The old maxim that ‘it’s better to give than to receive’ is one that certainly gets tested to breaking point around this time of year. Not many would dispute that there’s something wonderfully rewarding about finding and giving the perfect gift, but the likes of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and a horr...

Right on the day I arrived in Dominica, I came across an intriguing berry on the way to the Emerald Pool. The plant, called Clidemia hirta (commonly - Soapbush or Koster's Curse), grows all around the island as well as in other tropical moist climates. Whenever I found Clidemia, I would pick the ber...

There’s been a real boom in the use of reclaimed materials for DIY pallet furniture projects over the last couple of years, with pallet wood builds leading the charge. This is great news on all fronts – not only are these simple, often beautiful pieces great fun for anyone with a few basic tools and...

Making aloe vera gel at home is very simple and easy! And it’s a wonderful topical remedy for the entire family. Known as Cleopatra’s beauty secret, the aloe vera plant is mystically healing and famously known for its capability to soothe sunburns, but it also boosts immunity, is an anti-inflammator...

Natural air is always a better choice compared to air conditioning. However, there can be a place for air conditioning at times as well when it is needed. Ever since air conditioning was invented it has been somewhat controversial. Some people claim that having cool air in hotter months keeps people...

Many people don’t pay much attention when choosing a bubble bath or moisturizer they will use on a daily basis, simply because that is just an ordinary beauty product, right? Well, this is wrong! A large number of these ‘ordinary’ products actually contain toxic heavy metals, carcinogens, skin ir...

It's no small secret that a little greenery can improve your mood. An eco-friendly life style can be good for both the body and the mind in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for peace of mind or just want to feel happier about yourself, a few easy green upgrades are exactly what you need.

Fashion is everywhere you go, no matter where you call home. People express the way they want people to see them, how they feel, their personalities, and style through fashion. But, do you ever think about the whole entire process it takes to make your favorite shirt, dress, or pair of jeans? Honest...

Although the very idea of green and sustainable architecture is hardly a new one, we continue to see fresh and interesting examples in real life, seemingly on a daily basis. Main stars of this green breakthrough are certainly shipping containers. We already saw them as the perfect foundation for mod...

Poet Robert Frost famously wrote about choosing a less-traveled road, and his words have arguably inspired countless people of all ages and backgrounds to seize unexpected opportunities, especially when exploring. As it turns out, there are several benefits to wandering towards unfamiliar surroundin...

Our beautiful “Nature Island”, also known as the Commonwealth of Dominica (not the Dominican Republic, we are much smaller), was devastated by Tropical Storm Erika on August 27^th, 2015.

Our Nature Island

It has been reported that more than thirty fatalities have been confirmed to date and abo...

This is our healthy and Caribbean twist on the classic American macaroni salad. Our Breadfruit Salad combines many of the same ingredients as the above but with healthier alternatives and local breadfruit to replace the typical pasta – which makes this recipe vegetarian, gluten-free and local to the...