Culture

Oct 31, 20227 min read

The Countless Ways That Our Love of Stories and Books Connect us to our Community

Love of books ties us together and helps create ties in communities, there are many ways to recycle books so they don’t end up in landfills.

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Sep 30, 20226 min read

11 Top Podcasts for Children that Kids Will Love (and Won’t Drive Parents Crazy)

So you're on a cross country car trip with your two kids… it’s been many kilometres of forest and trees, with nothing much of interest to...

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Aug 28, 20224 min read

Graphic novels, not your average comic book (+Our 5 top picks for kids 2022)

Our love for the graphic novel genre, and one parent's list of favourite graphic novels and comic books for children and families.

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Aug 19, 20223 min read

Visual storyteller: it's a mom's job

When you think of a family photographer, do you think of a gadget loving Dad with the point and shoot (or Kodak brownie), taking the...

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Oct 29, 202113 min read

Faux Leather vs Real Leather: Which One is More Eco Friendly?

There’s a roaring debate in sustainable fashion: faux leather vs real leather, which one is more eco friendly? We break it down.

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Oct 8, 202115 min read

Traditional Leather Tanning Processes: Brain Tanning, Vegetable Tanning & More

The leather industry is fraught with problems thanks to toxic chemicals; is a revival of traditional leather tanning processes the answer?

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Oct 1, 202113 min read

What is Vegan Leather? The Full Story on Vegan Faux Leather Alternatives

It’s all the rage in the sustainable fashion world but what is vegan leather, really? We tell you everything you need to know.

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Aug 13, 20218 min read

Plant Based Leather: Green Is the New Black When It Comes to Vegan Leather

Tackling biodiversity loss and climate change, plant based leather is the low impact, cruelty free vegan leather we’ve been waiting for.

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Jul 16, 202110 min read

Karpenisi: One of the Most Unique Places to Visit in Greece

We tell you everything you need to know about Karpenisi, Greece’s Switzerland, one of the most unique off the beaten path places in Greece.

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Feb 5, 20218 min read

El Parque de la Papa: Rescatando la Agricultura Tradicional en el Perú

Defendiendo la agricultura tradicional: El Parque de la Papa en Perú, el mejor ejemplo de la innovación rural indígena en el mundo.

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Feb 4, 202111 min read

Peruvian Potatoes: From Chuño to French Fries

With 4000+ varieties, Peruvian potatoes are a cultural force that has shaped the course of history.

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Jan 7, 20217 min read

What is Chicha?

What is chicha? Best known as a fermented corn drink in Peru once favoured by the Incas, there is so much more to this cultural phenomenon.

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Jan 7, 20217 min read

Sfyria: This Rare Greek Whistling Language Is Disappearing Fast

For 2500 years, the residents of Antia have used an intriguing whistled language to communicate across the mountains. Now only 6 are left.

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