Embedded deep and far back in #Brazilian culture, Capoeira is a striking martial art that enriches a dark history. Its origins lie in the times of slavery, when West Africans were shipped to Brazil to work in intolerable conditions on the sugar cane farms. Originally practiced as a means of survival should the slaves escape, it later became a powerful and dangerous martial art against the threat of #Portuguese colonial troops. Nowadays, capoeira masters teach this traditiona

The working week is felt the same way by the great majority of #European workers - Mondays are usually difficult as our state of mind can still be in 'weekend mode'; while Fridays are usually happier days as we are used to the work stress but look forward to the weekend ahead. For many workers, the weekend is not enough to replenish their energy and have a quality time with their families. For #freelancers, the weekend can even be a strange concept, as they have to take advan

Want to add a touch of #adventure and visit somewhere you’ve never been before? Below are some of the top travel destinations to give you some inspiration! #Cartagena, #Colombia For years notorious for its high levels of crime, Colombia is now beginning to attract attention of a different kind and has seen its popularity soar with #tourists. In particular visitors are flocking to the #historic walled city of Cartagena on the country’s #Caribbean coast, where they can savour e

The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on #Climate Change, yet again urges world leaders to act now. The main message pushes for a move from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources. Hundreds of scientists from around the globe joined to create this paper aimed at governments that can do something about #global warming and its dire consequences. Major issues raised included increased scientific certainty to 95% that humans are the cause of climate change. They als

What matters most when you buy an airplane ticket? #American companies are supposedly listening to their customers' demands with cheaper but less comfortable #flights. Many services that were once free are now charged for, and the checked baggage as well as in-flight meals have become a resourceful way for airlines to make a profit. If everything around the plane ticket is considered an extra, the ticket itself will obviously become cheaper but is the cheaper price a good thi

What’s the best way to know a place? Many people claim that the best way to get to know a place is to walk it and, having seen several cities this way, I could not agree more. Despite its size, Istanbul is without doubt one of the prime candidates for this. While recent months have seen the #Turkish city embroiled in unrest, it is unfair to focus solely on these occurrences; when it comes to it, Istanbul, spanning two continents and numerous centuries, has so much more on off