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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Uros floating village

Uros Floating Villages in Lake Titicaca

The Uros floating islands are one of the main attractions in Lake Titicaca. The other one is the Lake Amantani and Taquile island tour. While researching the Uros floating islands, there were many reviews on TripAdvisor indicating that it seemed like an elaborate act for tourists. But I had a free day here, and it…

Books

The Best Gifts for the Readaholic in Your Life

Buying gifts for people can always be a challenge. You want to make sure you get them something they don’t already have, something that they might not treat themselves to usually, and above all else, something that they’ll truly love. If you have a friend or family member who adores the written word, getting them…

A Perfect Spy

A Perfect Spy

A Perfect Spy was (to me) the perfect book to read during our intense quarantine/lockdown. It is satisfyingly dense, requires just the right amount of concentration, and overall just perfect for a long, leisurely read where I didn’t have access to or temptation to switch off to another shorter, easier book. About the Book The…

Best Gifts for a Loved One Struggling with Anxiety

Even the most unaffected parts of life can present a real challenge for people who suffer from anxiety. Finding a gift for a loved one who struggles with anxiety is an excellent way of easing their hardship while showing genuine care and consideration. The list below has some great present ideas focused specifically on reducing…

Fire and Blood

Fire and Blood

Every time I have an itch to read The Winds of Winter (the publish date of which has been pushed so many times, I have given up on ever getting to the end of this series), I go back and read some of George R.R.Martin’s sundry books on Westeros. Desperate times 😉. So, recently I…

Teething boy

Make Your Kids Comfortable Going to the Dentist

More people than you might think experience some degree of anxiety surrounding visits to the dentist. Not only is there the potential for pain that puts people off of going for their yearly cleaning, but the fear that something is wrong that needs a more invasive procedure to correct can also be overwhelming. Such anxiety…

The end of innocence

The End of Innocence

I’ve always associated Moni Mohsin as a “light” author, someone like Candace Bushnell. Maybe it’s because she’s most known for her Butterfly novels. In The End of Innocence, she tries to strike a more serious note. About the Book Western Pakistan, the winter of 1971, and 9 year old Laila has a secret. Ignored by…

Home decor for small spaces

Easy Ways to Renovate your Home in Quarantine

With so much free time on our hands, quarantine is the perfect time for homeowners to renovate their living space. From smaller renovations to bigger overhauls, many have taken up DIY projects to get through the lockdown. To inspire you, here are a few easy ways to renovate your home, even with limited resources. Brighten…

Books and home

How to Fall Back in Love with Your Home

There is always something that needs changing, fixing, or tweaking when you own property. While you might have once loved every inch of your home, limited attention and investment could result in feeling unhappy with one or more rooms. If you have grown tired of your décor and want to transform your property, read these…

With grandpa

How to Deal With a Family Member Getting Older

Nobody wants to acknowledge that time is ticking forward and that the people we love are getting older. This never has to be a bad thing, of course, but there comes a certain time in your loved one’s life when you begin worrying a little more and thinking differently about the time you have left…