Let’s get something clear: I’m not going to tell you that you should throw your phone under a bus. Just as breaking up with a person doesn’t mean you’re swearing off all human relationships, ‘breaking up’ with your phone doesn’t mean trading in your touchscreen for a landline. After all, there are too many reasons …

If you’re an admirer of cities built upon canals, it’s likely that know all about Venice, St. Petersburg, or Amsterdam. But have you heard of a tiny town in the Netherlands called Giethoorn? Probably not. Located 74 miles northeast of Amsterdam, the little village only has 2,620 residents. And yet it gets almost 200,000 tourists …

Would you like to feel inspired on a daily basis? Of course you would! These questions will help you find your passion, so that you can make a unique and meaningful contribution to the world. Of whom are you jealous? Jealousy is often described as a sin, but there are ways to make jealousy work …

Looking at the remote village of Mundal in Fjærland, Norway, you would immediately be charmed by the enchanting waterfront wooden houses, towering mountains, and impressive glaciers. But the biggest draw for visitors just might be its reading material. The cute bokbyen—Norwegian for “booktown”—prides itself on the many used bookstores scattered around, but they’re no ordinary …

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but that is easier said than done. No wonder a firm handshake and confident smile are some of the proven ways to make a good first impression. But according to psychologist Leslie Zebrowitz at Brandeis University, it’s not the shape of your eyes or the …