How to Broaden Your Palate and Enjoy New Foods
words Alexa Wang Credit: Kim van Vuuren Via Pexels If you were to lay all the world's dishes on a buffet line, it would probably stretch well into outer space. Yet, the average person interacts with only a tiny fraction of those flavours. It’s...
Shilpa Gupta in conversation: lines, borders and injustice
words Simon Coates I’d been trying to contact artist Shilpa Gupta for a while, she in Mumbai and me in London. When she finally replies to my emails, she’s elegantly apologetic, explaining how lockdown in the city has kept her from her studio and, therefore, her...
Escaping London…for Bosnia’s most isolated village
By Mo Saqib Even Big Ben is just 100 metres tall. Here I was, 1500 metres high, at the peak of Bosnia’s highest and remotest village, Lukomir. Look around, and for miles you see only the forested, rocky terrain of the Dinaric Alps, almost touching the sky. Look down...
How to Stay Safe While Travelling Alone
words Alexa Wang Traveling alone can be an attractive endeavour. You get to truly do what you want to do, without compromising on anything. The girls would want to drink day and night when you might fancy a break to browse a museum, the family will need to keep the...
The Comeback of the Flower “Chintz” Pattern and How to Add it to Your Wardrobe
words Alexa Wang Image Source: Pexels Your grandmother’s butterfly-adorned tablecloth has never been so stylish. In fact, she could probably give you a lesson in how to wear this fabric, considering its popularity peaked in the 60s and 70s. In its earliest form,...
5 Items of Clothing That Won’t Go Out of Fashion
words Alexa Wang Fashion trends change throughout the years and it can be both costly and challenging trying to keep up. With the added impact of fashion fashion, trends are even more short lived these days. That’s why it’s important to own some timeless pieces which...
Most popular landmarks in Rome
words Alexa Wang Rome is a city on many people's must-visit lists. With shopping, history and beautiful views aplenty, it's no surprise tourists flock there. But it can be hard to know which places you should visit first. From the Sistine Chapel to the Roman Forum,...
Rain or Shine. Sleet or Snow. Fish and Chips Never Lets You Down
words Alexa Wang It would be fair to say that a day at the seaside would not be complete without a fish supper. Shaking sand from their shoes and hungry after splashing around in the waves, a family or group of friends will catch sight of the seafront chippy and the...
Fine food in a Passover Program? Yes we can!
words Al Woods Passover is a religious holiday with a lot of significance for Jewish observers. All observers know that the seder meal, served on the first night of the holiday is the most important. During a seder meal there should be a seder plate established and on...
Pan’s Labyrinth 15 years on – Interview with Ivana Baquero who played the lead role
words Adam Davidson 15 years after its release, Ivana Baquero, who played the lead role of Ofelia in Pan’s Labyrinth, looks back on filming the fantasy movie, Del Toro and how she managed to enjoy a normal childhood. Set against the backdrop of Franco’s fascist regime...
Five unexpected coffee producing countries
words Al Woods Since its dissemination in the European territory, throughout the XV Century, the origins of the coffee plants have been the subject of many controversial theories. The most accepted one states that the first coffee shrubs grew up in the current...
5 ways of making more sustainable food choices
words Alexa Wang Sustainability, whether it be in fashion, general living, or food, is beginning to grab the attention of the masses — particularly amongst millennials. But what exactly do we mean by sustainable food? A common definition is that it should be produced,...
Y2K Trends We’re Still Loving 20 Years Later
words Alexa Wang Y2K (Year 2000) was an iconic era wherein humankind stepped into a new millennium centered around technology, creativity, and uncertainty. The aesthetic of Y2K evoked the fear of the coming millennium and hesitancy of the people to let go of the 80’s...
Luxury Traveling While On A Budget: Can It Really Be Done?
words Al Woods Who doesn’t want a bit of luxury occasionally while traveling? Having the feel of luxury doesn’t have to be staying in the best hotels or eating the most expensive food. It’s all about planning and knowing how to search for deals. Plan What You’re Going...
The Top Towns and Enclaves in Cornwall You Can Visit on Your Weekend Break
words Alexa Wang Cornwall has been up there when it comes to the best destinations for weekend breaks or longer holidays in the UK, and the area is dotted with quaint, idyllic villages with the sea backdrop that most everyone is familiar with – and has grown to...