Barcelona, located on the northeastern coast of Spain, is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. Barcelona is the 5th most populous area in the European Union, after, Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid […]
Doha is the capital city and the main financial center of Qatar. Qatar is located on the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and bordered by Saudi Arabia. Qatar is an oil-rich country that has grown to be a major tourist destination—in fact, Qatar became the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup […]
For the sandwich generation, ironically, life is not always a picnic. The sandwich generation comprises of middle-aged adults (age 35 to 59 years) who care for their aging parents (or older family members/friends) as well as their own children (younger relatives/other dependents). The idea of the sandwich generation arose in the late 20th century as […]
The absolutely spectacular exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams captures the groundbreaking history and awe-inspiring legacy of luxury fashion powerhouse, House of Dior. The exhibition shares the secrets of the different sources of inspiration Monsieur Dior drew from and it displays numerous beautiful objects straight from the Parisian fashion house’s archives: from hundreds of […]
In the past 2 1/2 years, I have lost 47 lbs and, with that, achieved the following milestones: gone from XL Angelica hospital scrubs to Medium; gone from a US size 14/16/18 to size 8/10/12; lost 12 inches off my waist; and fit back into my wedding dress and pre-pregnancies closet (insert happy dance!!!!) Here […]
With the 2020/2021 school year ready to launch in my corner of the world, we (my husband and I) find ourselves, understandably, gathering our thoughts and ideas on how to navigate the ebbs and flows of our new normal: raising and educating children during a global pandemic as full-time working parents. We must acknowledge, in […]
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Trimming your waistline is not solely a journey in vanity. A strong core is actually the foundation of good health. Having excess abdominal fat is an extreme health risk that is actually akin to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, even if you are at a normal weight for your height. If most of […]
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As the world begins to make plans to loosen some of the coronavirus restrictions, I find myself reflecting on my and my family’s time in lock-down. Even though my husband and I are both essential workers in our fields and have both had to leave the house to go work, our life, like the billions […]
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Let me start by saying, it is okay to be afraid; we are, after all, human. We may be in familiar territory currently but it is still unique in its own way and therefore remains uncharted. Also, reaction to fear can still be rational, organized and selfless. On the other hand, it is not okay […]
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Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, is a country at the center of the Southeast Asian Indochinese Peninsula. Tourism makes up about 6% of the Thailand’s economy. Thailand was the most visited country in Southeast Asia in 2013, according to the World Tourism Organisation. Asian tourists primarily visit Thailand for Bangkok and the historical, natural, and […]
BARCELONA, SPAIN: CHICHICHIC TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS
Barcelona, located on the northeastern coast of Spain, is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. Barcelona is the 5th most populous area in the European Union, after, Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid […]
Doha, Qatar: ChichiChic Top 10 Highlights
Doha is the capital city and the main financial center of Qatar. Qatar is located on the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and bordered by Saudi Arabia. Qatar is an oil-rich country that has grown to be a major tourist destination—in fact, Qatar became the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup […]
The Sandwich Generation: How to Thrive Despite Multigenerational Squeeze
For the sandwich generation, ironically, life is not always a picnic. The sandwich generation comprises of middle-aged adults (age 35 to 59 years) who care for their aging parents (or older family members/friends) as well as their own children (younger relatives/other dependents). The idea of the sandwich generation arose in the late 20th century as […]
Christian Dior–Designer of Dreams: ChichiChic Top 10 Highlights
The absolutely spectacular exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams captures the groundbreaking history and awe-inspiring legacy of luxury fashion powerhouse, House of Dior. The exhibition shares the secrets of the different sources of inspiration Monsieur Dior drew from and it displays numerous beautiful objects straight from the Parisian fashion house’s archives: from hundreds of […]
My 7 Best (SIMPLE) Diet and Fitness Fat-Blasting Tips
In the past 2 1/2 years, I have lost 47 lbs and, with that, achieved the following milestones: gone from XL Angelica hospital scrubs to Medium; gone from a US size 14/16/18 to size 8/10/12; lost 12 inches off my waist; and fit back into my wedding dress and pre-pregnancies closet (insert happy dance!!!!) Here […]
Surviving the 2020/2021 School Year
With the 2020/2021 school year ready to launch in my corner of the world, we (my husband and I) find ourselves, understandably, gathering our thoughts and ideas on how to navigate the ebbs and flows of our new normal: raising and educating children during a global pandemic as full-time working parents. We must acknowledge, in […]
Eat Your Way to Delicious Abs
Trimming your waistline is not solely a journey in vanity. A strong core is actually the foundation of good health. Having excess abdominal fat is an extreme health risk that is actually akin to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, even if you are at a normal weight for your height. If most of […]
5 key lessons I will take with me into my Post-CoVid Life
As the world begins to make plans to loosen some of the coronavirus restrictions, I find myself reflecting on my and my family’s time in lock-down. Even though my husband and I are both essential workers in our fields and have both had to leave the house to go work, our life, like the billions […]
How to Keep Your Sanity during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Let me start by saying, it is okay to be afraid; we are, after all, human. We may be in familiar territory currently but it is still unique in its own way and therefore remains uncharted. Also, reaction to fear can still be rational, organized and selfless. On the other hand, it is not okay […]
Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket): Top 10 Highlights
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, is a country at the center of the Southeast Asian Indochinese Peninsula. Tourism makes up about 6% of the Thailand’s economy. Thailand was the most visited country in Southeast Asia in 2013, according to the World Tourism Organisation. Asian tourists primarily visit Thailand for Bangkok and the historical, natural, and […]