Bon voyage Many of us have put future vacation plans on hold, but with seven countries – Cyprus, Greece, Switzerland, Croatia, Turkey and Estonia – welcoming tourists back this summer, your next getaway might be sooner than you think. But before you start booking your tickets, you have to keep in mind that flying during […] More
This does not include Dubai The nationwide curfew in the United Arab Emirates has been shortened by two hours. As of Saturday, May 30, it was announced by the Ministry a lockdown from 10pm to 6am would be in place in order for the national sterlisation programme to take place. However, this does include Dubai […] More
I grew up in a family where race was never discussed in-depth. Of course, we all knew that we were Black and we all agreed that racism was a thing. But, we made sure to blend as best as we could into the predominantly white society of western Canada. At times, I remember hating my […] More
Emirates Airline has announced it is set to to resume flights to 12 Arab countries. Following the recommencement of regular passenger flights to a series of destinations – including London Heathrow, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne – on May 21, the Dubai-based airline will be resuming services to further destinations in the Middle […] More
This year has taught us that time is a social construct. Setting our 2020 career goals felt simultaneously like five minutes ago and five years ago. The world has changed considerably since January and almost all sectors and industries have been affected. That might mean that our career expectations this year have to shift. We […] More
You already know that sunscreen is our top beauty secret and pool-side accessory (sun protection is chic, ladies!). Even if you’re one of the lucky ones who do not burn like a literal lobster after 25 minutes outside (guilty!), sun exposure can cause wrinkles and premature aging, but most importantly, skin cancer. We depend on our […] More
You’ve seen it all over Instagram: a bathtub adorned with rose petals and sliced lemons, lined with candles and essential oils and beautifully-labeled products. There’s likely a bath caddy with a good book, a glass of wine, and a face mask, for good measure. I’ve seen these images time and time again, but wrote them […] More
The first time that I ever participated in the biker shorts trend was a complete and utter disaster. After seeing bike shorts all over my IG feed and reading an article written by one of my lovely coworkers on how to style them last summer, I knew that it was time for me to hop […] More
