Everyone enjoys it when a recording artist uniquely reinterprets a well-known song. Covers exemplify the multifaceted essence of music and lyrics. Without altering the lyrics, a simple change in the melody or singing style may add new layers of meaning…
Five films to help you explore the world from home There is great excitement and restlessness that comes with watching movies about exploring a land that seems so foreign to the one that we call home, with films about travel…
Should you separate art from the artist? Should you separate art from the artist? “Should we separate art from the artist?” is a problematic question that arises again and again whenever a controversial artist comes up in the…
The high cost of cheap entertainment The invention of the Internet has revolutionised the way we see the world in the last three decades, allowing its users to connect and access information no matter the distance. That has helped make…
The Tragedy of the World’s Greatest Art Thief Recently, the world of art theft returned to the public’s attention with the success of Netflix’s “Lupin”, a modern-day retelling of the classic French tale of Arsène Lupin, the world-renowned gentleman thief…
Escapism: A double-edged sword Have you ever wanted to be somebody else, maybe become your favourite character in a movie or video game, or an Instagram celebrity living it large in Dubai? Who hasn’t? We all have these fantasies that…
5 great ways to boost your metabolism. In this article, I will discuss 5 great ways of boosting your body’s metabolism; a lot of people understand that having a naturally slow metabolism can be detrimental to their goals regarding weight…
There is a current argument that believes reading fiction is a waste of valuable time, time better spent improving ourselves in the real world, that this escapism we have from reading books like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings…
5 virtual date ideas for a virtual valentines. Saint Valentine’s Day is a day to show affection and love to the special person in your life, a day to treat your beloved to as many romantic excursions as you can…