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Beaches are some of the most popular places to go to for vacation. And, why wouldn't they be? They're beautiful, relaxing and a great place to people watch (if you're into that). They can also be a lot of fun if you like to surf, boogie board, play beach volleyball, fly kites and look for interesting sea critters and shells. But, some beaches are pretty bizarre. Below are 5:

Most islands originate via natural occurrences. Volcanic islands form when an oceanic volcano erupts, spewing molten lava that is hardened by the cool water. Over time, the lava builds up, forming an island. A prime example of a volcanic islands are the Hawaiian Islands. Continental islands form along the continental shelf of a continent. Examples of continental islands are Britain, Ireland and Taiwan. And, some tropical islands formed from coral reefs are Maldives, Tonga and Samoa.

One of the most important aspects of life is home. Home is where the heart is as they say, and the heart goes or stays where it wants to be. The question I raise is what lifestyle is more beneficial; that of the individual who chooses to stay and grow in one place for a very long time, or the individual who chooses to move from place to place in search of something more (or different). Of course, it is not always an individual decision. Where we stay or go depends a lot on our friends, family, and career.

As a former tree planter and a photojournalist whose work often focuses on environmental issues, I’ve had a unique relationship with trees over the years. In university, broke and in need of profitable summer employment like most of my classmates, I applied for a job with a tree planting company. Lured by the promise of adventure and an enormous pay cheque, when I first headed off into the boreal forest, I couldn’t have imagined that it would consume my summers for six years to come.

History of Cambodia

The enigmatic past of Cambodia has proven to be both heartbreaking and inspiring. The country, which has gone through six name changes since gaining its independence in 1953, has been left to recover the identity it nearly lost short decades ago. Hidden somewhere beneath years of genocide and foreign occupation, the spirit of Cambodia has proven completely and utterly resilient. Understandably, however, Cambodia and the Khmer people did not escape these horrors unscathed.