7, 2020 Add Comment 93216 Views What Is Sin-Eating? Sin-eating is a ritual in which the sin eater took on the sin of a dead person, thus ensuring said individual's untroubled passage into Heaven. Similar rituals can be found in ... Read More
Animals • Funny • Nature • TravelInteresting Facts About Llandudno Goats May 5, 2020 Add Comment 61512 Views Have You Heard About the Llandudno Goats? In recent times, the BBC and other British news services have been reporting on the Llandudno goats. For those who are unfamiliar, Llandudno is a Welsh town ... Read More
Culture • WeirdThe Weirdest Medicines People Used Throughout History April 30, 2020 Add Comment 79984 Views Just as we do today, people in ancient and medieval times worried about their health and what they might do to ward off sickness, or alleviate symptoms if they did fall ill. Here, we reveal some of ... Read More
Archeology • X-FilesHidden Geometric Patterns Discovered At Ancient Site Of Göbekli Tepe April 29, 2020 Add Comment 107096 Views Israeli archaeologists have discovered hidden geometric patterns in the layout of Göbekli Tepe, an archaeological site in Turkey’s southeastern Şanlıurfa province that is home to the world's oldest ... Read More
Nature • SpiritualityTurquoise: Metaphorical Significance And Healing Properties April 28, 2020 Add Comment 36211 Views "A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune." Arabic proverb Turquoise has been treasured for centuries as a divine gift that fell from heaven, reflecting the ... Read More
G&K Travel Blog • TravelOur Gambia Experience April 21, 2020 Add Comment 35985 Views My wife and I went to the Gambia in July after our long tour in South East Asia to spend few lazy days on sandy beach. We've been recommended to book the tour with the Gambia Experience - the ... Read More
