Learn the language of Tagalog or Filipino to make it easier to communicate with locals. Research local customs and culture to familiarize yourself with them when moving. Install patio awnings, air conditioners, and ceiling fans to prepare for the hot weather. Stock up on sunscreen before venturing outside to protect yourself from the sun. Moving …
Living in the Philippines: 5 Ways to Adjust to This Tropical Country Read More »
You’ve finally decided to let your vacant home and generate more income for yourself or your family. The problem is it won’t going to be cheap. Most renovators overshoot their budget for about 20 percent. How do you do it without spending all your savings on the project? Here are some ideas: 1. Claim Capital …
Prevalent poverty in developing countries throughout the 1950s and 1960s prompted the need to redefine what development truly meant. They needed to understand what areas of governance should be improved to combat poverty. For the first time, governments shifted their view from concluding GDP (gross domestic product) growth as the leading indicator of their economic …
All-inclusive Sustainability Efforts for the Community Read More »
It is no secret that, as human beings, we benefit from living in neighborhoods. Being the social creatures that we are, our neighborhoods provide several of our most basic needs. Our neighborhoods allow us to experience more social interactions with other people, effectively helping us avoid total social isolation. Our neighborhood and environment may even influence positive outcomes …
Experience the Joy of Having a Private Home within Your Neighborhood Read More »
Breaking bad habits is an excellent way to lead a better life, but achieving this goal can be extremely difficult. This is especially true for people who have been leading a life without being mindful of their actions. If you want to start making a positive change, you need to evaluate your life, including your …
Conscious Living: Simple Ideas to Have a Sustainable Lifestyle Read More »
The tragedies that have devastated the world in the recent past have mostly been described as nature’s wrath. When floods swallowed up towns, destroying economies when heat waves left hundreds of families hungry, and even when the virus, which still forces people to distance from each other until now, spread worldwide, people were reminded of …
Caring for the Environment Through Mindful Consumption Read More »
Starting environmental education for kids at the right age will help them understand that the fate of the environment will be in their hands. They will be the following generation who will live in the world. Simply put, they need to learn how to take care of the environment at an early age. Teaching the little …
The Importance of Environmental Education for Kids Read More »
The gas and oil industry in the United States has skyrocketed in production recently due to hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking.’ The country quickly became the leading nation in oil and gas production, with 69% of oil and gas wells drilled in the U.S. alone. However, though the process is excellent for the economy, fracking can …
Natural wildfires often start when lightning strikes ignite dry vegetation during the drought season. However, unlike other natural disasters, most wildfires are caused by people. In fact, in 2017 alone, humans caused over 63,000 wildfires worldwide, burning nearly 5 million acres of forests. But no matter the reason, wildfire prevention is essential to ensure the safety of …
With the recent effects of climate change on the environment in several parts of the globe, forest fires have been getting even more prevalent in the last few years. Although it might seem like a trivial matter for most individuals living in urbanized areas and thousands of miles from states with warm weather conditions, wildfires …
Fire Watch: Effectively Preventing Forest Fires Through Simple Ways Read More »