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How to Find Kandy's Hidden Trails
People commonly think of Kandy as having a lake, the Temple of the Tooth, and city markets. Many people don't know that there are mountain trails and wooded roads just outside of town that present a different picture of central Sri Lanka. These paths aren't busy, so you can take your time and enjoy the fresh air and lush hills. Let us show you how to find these hidden trails in Kandy.
By ameliarosanna6 months ago in Viva
Why Riverside Stays Offer a More Authentic Bangkok Experience
Why do seasoned travellers bypass modern Bangkok's glittering malls? Because to truly understand the city's spirit, you must follow its past. While areas like Sukhumvit have a fast, modern energy, Bangkok's heart and history stay rooted along the Chao Phraya River. Choosing a riverside stay is a decision to step directly into the city's rich heritage and immerse yourself in the genuine, classic rhythm of Thai culture.
By Aurora Gianna6 months ago in Viva
What to Consider When Choosing a Tokyo Hotel for a Business Trip
Navigating Tokyo for a business trip can be as exhilarating as it is demanding. The city's sheer scale, combined with its traditional etiquette and cutting-edge modernity, means choosing the right accommodation isn't just about comfort; it's about strategic advantage. A well-selected hotel can be a sanctuary of productivity and peace, significantly impacting the success of your professional journey.
By Rochell Megan6 months ago in Viva
Roc Nation School Students Learn The Art of PR From The Now PR Founder Roseay
Roseay Brings Real Insight to Students at Roc Nation School A candid conversation with Roseay and Professor Clayton Durant on building The Now PR, navigating artists’ challenges, and creating opportunities in the music industry. Photo by Amor Visage Productions
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Viva
Old lady grumbling about work
Happy October! May the leaves change colors in glorious autumn fashion and may you enjoy a tasty pumpkin spiced latte or donut this morning. I am here at my desk with a Maxwell House coffee brewed out of the cheapest coffee maker on the Walmart shelf. I like it. One button and will brew the cheapest coffee on the shelf. Good. I'm broke and I'm cheap just like my coffee maker.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman6 months ago in Viva
Old People Need Different Body Treatment than Young People
Everybody knows that aging changes a body. It is evident in animals and in the human body. We don't have to wonder, we can see it in those who have really aged. They have grey hair, wrinkles, some of them have scars. They dont' move as fast and they seem a lot more cautious in their movements next to a younger person. Are those signs of the privilege of getting old? Maybe. There has been an obsession in many cultures with "looking youthful" as it was attached to an idea of beauty and health. It seemed a common or obvious notion: Young people are healthy, fit, beautiful and if we want to survive or be loved that's what we have to be. So came the health gurus and gym experts. They will sell you any speech or product in the name of "keeping you fit and beautiful" and since culture accepts that being young is better than being old, people blow tons of money on any gimmick directed at that narrative. Old women may be more susceptible to these "advisors" sales pitches because women tend to be vain. I am a vain woman most of the time - some people call it pride. Though it may be considered a vice or an "ugly" part of my personality, it also motivates me to do something good for my body and my self. Pride or Vanity is the only reason I have for "caring" about my body or wanting to keep it in some kind of healthy and/or presentable functioning.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman6 months ago in Viva
Nicole Kidman: The Shining Star of Hollywood
Nicole Kidman: The Shining Star of Hollywood *Nicole Kidman's Early Life* Nicole Kidman was born on June 20, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Her mother, Janet Marie, was a nursing instructor, and her father, Anthony David Kidman, was a clinical psychologist and biochemist. Nicole grew up in a middle-class family and moved to Sydney, Australia with her family when she was four years old.
By America today 6 months ago in Viva
Eldery people visit profound places
I found this meme today scrolling on Facebook. It was the most profound one I read and decided to write a poem and an article featuring this. Where do you think the elderly or the poor hang out? Some roach infested ghetto apartment or a sparkling clean dazzling condo overlooking the ocean? Both? Some elite gated nursing home featured on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous or some decaying old building with overworked and underpaid nurses calling it an Assisted Living Facility? A tent in the backyard where Granny fights the dog or the cat to call it "her" tent? A car that's over 20 years old and needs a new transmission and has no air conditioning or heater, but still lets Grandpa take a nap in the Walmart parking lot? Some old dusty hall where they gave the old homeless bum a free pack so he could play Bingo and try his luck? Yeah, I'm sure you can find the elderly at all of the above, but I think the meme is directly referring to places where the elderly have been much more than those younger folks. Typically, young people (child age to say around 30 somethings) are not typically hanging out at the hospital, the prison, or the cemetary unless they are employed there.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman6 months ago in Viva
Why Shopping at Souq Waqif Is More Than Just Buying Souvenirs in Doha
To call Souq Waqif just a marketplace would be like calling the Colosseum just a stadium—it’s technically true, but it misses the soul of the place. Nestled in the heart of Doha, this centuries-old bazaar is a vibrant living museum where commerce and culture are permanently intertwined. You’re stepping into a cultural performance, one where the stage is shared by merchants, craftsmen, artists, and locals who treat the souq as a social hub as much as a shopping destination.
By Aurora Gianna6 months ago in Viva
Wayne, An underrated, Under viewed, Gem.. Top Story - September 2025.
These days, a good TV show is incredibly hard to find; my Netflix watch history could probably prove my point. It’s because of this rarity that I’m here to tell you about a true diamond in the rough and its title is “Wayne”.
By 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚢 ☾6 months ago in Viva
