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Unusual bars the world over

The same old beer at the local bar can get a bit boring after a while so why not switch up your drinking hole and travel to some of the most unusual bars in the world?

Eat your heart out in Argentina

If you’ve ever visited Argentina or spoken to someone that has been there you are bound to have heard about their delicious food.

Psychological capital and success in the workplace

How you perceive those around you is a big factor in how you succeed at work, according to Ingrid Wickelgren, who blogs for Scientific American.

Guitar Zero — the possibilities of personal reinvention

Are musicians born with a natural ability or does practise really make perfect? Can people learn to play a musical instrument at any time in life?

Breathing new life into meditation

Michael Heald’s book The Moving World reflects his interest in meditation, which began with a ten day Vipassana retreat.

The writer’s vision

‘Since when did being a writer become a career choice,’ questions Tim Parks at NYR. He wonders if all the modern day degree courses and pecking orders make any difference to what gets written.

Unstuck — seven steps to overcoming depression

Dr. James Gordon is a psychiatrist as well as a pioneer in integrative medicine. He believes that depression is a wake-up call, a sign that our lives are out of balance.

Calvin and Hobbes creator speaks about success

Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes, gave an off-beat speech to a group of Kenyon graduates several years ago.

Which is the best era to live in?

Intelligent Life magazine posed the question: ‘If you could travel back in time, what would be your destination?’

Traveling solo

Janice Waugh created a travel blog where she gives the rundown on traveling solo. In it she speaks on where to go, experiences you can expect, and how to save some money while doing so.