LIFE

Slowly, Thailand's Railay/Krabi area is gaining recognition as a global climbing destination. Rock climbers from all over the world are starting to sit up and take notice, and more and more of them are coming to Thailand to try out the rock- and relax on the beach, of course.

As one of the oldest cultures in East Asia, there are many Vietnamese customs that are unique to Vietnam. On the other hand, foreigners should be aware that Vietnamese customs have also been heavily influenced by Confucianism brought by the Chinese, who ruled the country for 1,000 years, and to a much lesser extent by the French who ruled the country for around three quarters of a century.

Ready to be inspired? Frank Ferrante is living proof of the healing power of live food nutrition, daily positive affirmations, gratitude, holistic health practices, and the support and compassion of good community.

Ever wonder what's really in the food sold at grocery stores around the world? People keep asking me, "What ingredients should I avoid?" So I put together a short list that covers all the most toxic and disease-promoting ingredients in the food supply.

A European study has found no link between cellphone use and the cancer in children and adolescents. The study which looked at 1,000 participants is the first of its kind to focus on the effects of cellular phone usage on children, a group that may be more susceptible to dangerous phone emissions.

Many of Sichuan's prime attractions have probably remained the same. Hence, here is my list of the top 10 things to do when visiting Sichuan:

If you think Macau is just about casino gaming - think again as the enclave has much more to offer visitors in the form of historic sites to see as well as a unique cuisine that is available no where else in the world.

Coffee shops exist on nearly every street and street corner in Ho Chi Minh City but for me, one coffee shop stood out above the rest: Hi-end Café. Located at 217 Nguyen Van Thu in District 1, I discovered Hi-end Café by accident one evening when I had gone next door to Bros Coffee for dinner.

Eating street food is one of the many pleasures of living in Asian cities such as Manila in the Philippines. After all, Manila street food is often cheap, readily available on nearly every street corner and can be surprisingly delicious.

Our big blue backyard hosts the largest variety of marine life in the world. Whether we consider the big majestic creatures that leave us in awe, the brilliant sandy beaches, or the little flashes of colour that dart through coral reefs, there can be no doubting that our marine environment is part of our Australian identity.

Meet Frank Ferrante - a boisterous 54-year-old Sicilian from Brooklyn, NY, living in San Francisco. Frank has a love of great food, beautiful women and a good time, but he is also a former drug and alcohol addict, overweight, and fighting Hepatitis C. Estranged from his daughter, Frank is suffering from depression, has been single for many years, is taking a long list of prescription drugs just to manage his sickness symptoms.

Tired of always saying "that's too expensive" when looking at what the stars wore? With these cheaper alternatives, anyone can whip up a look that's chic enough for the red carpet.

A group of researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has declared there will be no machine that can travel through time, because they have proved that nothing can be faster than the speed of light.

It's not as if there is any shortage of Austin Coffee Shops. I'm sitting in the East Village Cafe in East Austin, but there are so many to choose from.

It was my absolute pleasure to be invited to speak to the 700 attendees of the Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX) held in Vancouver, Canada in June of this year.

In July's Talking Travel we chat to Andrea and John Spirov of InspiringTravellers.com (JohnAndrea), a self-described "couple of nomadic thirtysomethings currently travelling the world full-time".

How would you like to look like the Incredible Hulk while swimming? Well, that’s exactly how it’s going to be when you submerge in sea water covered with algae called enteromopha prolifera.

You may want to start preparing some celebratory (non-animal tested) tea and (vegan) biscuits. The United Kingdom has taken a significant step toward ending tests of household products on animals.

A just published study emphasizes that the super strong Big Pharma antibiotic combo trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (dubbed TMP-SMX, for short, and marketed as Bactrim, Bethaprim, Cotrim and Septra) appears to be more effective for repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) than the time proven natural remedy of cranberries.

Is America truly stricken with widespread mental illness? Do tens of millions need mind-altering drugs? A recent flurry of media articles lead readers to a realization that Big Pharma and the "mental health" industry have deceived Americans on a grand scale.

Physicists working with large hadron collider believe that they may be close to finding the long sought Higgs Boson, the "God particle" by 2012 or disprove its existence entirely.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found that Coles' decision to discount house brand milk does not breach competition law.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) have proposed to extend country of origin labelling to unpackaged beef, sheep and chicken meat.

The Queensland Dairyfarmer's Organisation (QDO) has expressed extreme disappointment at the decision by the ACCC to not pursue Coles for predatory pricing of its house brand milk.

Not only is having a green thumb a great way to stay healthier and happier, but new research shows it can actually protect you from cancer.

Allowing your kids to play with the garden hose, filling the inflatable kiddie pool, nourishing your garden with hose water -- these all seem like harmless activities. However, research is now proving otherwise.

Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and almonds are all closely related fruit trees with very similar pits. In all these fruits, the pit must be broken open to reveal the almond-shaped kernel within.

A deluge of expiring drug patent is expected from now till 2016 as reported by AP. When a drug loses patent protection, often for the first six months, only one generic version is on sale. Thus, price decline may not be significant initially. Afterwards, several other generic versions will typically be available in the market, driving prices down dramatically. This generic competition will obliterate sales of brand-name drugs and slash the expenses of patients. Hence, allowing patients to improv...

That koala bear maybe holding on to something good - for you.