LPT: if you ever get around to trying durian (and I hope you do!), eat it CHILLED, not room temp! That makes a huge difference! It’s like drinking a fruit smoothie chilled vs room temp. Or eating raw oysters or drinking beer. Some things are just much better chilled! For people unfamiliar with durians and trying it for the first time, the smell can definitely be off-putting, which then unfortunately affects how they perceive the taste. Chill…

Lag B’Omer pilgrimage to Tunisian synagogue chilled by Gaza war (RNS) — A deeply held tradition among the Tunisian Jewish diaspora, it historically has drawn worshippers from the U.S., France and even Israel, despite the lack of official relations between Tunisia and the Jewish state. The post Lag B’Omer pilgrimage to Tunisian synagogue chilled by Gaza war appeared first on Religion News Service.

LPT If your fridge has drink holders, use them to hold chilled fruit, instead of soda. Some of the time, I pass on purchasing sodas just because I know if I have it, I’ll kill a case in just a few days. But quitting the bubbly can be difficult too, when a craving kicks in however, drinking a good bit of water can help stave that off. It’s just your body wanting to stay hydrated usually. Staying well hydrated helps, but… after a…

Chilled hostel in Medellin Colombia? I’ll be in Medellin for about a week. I like a party every now and then, but I like to spend a good bit of time chilling as well, sipping a beer, reading a book. Basically doing nothing. I’ve been to Colombia before but never to Medellin. For some reason I’m imagining just non stop cocaine fuelled parties in the hostels every night like a frat …

LPT Request: How do I become a more chilled-out driver, especially when passengers are with me I’m a quiet, soft-spoken person for the most part. I’ve only just recently passed my driving test and being on the road turns me into a person I don’t myself like – anxious, easily startled and aggressive and perpetually complaining. I don’t drive irresponsibly by any means but get very annoyed because I still feel very intimidated on roads, esp…