SANTARUN, Newtown, Wales

People around the world have been celebrating Christmas with their own traditions and practices. Newtown, Wales is an example. Newtown is the home of the original Santa Run hosting the world’s first ever Santa Run in 2001 and is organized by charity. Held on Sunday either late November or early December, a … Read more

What is Sidereal Time?

You’ve heard of standard time, aka solar time, but what the heck is sidereal time?  Isn’t time just time/ Yes it is but its all about how you measure it. Simply put, it is responsible for measuring the rotation of the Earth relative to the stars instead of the sun. Astronomers use … Read more

Sandalwood as a Sleep Aid and Other Natural Sleep Aids

Many people are starting to use essential oils as healing methods because they are more natural. One of the extremely useful essential oils that can be used for various types of mental and physical health conditions is the sandalwood essential oil. Sandalwood is a popular fragrant wood that comes from India and … Read more

Tips for Sleeping On An Airplane

Many travelers would like to sleep during long flights but find it difficult to fall asleep in the discomfort of the airplane cabin.  Booking first class or business class tickets is the best way to get a much more comfortable seat. Some of these seats lie flat or even have their own … Read more

Tips for Avoiding Bed Bugs While Traveling

Most people who like to travel often stay in hotels. However, some might have experienced one common problem when sleeping in a hotel room and that is encountering bed bugs. These bugs can cause severe itching and welt-like bites and some of their favorite hangouts are in hotels and motels. If you’re … Read more

How to Choose the Best Bed Sheets for Great Sleep

Bed sheets are something that adds beauty to your bed and room. But did you know that your bedding, more than pulling your room together aesthetically, can also impact your sleep? The bed sheets are as important as quality mattresses and cozy blankets when it comes to giving us comfortable sleep because … Read more

How to Minimize the Effects of Jet Lag

How to Minimize the Effects of Jet Lag

Jet lag is a short-term condition that happens when our body’s internal clock is disturbed due to traveling across several time zones. Whether we travel for work or for fun, jet lag can be a real struggle and it can turn our flight of fancy into a one-way ticket to exhaustion. Some … Read more

What Are the Different Types of Dreams and Dream States?

Dreams are one of the most complicated things we experience. Most of us were unable to remember our dreams while some only remember a few details from the dreams they’ve experienced while fast asleep. It’s quite impossible for a person to remember exactly how his dream happened, and that’s all down to … Read more

Tips for Preparing for International Travel

Planning an international travel is exciting because it’s more than your typical out of town vacation. At the same time, it can be a little scary and confusing. But it’s a normal feeling if it’s your first time to travel out of the country. International travel may take longer than normal out … Read more

Using Aromatherapy as a Sleep Aid

Insomnia is one of the sleep disorders which can impact the quality of our lives. Some of its root causes are, having a hectic lifestyle, stress, depression, physical illness, and working unusual schedules. But there are ways to relieve insomnia and one of those is through aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use … Read more