Where is the link, you may think? Well, there are several. Holidays bring with them an influx of abandoned pets. They are left at the shelter as they can’t find someone to look after them while they are on holidays. Sometimes the animals are even left tied to a tree or let loose somewhere. All … More Holidays and animal welfare
Recently, several people have crossed my path who are challenging the way I think or the way I choose to live or be. It may start with a conversation on veganism and soon move towards what we, as humans, do to the world. While I am trying to live well, as much as possible, I still … More Where to draw the line?
I love dogs. I think I love dogs more than most things in life. And while I love all dogs, there are particular breeds that I love more than others. The gentle giant Great Dane, the gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgeback, the cute Beagle, the awesome French Bulldogs or the comical Pug, for example. However, the vast … More How I hate (most) dog breeders (while loving certain dog breeds)
If 101 Dalmatians taught us a few things, it is that: We should LOVE animals, not WEAR them; Fur is only worn by beautiful animals and ugly people; One has to be a real Cruel(la) Devil to enjoy wearing fur while knowing where it comes from and how it is made. Recently, various organisations showed … More The case against fur
For decades, people have believed that eating certain animal parts leads to an increase in their libido and/or improvement of their sex life. This belief in aphrodisiac effects has led to (endangered) animals being killed for their random body parts: deer penises seal penises crocodile penises sea turtle eggs shark fins bear bile napoleon maori wrasse … More The biggest aphrodisiac turn off
People who know me personally have probably realised that Egypt has not been easy on me. From the moment of arrival until now, exactly four months and two days later, there have been bi-hourly moments of frustration. However, slowly – things seem to be getting better, with the occasional day of regression once in a … More Egypt – the story so far…
It has been a little more than two months since I moved to Cairo, Egypt. I am still not sure what to think of the place, but there are some clear things I love and some clear things I hate. I made a little top three of both: Three things I love in Egypt People … More Things I love and hate in Egypt
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