By Jordy McElroy | 27 August 2020
Thousands of miles away, across an endless stretch of land and water, Anderson Silva is reinventing himself as the baddest man on the planet. But the arena has changed for the former UFC middleweight champion. Gone are the thousands of screaming fans in sold-out arenas. Gone are the ritualistic backstage warm-ups that preceded a long […]
By Jordy McElroy | 27 August 2020
Judging from a distance is a commonality in human beings. There’s a hint of convenience in feigning understanding of a book without reading the contents on the pages. Royce Gracie, a Brazilian MMA legend and UFC pioneer, comes from a world where everything is a blank canvas. It’s a world where a man is judged […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 20 August 2020
Pakistan’s cultural hub, Lahore, is at the confluence of historical traditions and modern lifestyle. According to the legends, Lava, son of Rama, founded this city, which later came to be known as Lahore after his name. Lahore was an important city during the Mughal era. Mughal emperors built the Lahore Fort, a UNESCO world heritage […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 17 August 2020
Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, is the second most visited tourist destination in the Middle East. Pristine beaches and unparalleled hospitality await you if you plan to visit Abu Dhabi, the city of tolerance! The essence of Abu Dhabi lies in its historical Islamic culture and architectural wonders like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque against […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 10 August 2020
The sacred Wudang Shan is home to clusters of ancient palaces, temples, and monasteries; the first one was constructed under the rule of Emperor Tang Taizong back in 627-649 AD. These buildings are the birthplace of Daoism, the indigenous Chinese religion. The scenic mysticism of the Wudang Mountain attracts around 3.5 million tourists every year. […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 7 August 2020
Santichon village is a spectacular tourist destination in Pai, Thailand. It is inhabited by Yunnanese people who fled Yunnan, China, through the China-Thai border and settled in Santichon during the communist revolution led by Mao Tse Tung. These Yunnanese brought their cultural heritage with them; the handicrafts, traditional dresses, shops made out of mud and […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 2 August 2020
Soon after its completion, the gladiatorial games started in its arena and lasted for another 100 years. The gladiators were mostly the slaves or the prisoners of war. They were trained by Lanistas for fights and could earn dignity and honor by fighting valiantly. The gladiators who remained undefeated throughout their prime were retired with […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 2 August 2020
Johannesburg is the New York of South Africa because of its multinational corporations, magnificent skyscrapers, and the Manhattan twin, Maboneng. The famous City of Gold was also the residence of South African revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela.During apartheid, Johannesburg was marred with discriminatory rules. Many renowned martial arts practitioners and trainers like Fish Masilo, Frank Brandon, […]
By Jordan Newmark | 29 July 2020
Slap a kimura on your cup of joe with Ground Shark Coffee!Actually, Ground Shark Coffee co-founders Nick Lowary and Adam Romero, who met training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, would say something friendlier and more inspirational like, ‘coffee that gives you the morning jolt or the afternoon energy to make your dreams a reality, and tastes damn […]
By Sonia Ahmed | 27 July 2020
Sikong Mountain, also known as Sikongyuan, is one of the most authentic religious sites in Chinese Buddhism. It’s a sacred place, and holy center for the believers of the Chan (Zen) sect of Buddhism, and its history dates back to 1500 years. Located on the southwest of Anhui, Sikong mountain trails were home to Erzu, […]
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