A VISIT TO STONEHENGE AND OTHER NEARBY ATTRACTIONS IN ENGLAND
A visit to London, England, is always filled with history, art and culture. Equally delightful are the numerous day trips that a visitor can embark on from London, with palaces, castles, gardens, scenic wonders and more, all merely a short train or bus ride away. On one such day trip from London, I too came away […]
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A VISIT TO GUAM: WHERE A LATTE IS NOT JUST AN ITALIAN COFFEE
Think about Easter Island and it’s a good bet that its iconic stone monoliths come to mind first. But they aren’t the only massive stone carvings on remote Pacific islands that have fascinated and puzzled archeologists, anthropologists, explorers and travelers for centuries. Nearly 7,600 miles farther west on the northern side of the equator lie […]
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A WHOLEHEARTED WELCOME IN BANGLADESH
We entered the dirt-lane village of the Garo people in northern Bangladesh unknown and unannounced but were received like long-lost family. Emerging from their bamboo and mud houses with tin roofs, people gathered around us. Plastic chairs, a small table and a pitcher of water and glasses appeared. My guide, Zia Islam, of Tours & […]
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Tomato Olive Shrimp Curry
Tomato Olive Shrimp Curry is an exotic continental recipe, made with juicy tomatoes, and the flavoursome white wine which will definitely add a classy touch to your dinner menu. It can be easily prepared at home and can be a perfect main curry dish for any beach house party or Sunday brunch that you’re planning […]
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Fruit Custard
A summer special delight- Custard is a super delicious fruit-based sweet dish that is perfect for every occasion. You can serve it as an after-meal dessert and it will be surely loved by people of all ages. You can customize the recipe by adding fruits of your choice or by using jaggery instead of sugar […]
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Mixed Chowmein
Mixed Chowmein is a versatile Chinese recipe that is a complete meal in itself. It is a lip-smacking recipe that is ideal for lunch, dinner and even snacks. The best part about Mixed Chowmein is that it contains a lot of vegetables which makes the dish healthy. The ingredients like chicken, egg, prawns, etc. are […]
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Parmesan Cookies
Bored of your regular sweet cookies? Don’t worry we have a different and unique cookie recipe for you. Parmesan cookies are a type of savoury cookies that can be eaten along with tea, coffee or milk. If you don’t have a sweet tooth but still want to enjoy cookies then this recipe is meant for […]
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Why are so many of our pets overweight?
When I looked at my appointment book for the day, I thought something must be wrong. Someone who worked in the fitness industry was bringing his cat in to the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals. Did he confuse us for a different kind of weight management clinic? Is he looking to get muscle on his […]
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Why does my cat wake me up so early, and what can I do about it?
You’ve got an important meeting in the morning and your cat wakes you at 4am. Why? And what can you do to stop this happening again? Although cats are evolved for night-time activity, during domestication they have adapted to human lifestyles. Domestic cats tend to be most active early in the morning and at dusk, […]
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Four top tips to help your pets stay lean and healthy
Do you love giving your cat or dog an extra treat to nibble on? As much as they seem to enjoy it, it isn’t always the healthiest move. Just like humans, pets can suffer from weight issues. And it’s becoming a growing problem, with more chubby companion animals around than ever before. In a recent survey of veterinarians, […]
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