Navruz — New Day: How Spring is Welcomed from Dushanbe to Tokyo

Every year, on March 21, when night equals day, our planet pauses in anticipation of a miracle. The spring equinox is not just an astronomical event — it is an ancient threshold, beyond which nature sheds the shackles of winter and the world enters a new cycle of life. This day is known in many corners of the Earth, but perhaps the most vibrant and heartfelt traditions belong to the peoples of Central Asia and the Middle East. In Tajikistan, it is called Navruz, which from Persian literally means «new day».

How to Quickly Start a Fire on a Hike Without Firestarter

When you go on a short hike or a picnic, you might run into a situation: you have firewood, you have matches or a lighter, but you have no firestarter. All your food is packed in plastic bags, and you don’t even have a newspaper.

Camping Light from a Phone and a Water Bottle

On a camping trip — or even at home when the power goes out — you might need some decent lighting. Everyone has a flashlight on their phone, but holding it in your hand isn’t always convenient. You just want the light to be there, illuminating the space around you. That’s useful both in the wilderness and in the city.