Few places call to mind the holiday season like the northern expanses of Lapland, located in Finland. There are several ways to travel to Lapland, including direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki via a stylish and modern Finnair (be sure not to miss out on a range of bespoke Finnish branded beverages while on board). Visitors can also connect to Rovenamimi, one of the most northern airports in Finland, via various European cities.  For a complete Finnish experience, Helsinki is an excellent place to begin your journey, and worth stepping out for a few days (if only to get acclimated to th ..read more

In today’s digital age, the number of websites and apps can be overwhelming, but also offer many opportunities to explore, learn, and have fun. Learning can be a delightful journey, especially when it involves something as universally enjoyed as food. CulinarySchools.org offers an engaging and interactive platform for culinary enthusiasts, aspiring chefs, and curious minds to explore the world of food and cooking. With a range of exciting games and challenges, the website makes learning about cooking, ingredients, and culinary techniques educational and incredibly fun. In this article, we’ll ..read more

Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C.  When the summer arrives, many homeowners dust off their garden furniture, remove its tarpaulin coverings and stage them again for dinner parties and more. Inviting friends and family to an evening meal in your garden can be a lovely approach, or having a candlelit dinner with your partner is often an inspiring and beautiful experience to focus on. After cooking so many wintery foods to keep you warm and satiated, moving back into lighter, more unrestrained, more colorful cooking can take a slight adjustment, if ..read more

Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C.  Buying a home is a massive commitment that requires spending a lot of money at once and then spending dedicated funds every month for fifteen to thirty years after that. It’s one of the most significant financial decisions the average person will make in their lifetimes, so it must be decided with good planning. If you want to buy a home and be sure that you’re ready for it, these are the financial plans you need to lay first. Create Two Different Savings Unless you can get specific grants, the average cost of ..read more

Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor.  Enjoy, C.  Traveling the world on a motorcycle is a dream for many. It represents absolute freedom, beyond even what you get when you go by car. On a motorbike, you can weave in and out of traffic, park up just about anywhere, and travel down unpaved dirt tracks with relative ease.  However, if you’re going to embark on a motorcycle adventure, you’ll need to do your research. It’s not as easy as you might think. You need to prepare in advance and make sure that you put everything in order first before you set o ..read more

I was recently invited to Italy, more specifically to Parma to learn all about the process of the product of Parmigiano Reggiano. Of course, I was only too delighted to accept. Parmigiano Reggiano is one of those products that is literally always in my fridge.  I find myself reaching for it throughout the week — for any pasta dish, to top salads, the list is endless. If you want a shortcut, find the steps of production here. If you want to see some highlights from my trip, click here. And if you want to know more about the history and benefits of the product, please keep reading! Rooted i ..read more

While the culinary component of the A to Za’atar origin story starts when I enjoyed a degustation at Noma in 2013, the story of the brand goes back to the fall of 2015, when I was considering leaving my full-time job at NYUAD to concentrate on my fiction writing. I’d come up with a great name, and knew I needed to do something with the title. Perhaps unique to the market in Dubai, in 2016, on social media, everyone had a gimmick or nickname. So I did too. Because in the world of food, who was Courtney Brandt? In my mind, ‘A to Za’atar’ was much easier to remember. Thus, A to Za’atar was born ..read more

Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor.  Enjoy, C.  Alberta is one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces. Home to some gorgeous natural attractions, quirky small towns, art, museums, and more, Alberta has something for everyone. If you’re looking to relocate, whether it be for work or for personal reasons, consider places like Calgary, Banff, and St. Albert. Here are a few reasons why you should call Alberta your next home. Cost Compared to other areas of Canada such as Ontario, Alberta has a very low cost of living. Apartments can go for around $800-$1000 ..read more

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Top Beach Resorts Four Seasons Desroches Shangri La Boracay Four Seasons Seychelles St Regis Maldives  Soneva Fushi Villa Markisa Hilton Northolme  Hilton Labriz W Muscat Ritz Carlton RAK Al Bustan Palace  Galle Fortress  Oberoi Al Zorah Pennisula Boutique Hotel Port Douglas  Six Senses Zighy Bay Movenpick Dead Sea  Sir Bani Yas Island Anantara Waldorf Astoria RAK One & Only Royal Mirage  Fairmont Fujairah Intercontinental Furjairah Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri  Reethi Beach  *Villa Turquoise and Eden Island receive honorable mentions*  ..read more