‘Tis the Season..
This year has gone by so fast and with a myriad of fabulous and not so fabulous happenings around the world. Taking YOLO to heart, we bring the spirit of random theory to the year’s happenings. Enjoy your season! – Editor in Chief
WHAT ARE PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT?
Middle East
Wet Cupping – ‘Hijama’
When healing and religion collide, we call it divine provenance. It is not surprising this eastern health mainstay has crossed over with the comfort of vampire facials etal.
The health benefits especially for those that suffer arthritic pain (allegedly) with very little defined support makes it worth trying.
USA
The Statement Tee
The resurgence of the STATEMENT TEE. Christmas shopping for statement tees has become a reflection of how current you are on popular culture. From shows like Love is Blind and the Housewives franchises the statement tees are coming at us thick and fast!
Some we like:
- Happy Eddie tees | RHOP
- Read you for filth tees | Love is Blind s5
Africa
Umushanana
oo-moo-shah-nah-nah
Is the Umushanana Africa’s version of the elegance of a Sari? Well, the Rwandese traditional dress seems to be elbowing the intricately laced and sometimes heavily patterned fabric used in West African dress.
Asia
Are we bored of Shopping?
First there came Shein, then Temu… should we be looking to the exchange of ideas as the new retail therapy.
Keyboard bandits are shifting their typing focus from placing items in carts to making sure they have the wittiest comeback on ‘X’ or more than liking content, liking comments.
We’ll still place our bets on Temu winning the Christmas season!
Must Go
01
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
“It’s not super mainstream, beat the crowds and masses with the best selfie light…”
MUST EAT
Octopus, duck and wine
STAY
Royal Princess Hotel
WHILE THERE
Visit Kings Landing from the Games of Thrones set. People watch because the locals are BEAUTIFUL and carry comfy shoes because old town Dubrovnik is walkable with old school charm
DON’T MISS
The a-ma-zing views and visit the Panorama Bar and Restaurant – get there by cable car.
Feel healthier and lighter with the Mediterranean-esque food
02
MYKONOS, GREECE
“Feel exclusive before travel becomes truly affordable for everyone…”
MUST EAT
Moussaka
STAY
Kouros Hotel
WHILE THERE
#Mykonos | 180 Sunset Bar, Interne, Namos beach and the old town market
#Athens | Almisafir Sheesha place, Aster beach, Acropolis sights and the Beef Bar restaurant
DON’T MISS
Dress shopping at Iliana Bassiana, Mkonos’ cutest shops and accessories shops near the Acropolis in Athens
03
BASQUE COUNTRY, SPAIN
“San Sebastian…”
Hot on the heels of the BBC travel doc on San Sebastian, confirming the best foods and concentration of Michelin starred restaurants we went to a local for confirmation.
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