You’ve seen it in the movies. The weekend getaway in beautiful wine country. You drink wine all day. You buy a couple of bottles and then go back to your home for the weekend with friends and drink the wine you bought. All while laughing, pretending to notice the subtle differences in the wines, and taking
She Travels
A walk down Wellington’s foodie lane
I had heard so much about the many laneways in Melbourne and when I visited, I wasn’t disappointed. They were quaint and filled with shops and cafes and coffee shops. Some had some awesome street art even. It kinda made me wish that all places, everywhere in the world had these many laneways. So imagine
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Her friend went to Slovakia and all she got her was…
Disclaimer: I am a snacks person. I love snacks. And most of the time, not the healthy kind. I’ve always wondered what snacks mean to people around the world. So I have set on this mission to emotionally blackmail my friends who are either going home or are travelling to a distant land, to pick
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She Eats Out
Vamonos to the taco shop
There’s Tex-Mex cuisine. And there’s Mexican fast-food. And then there’s real Mexican food. Or so I’d been told. For the longest time, I didn’t know there was a difference. I just knew that it was all very tasty. But as I made friends that know the cuisine first hand, I’ve learnt that there is in fact, a
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Making childhood dreams come true since 1980
Photo: Supplied Imagine a seven year old Namrata with a ponytail and a fringe which I may or may not have cut herself. Standing across the street from the Hyatt Regency in Deira, my father pointed out that the circular bit at the top of the hotel was a “revolving restaurant” – a restaurant that actually moves so that you get a 360°
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Her friend went to Ireland and all he got her was…
Disclaimer: I am a snacks person. I love snacks. And most of the time, not the healthy kind. I’ve always wondered what snacks mean to people around the world. So I have set on this mission to emotionally blackmail my friends who are either going home or are travelling to a distant land, to pick
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Beautiful faces, spaces, and a shuck!
We had seen the photos with the often hilarious (and borderline scandalous) descriptions on Instagram. We had heard of the secret-but-not-so-secret-entrance via the parking lot. We had also read the words “SHUCK ME” off many Facebook, Instagram and blog posts. And we were convinced we wanted to check it out! The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill
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Voulez-vous some delicious French food ce soir?
When I first saw photos of Bistro Des Arts, a thought came to mind – “it doesn’t look like this cafe is in Dubai.” Once you’re there though, you quickly realise that it’s the perfect combo of Dubai (view of the Marina) and France (decor, music, food). You do feel like you’ve been transported elsewhere for a
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She Cooks
Cooking curry in Thailand
Anyone else love Thai food? And like love…not just love? Yes, me too. It’s such a safe decision when you are looking to treat yourself – you are sure to leave most Thai restaurants happy and full! Could you just imagine making some of that food at home? Having your whole home smell like a