Category: Article
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An Interview with James Edward (Images produced and directed by me, also) Some men move through life as if rehearsing for something greater. James Edward has the peculiar composure of someone already mid-performance, though it isn’t vanity that defines him – it’s curiosity. The kind of curiosity that drags a man across continents, into ultramarathons,…
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Amid the sands of Faiyum, my sister and I learned that vibes don’t count as survival skills. There’s a moment, about five hours into being stranded in the desert, when you stop blaming the sun, the car, or even the nonexistent signal. You look at your sister, who’s halfway through a bottle of hot water…
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From alpine hammams to desert rituals Down Under, these global spa sanctuaries channel Middle Eastern serenity, spice, and soul. Steam curls through a stone chamber in the Swiss Alps, where warm oil is laced with oud and silence settles like snow. In Melbourne, black soap rituals unfold behind carved wooden doors, echoing the intimacy of…
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Written for Wise Wellness’ upcoming digital newsletter Having grown up hearing an oft-recounted story about a relative visiting the restricted Mount Athos, to discovering an old National Geographic article on the same subject, and more recently reading a contemporary account in The Times, I’ve long been fascinated by how the monastic lifestyle has endured not…
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Written for Wise Wellness’ upcoming digital newsletter A dramatic retelling of my month going without (artificial) sugar, chronicled from start to finish, preaching the highs, and not sugar-coating the lows. I embarked on this sugar-free journey for a few reasons – not so much to lose weight, but to see if it would help my…
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Written for SceneTraveller.com A desert guide with 196k followers is showing the world that Bedouin culture isn’t vanishing – it’s going viral. (Image taken by author in Wadi Rum, Dec ’24 – shot on a Canon AT-1, kodak) In a landscape traditionally shaped by storytelling around campfires, Jordanian and Omani Bedouins have found a new…
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Written for SceneTraveller.com Ditch Bali’s hype – Dahab’s affordability, culture, and vibe are quietly becoming 2025’s must-visit spot for digital nomads. Okay, so I’ve never been to Bali or Dahab – but I’m trying to decide between the two. I’ve been deep in the digital nomad rabbit hole lately, trying to figure out where to…
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In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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What fosters effective teamwork? It’s not just about grouping individuals together and hoping for the best. It’s about cultivating an environment where trust, open communication, mutual respect, and a shared vision converge.
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Every day at precisely 5 p.m., Mira Maktabi’s great-grandmother would steep a cup of cardamom tea, and fasten diamond rings on her fingers to match the diamond-adorned glasses perched on her nose – even if no guests were expected. This quiet ceremony of self-adornment left a permanent imprint on the Beirut-born, London-based designer. “It wasn’t…
Georgina Lunn 