Pearl of the Orient
Exotic enclaves in the Philippines Maybe it’s time to take a break, relax and slip away… Just imagine walking on white sandy beaches and snorkelling in turquoise crystal-clear waters Now if you love beach holidays and you’ve already been to Boracay – Philippines paradise and Asia’s best beach. There are thousands of other exotic enclaves that you…
Mama Mia… I love Italia
1. Ok so pasta comes to mind when I say Italy and inevitably that famous phrase that describes pasta that’s cooked to perfection Al dente, meaning firm to the bite or literally translated to mean “to the tooth” And word is, Italian chefs would really fight tooth and nail to keep from serving overcooked pasta…
The meaning of Vesak Day
Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and final nirvana of Buddha It begins early in the morning with a visit to the temple where other devotees may join in the communal observance of this special day. Along with chants and recitation, devotees express gratitude and veneration to Buddha It’s not uncommon for devotees to also offer gifts of candles, incense and…
London Bridge is falling down
1. Talking about the most famous of all British pop band – “The Beatles” originally called themselves the Blackjacks but after they discovered that a respected local group was already using that name, they changed it to Quarrymen. That stuck for about only 2 years and then they were known as “Johnny and the Moondogs” Johnny was,…
I am nuts!
You know what? I love nutella. It would have been my name except that it’ll make me look like a nut. But I love it anyway. I love its smooth, creamy, and chocolaty taste. Drives me nuts! And I must admit, it adds a certain oomph to my day too. I have it for lunch…
Why is Good Friday, good?
Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday,” is the Friday before Easter Sunday. But more than chocolate bunnies and pretty dresses, Good Friday is remembered traditionally as the day on which Jesus, the Son of God was crucified. This day is usually remembered with a subdued service with solemn hymns, prayers of thanksgiving, a message centered…
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
1. Dublin boasts one pub for every 100 head of population In fact you know what? The Irish consume in average 131.1 liters of beer per year the 2nd highest per-capita consumption after the Czech Republic Famous Irish breweries include Guinness, Smithwicks or Kilkenny, and Harp Lager 2. Now what comes to mind when…
Celebrating NZ’s Waitangi Day
Longest blackout in the world The longest blackout in the world was on February 19, 1998 Guess where? In New Zealand when the four main power cables supplying Auckland city, broke down. The disruption, which lasted 66 days, affected 7500 business and residential customers and cost businesses an estimated $300 million Home to rarest…