Faded Spring

    How To Holiday In Dubai Even When You Are On A Budget

    Known as the 'Billionaire's Playground', Dubai might be  known for being the land where the 'rich and famous' frolic in champagne baths, but did you know that Dubai is also home to free and low cost attractions that won't bankrupt your wallet? Don't believe me? From 'The Dubai Museum' whose ancient archaeological finds date back to 1,000 BC and costs only 50 P, to a romantic cruise down Dhow for only AED 1 (0.20), there is more to Dubai than just champagne showers. In fact beyond the grazing skyscrapers and built up city lies a world beyond the glass wall, where the old and new Dubai collide in one delicious subversive experience. For those who have 'cash to splash' a holiday might involve a ... read more

    My Dream Shopping Basket Inspired By SunLife

    It seems like only yesterday that I moved to London, triggering what would be a lifelong obsession with the big city, reveling in the street entertainers who would breakdance outside tube stations, while children munched on refreshing ice lollies. At night the office drones would no longer be chained to their desks; instead they came outside and joined in the fun that was happening outside, the sound of gurgling laughter making passers-by smile, turning their frown upside down. There would be food shows and hotel stays, restaurants, bars and cafes too, a city that would allow me to indulge in gluttonous greed and thirst. That was almost two years ago that I packed my bags and moved to the ... read more

    Introducing The New Revolutionary Dating App Meetchu

    In a world conditioned by 'catfishing' , 'ghosting' and 'breadcrumbing' , when it comes to 'modern dating' it goes without saying that dating in a society characterized by an enslavement to technological devices can result in dates which are clearly not worth your time. From those who do not make their intentions clear from the offset, and might be looking for something a 'little more casual', to  someone that says the 'right things over text' but is completely different in person, without access to video, we can never be entirely sure exactly what surprise we may be in for when we go on our date. Which is where the revolutionary new dating app called Meetchu comes in, a dating app that ... read more

    5 Incredible Things To Do In Frankfurt, Germany

    As someone who has made 2018 her year of travel, not a day goes by where I am not immersed in a world outside of my reality, where the colours and textures swirl around in a mischievous bubble and the universe seems to be glossed over with a rose tinted brush. As someone who hasn't even scratched the surface when it comes to travelling you can only imagine how I long to scratch this itch and leave behind a world of adult responsibilities, diving into unknown waters, where culture and history collide in one magical experience. I would dance among the pyramids in The Valley Of The Queens and peer into the wizened mummified face of Ramesses II in the Cairo Museum. I would wear blue and white to ... read more

    What Love Island Has Taught Me About Casual Dating

    It's 2018 and Love Island Hysteria has nearly reached it's climax. By the time I would have published this article, Jack and Dani would have been crowned the winners of Love Island 2018 and Stormzy will be crying in the wings, wondering as to why he didn't even get a cameo spot in Love Island this season. And while watching a bunch of twenty somethings make out, have sex, fall in love (and in lust) is a major draw to any hit TV show, it is the deeper sociological insight into key evolutionary paradigms such as a 'reversal in gender roles', the gendered portrayal of 'casual dating' and how we approach the 'concept of cheating' and 'marital affairs' that makes Love Island all the more ... read more

    Fresh Levantine Cuisine At Ceru Soho

    Soho was once home to all things debauchery and wickedly devilish delight, late night antics with a sprinkle of naughty dust, but in recent years this hub for all things 'fun and revelry' has transformed into a 'communal' area to share good food and drink, with twinklings of melodic laughter, as it's restaurant and bar portfolio has expanded over the years. Next to the sunset strip clubs and magic taverns are rows upon rows of restaurants vying for a greedy consumers attention, luring them in with their carefully crafted scents of freshly baked breads and authentic Italian pizzas. But sandwiched in between the independent coffee shops and the vegan cafes, lies a new restaurant in town, one ... read more

    4 Surprising Benefits Of A Luxury Villa Holiday

    Picture the scene; you step into an oasis of blue, where the swimming pool reaches out its watery hand and plunges you into its refreshing depths. There are aperitifs waiting by the pool, with sun loungers not yet indented, while trees shade you from the blaze of the morning sun, you can feel yourself turning pink. Stripped down to your swimwear you start your luxury villa holiday as you mean to go on, dragging a large inflatable unicorn into the pool, as you imagine riding out into the sunset, in search of your mysterious Unicorn Prince who hasn't plucked up the courage to reveal himself just yet. You run through the villa, amazed at the maximalist decor, large walls splattered with bright ... read more

    4 Pieces Of Timeless Jewellery Every Woman Should Own

    There is nothing more classic than owning timeless jewellery like vintage rings, rose gold mesh watches and pearls, all jewellery trends that have stood the test of time. From pearl earring studs to vintage art deco ring, inspired by the opulence and grandeur of the twenties flappers, it is evident that some jewellery trends have meant business and are clearly here to stay. While jewellery trends like 'tassel earrings' and chokers are often part of my 'jewellery' repertoire, these jewellery pieces are not 'necessarily' what I would call timeless jewellery as they are 'trend orientated' and thus 'dip in and out of fashion' without warning. In contrast metals like 'rose gold' and silver are ... read more

    How Holiday Experiences Can Relate To Learning

    Picture the sight; it's a beautiful summers day down at the beach, sipping mojitos while the waves gently nibble on your toes. It's almost ticklish and you have to refrain from giggling like a child sitting on the naughty bench at school but you resist the temptation nevertheless. It's a Sunday morning and the first morning of seven rewarding days abroad, a holiday where you can soak up the sun and learn a new language that can take you outside of your comfort zone. You feel the syllables on the tip of your tongue, strange at first, almost erosive but the words come naturally thereafter, they dance a waltz. You see while many of us are content to passively vacation, when we learn to immerse ... read more