Voracious reader, vegetarian foodie, mostly armchair traveler, and frequent online shopper. I love to talk about all these passions (and other things happening in my life) in this blog.
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The Redeemer

The Redeemer

After reading a tough book like Azadi, I like something lighter – either a frothy romance or a dark crime fiction. After my dismal experience with romance lately, I decided crime might be a better option. Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole series is generally a safe option for me. I wouldn’t call them excellent, but they…

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Is Palm Oil good for you?

A couple of weeks back, I attended a Zoom session conducted by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) that talked about the health benefits of Palm oil. When I mentioned that to my friends and family, they were like, what health benefits? Everyone knows there are no health benefits to palm oil. But I was…

Parliament Building in London

Things to do When You are in London with Your Family

London is one of the most popular travel destinations, and certainly has plenty to offer to keep everyone entertained! Here are a couple of things to do in and around London on your next visit. Theater It’s no secret that London is home to some of the most popular theaters, musicals and shows in the…

Azadi

Azadi: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction

It’s November. That time of the year when I reluctantly pick up something non-fiction (not a genre I like) and try (and mostly fail) to get through the book. This year, I broke that pattern. Azadi, is a short book of non-fictional essays and speeches by Arundhati Roy. I love her fiction, and her political…

Ingredients For The Perfect Reading Nook

If you love books, you’ll want to make the most of the time that you get to spend reading them! All too often we get interrupted right in the middle of a crucial scene, or find ourselves distracted from the plot because we aren’t quite comfortable enough. Read on to discover the five essential features…

The scales of the law

Tips to Building Your Successful Court Case in 2021

Going to court is both an expensive and time-consuming activity. You’ll only choose to bring a case to court if you feel that you have a good chance of winning it; meanwhile, if you have a case brought against you, you’ll have no chance but to fight it as strongly as you possibly can. In…

Signs Your Dog is Happy

When it comes to our extended family members, it is important that we make sure they are living life to the full. It is hard when our pets cannot communicate to use how they are feeling using words, but that does not mean that they are not happy and are not showing us! There are…

Alas! No honeymoon in Switzerland for us

Ways to Add Romance into Your Honeymoon

After many months or years of planning a perfect wedding day, you might both be eager to head off on your honeymoon to relax, unwind, and have some fun. You and your partner will likely be on a high after your big day, which is why you must take steps to prolong the feeling during…

Home improvements

How to Design the Ultimate Man Cave

The “man cave”, also known as a “mantuary,” is an increasingly popular trend. For men who live with a partner or even a whole family, a room that he is free to decorate as he likes without judgment is a great way for him to express himself in a corner he can call his own.…