Asylum is a lifesaving protection. When people migrate to other countries for safety, they bring a lot of changes to the host countries…and the policies governing them.
Winter.
Holiday season.
Grey skies, maybe snow or rain.
A lot to do as the year draws to a close.
Maybe you find this part of the year too busy, too cold, or too isolating.
Perhaps, on the other hand, you greet this time of year with anticipation and joy.
Maybe there is time and place for a bit of all these things.
Product teams and marketers usually face a binary choice regarding visual assets: pay thousands for a custom illustrator to build a proprietary brand language, or settle for a "Frankenstein" UI cobbled together from disparate stock libraries.
Most startups and lean agencies ask the same central question: can an off-the-shelf library actually support a coherent brand system? Or are you doomed to look like a template until you raise Series A funding?
As people live longer, it makes sense that more people are choosing to live independently for as long as possible. However, around one in three adults over 65 and one in two over 80 have a fall at home every year, and for those living alone, these falls can be serious. Not to mention worrying for loved ones who can't be with them all the time.
The hardest and most painful thing one can imagine is to leave one's own home, family, and friends. The reason behind this may be different for each person. If I take my own example, I left my home for a higher quality of education and to explore opportunities in international human rights organisations. Since coming to the UK, I have seen people belonging to different corners of the world who came here for work, protection of life, and as refugees.
Most people like outdoor walking, which is a quite pleasant activity. Walking helps make the body active, the heart healthy, and your mind is lifted by the fresh air and the open surroundings. However, balance, joint mobility, or confidence issues can leave most older adults unsure about walking or strolling on uneven surfaces, especially if you are traveling in a new place.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver, The Summer Day
The calendar calls our attention to the last month of the year. Thirty-one days of all the things…how do you feel about it?
Are you scrambling to fit your seemingly continuous to-do list into each jam-packed day of life’s chaos?
Most people know the moment when they look at their phone and feel a little overwhelmed. Too many messages, too much news, too many tiny things asking for attention. Digital detox practices help calm that noise. They are not dramatic or mystical. They are practical habits that give the mind more space and make life feel a bit less crowded.
For anyone with a bigger Christmas budget this year, setting your sights on Christmas in New York City is definitely a festive vacation idea to consider. NYC is really quite magical during Christmastime, with more lights, events, and festive cheer than a lot of other major cities!
Just think about the amount of Christmas movies that are set in New York City - it’s the perfect backdrop for the kind of cozy, fairytale festive season we all really want!
Traveling for an extended period, whether it is for work, family visits, or just a change of scenery, means that you need to have a different kind of planning. It's not just about picking the right flights and hotels; it's all about finding a good balance. You want to make sure that you have somewhere that feels a little bit more like home and routines that are still in place, as well as being able to have the normal travel experiences that remind you of what you love to explore.