The Calder Highway is a road into Australia’s interior. It travels through the mother country desert and the remarkable orange groves of Mildura and surrounds.

In the yogic tradition, life is understood in terms of light. Through yoga practice you can truly reach enlightenment.

Maleny is situated in between Brisbane and Noosa. It has cast its spell over the hinterland with its mix of eco-tourism, arts, crafts and co-op approach to living.

The Minangkabu is the largest continuous matriarchy in the world. Under the auspices of the matrilineal system, the mother/child bond forms the basis of society.

Being attractive does matter, but how much it matters depends on where you live.

Couples who share chores like washing the dishes are happier.

The effects of too much alcohol persist even when the alcohol is long gone.

An earthquake can affect your heart long after the actual quake.

Some people have a true physical reaction to other people’s injuries.

Green tea reduces the likelihood of depression in the elderly.

Survival of the kindest is what drives our species rather than survival of the fittest.

Pistachio nuts are a good way to raise levels of lung protecting antioxidants.