September 27 is World Tourism Day. It is the day when nations around the world observe the importance of tourism in our economies and its social impact on our culture and environment. This year’s theme is ‘Tourism and Biodiversity’. Tourism accounts for close to 10% of global GDP and providesContinue Reading

What makes a good foreign domestic helper? She must be willing to accept the fact that she is here to serve the family who employed her and not the other way around. Having recently changed my very first maid, I have come to a sudden realisation that to be aContinue Reading

It is amazing how many life lessons can be learnt just by observing the young and innocent. My son was pestering me to help him draw a picture of his favorite Autobots – a new interest we have discovered unwittingly one night. However as I was busy tending to myContinue Reading

I put my basic French to good use today when the the grouchy and old fashioned innkeeper initially overcharged us for our stay at Hotel de la Loire. The hotel itself is a pretty and cozy place located quite conveniently within 5 minutes walk from a metro station in a relatively quiet district nearContinue Reading