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Daddy Good or Daddy Bad?

Soon, we will be celebrating Father’s Day.

What are the traditions you and your family follow?  A big breakfast for Daddy by the kids with the help of Mummy, coupled with a nice pressie?

In my household, these celebrations are NONEXISTENT! I believe in the act of reciprocity.  And I believe in being petty, yep that is me.

THE INFLUENCE OF FASHION ON EVERYDAY LIFE 

By Reginalda Nelumbu | Featured Image by Vitória Santos

“The purpose of fashion is to refute our persistent fear of death”. Decorating ourselves in particular things helps to craft an identity, which creates the illusion of permanency. If we buy things and we define the way we look from what we wear, it makes our existence feel more real and everlasting.”

That’s what they say.

Fitness, Wellness and Happy Hormones

By Hilma.L.Inkono

When it comes to fitness and wellness, most people are aware that exercising is good for one’s health, however intentionally implementing physical activity into one’s routine is an entirely different battle on its own.  Having the motivation and discipline to regularly break a sweat regardless of your body type, is a recurring choice you have to constantly make, which is easier said than done. Nonetheless, there are endless benefits to working out, whereby improvements can be seen in the physical, mental and social realm of one’s life, to mention a few.

So, to set us off into the world of physical wellness, I reached out to two fitness enthusiasts with completely different styles of working out.

Soup & Bread: The perfect pair

  • By Elizma Burger

With the colder months ahead of us, we are switching to preparing hot dishes instead salads. One of my all-time favorite winter tradition is soup. There is just something about a hot bowl of soup that comforts me and pairing soup with bread excites me. The crunch of the bread complements the soup perfectly and one of the best parts is dipping a slice of crusty bread into the soup.

Trendy Hairstyles with Hair Wonderlust

By Reginalda Nelumbu

Have you ever almost knocked your brains out because you couldn’t decide what hairstyle to do next?  Even Pinterest wasn’t helpful?  Girl, same.

But, we’ve since learnt that following the right Instagram accounts could come in handy. A hair account you should definitely be following is @hair_wonderlust, we chat to the talent behind it Violet Mulenga as she shares some trendy styles you should try this winter.

Top 5 Coffee Hotspots to visit this Autumn/Winter

By Hilma L. Inkono

Now that the colder months are approaching, people are opting for sweaters instead of tops, sneakers instead of sandals and most importantly coffee in the stead of colder drinks. Caffeine is a well-known stimulant in coffee that supposedly keeps one more alert and awake, hence, it’s a go-to drink for many people when they require a boost of energy. Nevertheless, sometimes one merely wants to enjoy a hot cup of java with a good ambience and a lovely vibe. I visited 5 coffee hotspots that might suit your palate.

Top 5 Gondwana travel destinations on my list: Southern Edition

By Elizma Burger

The name Gondwana is synonymous with quality and luxury. With over 15 lodges across Namibia, the Gondwana Collection is the perfect go-to when booking accommodation. The various lodges, hotels and campsites are divided in to 5 collections: secret, adventure, value, experience and premium collections. Each collection is catered to your specific needs, making it easy to find an option that fits your budget.

Choosing 5 of my favourite Gondwana travel destinations was quite a challenge, so I decided to focus on my top 5 destinations in the southern part of Namibia.