The Joys of Hiking and its Benefits
The Joys of Hiking and its Benefits
In the dictionary, hiking is described as “the activity of going for long walks, especially in the country or woods.” I think that sounds [ ... ]
Forest Schools | Indoor and Outdoor Education in a Natural Environment
Forest Schools | Indoor and Outdoor Education in a Natural Environment
Although learning in, with, and through Nature was an already existing practice, the global popularization of Forest School education began in the 195 [ ... ]
Jungle Life | An Illusion of Peace and Quiet
Jungle Life | An Illusion of Peace and Quiet
Some people think that living in the midst of the forest resembles dwelling in a relaxed, fairy-tale like setting of profound peace and quiet. But act [ ... ]
Hiking in La Palma | Canary Islands
Hiking in La Palma | Canary Islands
Because of its many trails and tracks, its exquisite views and scenery of awe-inspiring mountains, valleys, volcanoes, dramatic cloud-play, myriads of [ ... ]
Beach Walks | Sea, Sand, Stones, and the Pledge of Life
Beach Walks | Sea, Sand, Stones, and the Pledge of Life
I’m perhaps more of a forest and mountain walker, but there’s surely something to beach walks. Through the years, I’ve done quite a [ ... ]
Tree Hugging | Nature Therapy with Trees
Tree Hugging | Nature Therapy with Trees
Tree Hugging is a type of Nature Therapy or Ecotherapy. It’s thought that hugging trees is an activity that yields physical, emotional, mental, [ ... ]
Forest Bathing | Nature Therapy and Shinrin-Yoku
Forest Bathing | Nature Therapy and Shinrin-Yoku
The idea that spending time in Nature has health benefits for people is not new. Nevertheless, the practice got quite a boost in the early 1980s when [ ... ]