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Eid Beauty Trends Focus on Natural, Fresh Looks
Salons in Oman are experiencing a surge in bookings ahead of Eid as clients seek natural and practical beauty treatments focused on skincare, hair maintenance,…
On vegetables: lessons from a garden patch
After six years, a gardener revamped their vegetable patch by removing invasive weeds, adjusting planting strategies, and upgrading infrastructure following changes in sunlight exposure. This…
A solo parent’s slow Saturdays: finding calm with ADHD and autism
A solo parent in Kent balances her ADHD alongside raising her autistic daughter through a carefully planned Saturday routine centered on dance classes, outdoor activities,…
Qatar Museums as Pillars of Cultural Tourism Highlighted
Visit Qatar highlighted the important role museums play in preserving the nation's heritage and boosting cultural tourism on International Museum Day. By promoting diverse institutions…
The Revival of the Mobutu-Era Abacost Jacket in Kinshasa
A growing number of people in Kinshasa are reviving the abacost jacket, a distinctive style from the Mobutu era, through workshops like the family-run Okasol…
Paris dog-centric bakeries and cafes offer treats and social spaces
Paris is seeing a rise in dog-focused bakeries and cafes like Casa del Doggo and Le Bone Appart, offering specialized treats and social spaces that…
Recipes for Success: Chef Timo Gloeckner
Timo Gloeckner, culinary director at SLS The Red Sea resort, emphasizes teamwork, trust, and delegation as essential to running a successful kitchen. His approach highlights…
Recipes for Success: Chef Vlassia Anagnostou
Vlassia Anagnostou, head chef at Avli by tashas in Dubai, incorporates her Greek culinary roots and Mediterranean influences to create thoughtful, authentic dishes. Her emphasis…
Severe fuel shortages to impact summer foods
Fuel shortages linked to the Iran crisis are threatening the UK's summer food supply by driving up costs and limiting the availability of energy, fertilizers,…
How France fell for reimagined 19th-century workers’ canteens
Traditional French bouillon restaurants have seen a revival with 253 new openings in the past four years, offering affordable, hearty meals that compete with fast…
Taste of spring: Bomnamul season is here
Spring has brought the arrival of bomnamul, wild edible greens popular in Korea, with demand rising sharply and prices increasing due to their nutritional value…
My sushi-making is a success, but I’m not giving up boil-in-the-bag rice
Chef Mark Taylor led a sushi-making workshop at Howth Castle Cookery School, teaching participants traditional techniques for preparing sushi rice and assembling rolls. The class…
The one thing I wish I’d known before spending 10 years in a house-share
Sarah Carson reflected on how nearly ten years of living in shared housing led her to hide cherished personal belongings due to concerns over damage…