Everyone hates mosquitoes: their raspy buzz and itchy bites are a sure sign of Summer. However, it's possible to keep mosquitoes away and avoid the nightly scratch-fest without using chemical products like Deet and most of the others on the market that can cause skin irritation, rashes, swelling, eye irritation and eve… read more

What most people don't realize is how much diversity the country of Peru boasts: jungle, ancient tombs, rivers, wild animals, shamanistic rituals, Andean peaks, coastal deserts, rainforests, tropical birds...The most difficult thing about Peru can be choosing between all the wide range of experiences! Amazing unique fo… read more

Everyone is speaking about the latest Baz Luhrmann's film, The Great Gatsby, so here's what we think. In general Baz Luhrmann took a lot of risks when creating one of America's most well known and revered books into a film. However, Mr. Luhrmann remains faithful to the book in the text, key moments and dialogue. The co… read more

The textile field is often one of the first to invent and benefit from new technology. The most recent innovation has been to make a material that is just like spider web silk. Did you know that there is a type of spider silk called Dragline, which is tougher than the material used to make bulletproof vests! The proble… read more

One of the most exciting new technological inventions has been the 3D Printer, bringing to life 3D objects, whether it be food, flowers, art or something else. It's very creative and as such appeals to artists and designers who want to bring their fantasy to life. The 3D printer works by laying down thing layers of a m… read more