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Our action packed Off the Grid Volunteer and Adventure Travel Program is by far our most in demand program and consists of a meaningful 2 weeks of volunteering at Beyond Vitality Nature Camp and 2 weeks adventuring and discovering Dominica! Challenge yourself to make a change that will have a lastin...
The old maxim that ‘it’s better to give than to receive’ is one that certainly gets tested to breaking point around this time of year. Not many would dispute that there’s something wonderfully rewarding about finding and giving the perfect gift, but the likes of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and a horr...
Starting a garden comes with many perks among them being harvesting fresh vegetables to supplement your daily meals. If you are contemplating starting a garden, you stand to gain from a myriad of health and fitness benefits that will improve your overall well-being. In this article, we discuss some ...
At various times throughout history, the humble garlic bulb has been deemed to have powers to cure almost every ailment under the sun, from the common cold to warts, dandruff and premature greying. The medicinal properties of garlic are plentiful.
The ancient Egyptians fed it to pyramid-building sl...
Right on the day I arrived in Dominica, I came across an intriguing berry on the way to the Emerald Pool. The plant, called Clidemia hirta (commonly - Soapbush or Koster's Curse), grows all around the island as well as in other tropical moist climates. Whenever I found Clidemia, I would pick the ber...
What If I Told You That You Could get in the best shape of your life even if you did not have any time to exercise, even if You Were busy, and even if you did not know where to start?
I'm talking acerca Developing an enviable physique, Whether It Means Increased endurance and heart function, tight ...
I have been trying to figure out why I ended up in Dominica – why I ended up at the place I did, with the amazing people I did. And, honestly, it took me four weeks and being forced to paint a rock for me to truly figure it out.
This is a guest post by Lindsey Sparrow that was original...
There’s been a real boom in the use of reclaimed materials for DIY pallet furniture projects over the last couple of years, with pallet wood builds leading the charge. This is great news on all fronts – not only are these simple, often beautiful pieces great fun for anyone with a few basic tools and...
The media has been blowing up on everything having to do with mysteriously healthy “superfoods”. But what exactly are they? What about superfoods makes them so “super”? Well, certain foods on our list have different reasons for being as good as they are, so here are just a few of many – along with t...
Making aloe vera gel at home is very simple and easy! And it’s a wonderful topical remedy for the entire family. Known as Cleopatra’s beauty secret, the aloe vera plant is mystically healing and famously known for its capability to soothe sunburns, but it also boosts immunity, is an anti-inflammator...
This Veggie Quiche is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. It’s nourishing and satisfying. The vegetarian egg lover will fall in love with this irresistible quiche!
Ingredients:
Crust:
3/4 cup spelt flour + plus a bit to knead
2 tsps. extra virgin olive oil (or virgin coconut oil)
1/4 c...
Got cabbage? Ferment it! Learning how to make sauerkraut is a wonderful method to preserve an abundant harvest of cabbage. Homemade sauerkraut is a fun fermented food that's easy to prepare and good for you.
Sauerkraut is a live-cultured “probiotic” food. It contains lactobacilli, beneficial bact...
