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Sun’s Out, Brum’s Out: Things to do in Birmingham for Summer 2022!

Sun’s Out, Brum’s Out: Things to do in Birmingham for Summer 2022!

If you’ve read my recent blog, I dropped down a list of things you can do alone this summer. And of course, I shouldn’t overlook the things you can do with your family and friends as well. So for today’s blog, I thought I’d write […]

Summer Bucket List: Solo Edition

Summer Bucket List: Solo Edition

The weather is getting warmer, the skies are becoming clearer (well… not really, but we’re not gonna talk about that 👀). It’s time to shove all the woollen jumpers and thick coats to the back of the closet and pull out the denim shorts and bikini […]

Earth Day 2022

Earth Day 2022

Happy Earth Day! (By the time you read this, it will already have passed – if you were unaware, Earth Day was on 22 April 2022!) In celebration, I thought we’d dive deeper as to why we celebrate it!  So, what is Earth Day? It was […]

Easter in the Philippines

Easter in the Philippines

As we approach Easter (and the Easter break – it’s probably already the break by the time you read this), I thought it would be an amazing idea to share with you how Easter is being celebrated in the Philippines, considering it can be different […]

My top 4 favourite Filipino foods!

My top 4 favourite Filipino foods!

Recently, I have been craving many things, whether it be books, sweets, or food. One of them is Filipino food! Of course, nothing else can beat the cooking of one’s homeland dishes. I thought it would be interesting to share with you my favourite foods […]

Philippines: An Unforgettable Summer

Philippines: An Unforgettable Summer

Waking up to bitterly cold, rainy and gloomy weather hasn’t put me in high spirits lately. I have found it quite tricky to get out of bed. Not only is it comfortable, but I dread picking out layers and layers of outfits to keep me […]

Palak Paneer!

Palak Paneer!

Haven’t shared a recipe in a while, so I thought I would share one of my favourite and very popular Indian recipes, Palak Paneer. It’s a spinach-based curry with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), high in iron and a good amount of protein and very easy […]

Reviewing Popular Food Places in London pt. 2

Reviewing Popular Food Places in London pt. 2

After a lovely holiday in India, I am back in London! I had some spare time before I started work again, hence I thought let’s meet up with my friend and review some more popular places in London. London is filled with choices when it […]

5 Ideas of What You Can Do During the Festive Season!

5 Ideas of What You Can Do During the Festive Season!

Can you believe that it’s just one month left until Christmas? And it’s nearly the end of 2021? Time flies… We have all been through a lot this year. Let us leave aside all the bitterness for a moment and enjoy the festive season! . […]

What I Eat in a Day: the UK vs India

What I Eat in a Day: the UK vs India

In many of my old blogs, I have shared cultural differences between the UK and India and how both countries are unique in their own way. One thing is for sure: both countries, though having a history together, are very different in terms of lifestyle, […]