Holiday
Why North Malé Atoll Is Perfect for First-Time Maldives Visitors
Visiting the Maldives is a dream that any traveller has. If you are such a traveller who still dreams of your perfect Maldivian getaway, the first doubt you should be having is whether it's the North or the South Male Atoll you should first focus on. The answer is simple and easy. For the first timers, it's always the North Male Atoll that fits the best. There are several reasons for this, and we will explore them one by one. When you actually visit the North Male Atoll, you will realise that all these points are just so true.
By John Ashley15 days ago in Families
What “Boutique” Really Means in Ella
In many destinations, “boutique” has become a catch-all term for anything small, stylish, or slightly quirky. But in Ella, the word carries real weight. It is not about trendy décor or curated playlists; it is about intimacy, landscape, and a kind of hospitality shaped by the mountains themselves. Ella’s boutique stays blend raw scenery with thoughtful design, creating experiences that feel personal, grounded, and deeply connected to the place. Here, boutique is not an aesthetic — it is an atmosphere.
By John Ashley15 days ago in Families
The Power of Presence
When “Good Parenting” Became a Feeling In modern parenting conversations, “good” has increasingly come to mean emotionally warm, verbally affirming, and immediately comforting. A good parent is expected to soothe distress quickly, validate feelings consistently, and minimize discomfort whenever possible. These traits are treated as obvious indicators of healthy parenting, reinforced by cultural messaging, therapeutic language, and social reward structures. When a child feels better in the moment, the parenting decision is assumed to have been correct, and when discomfort persists, the decision is often framed as a failure of care rather than a necessary part of development.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast19 days ago in Families
Six Things Women like More In Men Than Good looks
Physical attraction may spark interest, but it rarely sustains a meaningful relationship. While good looks can draw attention, they are not what build trust, emotional security, or long-term happiness. Many women value deeper qualities that make a man reliable, emotionally safe, and inspiring to be with. Here are six things women often like more in men than physical appearance.
By Ibrahim Shah 23 days ago in Families
No One Said it Would be Easy
I know I wasn't promised a rose garden, nor was I ever told the road would be less bumpy for me. As a matter of fact, I knew without a doubt from a young age that my life would be a hard one to live. A product of the seventies, raised on the streets of the eighties, and lived through the harsher reality of the nineties.
By Mother Combs28 days ago in Families
Wait, is it okay not to go home for the Holidays?
Kids these days are choosing to stay home rather than see their parents or their other family members for the holidays. I found it a bit absurd and tried to explain that it is important to bond with family, because you don’t know when you'll see them again, until someone called me out for not having visited my family in over 20 years.
By stephanie borgesabout a month ago in Families
