International Day of Light

A global celebration of light, from scientific breakthroughs to everyday impact Every year on May 16, the world pauses, however briefly, to recognize something so fundamental that it is often taken for granted: light. The International Day of Light, established by UNESCO, is more than a symbolic observance. It is a global reminder of how […]

World Book and Copyright Day - April 23

Celebrating books, authors, and the power of reading on April 23 Every year on April 23, the world comes together to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, a global observance led by UNESCO that highlights the importance of books, reading, publishing, and the protection of creative work. It is a day that recognizes books not […]

Teachers: The world's unsung heroes

Why Teachers Matter – for You, for Me, for the World Every October 5, the world pauses to honor a profession too often taken for granted: teaching. On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the heart and soul of education: the teachers who shape minds, spark curiosity, and guide generations toward excellence. At The Good Times, […]

La Digue, Seychelles

The Seychelles archipelago, located in the western Indian Ocean, some 1,600 kilometers off the coast of East Africa, consists of 115 islands, 72 of which are remote. Mostly frozen in time because it is so difficult to access them, the isolated islands abound with marine life, birds and other animals. For example, Cosmoledo is known […]