Section I: Balancing Time

FRAZZLED IN FRANKFURT

Be a conscious consumer of time

TOBOGGAN WARS

Slow down: Part I

SLEEPLESS IN GHANA

Slow down: Part II

THE ANTS DANCE

How to avoid being stuck in a rut

HOW THE COUNTRY BUMPKINS ESCAPED THE NATION’S CAPITAL

Don’t weigh yourself down in the race against time

THE DAY I WAS ABANDONED IN THE JUNGLE

Finding time to commune with nature

LOST IN THE LOUVRE

Let go of the past

PUKING IN A GARBAGE CAN AND PULLING MY GROIN

Finding time to stay physically active

NAVIGATION NIGHTMARES

Getting through the wildernesses of our lives: Part I

THE BUS FROM BAÑOS:

A TALE OF POOP AND PUKE

Getting through the wildernesses of our lives: Part II

FREDERICTON OR BUST

It’s the journey that matters

MASTURBATION IS NOT A SIN

The capacity for change

WHIPPED IN WEST AFRICA

Be smart, drink your wine

Section II: Balancing Consumption

THE TAIPEI MIDDLE WAY

Finding your material balance: Part I

MEGHAN AND THE MUD

Finding your material balance: Part II

THE THIEF AND THE CHIEF

The more you have, the more you have to lose

FESTIVE FOOLS

Keep it simple over the holidays

THE GREAT BURNING OF 1987

De-cluttering your life

DUCT TAPE IS NOT THE SOLUTION

Avoid being buried by consumerism: Part I

HONG KONG HAGGLER

Avoid being buried by consumerism: Part II

DEATH BY PEA SOUP

Conscientious consumerism: Part I

Shopping

THE FALL OF PAGE

Conscientious consumerism: Part II

Food

THE BUNNY IN THE BOX

Conscientious consumerism: Part III

A case for vegetarianism

H2 OH, NO!

Conscientious consumerism: Part IV

Water

OLD MAN PERIWINKLE

Do it yourself

THE SNOWY GAUNTLET

Nurturing your imagination

THE MAGIC CUPBOARD

Finding adventure close to home

Section III: Balancing Self

HOSPITAL HORRORS

Attitude is everything: Part I

A POOPY RAINSTORM

Attitude is everything: Part II

I AM THE MASTER OF MY SPHINCTER

The power of a personal mantra

OLD TIMEY BATHING SUITS

Going against the grain: Part I

MAD RIVER MADNESS

Going against the grain: Part II

NO, THANK YOU. I’M PREGNANT

Learning from mistakes: Part I

THE TRIPLE H EFFECT

Learning from mistakes: Part II

MONKEY BUSINESS

Adapting to change when the wheels come off

TOOLBOX FULL OF CONCRETE

Finding a job you enjoy

GULLY KARMA

For every action there is a reaction

CAR HOLE

Learn from teachers, but don’t be afraid to question them

CAMPING CATASTROPHES

Embarking on your own vision quests

WORST VALET EVER

Stretch yourself to try new things

Section IV: Balancing Relationships

OF LAUNDRY ROOMS AND SHOPPING CARTS

Friends over money

MUD SLIDING

Choosing stimulating activities

FISH HEADS IN THE FAR EAST

Rebuilding human connections: Part I

TAXI TALES

Rebuilding human connections: Part II

TRO-TRO TROUBLE

Rebuilding human connections: Part III

MONTREAL’S FORBIDDEN FRUIT

Breaking out of the pack

MOM, I LOVE YOU, BUT PLEASE SHUT UP

Forgive and forget

FIFTY POINTS FOR A DEAD CHICKEN

Building healthy work relationships

PUCKER FOR THE SUCKER

Order everything from life’s menu

THE SNAIL AND THE STILTED VILLAGE

Good humour breaks down any barrier

MY BROTHER THE SWEATY SIMPLETON

Be sensitive to your surroundings: Part I

TABOO IN TAIWAN

Be sensitive of your surroundings: Part II

THE MAD MARDI GRAS CHEERLEADERS

Speak up and speak out

TOWEL SNAPPING TABOOS

Living in a more compassionate world