Michelle Winfield, Correspondent (Food) Planning a party? Celebrating a special occasion? As the season of mulled wine has come to an end, there is no better time than the new year to experiment with some DIY cocktails! These exotic, yet quick and simple, recipes will revamp any alcohol you may have left over from the festive celebrations. Cheers! 1. The Classic Mojito — A Cuban drink literally meaning ‘something wet’ Ingredients: . 1 part rum […]
Helena Stocks, Editor (Fashion) Britney Spears has been a global pop icon for more than a decade and is adored by her loyal fans worldwide. Therefore, when she announced she would be taking a two-year residency in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood, fans all over the world were thrilled and excited for her first ever ‘hits’ show, meaning of course, she would be performing all of her greatest hits which have graced our radios […]
Anna Insuasty, Correspondent (Travel) Otavalo is a small city in northern Ecuador that spreads out through a rich and great valley and is hemmed in by a couple of magnificent volcanoes. The Otavalos indigenous community inhabits the city and its surroundings since the days they settled in this land 28.000 years ago and they are widely known for their success in trading activities. They can be found around the world selling the same products […]
Denisa Caldova, Correspondent (Fashion) Growing up, amongst many other things, means changing one’s fashion style. It is quiet obvious that as small kids, every one of us was dressed up by his/ her mother. It started with getting cute baby overalls and continued with all the clothes we had throughout puberty. When we look at the photos from this time, most of us are happy we can make our own decisions about clothing at […]
Chang Mei Yen, Correspondent (Fashion) The star-studded American Hustle, appearing at the tail-end of 2013, is already winning accolades for its well-rounded performance. But much of its quirkiness and appeal is conveyed by its portrayal of fashion in the 1970s – the good, the bad, and the ugly. American Hustle is a movie that is unusually frank about how fashion could be less than eye-candy. Not everything about fashion in the 1970s is chic, as […]
Andre Amorim, Correspondent (Travel) A perfect combination of old history and modern industry, Vitoria-Gasteiz has evolved from the ancient town back in 12th century. It is located in the Basque Country in northern Spain between Bilbao and San Sebastian. With several festivities all year round and a lot of places to see, you could never think there’s nothing to do. The main festival, Fiestas de La Blanca, is held in honour to the local religious figure, […]
Helena Stocks, Editor (Fashion). There have been so many tremendous moments in the world of fashion in 2013, shortlisting them is certainly a challenge. One of the stand out fashion moments was of course the Met Ball, which all the fashion favourites appeared at including the evolved and stylish Miley Cyrus and the timeless fashion fanatic, Sienna Miller. The celebrities all adapted the punk theme in their own way, even Madonna proved she’s still got […]
Shoko Konno, Correspondent (Travel) British Columbia is a province in Canada located along the west coast of the continent. The place is only one to experience a “West Coast Special”, for example, ski and sailing in the same day. Still, it may not click to you but the city is definitely for everyone. There are three cities you have heard before: Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler. Vancouver is an beautiful urban city with Nature. It […]
Federica Romaniello, Correspondent (Travel) The holiday season is a great time to travel, but it certainly is not the cheapest one. If this year you are so lucky as to spend time in Brussels, the historical and refined Belgian capital city, chances are that part of your time will be dedicated to buying souvenirs, presents, and small gifts for friends and relatives. What To Buy Some typical Belgian products include both edible items, and handmade […]
Nicola Phiri, Correspondent (Travel) The festive season is coming to an end and what better way to celebrate the New Year than in these five glamorous locations. Whether you are looking for a last minute getaway for New Year’s eve or perhaps your next holiday destination, I have put a list together to inspire you. The Seychelles If you fancy a beach party on New Year’s eve then look no further than the Seychelles. […]
