If you’re planning on visiting Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, you’re in for a treat—not only because of the breathtaking football, but also because of the many treasures this little country has to offer. Although it is small, there is plenty to see and do. Here are 10 of the best places to visit during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 1. Doha Corniche If you want to spend some time outdoors or just relax after a scintillating football match, then head over to the Corniche. It’s a waterfront walkway that boasts stunning views of the city’s skyline. When…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Interestingly, there are some places in the world that are completely off limits to tourists for one reason or the other, except you’re a researcher or a daredevil willing to part with your good health, and sometimes, your life. Here are some places in the world where visitors are not allowed; 1. North Sentinel Island, India The North Sentinel Island is home to the Sentinelese tribe of India, an indigenous people in voluntary isolation. They have rejected any form of contact with the outside world, often violently. Almost nothing is known about this tribe which has inhabited the Island for…
There are many languages in the world, people tend to forget old languages that have been in existence for a very long time and which are still in use today. Learning a new language can be challenging and, at the same time, fun. These beautiful and age-old languages have long passed, and they’ve improved and have been modified over the centuries and millennia. And today, one can learn to communicate with friends in these languages. Here’s a brief walk through the timeline of the world’s oldest languages spoken today: 1) Coptic – 2690 BC (4700 years old) The earliest recognized…
Museums holds great information about history and culture, and many art museums provide that. They, however, tend to be boring at times, which springs up the gospel of bizarre museums all over the world. These museums hold the strangest, weirdest, and most unique pieces of art dedicated to the most random things. These museums are fun to explore, and it is always easier to remember every art piece seen there. Here are a number of the world’s strangest museums; 1.The Ramen Noodles Museum This museum is located in Osaka, Japan; it was opened in 1999; it celebrates instant cup noodles,…
Anger is a natural part of being human, but it can also become destructive when uncontrolled. Likewise, anger is a natural part of conflict. It’s important that we understand how to manage anger so that we can effectively manage conflicts in our marriages and other interpersonal relationships. Anger tends to be the result of a perceived injustice against us. When improperly processed and communicated, anger can damage relationships–sometimes irreversibly. Uncontrolled anger can muddy the waters of a good fight and prevent us from getting to the core of the issue at hand. Let’s look at a few truths about anger…
Do you and your spouse pray together? Want to get started in a new daily routine for the new year? We’ve compiled a list of important reasons why you and your spouse should be incorporating daily prayer into your marriage, right now. Want to know more? Read on. 1. PRAYER CONNECTS US ON A SPIRITUAL LEVEL. Praying together is a great way for you and your spouse to connect on a spiritual level. Communicating about prayer and deciding where you want to focus your prayers is also a way the two of you can work to prioritize the issues you’re…
Without a doubt, Jesus was the most approachable person who ever walked the Earth. He was tuned into the people on the fringes–those who were most likely to be outcast and excluded. Jesus was shockingly accessible to everyone, including people who were considered “undesirables”. He certainly wasn’t like the other “holy men” of his time. In fact, His accessibility made them livid. That’s because the rabbis and priests of Jesus’s time operated on principles of isolation and exclusion, holding everyone at arm’s length. In contrast, Jesus welcomed everyone with open arms. The Greek word for approachable is parresia, which means…
There’s trouble ahead when you live only for the approval of others, saying what flatters them, doing what indulges them. Popularity contests are not truth contests…” – Luke 6:26 We’ve all been there. You are deep in a conversation with peers or loved ones and a certain topic comes up. While you listen to the person speaking you find that you’re lost, or perhaps you disagree. You smile and nod, and look around to see how everyone else is processing it. Will you seem ignorant if you ask a question? Or worse, speak up and have no one else agree…
Doesn’t matter if you are single or married, there are certain ways to build these loving relationships with those who are dear to your heart No successful relationship was built overnight, it takes a lot of work to have a strong relationship with your partner, siblings, parents, close friends or colleagues. You’ll meet a lot of people, there others who’ll make a huge impact in your life and those you’ll eventually let go of. Doesn’t matter if you are single or married, there are certain ways to build these loving relationships with those who are dear to your heart. Inspired…
A warm, moist and dark environment of your armpit can make for an excellent host for bacteria, which can further trigger infection. Did you know that red, scaly, not to mention, immensely painful bumps in your armpit, if not addressed soon, will happily fester for months straight? If you don’t want to drag on the pain and worsen the itch, we suggest you give these herbal remedies for armpit rashes a definite try. What causes the armpit rashes? A warm, moist and dark environment of your armpit can make for an excellent host for bacteria, which can further trigger infection.…
Periwinkle has incredible health benefits. If you have lived in the South-South or Niger Delta part of Nigeria or riverine areas, one of the most important condiments of any meal is periwinkle. More than such a condiment in meals, periwinkle has incredible health benefits. Periwinkle (Littorina littorea) is a small sea snail that lives by the seaside. Periwinkle is collected around the shores and boiled in seawater after which the soft, flavourful part is removed. The inner and the outer parts are used for various Nigerian soups like egusi and vegetable soup. Here are some health benefits of periwinkle: 1. It…
One fear of every parent is not being able to protect their child from every sort of harm. Even right under our noses, children are prone to danger. It’s true that you are what you eat, and too much salt in anybody, especially children, doesn’t spell good for anyone. Child health experts say that excess salt intake can lead to increased blood pressure and heart problems. It doesn’t help any child who is genetically predisposed with a family history of hypertension or cardiovascular diseases. Parents should be aware of this because there are visible signs your kid is consuming too…