Adapting Your Heels for Spring/Summer
by Samantha Del-Greco Sex and the City’s Samantha rocks sensible mules, and still manages to look super sexy It’s that time again; coats all of a sudden seem unnecessary, that frizz you thought you’d tamed during winter is making a comeback…that’s right, the hot weather is arriving! We welcome back Vitamin D (oh how we’ve...
Sun, Sand, Surf and Hidden Beauty in Hendaye, South France
by Chloe Hay Les Jumeaux (The Twins) – These two rocks are Hendaye’s emblem and are visible from the golden sands and the Château’s grounds. Did you think all of southern France had been turned into a major tourist trap full of the elite and their spoilt offspring? Not quite. Luckily, there is still Hendaye....
Alexandria: Beyond the Library
by Sandy Lai Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt for a thousand years. Most commonly associated with the Royal Library of Alexandria and the loss of a mass amount of ancient texts, nowadays you can glimpse into its past and enjoy the cultural attractions of Egypt’s second-largest city....
From Boots to Boat Shoes: Men’s Footwear for Spring/Summer
by Ryan Wallace As summer approaches, and the smell of sand and sunshine fill the air, it’s logical for one to cast aside the oppressive footwear of corporate society and trade them in for a pair of leather sandals. The problem herein lies that one cannot possibly live the rest of one’s life in sandals...
Women and literature
by Ida Commin “Could you cite the names of at least five women writers from this century?” This is the question we could ask some random people. Most people will probably be able to name one or two women writers, but no more. On the contrary, citing the names of some contemporary men writers would...
Learn How to Do a DIY Salon-Quality Pedicure
by Sara Rehart Now that sandal season has arrived, it is important to maintain our feet health and keep them soft, clean and moisturized despite their constant exposure to the environment. By doing a DIY salon-quality pedicure, not only do you get to save some “moolah,” but you also get a long-lasting nail polish treatment...
Immerse Yourself in Ghanaian Culture and Give something back
by Chloe Hay Sometimes the only way to fully get to grips with the traditional way of life in poverty stricken countries is by becoming a volunteer. By taking part in one of the many volunteer programs available, you are able to immerse yourself in traditional Ghanaian culture adopting the lifestyle of a local as...
Feel like Indiana Jones in Luxor
by Sandy Lai Luxor. The name has an inviting ring to it, but its former moniker is much more impressive. This was the site of the ancient Egyptian capital, Thebes, a town that grew to be a political powerhouse more than four millennia ago. The beautiful city on the Nile was rather international for its...
Sandals and Sunshine: A Piece of Californian Heaven
by Ryan Wallace A staple footwear trend in Southern California for over three decades, Rainbow Sandals are the footwear of the eternal summer. Founded in San Clemente, CA by Jay R. Longley, Jr. Rainbow Sandals provide the perfect mixture of comfort and quality. Simple style, supreme materials, and amazing affordability have made these sandals a...
Hip-Hop – A Bullhorn for Change
by Saskia Chanoine Hip-hop is more than a form of music that highlights fast expensive cars, sexually active and submissive females, expensive jewelry, mansions and cuss words. Ever since its inception in the early 1960s it has been used as a tool for social change. It had a great influence in the post civil rights...
Accessorize Your Feet
by Samantha Del-Greco Accessories play a big part in summer fashion because as the warm weather creeps in, we find ourselves having to express our personal style in ways that don’t involve layers of clothing. Necklaces and the usual jewellery staples are great, but seeing as summer allows us to expose our beautiful feet, why...
Moscow: Discover the Epitome of Fabulosity
by Anna Maria D’Andrea Visit the Kremlin fortress Russia…Brr….Moscow…Brr….It would seem that for most of us the eastern European mega giant is often only associated with the fairy white season and nothing else. At best, maybe those colorful Russian dolls deemed by some enchanting and by most the trade mark of Russian folklore. This sums...
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