6 articles tagged with medicinal plants
When my anthropology research led me to Brazzaville last fall, I expected to find interesting connections between traditional Congolese medicine and local brewing practices. What I didn't expect was to discover one of Africa's most underrated cultural destinations. The Republic...
The first time a Bornholm local offered me a steaming cup of *solbærrom* (blackcurrant rum) after a long day of cycling, I knew I'd found something special. This Danish island sitting in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland isn't...
As a medical researcher accustomed to analyzing healing traditions across Asia, I've found unexpected parallels in the Appalachian hills of West Virginia. Clarksburg—a small city often bypassed by mainstream tourism—harbors remarkable cultural depth, therapeutic natural spaces, and an Italian heritage...
There's something magical about Appalachia in autumn that speaks to both the scientist and the soul-seeker in me. The collision of crisp mountain air, kaleidoscopic foliage, and the region's deeply rooted healing traditions creates an experience that's both grounding and...
While most travelers flock to Phuket's pristine beaches, I've always found that the island's verdant mountains hold secrets far more valuable to both the curious mind and healing soul. Five years ago, following my wife's passing, I found unexpected solace...
There's something almost magical about the way Dutch countryside unfolds when experienced from the seat of a bicycle. Last spring, while taking a break from my astronomy research in the UK, I embarked on what turned out to be one...
