Aga, Author at Aspiring Snob

How to Treat Self-Isolation As an Opportunity – Part 2: You

Part of our Self-Isolation Series
Part 1: Community | Part 2: You | Part 3: Your Home

In my last instalment, I was talking about some ideas on how to use the time while being confined within your home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Connecting with your community was one broad way to help relieve the feeling of confinement and make best use of the time to be helpful during this hour of need.

In this instalment, I want to talk about a few ideas that focus around you. I want to talk about some development ideas that I found particularly useful but I did not always have the time for before the pandemic. All of these ideas can be done in your home with no need to go outside.

How to Treat Self-Isolation As an Opportunity, Part 1: Community

Home, Tips Aga

Part of our Self-Isolation Series
Part 1: Community | Part 2: You | Part 3: Your Home

With the current Covid-19 pandemic that is affecting each and every one of us and where self-isolation and “social distancing” are now commonplace, we still have options as to how we can treat this time. Do we see this as a confinement, a deprivation or even as a prison sentence? Perhaps we can do much better than that. Let’s try to see how we can do something useful with this time.

As the saying goes, it is what it is and we have no choice but to get through this. Worrying will achieve nothing and only waste time. I know that sometimes that’s easier said than done, which is why I think it makes sense to see how other people are dealing with this “time on their hands”.

Morocco – The Ultimate Destination For Affordable Luxury

Experiences, Hotels, Rituals, Spa, Tips, Travel Aga

Morocco is a diverse and culturally rich country. From snow-capped mountains to sand-filled deserts, the geography is as diverse as the experiences the country has to offer.

While there are many famous cities in Morocco (frankly, my dear), Marrakesh is one of the better places to enjoy the rich Moroccan culture, amazing cuisine and stunning experiences and it’s where we’ll be focusing our attention. Even if your budget is low, you can spend your time in Marrakesh in a luxurious way and get some serious bang for your buck.

A Playful Pairing at The Fat Duck – 5 Reasons To Choose the Non-Alcoholic Pairing

Alcohol, Experiences, Fine Dining, Food & Drink, Tips Aga

The Fat Duck often needs no introduction. Ranked number 1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2005, it is one of a handful of three Michelin star restaurants in the UK and is situated in the charming country town of Bray in Berkshire, England. It is run by Heston Blumenthal, the celebrity chef known for marrying the culinary arts with science and a flair for the dramatic. The Fat Duck reputation precedes itself for offering extraordinary culinary experiences in a theatrical setting.

Presents Etiquette – 4 Scenarios to help you through the season

Gifts, Rituals, Tips Aga

In this day of immediate gratification and same-day on-line shopping, what is the purpose of gifting a present? Have we lost sight of why we share gifts with loved ones?

7 Gift Ideas To Help You This Christmas

Gifts, Men's, Tips, Women's Aga

Struggling with gifts for people you don’t know well? We can help!

As promised, I’ve put together a few gift ideas for the scenario where you don’t know the person well enough to know exactly what the perfect gift for them is, yet for whatever reason you still need to provide them with a present. It could be a co-worker, a neighbour or a distant family member. When society says a gift is appropriate, but your relationship to them isn’t close enough to hone in on something specific, this list could help you out of a pickle.