It’s never too late for those impromptu summer travel plans. Here are 5 cultural hotspots for you to visit with family or friends for a memorable summer.…
THSWKND: 5 Things to Do in Dubai, June 23-25 2016
Sports, fashion exhibits, night markets and much more whatever you’re in the mood for this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Here are 5 things to do THSWKND.…
5 Un-Missable Summer Getaway Offers 2016
Why not give yourself a well-deserved break and check out these summer getaway offers – New York, Bali, and a cruise around the Mediterranean?…
Dima Al Sharif Launches Palestinian Cookbook
Renowned UAE-based chef and writer Dima Al Sharif has unveiled her much anticipated first cookbook. Titled Plated Heirlooms, the 500-page book explores Dima’s native Falasteen (Palestine) and its rich…
5 Foodie Reasons To Visit Australia | Australian Food
In the midst of action-packed beaches and surfer dudes, every city in Australia has a character of its own, much like its diverse people and food. Sydney speaks of fame and glam embedded in its sandy …
Live Like A King: 4 Lavish Heritage Hotels In Rajasthan
The name ‘Rajasthan’ literally translates to ‘the Land of Kings’. Situated in the North-western part of India, sharing its border with Pakistan, Rajasthan is home to the hot desert, camels, and scores…
3 Foodie Reasons To Visit Mexico | Mouthwatering Mexican Food
Recommended and Bizarre Mexican Eats Mole Poblano (a complex dish made of spices, dried peppers and chocolate) If you call yourself brave, try the Huitlacoche (a corn fungus known as the Mexican truff…
Das Wunder Von Oktoberfest: Beer, Bavaria & How It All Began
Incredible, but true: NO, it does not happen in October! The locals call it ‘Weisn’. Albert Einstein worked there.* Paris Hilton is permanently banned from the fest. ** Why? Read on to find out: How i…
5 Reasons You Should Visit Sole DXB | A Not-To-Miss Street Culture Fest
When: 20 & 21 November 2015 Where: d3, Dubai How much: For free entry, register at www.soledxb.com and arrive before 3pm. Registration opens in November, details to be announced. Otherwise entry c…
5 Most Awkward Moments In Political History
1. Napoleon’s Russian Campaign In 1812 at the zenith of his power, the French general gathered a massive army of 400,000 men from all over Western Europe. Thought to be invincible and envisioning an i…
A Vagabond’s Guide; 5 Things To Do In New Delhi
Delhi is a city of contradictions. For every posh colony, there’s a slum next door. Exotic for some and realistic for others, Delhi has an almost schizophrenic pulse that is as elusive as it is omnipr…
5 Cultural Hotspots To Visit Before They Vanish Due To Climate Change
Either way, it’s an inevitable future we approach head-on, with rising sea levels and eroding structures. Enter a realm of acceptance (if you will), and read ahead. Here are five cultural hotspots to …
Not Your Fashion Statement: Cultural Appropriation & The Self-Hating Indian
Let’s start with the basics: cultural appropriation is the adoption of aspects or symbols of an oppressed culture by its oppressor, often for mercantile intention or just to ‘look exotic’. Appropriat…
Celebrity Role Models: Drug-Addicts, Nudists & Reckless Behavior
We know it’s easy to get engrossed in celebrity scandals and gossip over world issues. Newspapers, digital publications, television channels all use entertainment content as a light-hearted touch in t…
6 Things Millenials Can Learn From The Vikings of Scandinavia
Despite our technological progress, looking back at these tribal cultures that live in respect of nature’s unspoken rules, we can absorb a lot of primal wisdom. First in line, known for their voyages …
Inked & Linked: Tracing The Evolution Of Tattoos
From embracing the evolving tradition to deep rooted social stigmas, the question of getting inked always sparks debate. Tangled in modern-day interpretations, it’s easy to forget tattoos have a long,…
Why You Should Go: Markus Zusak, UK poet Lemn Sissay, & Egyptian Writer Nawal El-Saadawi Coming To Emirates Lit Fest
The seventh Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, running from 3rd to 7th March at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City, is set to shake you off your readings seats and usher you into a …
Sharjah Light Festival 2015
The lights are back in town, and this time, they’re more spectacular than ever. The 5th edition of the 9-day Sharjah Light Festival, organized by the Sharjah Tourism Authority, started off its m…
9 Invaluable Lessons I Learnt in Palo Alto, California
We will all have encounters in life when we need to spend a couple of days – maybe weeks or months, even – alongside people we aren’t acquainted with; it can be at workshops, camps, off-the-job traini…
9 Invaluable Lessons I Learnt in Palo Alto, California
YOUR NAME YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR FAMILY/LAST NAME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR TITLE YOUR BRAND Anushka Kartha,brazilian food,brigadeiros,California,culture,Facebook,food,gmail,iMessage,journalling,keeping in touch,meeting new people,music,palo alto,social,Sprinkles Bakery,starbucks,summer,time zones,travel,twitter,whatsappWe will all have encounters in life when we need to spend a couple of days – maybe weeks or months, even – alongside people we aren’t acquainted with; it can be at workshops, camps, off-the-job training, local festivals, or volunteer work. It’s truly surprising how fast human connections can be built. I attended a […]