Heroin addiction has ravaged communities, destroyed lives, and fueled an ongoing public health crisis. But behind the statistics are deeply human stories—of loss, recovery, corporate greed, and systemic failures. This curated list of non-fiction books provides a multidimensional look at heroin addiction, drawing from investigative journalism, personal memoirs, neuroscience, and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Essential Books on Iraq: War, History, and Culture
The Iraq War and its aftermath remain one of the most significant and controversial events of the 21st century, shaping geopolitics, military strategy, and Iraqi society in profound ways. Whether you’re interested in firsthand accounts from policymakers, investigative journalism, cultural history, or even cuisine, this list of books offers a deep and multifaceted understanding … [Read more...]
Top 10 Travel Books About Lebanon
Lebanon is a land of stunning contrasts—ancient ruins stand beside modern cities, the Mediterranean kisses its shores, and mountain villages echo with history. Whether you're planning a trip, exploring its history, or simply longing to understand its layered identity, these books offer an essential gateway. From practical travel guides to literary explorations, this list brings … [Read more...]
Top 10 Powerful Novels About Heroin Addiction
Heroin addiction is often examined through journalistic exposés and memoirs, but fiction offers a uniquely immersive perspective on the experience of dependency. These novels—spanning gritty realism, poetic introspection, and harrowing confessions—plunge readers into the chaotic, self-destructive, and sometimes euphoric world of heroin use. From the nihilistic subcultures of … [Read more...]
6 Language-Learning Tips by Someone Who Self-Learned 6 Languages
Language-learning isn’t an activity I have engaged with periodically, but rather a constant, underlying process my brain has been subjected to throughout its whole existence. Having been moving to new countries just like one might change one’s local hangouts, I have continually been in need to learn how to communicate in the prevalent tongues of my novel environs.Over time, … [Read more...]
Bravofly Review: Refund? Still Waiting – Possibly Scam – Beware!!!
In June 2020, as the Coronavirus Pandemic began to recede in intensity, lockdowns to be eased worldwide, and planes to take to the air again, we judged the time was ripe to finally book a flight to return home to Europe after months of being stranded in Asia. We ended up booking a flight with Etihad Airways via a dodgy travel agency by the name Bravofly. I had never heard of … [Read more...]
Oyo 570 Seaside Hua Hin Review: Stay Away!!!
In more than a decade of traveling, having stayed in literally hundreds of accommodations, I recently had the worst, most absurdly negative staying experience ever at Oyo 570 Seaside Hotel in Khao Tao, Hua Hin, Thailand.We ended up there in May 2020, coming down to the Thai coast from Chiang Rai. We first spotted Oyo 570 Seaside online on various accommodation sites such as … [Read more...]
Grey Box No-Enter Sign? How to Properly Embed Google Photos on WordPress Site
Have you been using Google Photos to store and serve your images on your Wordpress website to then find out that no-one can see them besides you? Although you can view the images normally yourself, you keep being informed by your readers that they can see naught but a grey, no-enter sign box like the one below in place of the image? I recently found myself in the exact same, … [Read more...]
Hiking in Greece – Your Guide for exploring the Greek Nature on foot
If you are an outdoors enthusiast and you are planning to travel to Greece, then... congratulations! You've done a great choice! Greece, with its countless wild mountains, remote beaches, and astounding wilderness, offers virtually endless possibilities for thrilling hiking adventures. If you are looking for resources to help you organize your hiking trip in Greece, then you … [Read more...]
Check-in for Ryanair & Wizzair CLOSING 48 hours before flight: Biggest low-fare airlines scam ever
Like many of us, budget travellers, I find it a great advantage to have access to inexpensive flying options low-fare airlines like Ryanair and Wizzair have on offer. Booking tickets with such companies, however, comes with the downside that it requires a high level of alertness for everything to work out smoothly and not to be subsequently robbed of the money you saved (if not … [Read more...]