Luxembourg will make their public transport free of charge as of March 1st. This is the first country which will remove fares from trains, buses, and trams; however, they won’t extend the concept to their on-demand service that’s used by disabled travelers. This is one of the smallest countries in […]
Let’s be honest- though we’re well aware about the importance of regular exercise and all of its perks, sometimes, we’re just too lazy to hit the gym. We find different excuses like we’re too busy, gym memberships are expensive, etc. but we all need to do better, right? So, if […]
This week, the parliament of Scotland approved plans to make sanitary products free-of-charge for all women. They’re the first nation to do this and this legislation will make tampons and pads available at certain public places like pharmacies, youth clubs, and community centers. The estimated annual cost for this program […]
In all its beauty, staying at hotels and travelling can sometimes be lonely. And, no TV and mini bar can help us feel less alone at some occasions. However, one hotel in Mississippi found the ideal way to help their guests feel more like home. The Home2 Suites by Hilton […]
Running a marathon isn’t easy, that’s for sure. You’re running, sweating, and trying to breathe properly. However, this marathon in France may have come up with a solution to make running easier and even more enjoyable- cheese and wine breaks for the runners. The French Marathon du Medoc offers its […]
According to the WHO, countries need to act over the COVID-19 outbreak in order to avert a possible pandemic. They also called the sudden increase of deaths from the virus in Italy ‘deeply concerning’. The Italian authorities have confirmed 7 deaths due to the virus and it’s spreading from the […]
Unfortunately, the world can sometimes be a sad and dark place. Moreover, often times, we need to make hard decisions for the good of someone, even though this may break our hearts. And, when we’re already talking about such decisions, a 12-year-old boy had to make one like this several […]
In a prison in Indiana, inmates and cats are changing each other’s lives for the better. The Pendelton Correctional Facility has a program which brings cats from shelters to live inside the prison. The inmates take turns taking care for the fluffy cuties. In the prison, the cats are allowed […]
The Japanese IT company Ferray Corp has an unusual office policy which aims to help workers reduce stress and fatigue. Namely, they allow their employees to bring their cats to work as a means of dealing with stress and anxiety. Currently, 9 cats are given the total freedom to walk […]
On the 19th of February, the Indonesian Minister made an unusual proposal- he said that they should encourage the rich people in their country to marry the poor and vice versa as a means of tackling their high rate of poverty. The Minister for Coordinating Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir […]