Recently I visited Athens, the beautiful and edgy capital of Greece. The city is known for being the “cradle of modern civilisation” and the birthplace of democracy, theatre, arts, competitive sport, and many other cultural highlights. Athens is a hotpot of Antiquity and Byzantine history, boasting architectural highlights from Greco-Roman and Neoclassical to modern day. If you prefer a combination of impressive historical sights, a…
I am a girl and I read Wired. Yep, I do. I find it fascinating to contemplate just how quickly our lives will change with the advancements in technology. On my recent flight to Moscow, I read an article in Wired talking about how, as a society, we have become incurious. Ian Leslie, the author of “Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future…
I was twelve when I first came to London, and I instantly fell in love with it. The fascinating architecture and the multicultural beauty of this exciting city makes for an extraordinary vibe – a vibe you feel at every second you spend there. Apart from the amazing architecture and the one and only Buckingham Palace, art is present at literally every corner. Renowned street…
Looking for something different on your next city trip? Something a bit more intimate, remote, yet exclusive and inspiring? I have recently returned from a trip to Lugano, the largest city of the stunning canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Its gorgeous location, directly at the shore of Lake Lugano, surrounded by the soft hills of the Lugano Prealps, is bound to make you jump with…
We all know that it is an absolute necessity to have a little black dress and a great pair of flats in our wardrobes, but what about when it comes to jewelry and accessories? For any stylish woman to look her very best, there are a few basic items that help to compliment nearly anything she wears or, in some cases, simply make the outfit….
Recently I had the opportunity to sneak away on a little city escape to Luxembourg with my partner. This small state in the heart of Western Europe has a lot to offer. Following my trip, I decided to put together a 2-day itinerary for Luxembourg that hopefully serves you as inspiration to go visit this lovely place. For some reason, it’s still flying under the…
It is never too early to take your baby to classes. I took my son to various baby development classes from his first month onwards. He transitioned successfully through each stage of development and these classes provided the structure needed for both physical and mental development. These days, you can find a wealth of baby development classes designed for parents and babies to enjoy including:…
A woman who is independent is breathtakingly attractive to a man. This is a fact that many women do not seem to realise because the wrong perception prevails in our modern times that men are intimidated by a strong woman. Before I delve right into the facts, I want to share an interesting definition of an ‘Independent Woman’ based on my research of this topic….
Maternity leave is like that big pink elephant in the room, watching as you wrestle with power in a corporate world, patiently waiting for you to check out. No one speaks of its presence, yet how you take advantage of the “privilege” of maternity leave dictates your longevity in a profession you worked so hard to master. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, describes the trepidation…
I always wondered if there is a set formula to be a successful woman. We all know that success is a broad term and that an idea of success for one person may seem like a failure to another. Guided by the fact that our perspectives are different, still, could there be some overarching set of habits that successful women follow? While browsing the web…