John, auteur/autrice sur World Day

The only Pacific lagoon where 445 emerald islands hide stingless jellyfish lakes – locals call it the forgotten seventh wonder

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H42

I still remember the moment I slipped into the warm water of Jellyfish Lake, surrounded by thousands of golden jellyfish pulsing gently around me—completely harmless, impossibly beautiful. That afternoon in Palau’s Rock Islands changed everything I thought I knew about tropical paradises. While everyone chases overwater bungalows in the Maldives, 445 uninhabited limestone islands rise … Lire plus

I drank matcha green tea for 90 days and lost 12 lbs (here’s what happened)

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H31

I noticed a shift in my energy levels within days of adding matcha green tea to my morning routine. My friend Lisa, a yoga instructor from Denver, swears it helped her drop 12 pounds over three months without changing her exercise routine. What makes this vibrant green powder so effective for weight management and overall … Lire plus

The only Bermuda fort island where 1612 English stone walls repelled Spanish cannons – locals call it the forgotten sentinel

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H25

I stood on the crumbling limestone ramparts of Castle Island as waves crashed against rocks where Spanish cannons once aimed at English gunners. The fortress walls, built in 1612, held a secret that changed how I understood early American colonial history. This wasn’t just another Caribbean fort—it was the oldest surviving English stone fortification in … Lire plus

I tried 7 bob haircuts after 60 (number 7 changed everything)

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H19

Last summer, I decided to do something bold. At 62, I walked into my stylist’s chair and said, “Let’s try every bob variation until we find the perfect one.” Over the next few months, I experimented with seven different bob cuts, learning valuable lessons about what works—and what doesn’t—for mature hair. This journey taught me … Lire plus

This Mexican canyon network is 4x larger than Grand Canyon with 1,000 feet more depth

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H19

Most travelers fixate on Arizona’s famous gorge while a Mexican canyon system four times larger sits just south of the border, plunging 1,000 feet deeper in sections and decorated with waterfalls that the American landmark can’t match. The Chihuahua desert conceals this geological masterpiece where copper-tinted walls shift from burnt orange to deep crimson depending … Lire plus

I stopped crash dieting at 53 and lost 15 lbs during menopause

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H13

When Maria stepped on the scale at her annual checkup, the number shocked her. Despite eating the same portions and walking daily like she had for years, she’d gained 15 pounds since her last visit. Her doctor gently explained that menopause had shifted her metabolism, but what came next surprised her even more: the biggest … Lire plus

I tried this $15 eye serum with astaxanthin for 30 days (people noticed)

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H08

Ever caught yourself staring in the mirror, wishing your eyes looked brighter and more awake? You’re not alone. Between long work hours, screen time, and late-night scrolling, our eyes often tell the story of our exhaustion. But what if one ingredient could help turn things around and bring back that natural sparkle? The unexpected ingredient … Lire plus

This uninhabited BVI islet looks like the Maldives but costs 80% less and has zero crowds

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 09H07

I still remember the moment our Virgin Gorda charter captain pointed across North Sound’s glassy turquoise water and said, “That’s where I go when I need to disappear.” Prickly Pear Island appeared on the horizon like something from the Maldives—brilliant white sand meeting impossibly clear water—except this uninhabited Caribbean sanctuary costs 80% less and has … Lire plus

The only Chicago skyscraper where Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral staircase creates an optical illusion

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 08H59

Downtown Chicago’s financial district hides an architectural secret that most visitors racing between Willis Tower and Millennium Park never discover. Inside a 12-story building at 209 South LaSalle Street, Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1905 redesign created the only surviving downtown Loop project by America’s most celebrated architect. The Rookery Building’s spiral staircase and luminous light court … Lire plus

Forget Varadero – this Cuban cayo has desert dunes & Maldives water for 70% less

by John Published on 02/10/2025 at 08H48

Varadero’s beaches stretch for miles, packed with rows of identical resort towers and cruise ship crowds. Just 150 miles east, Cayo Guillermo hides behind a 17-mile causeway where flamingos wade through mangrove channels and white sand dunes rise like desert mirages above Caribbean waters. This is where Hemingway escaped the tourist trails in the 1940s, … Lire plus