“The Death of Clubbing”, they say, is imminent upon us. Who would’ve thought? As a late-thirties millennial, with memories still fresh in my mind of the way things used to be, I’d be lying if I said the words didn’t sting. Hailing from the generation that experienced immense bonding, youthful connection, platonic and romantic love, …
Category: Culture
UNPACKING THE OBSESSION & URGENCY OF THE EUROPEAN HOLIDAY
Now that summer has wrapped, let’s reflect. We saw it everywhere on a record scale, and a part of me has to address it. I’m referring to the manic surge in travel to Europe. Correct me if I’m wrong, but until about 5-10 years ago, people still seemed to consider other travel destinations just as …
UNPACKING THE APPEAL OF “SWANKY”
I write this as I dine at what some consider a semi-swanky place. This version entails high ceilings, industrial design and décor, and your standard heart-thumping deep-house (at a low volume) playing in the background. “Swanky” can mean different things to different people at various times. The definition can vary depending on how and where …
WHAT THE 7 DEADLY SINS LOOK LIKE IN 2025
The true root of my inspiration for this particular topic escapes me. I know it’s a heavy one. It may be the human nature and sociology reading binge I’ve been on combined with the 2025 goal-setting spree I decided to undertake earlier this month. Or maybe it’s the power of what seems to be a …
INTROVERT WEDDING IDEAS
I was never one to dream of or picture my wedding day growing up. Certain aspects of it, yes—the dress and choice of venue (always my favourite part of any wedding)—but that’s mostly where it ended. I adore attending weddings, however. Big ones that pull out all of the stops, complete with grand ceremonies and …
THE BEAUTY OF LIVING IN A LOW-KEY CITY
I’ve started to feel like the so-called “world-class cities “get all the hype. Whether they happen to be in Europe, North America, the Middle East, or Asia, the idealization of travelling to, working in, or living in cities like London, NYC, Paris, or Japan has reached diabolical proportions. I’m immensely guilty of this myself. I …
THE POWER OF MYSTERY
There is something to be said about an enchantment with the unknown. Various things could arouse this feeling—people with reticent personalities or deep-thinking minds, those utterly content with their own space, time, and company, or someone with a non-existent online, social media, or public presence. It could also be induced by curious new places, novel …
REIMAGINING “HIGH VALUE” IN 2024
High Value has become an incredibly ubiquitous, persuasive term, made famous by the virtual tidal wave that is social media, especially in 2024. I didn’t overthink it when the term first started making the rounds. It’s intriguing in its own way. Especially when applied to people, and even more entertaining when applied as a strategy …
THINGS THAT SHOULD BECOME OBSOLETE
Moving through the world in 2024, both virtually and literally, has opened my eyes and altered my perspective on how we humans engage and interact with our living surroundings. Cultures, lifestyles, and mindsets globally are evolving at rapid speed, and personally, I sometimes find it challenging to keep up. In many ways, I’m still trying …
HOW TO LIVE A SLOW LIFE IN A BIG CITY
For decades, cosmopolitan cities worldwide have held a certain appeal that draws international attention to tourism, work, and permanent settlement. Glittery destinations such as NYC, London, Paris, Miami, and Dubai, to name a few, offer dreams and visions of glamorous living, thriving career opportunities, and a forever-exciting and euphoric social life—and more often than not, …