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The Slocan Bluffs are a collection of walls located on the shore of beautiful Slocan Lake just north of the town of Slocan City. Established many decades ago, the bluffs are one of the most easily accessed and best rock-climbing … Continue reading →

Part of a large mountain bike trail network, follow the climb trail on great hiking grades along a pretty creek. Use the Trailforks app. Difficulty: Easy A1 Distance: 1.3 km to 2nd waterfall. 2.3 km to Rialto Road one way … Continue reading →

Five Teachings of the Dalai Lama I Try to Live By Tibetan Buddhist wisdom you can use By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik MARCH 7, 2024 ATLANTIC  In a world full of intractable problems such as war and poverty, one … Continue reading →

IDEAS How to Spot a Frenemy—And Be a Real Friend That person who poses as your ally but isn’t? Here’s a way to ensure you’re not one. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik JANUARY 18, 2024 ATLANTIC  There are … Continue reading →

IDEAS Whatever You Do, Don’t Do the Silent Treatment It can ruin your relationships. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik MARCH 21, 2024 ATLANTIC Life for a 19th-century sailor was hard: Months at sea were accompanied by constant danger and … Continue reading →

How to Be Happy Growing Older Your future will probably be better than your past. By Arthur C. Brooks Illustration by Jan Buchczik DECEMBER 28, 2023 ATLANTIC  Next to one’s birthday, the passing of the calendar year induces us to reflect on … Continue reading →

7 extraordinary photographers share the stories behind their most iconic images In their new documentary, Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi show how far—or high—photographers will go to get for a picture. In Yosemite National Park, California, Alex Honnold navigates … Continue reading →

REINVENTED HATRED – The New Antisemitism HOW AN ANCIENT HATRED HAS REINVENTED ITSELF IN THE MODERN WORLD BY NOAH FELDMAN   TIME MAGAZINE MARCH 2024 BERLIN, 2023: The words “Never Again Is Now” are projected onto the Brandenburg Gate on the 85th … Continue reading →

CHINA – HUNAN NORTH (Changsha, Huaihua, Loudi, Xiangtan) Fenghuang Ancient City (28/03/2008) Heaven Pit and Ground Seam Scenic Spot (29/11/2001) CHANGSHA World Cities and Popular Towns Railway, Metro, Funiculars, Cable Cars: Changsha Maglev Express History, Culture, National and City Museums … Continue reading →

Visa. For the Vancouver office, go online to https://www.visaforchina.cn/YVR2_EN/. Go to Quick Access and fill out the visa application. Many questions but no downloads. When submitted, get a return airmail with the finished visa including the Confirmation Letter. Print off … Continue reading →