Monthly Archives: July 2026

Gulf countries are experts at air-conditioning They want to sell their technology to the world Jul 23rd 2026|ECONOMIST Back in the 1970s Gulf countries bet big on the idea that technology could make hot, arid places habitable. The gamble paid off. … Continue reading →

CANADIAN UN MASTERS (july, 2026) This is a listing of all Canadians who have supposedly visited all 193 United Nations countries. They are classified according to their Nomad Mania verification status. Nomad Mania Member verified for UN countries and regions 1. Ron … Continue reading →

On the southeast outskirts of Slocan City, Springer Creek Campground gives access to a nice waterfall and a network of easy trails.   Distance, round trip: 2km Elevation: +50m Time: 45 minutes circuit Season: all Difficulty: Easy Drive: Highway 6 to Slocan City. Turn … Continue reading →

 Strande Ancestors & Relatives While there were a number of Strandes who preceded Grandpa Strande (Sven) as immigrants to North American from Norway, he appears to have been the first one to immigrate to Canada.  Grandpa Strande immigrated to Cooperstown, … Continue reading →

Ofstedahl Ancestors & Relatives[1] The first Ofstedal (Ovstedal) ancestor to arrive in North America was Anders who came to South Dakota as a farmer in 1871.  His brother Simon had immigrated to Minnesota two years earlier. Anders was Grandma Perrier’s … Continue reading →

This is a description of a difficult traverse completed in 13 hours, car-to-car by Jaron Ivanisko in July 2026. Starting at the Woodbury trailhead, he passed the Woodbury Hut and climbed Glacier View Peak and Kane Peak.  Difficulty: Extreme. Difficult … Continue reading →

SWITZERLAND The Swiss Museum Pass https://www.museumspass.ch/en/swiss-museum-pass/ (needs to go to a Swiss Address), so buy at the post office. It is also possible to purchase the Swiss Museum Pass at many partner museums and at the Swiss Post counter. Free … Continue reading →

Mapping how the U.S. forcibly took Indigenous lands Not long after the Great American Experiment began, the newly established nation set its sights west. Here’s how a series of conflicts, forged treaties, and forced migration led to the loss of … Continue reading →

What is cyclospora? Here’s how the parasite causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads As cases of cyclosporiasis rise in the United States, experts explain how you can reduce your risk. This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample shows the presence of Cyclospora cayetanensis infectious … Continue reading →

Before the Hugh Keenleyside Dam flooded the Arrow Lakes in the 1960s, and the CPR’s Columbia & Western line was relocated, the Labarthe Tunnel passed through a rock bluff for 187 feet (57 metres). It is a 20-minute paddle from … Continue reading →