With the turn of the century, the majority of the world’s population has moved away from rural areas to come and live that glamorous and fast-paced city life. High-paying jobs, ridiculous weekend parties, and all the shiny things money could buy are all very tempting things one could aspire to, and honestly, there is nothing … Continue reading The Alternative Rural Experience
Author: William Wander
Top 5 Must-Read Books: What is Going On In Africa?
A lot has been written about Africa by Western and other foreign writers. Although many of these books show brilliant scholarship, they tend to be condescending and propose culturally inappropriate or impractical solutions. Most crippled write-ups from Western writers on Africa were political correctness and a fundamental lack of understanding of African culture. They are … Continue reading Top 5 Must-Read Books: What is Going On In Africa?
If I Could Travel Anywhere in the World, This is Where I Would Go
Now that the world is slowly transitioning to its new normal and restrictions have slowly eased, many of us are seemingly trying to take back the days we’ve lost by spending a little more time (and money) on vacations. Personally, if we’re talking about vacations or tourist spots, there’s this one place that pops into … Continue reading If I Could Travel Anywhere in the World, This is Where I Would Go
Taking Time to Smell All the Flowers
We rarely get to relinquish the pressures and responsibility of adulthood fully. And I don't know about you, but I tend to fill it with very adult indulgences when I get that opportunity. I want a glass of red wine at the end of the day. I read the newspaper at the cafe when I'm child-free. I … Continue reading Taking Time to Smell All the Flowers
A Quest For Life
What Is A Quest? From the literature's point of view, a quest is an adventure where you overcome a series of obstacles. In a movie or a book, a quest is a journey experienced by the story's main character or protagonist. The protagonist usually meets the hardships in life. He will overcome them by solving … Continue reading A Quest For Life
Four Transformative Books about Alcoholism 
Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction When we think of alcoholism, it’s often relatively easy to associate it with the struggling working class. After all, alcohol dependency is closely related to stress, depression, and coping. It’s easy to assume that rich, successful people are part of the safer few that can avoid addiction. … Continue reading Four Transformative Books about Alcoholism 
How Does One Become an Alcoholic?
As someone who knows a person suffering from substance abuse, I can frankly say how hard it is, even only as a witness. I’ve seen him put so much effort into avoiding a drink, only for him to fail and wallow in regret afterward. I’ve also seen him suffer from withdrawals whenever he succeeds in … Continue reading How Does One Become an Alcoholic?
DEAR FUTURE SELF
Authentic self-discovery is not easy. It takes courage and persistence. To access your essential self, you must turn away from distracting false beliefs that cloud or twist your self-perception. You need to disclose what drives you (not superficial things like money or power) but what really drives you—your ultimate purpose in life. One day you will feel … Continue reading DEAR FUTURE SELF
Prospects for Adventure Travel This Year
The year 2022 continues to open new outdoor adventures and international travel opportunities. As we welcome the first quarter of the year, we embrace new plans and set new goals to make 2022 a remarkable year for us, despite the Covid-19 pandemic still in existence and becoming part of our everyday lives. We seek new … Continue reading Prospects for Adventure Travel This Year
Sea of Loneliness: How to Get Out of the Abyss of Isolation
The sea of loneliness is a dark and cold shadow without an inch of life. It is emptiness and nothing with no escape from nothingness, eternally drowning in the abyss of the barren night. It is normal to experience loneliness in any shape or form: one may have no family or friends to spend their … Continue reading Sea of Loneliness: How to Get Out of the Abyss of Isolation