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September 8, 2020

KERALA Unseen: The offbeat city of Thrissur

June. It’s the month of eternal bliss for us Malayalees who are surviving farther north from where our parents learned to walk. The very air changes flavor as soon as the train enters Kerala borders. The tourist version of Kerala is something all have seen or read about. The Kerala my childhood had been to, is not for those who spend money just to get fancy pictures of their feet in the sea.

DESIGN

August 1, 2020

Five tips to make the best of your 30 Day Design Challenge

Dear challengers. While design challenges are fun and force you to think, they can also be used as a tool to learn, build your portfolio and open up your mind to different perspectives to the same problem. Here are 5 quick tips on how you can make the most of this 30 day design challenge.

DESIGN

July 24, 2020

Join 30 days of design madness: Sign Up for our Design Challenge!

Dear Designers, I know it’s the pandemic. And pandemics are hard. So to keep us all inspired, I designed a 30 day design challenge for you. Let’s think “design” to solve problems, doodle creative solutions and critique constructively with peer feedback.

TRAVEL GUIDES

July 4, 2020

The beginner’s guide to traveling with a baby

There is no right age to travel with a baby. Although you may yourself be super tired two weeks after delivering a baby, so plan wisely. Babies adapt and are more resilient than we think. Plan that first trip. Give yourself a chance to experience the ups and downs. It will give you moments you'll cherish forever as ma and pa. You got this!

TRAVEL TIPS

July 4, 2020

How to kill time & have fun at the airport?

The world is Covid struck and the airports are a scary place to be at the moment. But still there is much to a travelers life connected with the feeling of airport layovers and long wait times that feel like a distant memory now. In these slow times, we were missing the airport life and all the fun things one could do to kill time at their best while at the airport - so here is a reminiscene airport post for you!

April 2, 2020

Meet KWOHTATIONS, celebrating life and identities that remain underrepresented in greeting card aisles

Meet Janine Kwoh, often found in an apron - letter pressing a greeting card on an antique printing press, and then hand painting each one of it to make it truly one-of-a-kind. Commercially known for her brand name KWOHTATIONS, she is the owner / artist / one-person assembly line behind a handmade stationery company and letterpress print & design studio, based in Brooklyn, NY.

March 16, 2020

How can a Travel Blogger Reinvent Content during the Age of Coronavirus?

Amid this chaotic age of coronavirus, is also the "travel blogger" who will face halts in travel plans and will have to relook at content differently. No more can you run a blog on itineraries published post travel; be on the road for sponsored trips; and earn through collaborations without travel. It is obvious that generating content will slow down too. But on the brighter side, as a community we ask, can we finally reinvent through "quality over quantity"?

March 11, 2020

Meet Cody, a Calligraphy Artist: On running her own small business, its highs & lows and her creative journey

Not too often do you meet people who have been all over the professional planet with their varied career experiences. But when you meet one, you instantly recognize that creative soul that won’t settle. Cody, a 29-year-old, based out of her home studio in the St. Clair West neighborhood of Toronto, spends her weekends taking calligraphy workshops that are full of fun - flowing through her effortless sense of humor and approachability to her teaching style.

TRAVEL PLANNING

February 13, 2020

A settling down guide for Expats in TORONTO, Canada

Moving to a new country can be daunting. I have lived abroad before, but Toronto, felt like the very first time all over again. And even though I had an idea of what to expect, there is nothing like experiencing a new country once you are actually there than just reading about it online before. A bit of prior research helps, but there is a lot that one has to do and understand when you actually start living in a new country.

January 20, 2020

10 things to know about JORDAN before you visit

Jordan, officially known as the "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", is situated on the world map like a veritable diamond in the rough. Squashed between Israel & Palestine, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, it might surprise you to learn that Jordan is an incredibly safe country (for locals and foreigners alike). Hosting incredible historical and natural wonders like the ancient city of Petra and the otherworldly desert in Wadi Rum there’s plenty to keep you exploring for weeks.

January 17, 2020

Saudi Arabia tourism is booming: Things you should know before you visit

In a recent list by Forbes on the 20 people to watch out for in 2020, the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was rooted for his signature reforms, including the fact that Saudi Arabia has now opened its gates to tourism. A new visa regime for 49 countries was launched in late 2019, which allow multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months, with a one year validity. Intrigued with this new destination to explore, here is all you need to know about Saudi Arabia tourism to add it to your bucket list.

December 13, 2019

11 things to know about MALAYSIA before you visit

Although situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia today is a fusion of colonial memories, vibrant multiculturalism and indigenous ways of life. The things that make Malaysia famous and unique can be surprising as four distinct but thriving cultures live here side-by-side. So if you are thinking of why visit Malaysia, and are in the process of doing your research, here is a list of 11 things that you should know about Malaysia, before you visit.

NORTH AMERICA

December 8, 2019

11 things to know about YUCATAN PENINSULA before you visit

It is widely believed that over 66 million years ago, the Chicxulub Crater crashed into what is now known as the Yucatan, wiping out the dinosaurs and wreaking havoc on other ecosystems. From it rose the limestone bedrock of the Yucatan Peninsula, a unique land that is geologically unlike other parts of Mexico.

TRAVEL TIPS

December 4, 2019

11 things to know about SOUTH AFRICA before you visit

Unlike other countries in Africa that try hard to bury their colonial legacy, it is this very legacy that forms the foundation of the reformed South Africa. The landscape of the country is a breathtaking mix of deserts, wetlands, grasslands, bush, subtropical forests, mountains and escarpments. Here are the 10 things you need to know about SA before you visit.

FASHION

November 27, 2019

Fashion Trend Trot Report: 2018 in Recap

Fashion analysts are starting to once again understand the industry from the scratch. A new consumer is rising, who responds to products differently and buys consciously. Gender lines are blurring, and therefore consumer segments are evolving. Technology is leaning towards an overall experience and 'inclusivity' is todays leading zeitgeist. Before we put together our Fashion Trend Report of 2019, let's first have a quick recap of all that defined fashion in 2018.

I made a career switch in my 30s. Turned out to be the best decision of my life.

But first, let me start from exactly where I left. I quit my job at 31 to take a break without a plan B? - But that was back in 2019 - SO WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? Fast Forward to today: I am currently a UX Manager and Design Lead in a tech+design agency in Toronto, and it took me a while to find this career that I have really started to enjoy. It did not happen by chance, and I didn’t just fall into it. In fact, I chose it.

DESIGN

A UX/UI Analysis of TLP:MAP (Toronto Public Library)

First of my series of "Midnight Brainstorms". A rough digital diary of my UX/UI observations of everyday things. This entry focuses on the new "online" museum pass reservation system introduced by the Toronto Public Library. 📚

Deconstructing the Ravana Effigy Making Craft of Tatarpur, Delhi and meeting the Ravanwalas

A line of effigies shaped in bamboo in the form of humongous heads, giant mustaches, and fearsome eyes, lie around on an open road. Some are ready to be painted, some are getting their finishing touches, while others are all decked up to be assembled. Besides the heads are huge structures of limbs and torsos that range from a few feet to about three or four storeys high. These effigy parts lying around are of the mythical demon king of Lanka, ‘Ravana’ in Hindu mythology. And the place we are describing is popularly known as the “Lanka of Delhi'', ‘Tatarpur’.

Why you should rent a car for a road trip in Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu is the third largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago and home to some of the most beautiful beaches, lush forests, and volcanic landscapes in the world. It's a place where ancient culture meets modern-day luxury, where visitors can experience authentic Hawaiian traditions and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the island. Oahu offers something for everyone, whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or a little bit of both. So pack your bags, rent a car, and get ready to experience the magic of Oahu, Hawaii.

There is NO Planet B.

How can a Travel Blogger Reinvent Content during the Age of Coronavirus?

Sustainability is NOT Sustainable. So what does it really mean?

Let’s start simple. You thought you packed a bag of old clothes for goodwill. But did you know that “only 20% of what you donated, are actually reused or recycled". The rest 80% that ends up in landfills can sit there for 200-plus years, and as it decomposes, it emits methane - a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon”. That is the sorry state of our sustainable actions today. And in reality, sustainability is NOT really sustainable.

CLIMATE CHANGE

The case of rapidly DYING BEES in the NILGIRIS in INDIA. And how is Amsterdam saving its bees?

The last one year that I lived in Bangalore, I have seen multiple hives of honey bees growing wild on high rise buildings, and then being subsequently destroyed by the maintenance authorities. At first I didn't notice the pattern here, but later when I saw honey bees dying around the college campus too where I work, it suddenly struck me. Honey bees dying in the Nilgiris is not a coincidence. Infact it is an issue we all need to know about and take action on. This post is just an attempt to educate you about the crisis of our honey bees dying in the Nilgiris, and how we can save them studying the successful case of Amsterdam.

CLIMATE CHANGE

HONEY BEES are DYING faster than we imagined. Why should we care?

Honey Bees have been a source of honey, wax and trade for human beings from times immemorial. They are an extremely social and cooperative species of insects that are also our key pollinators. The last one decade has however been challenging for the bees. They are disappearing at an alarming rate and have entered the category of endangered species. Here is everything there is to know about the bee apocalypse and how we can stop it.

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