Revolutionary Road: Transforming Pain by Sharing Our Stories
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CONSCIOUSNESS: There is a great deal of suffering that occurs at any given moment all around the world. When we have no control over horrible events, what can we do to help transform others' pain? More »
BNT's Best of the Week 2/6/2010
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BEST OF THE WEEK: It's time once again for the best inner and outer travel links around the web. More »
Calvin and Hobbes: Is Human Nature Good or Evil?
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ASK THE READERS: Classic Calvin and Hobbes cartoon debating on the true nature of humanity, with a dash of humour. More »
Vanishing Silence: How Does Travel Noise Impact Our Well-Being?
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SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: Audio ecologist Gordon Hempton fears that silent places will soon be extinct, mostly due to aircrafts. What does this mean for the conscious traveler? More »
Interview: Simon Black, The Freest Man In The World
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INTERVIEWS: Simon Black, a mysterious traveler who writes for "Sovereign Man," shares his philosophy on traveling, thinking outside the system, and what true freedom really means. More »
The History of Howard Zinn: Is the Urge to Kill Just a Part of Human Nature?
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VIDEO CLIPS: The death of Howard Zinn last week meant the loss of a great historian who searched for truth in a history of lies. In this commemorative video, Zinn asks - is the desire to kill really a part of human nature? More »
Community Voices: Sacred Lessons of Time and Place
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SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: Your voice at the Matador Community gives way to some of the best spiritual travel writing around. More »
15 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing A Guru
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SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: Ian MacKenzie shares his thoughts on finding authentic spiritual teachers, and how to tell the holy from the hubris. More »
Caste Vs. Class: How Status Plays Into India's Social Media, and Ours
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CULTURE: The caste system has become as much a part of India's social networking as everyday life. Does the class system play a similar role in our social media? More »
How Did The Spiritual Journey Begin For You?
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SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: The spiritual journey often begins from humble origins, and nobody can predict where the path with take you, who you'll encounter, or the place you'll end up. More »
Do New TSA Screening Techniques Amount to Sexual Harassment of Muslim Women?
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CULTURE: New TSA security measures are making some Muslim women feel threatened. Is the name of the game once again security over personal freedoms? More »
New PBS Travel Show Goes Behind World Music
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FILM / MUSIC: The premiere of Soundtracks: Music Without Borders happens this Monday night. If you are into both music and travel, this show is worth a watch. More »
30 Funny Travel Quotes To Make You Smile
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TRAVEL WRITING: A collection of classic travel quotes to sharing lighthearted wit about the joys and sorrows of travel. More »
The First Timer's Guide to Seeing An Astrologer
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HEALTH: Think astrology is just for new-agers? Used for thousands of years, this alternative approach can help in determining your best possible future. More »
Will Practicing Buddhism Make You Self-Centered?
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RELIGION: Buddhism implores one to meditate in order to learn the art of non-attachment. But could all this time spent "inside" be taking away from being of service to others? More »
Look Closer: Seeking The Essence Of Zen
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CONSCIOUSNESS: Jeff Eagar attempts to pass the 3 tests of the zen path, on the ancient and modern streets of Kyoto, Japan. More »
The Ant Theory Of Humanity
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FUTURISM: Marc Latham finds philosophical inspiration in a colony of ants in Africa, culminating in an 'Ant Theory' of humanity's place in the universe. More »
Pill Popping: Will New Alcoholism Drug Change the Travel Experience?
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SCIENCE: New medications soon to hit the market promise help for alcoholics. Could they also be helpful for over-indulgent backpackers? More »
Flying Lotus: 12 Yoga Poses For Your Next Flight
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TRAVEL TOOLS: Give your back some relief - and your health a boost - with these easy yoga poses that can be done from your plane seat. More »
For What It's Worth: Should Our Values Define Us?
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CONSCIOUSNESS: Maintaining certain values is often a cut and dry topic. But when there are so many different values circulating the world, how do we honestly say what's right? More »
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