I think one of the most important concepts about poetry is that, “Like a song, poetry is meant to be heard” (Larrick, 1987, p. 20). While good prose can be read aloud or silently, poetry should almost always be read aloud. That poetry needs to be heard can be attributed to the characteristics of poetry […]
If I could name a single song that best exemplifies Coldplay’s greatness, it would be “Viva La Vida.” Musically, it was unlike anything they had done before, lushly orchestrated, hardly a rock song at all. But the musical power is evident. And the lyrics were easily the best they (or anyone else) had ever written. […]
Malta is located in the southern Mediterranean, south of Sicily, the ball under the foot of Italy. It is a very small place, with approximately 300 km² of land, that is, approximately 27 km by 14 km, and a population of around 400,000. Home to the Maltese people, the descendants of Sicilians mixed with Arab, […]
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Why do you need a car emergency kit during a road trip? A roadside emergency kit is essential for anyone planning a road trip. Whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment decision or a well-thought-out trip, a car emergency kit is essential for a road trip. Mainly, if you are traveling alone or with small children in dead […]
During my stay in Maskall I explore the area. On one of my excursions, I’m scheduled to go on a boat ride with William, a fifteen-year-old Belizean river guide. First I must bring him a spark plug. His outboard motor won’t start. We drive in our air-conditioned 4×4 on the dirt road between Bomba, William’s […]
Traveling to South Africa? Well, you’re going to Cape Town, right? And you want to see if you can get the big 5? Here’s something that’s better than Cape Town. Better than the Big 5. And it’s the Drakensberg Children’s Choir. There aren’t many things that are unique or world-class about South Africa, but the […]
One of the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is located in the Palani range in the southern part of India. It stands at an elevation of 7,200 feet above sea level among the picturesque views of the Western Ghats. The uniqueness of this hill station lies in the fact that it experiences a […]
Home evacuation is not something we would like to think about on a daily basis. But if the worst happened, what would you do? It could be a natural disaster, a flood warning, or a gas leak. It could be anything. In a survival situation, you may have to leave your home. For some people, […]
Straddling the continents of Europe and Asia, Istanbul’s strategic location has made it an incomparable cultural crossroads. Its geographical position alone seems to have destined it to be the capital of a powerful empire. In fact, it was the epicenter of two large but very different empires, the Byzantine and the Ottoman, for about 1,700 […]