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5 Tips for Hacking Your Email

Have you ever opened your email and found it so cluttered that you are stressed out? Here are five simple tips to manage (hack) your email and keep clean and organized. Disable notifications What fills up your inbox may mostly…

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3 Ways to Maximise Space in a Small Apartment

Not all people have the luxury of living in spacious homes. Fortunately, there are ways to go around limited spaces and they may not be as complicated as you think. If you’re having problems on how to maximise space in…

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How to Streamline Cleaning Your Home

Cleaning your home does not have to be an arduous labour, as some people may think. In fact, it could be a fun chore. You just need to streamline a cleaning strategy. Here are some helpful tips for making house…

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Finding Inner Peace in Kyoto’s Most Beautiful Places

While Kyoto’s temples are spiritual respites regardless of religion, they aren’t the only place to find inner peace in this popular Japanese city.  Visit these halcyon sites to and transport yourself to simpler times with ancient architecture and bucolic landscapes….

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Kyoto’s Least Peaceful Temples

The Japanese city of Kyoto is home to thousands of Buddhist and Shinto temples.  But although they are beautiful, many of Kyoto’s most popular temples are nothing more than overcrowded tourist traps where you’ll be hounded by camera-toting tourists, pushy…

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Finding Inner Peace in Kyoto’s Temples

A temple is a place for prayer and reflection, making it a perfect place for finding your inner peace.  The Japanese city of Kyoto is home to thousands of Buddhist and Shinto temples, and you don’t have to be religious…

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A Little Bit Of Tibet In South India

Nestled amongst the lush green rice paddies of South India sits the Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe, the largest Tibetan settlement outside of Tibet.  Less well known than Dharamsala, Bylakuppe is an equally stunning haven of Tibetan spirituality.  Visit this little…

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Four Zen Proverbs For Transportation Hijinks

One of the most frustrating parts of travelling is the actual travel part, the purgatory section of time when you’re heading from Point A to Point B.  Not only is there the endless hassle of tickets, luggage, and security, but…

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5 Weird and Wonderful Travel Gadgets

We’ve all seen a few odd gadgets being sold online and at the airport and wondered, “Who the heck needs that?”  But believe it or not, there are actually a handful of those wacky gadgets that can be useful, and…

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Airport Zen: 5 Best Free Airport Apps

When you’re going on a trip, you want to focus on your destination—not on the flights.  Make flying a little bit easier with these free, easy-to-use airport apps. TripIt You’ve got lots of emails about your upcoming trip: hotel reservations,…

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