Articles by Angelina

Although it’s very easy to start the day well and feel smug that you are enjoying your morning porridge whilst your work colleagues are chowing down on their second croissant, it’s hard to maintain the same level of will power later in the day when you start to get hungry or things at work begin to get a little stressful. The key to avoiding these temptations is to be prepared, ensuring you have a few snacks at hand will stop you giving into temptation. These are my workstation essentials that I would always have stocked up in my desk drawer...

If you're thinking of where to go on your next tropical beach getaway, you may want to look a little farther than the Caribbean. For the second time, the Palawan archipelago in the Philippines has been named 'Best Island In The World' by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, after ranking first place in 2013. The annual list is based on the sights, natural attractions, activities, food, friendliness and overall value. Palawan, the western most string of islands in the Philippines, is known for its undisturbed, lush rainforests and quiet beaches, and it's home to natives and occupied with...

We all have a roster of fruits and veggies that we know and love (or tolerate), but occasionally we’re thrown for a loop: what is this oddly colored root? Is that a tomatillo or a type of berry? Farmer’s markets, CSA boxes and friends’ gardens can all be the source of surprising bounty in summer months. But for every fruit or veggie that you don’t encounter, there is a burst of nutrition left unused. As we move deep into summer, don’t let all that potential go to waste — try one of these obscure options for unusual flavor and complete...

If your under-air-conditioned (or not-at-all-air-conditioned) home has you feeling the heat, there are some small visual changes you can make to help your place at least look cooler. Little things like doing away with fuzzy sheepskin throws and adding blue-based colors can make your home feel fresher—without having to adjust the thermostat. Pare Down If there was ever a time to embrace minimalism, it's in the summer. Sparse interiors with white walls can feel downright cold during the winter, but in the summer, they're a welcome relief. Reduce visual clutter in a room by storing unnecessary items out of sight....

The Maldives is a nation comprised of hundreds of tiny islands situated off the coast of India and Sri Lanka. They are popular for tourism due to their spectacular turquoise waters and luxurious seclusion. Of course, that surreal landscape is partly due to the islands being the lowest on the planet. Averaging between around four to seven feet above sea level, the country is at dire risk of being lost forever due to climate change. In response, Club Med has opened a resort that sets an example: It's 100% solar-powered. The 13-acre island comprising Finolhu Villas generates a megawatt of...