Post Hiccups- Inflation, Unemployment- Finland’s Economy Bounces Back. But How?

Whether you have or haven’t ever visited Finland, chances are, there’s been, at least at some stage, a part of Finland that’s stayed with you. Implicit in the heart of this wondrous European nation is a brand that perhaps we’ve…

Not Every Disneyland Is About Fun-Rides. Italy’s Got A Disneyland Of Pasta

Theme parks, are usually, in fact always, about rides, roller coasters, beaming joys and plenty of banter and light-hearted fun. The world’s seen a wide-eyed instance of the abode of endless fun with Disneyland. When the Disneyland at Anaheim didn’t…

Want to Understand Luxury? Stay in at Greece’s Kensho at Mykonos and Unravel Yourself

With its sandy white beaches, sprawling blue oceanic resorts and a spectacular eye-pleasing landscape, Greece has been a beacon for Europe’s globetrotting travelers. Entrenched in copious pages of history for being the second oldest civilization in the world, there is…

The Most Fundamental Gain From 2017 UN Climate Summit

It is always interesting when a keenly-anticipated global event produces myriad viewing points. There are a multiple ways in which to ascertain last week’s UN Climate Summit held in Bonn, depending upon who you exactly are: whether a rationalist who…

What’s Really Wow About Iceland’s WOW Air: Gay-Rights!

You know Iceland for its magnificent natural beauty. You admire its serene icy-cool climate, you love to snuggle up some brandy whilst you are there. You can hum, almost endlessly, the many soulful melodies crooned by Bjork: undoubtedly, a national treasure…

Don’t Go Soft On News: Gorge On Candid, Hotly-Debated Views in BBC’s HARDtalk

How does one define truth? Perhaps it’s that force of purity, made of some sanctity that we are all after. How does one define perspective? Funnily speaking, perspective isn’t just a ‘view’. It isn’t merely restricted to ‘answer’. It is,…

Why Germany’s Erwin Rommel Will Not Be Forgotten?

The Nazis; the face of brutality, the symbol of pure, terrifying evil- haven’t been forgotten. Can’t be. There are more symbols in the ebb of Nazism that remind of atrocities than there are famished souls in the developing world. These…

Not Just Snow, Cows or Chateaus: Switzerland, A Mighty Abode of Foreigners

Switzerland! Regardless of who you are- whether a stock trader at the NYSC, a student rushing late to submit a PhD thesis in Chittagong, a scholar on renewable energy based in Melbourne, an entrepreneur dabbling in the commercial clutter of…

Belgium and India are More Than Just Trade and Commerce

In a first of its kind diplomatic sojourn, Belgium’s King Philipe and his wife, Queen Mathilde are on a 7-day visit to India. Having arrived in New Delhi on November 5, Belgium’s king and queen are slated to spend time…

Love, Hope, Fun & Zest: Germany Has It All In Oktoberfest

You can take a beer mug out of Germany but not Germany out of a beer mug. Implicit in the culture of Deutschland is a penchant for beer: often regarded as the world’s favourite beverage. Not that Beer was invented…

Angela’s Demons: Has Merkel Really Won In Germany?

You can’t deny Germany. Ever. Quite like a loaf of Mischbrot at Bavaria on a sun-kissed evening. The land of automobile marvels, Daniel Bruhl, Claudia Schiffer, the ever-delightful Hanuta, cutting- edge technology, an almost endlessly fascinating swirl of engineering heights, Autobahns and…

You Think You Know Vladimir Putin Well? Think Again? 6 Rapid Facts

How ridiculous must be the idea to have a pet dog, tamed that it might be, strolling around freely, sniffing someone who is anything but canine loving? Surely, Ms Merkel wouldn’t have been happy. Some say he is to this…