Author: Maheshika Peiris
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In Conversation with Magda Horváth: “I wasn’t always a conscious customer…”
I believe that for a very long time, we—including myself—have worked to accomplish things on our own, without taking into account other women in our communities. This doesn’t necessarily imply that we have always been in competition with one another, but we have mostly failed to recognize that if we complemented each other’s abilities, we…
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In Conversation with Yogini Margarita: “What are we really achieving if our practice is alive on the mat but can’t find a place in our daily rituals?”
What is the first thing that comes to mind, when you hear the word yoga? For a long time, I thought yoga wasn’t for me. But…
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Sustainable Fashion Designer, Justyna Lysak: Why is sustainable and socially responsible fashion important?
“Fashion has always been deeply rooted in me, ever since I was a child watching my mother tailor beautiful clothes for me. It’s always been my passion, and as a designer my goal is to transform the fashion world without leaving a negative impact on this beautiful planet.” – Justyna Lysak, Founder and designer…
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Anastasiya Szabo: The challenges of raising a family abroad and the role of community
They say it takes a village to raise a child. All parents out there know this is true because let’s admit it — we are not superheroes, and most of the time we could use some help. Being a parent is a blessing, but it also comes with its share of challenges and they only…
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In conversation with Suhaib Rumi
What’s more interesting than the mind?” he asked. It was rhetorical. I smiled, for we shared a sentiment. His conviction was clear in his voice; I couldn’t have convinced him otherwise even if I’d disagreed. It was well past midnight; I sat on the balcony, letting my eyes wander over the distant streets, occasionally returning…
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Sunrise at Fisherman’s Bastion: our early morning in Budapest
Our sunrise visit to Fisherman’s Bastion, including the climb, arriving later than planned and what to check before setting an early alarm.
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Szentendre from Budapest: a family day trip by the Danube
Our family day trip from Budapest to Szentendre: cobbled streets, coffee stops, a reminder of Galle and time beside the Danube, with practical H5 travel notes.