Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender high school students in Boulder, Colorado have it pretty good compared to less liberal enclaves, but they still face discrimination. This article examines Boulder’s legislative attempts to protect LGBTQ students from bullying and the pushback they received from more conservative parents. Local gay school kids can relate to Tinky Winky, […]
Goodbye Legal High: The Death of a Party Drug
A once-popular underground drug, GHB is also used to treat a range of legitimate health issues, such as sleep disorders, anxiety, and opioid and alcohol misuse disorders. In 2000, legislation making it as a Schedule I substance was rushed through and signed into law with lots of hype and little scrutiny. The unusual law simultaneously […]
Discovering the Pura Vida in Costa Rica
It’s May and that means it’s the rainy season in Costa Rica! Perfect time to go for budget nomads — off-season rates apply and you won’t be encountering more Americans than Ticos, (as Costa Ricans are affectionately called). Besides, it only rains a little in the afternoon — big damn deal! There’s muchos reasons to visit […]
Chilling in Chacala, Mexico
Most folks haven’t heard of Playa Chacala, and that’s part of its beauty. The idyllic fishing village 56 miles north of Puerta Vallarta provides a low-cost authentic vacation alternative to the mega-resorts for which Mexico is famed (some say shamed). A visit here is a recipe for relaxation and has little negative environmental impact. It […]
Machu Picchu for Muchachas: Find the ‘Lost City’ of the Incas
Five hundred years ago, it was a retreat where ‘Chosen Women’ were worshiped and mummified after death. Today, Machu Picchu (which means ‘old mountain’ in the Quechua language) remains a mystical destination for a fit couple or a group of girlfriends seeking more from a vacation than a beach chair in the sun. The Lost […]
The Holy Coast of Kenya: Mombasa, Lamu and Beyond
When most people imagine Kenya they conjure up images of safaris, elephants and Maasai warriors, but there’s another side of Kenya for visitors, a laid back alternative to the adrenaline rush provided by animal chasing on the plains. It’s the mellow Swahili coast of the country with its eclectic cultural, delicious deserted beaches and a […]
Tattooing for Better Karma: Ink in the Hindu Belt
Despite the intense appreciation and prevalence of tattooing in the “Hindu belt” of Asia, specifically the countries of Nepal, India and Indonesia, we hardly ever hear or read about the tattoo traditions of these countries. Tattooing is an integral part of the lifestyle, and although the artists are not held in high esteem (as are […]
Hampi: City of Victory
Any place with a temple dedicated to the dancing God from the Bhagavad-Gita (that is um, Shiva) is okay by us. It’s like a petrified dream taken from storybooks of ancient Hindu mythology: red rock structures framing the landscape and ruins. This is Hampi, the modern-day capital of the Vijayanagar empire. Located in southern India’s […]
Women Warriors: What Martial Art Should You Study?
Martial arts are an ideal way for women to get in shape, gain discipline and possibly protect oneself in dangerous situations. Find out which school of discipline is right for you with this guide to the various martial art styles. ART OF WAR: WOMEN WARRIORS by Ande Wanderer Move over, aerobics. Step aside, […]
Eco-Volunteer in Argentina at Gaia
Ecovillage Gaia is a sustainable community in the Buenos Aires province. The founders were Argentine pioneers in permaculture architecture, sustainable farming and living in balance with the environment. Since its founding in the early 1990s, the village has welcomed visitors and volunteers around the world and also established the International University of Permaculture. Those interested […]