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- The Reasons Why Greece Should Leave the Eurozone & Return to the Drachma - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Stephen KnightI argue that Greece should ditch the euro and return to the drachma, the country's currency until it switched over to the euro in early 2002. The benefits of Greece regaining control of its currency, such as increased competitiveness, would outweigh the costs of leaving the eurozone and ...
Views: 4614 - Ten Tips for Vegan Travel in South America / Vegan Restaurants - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Stephen KnightFor many vegans, travel can be something of a challenge. If you're worried about vegan travel in South America, you'll be surprised at how easy it can be if you are prepared and go to the right spots. Basically, it's about doing your homework and learning how to keep up your vegan lifestyle ...
Views: 3921 - Honeyteering - Volunteering for Newly Married Couples - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Stephen KnightWhile many newlyweds spend their honeymoon backpacking through Europe or jetting off to a far away tropical location, very few kick off the rest of their lives by working in meagre conditions without pay. But that’s changing, thanks to a growing trend amongst 21st century honeymooners called ...
Views: 2654(2 votes) - Chocolate: The Food of The Gods - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Stephen KnightThere are few foodstuffs with such a rich and intriguing history as cocoa and chocolate. Many people have a love affair with chocolate yet few of us know the unique origins of this popular treat. We tend to think of chocolate as a sweet candy created during modern times. But actually, chocolate ...
Views: 1438(3 votes) - Learn Spanish in Latin America – Much More Than Learning a Language - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Stephen KnightMany people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America because of the wide range of incredible locations in which to learn the language. Students can choose a beach location like Montanita in Ecuador, or a very historic town like Cusco, high up in the Andean Mountains of Peru. Whether you want to ...
Views: 1273(4 votes) - Animal Testing - Support Brands Not Tested on Animals - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Stephen KnightIn 1988, I chose to spend an evening viewing Victor Schonfeld’s “The Animals Film.” This was a strange and revelatory experience. Sitting in front of a small screen, the history of animal exploitation flickered before my eyes. From the first steps in the 1930’s when farm animals were crowded ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Change Your Lifestyle Rather Than Purchase Carbon Offsets - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Stephen KnightRather than sending hard-earned cash to offset companies, we need to examine our lifestyles and consumptive behaviour. We must all do what we practically can to cut down or avoid carbon emissions before signing up to some carbon offsetting scheme. Purchasing offsets can be seen as a way to avoid ...
Views: 1191 - Volunteer Abroad with a Clean Conscience - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stephen KnightIt is understandable why the green lobby and the tourism industry has brought into question the justification for volunteering abroad and why volunteers sometimes feel like they are caught in a conundrum. Global warming is one of the most serious threats facing the world and some of the ...
Views: 1300 - Carbon Market Won’t Save the Forests or Stop Runaway Climate Change - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Stephen KnightGiven the importance of deforestation to climate change it would be perfectly reasonable to ask why we don’t just protect the world’s forests. But reducing deforestation is no simple effort. Forests are being destroyed as a consequence of global economic forces (e.g. demand for timber, beef, ...
Views: 1181 - Tips On Responsible Travel - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Stephen KnightWhether you are planning the trip of a lifetime, a gap year abroad or just a holiday break, you can make a difference when you travel, not only for yourself but for the people and places you visit. Being a responsible traveller means more than just offsetting your carbon emissions, it requires ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Beefing up the Vegetarian Options in Argentina - by Submitted on May 05, 2007 from Stephen KnightThe enormous consumption of meat is an ever-present part of the imagery of Argentine cuisine. Even a young Charles Darwin was astonished at how much beef the gaucho's ate for months on end. But the great naturalist's experience of Argentine carnivorousness was positively mild compared to that of ...
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