My Ghana story: African culture, smiles, colours, magic and all of life
When Westerners travel to far-flung places like India and Africa, they often see poverty and suffering. This is a story with a different angle. This is Mary Contrary’s perspective on life in Ghana and on African culture. It is one of smiles, colours, spirituality, magic, and death. In other words, that which we call life. And all that richness is available here for those who are open to it. Are you?
Are early birds still catching the worm? A Danish initiative shows a different perspective
Early risers are more productive and punctual. And late risers are lazy. Or not? But the world seems to be getting tired of the early bird status. Life around us may be geared towards early starts. But more and more people are questioning whether we are more successful because we get up earlier. Or whether it is healthy to get up earlier than we naturally would. An initiative in Denmark offers us a different perspective. We spoke to Camilla Kring: This is the story of the B-Society.
How tiny homes are shaping our future: Esther’s Story (VIDEO)
In the heart of one of the world’s most densely populated countries, one woman has found a home solution. Tiny homes may not be for everyone. But Esther is a proud owner and she has an interesting perspective to offer the world. Says Esther: People with tiny homes and other lifestyles know something. They hold the key to the future living. This is her story.
Slow travel and a unique perspective on progress in an Italian mountain village
Development is usually about quick results and the future. In a formerly abandoned old mountain village to the right of Rome, something different is happening. Here is a powerful formula for slow travel and slow life: protecting what is there to make way for the new. And now even local authorities have taken a small but symbolic step towards the project in Santo Stefano di Sessanio. We speak to Daniele Kihlgren, the “maverick” behind it all.