John, auteur/autrice sur World Day

This Japanese beach has perfect 75°F when Asia gets monsoons – locals call it Tosa’s sacred sanctuary

by John Published on 16/08/2025 at 04H04

While August brings monsoon chaos across most of Asia, I discovered something remarkable on Japan’s Pacific coast. Katsurahama Beach in Kochi maintains perfect 75°F water temperatures when neighboring regions face torrential rains and dangerous surf conditions. The locals call it “Tosa’s sacred sanctuary” – and after experiencing the serene atmosphere while Thailand and Indonesia battled … Lire plus

I threw away my capri pants at 57 (why they make legs look wider after 50)

by John Published on 16/08/2025 at 02H35

Summer’s reaching its peak, and as I pack away my warm-weather wardrobe, there’s one item that won’t be making a comeback next year: my capri pants. At 57, I’ve made the conscious decision to retire these mid-calf staples from my closet—and I’m not alone. Many women my age are discovering that what once seemed like … Lire plus

This desert capital transformed from mud huts to mega-skyscrapers in just 60 years (locals call it the “mirage made permanent”)

by John Published on 16/08/2025 at 00H05

Riyadh: Where Skyscrapers Rise from Ancient Sands The desert metropolis transforming at lightning speed Standing at the Kingdom Centre’s 99th-floor Sky Bridge, Riyadh unfolds below like a mirage made permanent. The capital of Saudi Arabia presents one of the world’s most dramatic urban contrasts—ultramodern skyscrapers jutting from an ancient desert plateau, creating a cityscape unlike … Lire plus

I discovered this French fortress by accident – it’s actually better than Saint-Malo

by John Published on 16/08/2025 at 00H05

Last August, I was driving from Cognac to La Rochelle when white storks circling above vast marshland caught my attention. Following an unmarked road through endless salt flats, I discovered what locals call “La Citadelle” – a perfectly preserved 17th-century fortress that makes Saint-Malo’s crowded ramparts feel like a tourist trap. Brouage emerged from the … Lire plus

I tried this $2 pantry item on my dry elbows — 71% smoother skin in 14 days (even my dermatologist noticed)

by John Published on 15/08/2025 at 23H05

The power of shea butter for skin and hair hydration has been celebrated for centuries, but recent studies confirm what traditional healers have known all along – it’s one of nature’s most effective moisturizers. With winter approaching, this nutrient-packed superfood for your skin deserves a fresh look at how it can transform even the driest, … Lire plus

I checked a popular snack’s nutrition label and found 708mg of sodium per 100g (warning for heart health)

by John Published on 15/08/2025 at 22H06

BBQ Shapes look harmless enough—small, crunchy crackers with bold flavor that make the perfect snack. But beneath that savory coating lies a nutritional profile that raises serious health concerns when consumed regularly. The Sodium Bomb in Your Snack Bowl A single 25g serving of Arnott’s BBQ Shapes contains approximately 177mg of sodium—that’s nearly 8% of … Lire plus

This elegant wispy bob removes 70% of hair weight (feels 15 degrees cooler through fall)

by John Published on 15/08/2025 at 21H05

As summer heat gives way to fall’s first whispers, the fashion-forward are embracing a timeless yet refreshingly modern hairstyle: the Short Bob with Subtle Wisps. This elegant, age-accepting look has become the signature style of late summer 2025, offering both sophistication and effortless charm for women seeking a refreshing change. Why the wispy bob is … Lire plus

Better than Aspen: this Vermont village has authentic mountain culture at 50% less cost

by John Published on 15/08/2025 at 20H04

While Colorado ski resorts drain bank accounts with $800+ daily hotel rates and overcrowded slopes, a charming Vermont village delivers superior mountain culture at half the price. Stowe, nestled beneath Mount Mansfield’s 4,393-foot peak, offers authentic skiing experiences that put Aspen’s commercialized glitz to shame. This isn’t another overpriced Western resort clone. Stowe represents America’s … Lire plus

This hidden French village sits in a natural fortress of 200-foot limestone cliffs (locals say it’s where time flows differently)

by John Published on 15/08/2025 at 16H05

Tucked away in eastern France lies a village straight from a fairytale. Baume-les-Messieurs isn’t just another pretty French settlement—it’s a geological marvel where dramatic limestone cliffs embrace a medieval community that has flourished in this hidden valley for over a millennium. A village within Earth’s embrace Baume-les-Messieurs sits at the bottom of a rare steephead … Lire plus

This Australian coast looks like Normandy’s cliffs but has 8x taller limestone stacks

by John Published on 15/08/2025 at 11H10

When I first glimpsed these towering limestone sentinels rising from the Southern Ocean, I thought I’d stumbled upon Normandy’s famous Étretat cliffs. But these Australian giants tell a completely different story—one of ancient seas, Aboriginal heritage, and natural sculptures that dwarf their European cousins by extraordinary proportions. The Twelve Apostles stretch along Victoria’s coast like … Lire plus