La Haute D'Arabie - Vol. Beta Zosma

LA HAUTE D'ARABIE MIDDLE EAST

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EDITOR'S NOTE Dear Esteemed Readers!

The 2023, as it approaches, for some it's an amazing new year, but for others it's the year like never before, it’s the perspectives and the attitude.

The world is ever beautiful. There are not just avenues of joy, and moments to enjoy, but everything, every offering is available with such personalized experiences, and subtle nuances, like never ever before.

With Clothing brands providing not just colors, not just fabrics, but everything has so much attention to detail that it’s awe inspiring. And extend this personalized experience to anything or everything your passion & money can buy you, and see the magic that luxury brands perform for you.

And that’s where this Beta Zosma edition of La Haute D’Arabie is pursuing to excel, to profess & present these very windows of indulgence that the world has to offer.

We take pride, with this December edition for the Middle-East, right at the apex of Christmas. The New Year, as we look forward to the mysteries of 2023, yet another beautiful year to foresee, and more mysteries to unravel, perhaps also to travel to Turkey, to witness an experience of life, and maybe give that little steam to your interior, and how about adding Bentley to your Garage collection and what not?

As with Abu Dhabi Art Fair just coming to pass, and Dubai Shopping Festival occurring, the Middle East is a beautiful place to travel, and explore, to say the least.

And with this brief welcome note, we leave it up to you to glide through the pages and explore the rest.

Wishing you a very Happy and Joyful 2023!

Warm Regards, EDITORIAL TEAM, LA HAUTE D’ARABIE

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Most Expensive homes in the Middle East

Kohl Let us take you back in history to a few generations before, when Kohl was a woman's flirtatious tool for communicating with men.

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Purchasing a new home. Things to consider One of the basic amenities of life is Shelter. Thus acquiring a home could easily be one of the most important financial decisions

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ARTS & COLLECTIBLES Abu Dhabi Art Fair Remark those dates on your calendar and don't miss the largest edition of the Abu Dhabi Art Fair, occurring annually 20-28

HOMES & INTERIORS The secret behind beautiful walls

39 GEMS & JEWELLRY The Golden Earrings In every middle eastern household, the mother's treasure box holds close a pair of golden earrings.

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Timeless home decor trends.

If you're looking to refresh your home and give it a show-stopping,

TIEPIECES The five of the most popular and luxurious watches in the world.

A large number of people want to know the top five luxury watches for men.

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CONTENT HIM Perfume for Personalities Perfumes are Considered to be Personal Signatures for each one and the fragrances are chosen with care to reflect personalities and styles.

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RIDES The Flying Spur The Flying Spur is an ultra-luxury sedan that's as rewarding to drive as it is to be driven in.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Waist Trainers It's likely that you've recently come across waist trainers online 78-81

How do certain Food Boost Hormones of Happiness 83-84

How can travel improve your health 86-89

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TRAVEL & DINING The City of Adventure 67-74

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is the biggest shopping event happening each year in Dubai offering a huge variety of brands 75-77

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MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES IN THE MIDDLE EAST TALA ISLAND

Tala Island is a private residential gated community, built on an extended curve in the north of the Amwaj Islands, Bahrain and it's far away from Manama the capital of Bahrain 20 minutes and 10 minutes away from the Bahrain International Airport so its location is considered to be distinct. The houses there are designed in the Spanish style.

Price Ranges from 70,000 BHD to 440,000 BHD

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JUMEIRAH BAY ISLAND

Jumeirah Bay Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates is known as one of the top destinations in Dubai for luxury real estate and VIP living.

Residents of Jumeira Bay Island enjoy breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline with the famous Burj Khalifa with the perfect location for the discerning, the island offers a luxury leisure lifestyle all year round, with each homeowner on the island having access to his own private beach Luxhabitat Sotheby’s International Realty Announced taking a plot from the island land for residential sale offering a variety of accommodation and leisure options including low-rise apartments, villas, a boutique resort, and a marina.

Residential plot sizes on the Island range from 16,000sq ft to 37,000sq ft.

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MARASSI RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS

Marassi residential apartments, North Coast in Egypt designed by Emaar Misr located on the beaches of Sidi Abdel Rahman and El Alamein, two of the most beautiful beaches in the world, where the waters are suitable for swimming, the soft sand, and the clear sky.

The resort includes seven neighborhoods with integrated facilities and services, each designed in a different architectural style, namely the Egyptian, Moroccan, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Tunisian and Greek styles.

The neighborhoods got distinctive names to give them their independent character, as follows: Savannah Villas District: characterized by its tranquility, large 18hole golf courses, water channels, and stunning landscapes.

Valencia Residences: includes luxury chalets consisting of two floors, all of which have a stunning sea view.

Marassi Marina area: considered one of the most important of these areas because it includes a yacht marina consisting of multiple slides with luxury Apartments for sale in Marassi North Coast, restaurants, and international cafes.

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WEST BAY LAGOON

West Bay Lagoon, Doha also known as Leqtaifiya is a district of Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Spanning from the Doha Corniche to West Bay Lagoon, it's a gated community where the area has villas on one side, and low rises on the other side. The district is well known for its luxurious waterfront villas, which are considered to be the most expensive in the country. and it's recognized by its remarkable location which is near the beach and at the same time with privacy and quiet community and enjoying the facilities there. there are two gates for West Bay Lagoon which are the north gate and the west gate.

The west gate looks through the facilities around such as schools, hospitals, and shopping malls and the North gate shows the waterfront view demonstrated on the beach and the sea. Properties there are available for purchase by non-Qataris.

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CONSIDER One of the basic amenities of life is Shelter. Thus acquiring a home could easily be one of the most important financial decisions or biggest investments one could ever make. Hence adequate diligence is required towards purchasing what would be the right home that meets your needs, budget, and general living. Else you may find yourself in a financial quagmire that is beyond you.

So, before you punch in those numbers for that home, here are the few necessary and important points you have to check.

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How much house can you afford?

According to an American personal finance company, Nerdwallet, the 28%/36% rule should be adopted when purchasing a home. This rule dictates that one never spend more than 28% of their monthly gross income on home-related costs and 36% on total debts.

Before you go on that house hunting, make sure to take some time to put into consideration, your daily, monthly, and annual expenses, debts if any, and overall income, because, granted the banks might agree to sign you up for a huge mortgage, but that is the easy part, the difficulty is whether you can be able to comfortably afford it to not.

Taking into consideration other things like monthly retirement savings, education, and longterm financial aspirations.

What type of mortgage should you get?

Well, you must take note of what type of mortgage you would be needing when going for a home loan.

Some of the mortgages to ruminate over are governmentbacked mortgages as against conventional mortgages, and adjustable-rate mortgages against the fixed-rate mortgage.

There are a few factors to bear in mind here, such as your credit score, the location of the home, the length of stay time planned, and interest from other buyers.

What are the closing costs involved in the sale?

Don’t forget to consider the closing cost involved in the sale of a home. It is essential to try getting value for your money.

How much do utilities cost monthly?

While considering buying a home, make sure to ask every relevant and important question concerning the property.

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Questions regarding the monthly costs of electricity, water, gas, etc should be enquired from the seller. The general utility cost and know if they are things you can afford.

Because, typically, the larger the home, the more costly to heat and cool. And certain facilities like bathtubs and swimming pools also tend to incur more monthly water bills.

All these are things you should find out from the seller before purchasing a home.

Don’t forget, if you are going for short-term homes, make sure they have good resale value.

What are the property taxes?

The percentage of a home’s worth is property tax. Most infrastructures, roads, public transportation, and schools are more or less paid by property taxes. It could be quite high, or very low, depending on the location of the property. So it’s very important that you enquire about the property of the home How long do you plan to you planning to buy from the live in the home? sellers, otherwise you might This is where your long-term or find yourself locked in a pretty short-term living plans come in. high bill.

Are you planning to live there How good is the location? for a long time, or just a short- The location of the property while arrangement? If you plan plays a very vital role when to live in the home for life, or at deciding what home to least for a very long time, then purchase. Goes without saying you wouldn’t mind going for a that a home situated in a good big budget for it. However, if area where amenities abound, the plan is just for a few years, with good schools around and say two to four years, then relatively safe tends to have a doesn’t make sense to break quite high resale value, and it the bank for it. So, let your would be an area worth living budget be determined by how in. long you plan to live in the home.

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There are a few things you should look out for in the form of red flags when considering the location of the home you want to buy.

Is the home located in a noisy area or highway?

Is it an area with bad schools?

Is the area full of businesses and people?

Is the house in good condition?

It is quite pertinent to state that, before you purchase any home, make sure you go for a house inspection of the property.

And use that opportunity to check the general condition of the home.

Make sure to do a thorough inspection of the home, and What kind of neighbors are check for everything from the there?

HVAC unit, to the plumbing setThe community or the ups, even the electrical wirings, surrounding neighbors where and the roof conditions- you the home is located plays a don’t want to buy a home with major role if you are going to a leaking roof and all. Find out feel quite ‘at home’ or not. Don’t how old the facilities and be so carried away with the systems are, and when last they aesthetics and structure of the were replaced. home that you forget about what your actual next-door neighbors look like. Depending on what you are looking out for, a neighborhood with families and lots of kids, or bachelor neighborhood, or even an older and retired one. These are things you have to check before buying a home.

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Abu Dhabi Art Fair 16-20 November 2022.

Manarat Al Saadiyat

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Remark those dates on your calendar and don't miss the largest edition of the Abu Dhabi Art Fair, occurring annually, held this year at Manaret Al Saadiyat - Abu Dhabi, sponsored by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with free entry tickets.

The Art Fair compiles local and international galleries offering visual artworks and the participating exhibitors are chosen by the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi based on proposals sent through the Abu Dhabi Art Website, while there are exhibitors invited directly to participate by guest curators in curated sectors

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Dyala Nusseibeh, Director of Abu Dhabi Art, said: “Introducing complimentary access to the fair fulfills a great ambition for us in providing an opportunity for a wide audience to engage with the cultural programming that the art fair has to offer whilst maintaining our commercial DNA as a space for the sale and acquisition of artworks. With the strength of gallery presentations, exhibitions, artist commissions, art workshops, and talks at the fair there is something for a diverse range of visitors to experience and we look forward to welcoming all the public through this new initiative. We are pleased to have found a partner in Charles Zuber and the Mohamad Hilal Group, with whom we share a passion for supporting creativity and innovation in the cultural sphere.

Excitingly, Charles Zuber will essentially be born at Abu Dhabi Art this year, leaving us with a special legacy to support.”

Charles Zuber Neo-swiss brand for jewelry and watch will be launched this year exclusively at the Abu Dhabi Art Fair announced by Vincent Perego - The Associate Director of Charles Zuber SA. "We are pleased to bring the world of Charles Zuber to life at the Abu Dhabi Art Fair through the eyes of dimension, motion, and distortion. The Charles Zuber world is a manifestation of Neo-Swiss luxury with a daring edge, escaping the predictable and entering a realm of exuberance with a close association to the art world."

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Mohamed Hilal Group will promote the AHOJAS brand HIND AL OUD Perfume through the fair as announced by Mohamed Hilal, Mohamed Hilal Group CEO. "We are excited to bring the guests of the Abu Dhabi Art Fair on a sensory adventure of emotions through an array of unique and inspiring scents from Hind Al Oud. We seek to envelop guests in an artistic exploration of the scents created by Hind Al Oud to match each emotion with an inspiring perfumery experience."

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Visual Campaign Artist for 2022

The First edition of the Abu Dhabi Art Fair was held in 2007 and organized by Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, held at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, sponsored by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

And this year in its 14th edition it collaborates with the leading Emarati Artist Farah Al Qasimi to work with those selected by the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi.

Farah Al Qasimi received her BA degree from Yale University in 2012 specializing in photography and music and then received her MFA from the Yale School of Art in 2017. Farah was distinguished by her works in The New York Times and she is well-known for the unspoken details revealed through her photographs.

"Abu Dhabi is my home, and Abu Dhabi Art was one of the first major art events I attended when I moved back home after college, so it is great to be chosen for this year’s visual campaign. A lot of my work is about and for the Emirates, so I'm happy to be able to share these images in this way." Farah Al Qasimi,

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Educational Program: The Abu Dhabi Art Pavilion Prize was launched in 2017 inviting university students from across the United Arab Emirates to develop architectural proposals for a pavilion taking into consideration environmentally friendly or sustainable (repurposed or readapted) materials & The participant has to include a project budget, combined costs of all the materials, and what type of materials will be used. Each year the winning design is announced at the Abu Dhabi Art fair where The first prize winner is awarded AED 10,000 and the second prize winner is awarded AED 5,000.

It is conceived as a temporary structure that remains during the week of the art fair at Manarat Al Saadiyat, with the potential to be repurposed or relocated.

This year Three UAE students: AlZaina Lootah, Lara Zareeni, and Sahil Rattha Singh from the American University of Sharjah will propose their project called (Zaman) through the fair.

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Emerging Artists for 2022: The fair encourages talents each year through the emerging program and this year Majd Allosh, Mohamed Khalid, and Sarah Al Mehairi are selected to participate in the emerging program and to emerge their talent to light.

Majd Alloush is a Syrian artist whose work spans multiple disciplines including printmaking, sculpture, photography, moving images, installation, and performance. His creative practice challenges the notion of borders in concept, content, and medium, by exploring geopolitics, and social and environmental issues such as the ramifications of war and displacement. Alloush strategically creates work wherein multiple interpretations are possible, requiring the viewer’s own worldview to inform the meaning.

Sarah Almehairi is a practicing artist from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and an Art and Art History major at New York University Abu Dhabi. AlMehairi expresses herself in different mediums, including mixed media, sculpture, painting, book art, and fiber art. Her art explores the themes of identity, language, materiality, and memory through narrative work as well as abstraction. Al Mehairi also authors poetry that inspires and is incorporated into her artwork. Her works challenge conventional modes of artistic production and question the cultural and social constructs of traditional artistic practices.

Mohammed Khalid is an Emirati artist. His work is currently being shown at Warehouse421 in Abu Dhabi. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Warehouse421 have featured Mohammed Khalid's work

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THE SECRET BEHIND BEAUTIFUL WALLS A lady once inquired about my source of optimism. surprisingly, words can't adequately describe the root, so I decided to show her around my godmother's property for a little while. As we walked, she muttered subtly, "This place is lovely," and I turned to look into her eyes, smiled, and said, "Thank you." It will cost little to nothing to decorate your room, depending on your personal preferences, I added, and she grinned back.

These fortifications were built some centuries ago, I said. and some have been embellished to create a piece of art. Many people have been inspired to make beautiful paintings, and artists have progressed on their own as a result of science, which has resulted in various revolutions in the wall-building and décor sectors. Just so you know, attractive walls are designed with surfaces and structures that are pleasant to look at and unforgettable, springing forth sweet melodies of love and serenity.

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Every time a professional builds a home, they do so in a way that complements the residents' way of life. This is an important consideration because the architectural component is designed to accommodate your lifestyle. As a result, it's essential to meet with your designer so they can aid you in optimizing and producing the right design for you because good interior decoration influences the ambiance of the house and its occupants. It will not only bring you joy and comfort but it may also wow your visitors. Interior design may enable you in transforming your entire home into something unique to your liking.

Interior designers are one of the most significant elements of Home Decor. Designers put their best foot forward to ensure that others understand and recognize the value of their work. When it comes to building the ideal homes and structures, designers understand their clients' needs and follow their hearts. They share their experiences and assist others in making decisions based on their tastes.

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Today, building attractive homes is crucial to improving our quality of life and making it more contemporary and in vogue. It is not enough to just construct a beautiful home; you must also take the required precautions to guarantee that beauty endures for a long time. Additionally, every home needs routine upkeep. Long-term house upkeep is made simpler by a professionally planned interior. Additionally, once the arrangement is sound, mishaps that may harm delicate furniture and other equipment are extremely unlikely to happen.

Finally, hiring a competent interior designer is essential for giving a structure or wall identity. A budget enables the decorator to develop a more cost-effective design that communicates more effectively. Not only that, they expose us to elegance while boosting the value of our lifestyles. This group of designers provide qualifying values to a project, quickly increasing its market price, which is one reason why most real estate developers spend more on interior design. It is indeed true that the cleverness of a skilled designer is the key to their work, just as magnificent walls are concealed by their wisdom

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Timeless home decor trends that'll knock your guests off their feet!

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If you're looking to refresh your home and give it a show-stopping, timeless feel, you needn’t worry about having to break the bank too much. Let’s talk about how that can be achieved by considering decor principles that help you create designs that never go out of style.

Harmony A common misconception when decorating any space is that you could place any handsome pieces of furniture, art, etc that you bump into, and just like that, you have a to-die-for space. That’s absolutely not the case. In fact, even if you had Leonardo da Vinci’s original Monalisa painting hung on the wall, and some Venetian artistry as furniture, it could totally offset everything about the space.

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Guide to harmony Granted, it's easy to just say that the elements should complement each other’s textures, colors, and shapes without actually knowing how we can apply that principle before bringing in a new piece.

For this, Pinterest can be your good friend and guide. If not Pinterest, you can still use any other platform to make a compilation of the things you are considering incorporating into your space.

That way you’ll begin to see what’s not fitting in and what's working.

Can you tell how the compilations/boards below could be a huge help for the designer before they even begin the project?

You can probably already see how the colors, textures, and designs are working well together just from the single board.

The same can be done before you set out on your home decor project. But as a guide, be careful not to try and include more than 3 different items, because that will end up doing the opposite of what you’re actually trying to achieve.

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Unity “Harmony and Unity” are often used together in decor. The reason we are splitting them in this way is that while one is used to highlighting the importance of congruence in the pieces used in the space, the other refers to achieving a harmonious look by considering the placement of each item in the space.

In order to successfully implement this principle, some designers borrow the Chinese Feng Shui practice. In decor, this pays attention to placing objects where they don’t block the “good energy.” The goal is not to feel cramped and like everything was just thrown together thoughtlessly.

Basically: -Don’t block the entrances -Don’t obstruct the natural light.

-You want the space to allow your eyes to just glide through easily.

When your eyes are allowed to see more negative spaces between furnishings it creates an airy spacious and welcoming feel that’s why this principle focuses on the spacing and placement of items. For instance, smaller spaces can use furniture that is slightly lifted off the ground to create a noncramped, breezy look.

A simple google search can also help you find some measurement techniques people use to determine the placement and sizes of wall art, TVs, etc to place in your space without ruining the harmonious feel.

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Tying everything together with the background!

Great interior designs are never just about the various furnishings you have incorporated into your space. Backgrounds are just as important.

What makes a good background?

Since you are going for a timeless look, neutral backgrounds have historically played a huge part in tying everything in perfectly. Not as the cherry on top, but more like the salad dressing that makes everything succulent and helps bring the ingredients to play well together.

So a timeless background brings out the best in the rest of the furnishings and makes them stand out, just how they should!

Of course, there are more principles to talk about in interior design, but too much information can get confusing, so for now try and implement the above principles and see how the atmosphere of your home will shift towards a more timeless feel.

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Let us take you back in history to a few generations before, when Kohl was a woman's flirtatious tool for communicating with men. A couple of eye batting and the man is already buying her flowers then, asking for her father's blessing on their marriage. A simple tool shipped from Mekka so, women would wait on the traders. It was the Hijaz they went to so, it took them months to come back.

The Kohl is made of a simple ingredient, lead sulfide, and it has proven to be a great eye flaunter and protection from the sun's radiation by forming a thin layer of armor around the eye's lenses. Moreover, Kohl can improve your vision and relieve you from fluxes or eye pains. In ancient times, Kohl was used to treat eye diseases as well. With a simple application, the powder-like mixture would have plenty of uses.

On the other hand, applying Kohl's sounds easy and simple yet has tricks and ways to end up with a silky touch. First, squinting your eyes isn't the best way instead, when you take the applicator stick out, do not apply it straight away and scrape the excess on the inside of the bottle or box of Kohl. Then, when you want to apply it for the first time, hold the stick and use your fingertip to tug on the lower lid of your eye, and use the applicator as a pencil to draw.

There is a difference between Kajol and the Kohl powder mix since using the Kajol might cause a smudged look since it melts under hot weather, nonetheless, using the Kohl powder mix can last all day long.

In addition to that, it is preferred not to use a pencil eyeliner and melt it down with a lighter because you will get the ashy smudged look. The pencil never goes in the water line and there is always the risk of hurting your eye if it is still heated from the lighter. Therefore, to avoid all these damaging possibilities, use the Kohl boxes you can get from any local middle eastern shop or the Maybelline box for Kohl or order online your "Hashem Kohl Aswad" made in the Middle East.

To sum it up, the Kohl is one way to accentuate your eyes along with others, but with many benefits that it carries, the flirtatious eye contact and the long-lasting looks, there is no doubt that this product will live on some centuries more. And just like diamonds, their effect is ever to last.

In a world of eye cosmetics and makeup, use a Kohl.

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EARINGS In every middle eastern household, the mother's treasure box holds close a pair of golden earrings. This pair was given from her grandmother to her mother and then to her box of jewels. Every becoming woman gets gifted with two pairs of earrings in her lifetime.

One, as a hand-me-down from her mother another, as a gift from her father. The pair were traditionally presented before the woman was married, showing the father's generosity and love for his daughter.

However, this tradition goes back to the Fatimid period (9691171) when the fathers of great wealth would pursue the best craftsmen in town to get the best pair.

The earrings are known to be crescent or, as named in the middle east, Hilal-shaped. And this refers to the form Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine shape on the map as a half moon. The pair would usually be crafted with pearls or gems, carrying extra weight on the ears.

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The power the earrings held was outstanding since girls got to show them off every time they went out; making them more desirable for the opposite gender, showing she was coming from a family of riches and was envied by the other females. Whenever a gathering was hosted by one of the town or village girls, it was tradition for the girl to wear her best jewelry. The one with the newest pair of earrings is the one who got the attention.

Even though this tradition goes back to the Great Syria era, they are still present in our modern days, especially in the Arabic region. The woman prides herself on the earrings her mother had given her, for they represented more than a pair of earrings but a family heirloom.

And the latter only knows how to show his affection through gifts.

However, in recent times, the earrings are no longer crescentshaped. They carry a gem and are often light weighted. On top of that, the craftsman is no longer the only one owning a jewel shop in town since there are many jewelry shops on one street now.

Therefore, times and traditions have evolved with every moon's turn around the earth, yet we hold dear the value these treasures bring to our lives and what they represent.

On the other hand, many shops or online websites sell this type of jewelry in all forms, whether silver, stainless steel, or copper. You can always go on Etsy or Amazon to scroll through your options yet, most fathers still customize it in the local jewelry shop, where they craft it out of gold and add the extra jewels or gems as requested, because there is nothing like a pair of gold earrings made just for you.

In conclusion, jewelry is the key to a woman's heart because you can never go wrong choosing it. However, there is nothing compared to a pair that reminds you of home, family, and gem-like love.

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Wearing a watch means Strength, Endurance, and Clarity.

The five of the most popular and luxurious watches in the world.

A large number of people want to know the top five luxury watches for men. It is known that men's watches are one of the most important and best men's accessories that add a lot of elegance to a person's look. There are many designs, colors, and shapes of watches, and there are many international brands and companies that offer a number of luxury watches. Through the following lines, we are going to put in front of you a group of the best luxury watches for men that suit all tastes.

Rolex Sky-Dweller The Swiss Rolex Sky-Dweller watch is considered one of the top five luxury watches for men. This watch is very popular all over the world.

The brand (Rolex) is well-known for being one of the finest international brands in the provision of men's watches. It has a large number of loyal customers because of the quality, elegance, and luxury of its products.

In particular, the Rolex Sky-Dweller watch is very special and dates back to 2012. It is also distinguished by its excellent ability to display the time of another time zone at the same time.

The original Rolex Sky-Dweller costs about $62,900.

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 m The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M is one of the most popular watches of the Omega brand. One of the reasons for its great popularity is that it is the watch of the legendary secret agent (007!), who was associated with the character of James Bond. He first wore it in a movie called GoldenEye (1995).

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300m has since become one of the most popular watches for men. Indeed, the watch indicates strong and creative men.

It is also a classic watch, in addition to being waterproof. It also has a display specially designed for people who play sports.

The OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M has a rotating ceramic outer dial that gives it a navy blue tint. It is also available in black, and this disc is used to measure the time of the dive into the water.

The price of the OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300m is around 4900 USD.

HyperChrome Tachometer The Rado HyperChrome Tachometer is one of the world's top five luxury watches for men.

This watch has a wonderful and attractive appearance, which is dominated by a gray metallic color with a golden hue. This gives the watch a more than wonderful look.

It should be noted that Rado is one of the famous Swiss brands.

Having been able to make a strong mark in the global watch market and attract a large number of customers.

Rado HyperChrome Tachometer is equipped with HyperChrome ceramic material.

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In addition to this, the chronograph motor operates automatically, in addition to its water resistance to a depth of 100 meters.

The price of the Rado HyperChrome Tachymeter is $4,100.

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Tag Heuer is one of the best brands specializing in the production of luxury watches for men, which are characterized by unique design and high quality.

One of the most outstanding features of the Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre watch is that it is waterproof, as it can resist water pressure up to 100 meters deep.

It also has a wonderful design that consists of a curved sapphire crystal layer and is therefore scratch-resistant. Not to mention that the watch provides clear vision during the day, earning it a spot among the top 5 luxury watches for men.

Its price ranges from $2400 to $4300 USD.

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Breitling Chronomat 44 The Chronomat 44 belongs to the famous Breitling brand, which was founded in 1884 and is very popular with pilots, businessmen, and presidents.

The Breitling Chronomat 44 is very accurate and has a water resistance of 200 meters.

This watch gives its wearer self-confidence, as most of its wearers are businessmen and successful men.

Its price is about 5500 US dollars.

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PERFUMES FOR PERSONALITIES Perfumes are Considered to be Personal Signatures for each one and the fragrances are chosen with care to reflect personalities and styles. Some prefer top notes fragrances where it lasts from 5-15 minutes others prefer Heart notes fragrances that last up to one hour while others go for Base notes fragrances that may last several hours.

Let's explore the latest fragrances in 2022 and try to resolve the mystery of each personality through their preferable scents.

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Hugo Boss Bottled: Personality: Confident, Elegant, and Style.

Fragrance Family: Fresh and Zesty.

The fragrance is a composite of Top Notes starting from the Apple Scent and passing by Middle Notes represented in Cinnamon Scent and then taking you to the Base Notes fragrance represented by Sandal Wood.

Hermès Terre D’Hermès Personality: Peaceful Souls.

Fragrance Family: Citrus and Spicy The fragrance is a mix between Citrus Fragrance, Juniper Berries, and Timeout Pepper among Amber.

Valentino Uomo Intense Eau De Parfum Personality: Romantic.

Fragrance Family: Leather.

The composition of the Fragrance is a mix between Orange Aroma, Vanilla, and Tonka Beans.

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Dior Sausage Eau De Toillete Personality: Attractive Fragrance Family: Aromatic The fragrance is a composite of Top Notes represented in Bergamot and Middle Notes represented in Lavender ended

by Vanilla as Base Notes.

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Personality: Adventurous.

Fragrance Family: Spicy, Woody.

The composition of the Fragrance is a mix of Aromatic, Citrus, and Warm Spicy Scents.

Parfums De Marly Personality: Charming.

Fragrance Family: Oriental.

Suitable for both gender.

The fragrance is a mix between slightly bitter Bergamot and Grapefruit. Then comes delicately Sweet Geranium with warm, spicy notes of Cinnamon.

Finally, the dry down draws attention with enchanting Cypriol and Earthy Guaiac Wood.

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THE 2022 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR V8 The Bentley Flying Spur is an ultra-luxury sedan that's as rewarding to drive as it is to be driven in. The model is mechanically related to the marvelous Bentley Continental GT coupe, so comfort and dynamism are in its DNA. It also inherits the Continental's muscular exterior styling, which not so subtly hints at the power beneath its sculpted hood.

Bentley originally revived the continental flying spur name back in 2005 as a four-door version of the Continental GT coupe, with a secondgeneration model revealed in 2013 simply named the Flying Spur. The third chapter in the model’s history is an all-new version of the four-door grand tourer, redesigned from the ground up, with Bentley stating it has made a quantum leap in performance, comfort and innovation and that each bespoke saloon took more than 100 hours to assemble completely by hand.

The wheelbase has been extended by 130mm, moving the front axle further forward and projecting a more athletic stance. At over five-meters long, and with the top-of-the-range car sporting a twinturbocharged 6.0-litre W12 power unit, the new Flying Spur is probably not for the shy and retiring type. The V8 engine has a more aggressive exhaust note at idle, which Bentley says is intentional due to it being engineered to be the more engaging of the two to drive. A drag race between the V8 and W12 models could prove to be very interesting, as the V8 model is only three tenths of a second slower to 62mph, while the claimed top speed is 198mph. with an option of going hybrid, the car offers a third engine, a 3.0-litre v6, which puts a 134bhp electric motor between engine and gearbox. The V6 plug-in hybrid doesn't disgrace itself, though, it manages 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds 60

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INSIDE the Flying Spur combines a generous rear passenger space with a luxurious front cabin, for an effortless driving experience. The seats are surrounded by a ring of handcrafted surfaces – your choice from high gloss woods, contemporary open pore finishes, or technical materials such as carbon fiber and engine-turned aluminum.

The leather upholstery is available in a wide range of colors, with sustainable, suede-like Dinamica accents on some models. Options for embroidery, piping and specialty stitching allow you to make the interior your own.

Bentley has remained steadfast in its determination to offer limousine levels of refinement, with a driverfocused cabin that adds new levels of technology, connectivity and sportiness. The Flying Spur features all-wheel steering, a first for a Bentley, and active-all-wheel drive.

The 4x4 system normally delivers power to the rear axle but depending on road conditions and wheel slip, will automatically send drive to the front axle as required.

Drive from the engine is routed through the same eight-speed auto gearbox from the Continental GT.

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THE FLYING SPUR is spacious yet streamlined; imposing yet intricately detailed.

Crafted from superformed aluminum for a near-seamless surface, it exudes elegance and a sense of untapped power. The exterior styling, though familiar, has added purpose and extra muscle, mainly due to the sweeping lines that run the full length of the car. The increased wheelbase and shorter front overhang also emphasize the model’s pretensions of not just being a luxury limo, but a genuine sports GT to boot.

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Then there’s the detailing.

Close-up, the jewel-like Matrix LED headlights look stunning, while those at the back give off a sharp B-shaped lighting signature. The new retractable ‘Flying B’ adorning the bonnet, can be fitted with 23 crystal ‘feathers’ in its wings.

From the gleaming finish of the front grilles to the matching finish of the badging and wing vents, handcrafted details can be seen everywhere on the car’s sleek exterior – while eyecatching wheels add road presence, in sizes ranging from 20” to 22”.

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The Flying Spur turns in to corners more keenly than the old car thanks in part to the relocated front axle, which means the engine is now mostly behind the front wheels.

The new rear-biased four-wheel-drive system helps, too; unlike the old Flying Spur, which had a 60:40 power split front to rear, the new one only sends power forwards when slip is detected. On a motorway cruise, the most audible sound comes from the whirring fans inside the ventilated seats. Despite the tires measuring up to 315mm wide at the rear, road noise is a distant hum.

Make no mistake, the W12 Flying Spur is a handsome but heavy beast of a car, weighing in at over 2,400kg. The V8 model manages to shave around 100kg off this total and actually feels more engaging for it. With less weight over the front end, coupled with suspension and steering tweaks, it delivers the more agile drive of the two variants.

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CITY OF ADVENTURE

Have you ever wanted to visit a place filled with adventure, palatable food, enriched culture, and beautiful architecture?

Well, there are various places but Turkey is still within that list.

In recent years, many tourists started visiting Turkey and their number keeps on increasing.

The cities, historical buildings, hospitable people and the landscape view is mind-blogging. There is no limit to it. Every mosque, every hotel, and the ruins of old civilizations is worth visiting.

Here we will discuss the various reasons people prefer to visit Turkey

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LOCAL Major cities or Turkey e.g Istanbul, Antalya, etc have a metro. Metro is economical and can take you to various places within the city. You can also download its apps from apple or play store, which can give you access to stops and timings of each metro. The majority of people prefer the metro because it passes all the traffic and reaches its stop early unlike taxis and buses.

FOOD Turkey is famous for many things and food is one of them. Their food represents delicacy, and culture and comes in various flavors. Vegan people can have access to vegan food in every hotel or street food. Different restaurants sell food at different prices. However, street foods are much cheaper and more delicious.

ACTIVITIES Various diverse activities can be found for the tourists and locals, so don't worry, you won't get bored there. You can also decide to enjoy your vacations depending on location and budget.

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PARAGLIDING Paragliding is an amazing sport.

You can have access to it in major cities. There are 2 options available, if you are skilled at it then solo paragliding isn't a problem. However, you can also fly with a pilot if you have no experience.

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BOAT RIDING Boat riding is a fun sport. You get to travel on crystal clear water and enjoy every moment of it.

There are 2 kinds of boat rides, Public and Private. The former is economical but the latter is a bit expensive. You can decide which boat to ride to take based on your budget.

A lot of people prefer to enjoy the landscape within the water and scuba diving helps them. To reach the depth of water, a license is a must. However, if you are not a swimmer and want to experience this then discovery scuba diving is always waiting for you. Scuba divers will help, by taking you in the water, giving you a chance to experience the aquatic beauty.

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BALLOON RIDE Cappadocia city is famous for its balloon ride which is a oncelifetime experience. However, this ride is available for a few months so better to check its timings before applying.

Moreover, many times balloon ride gets canceled due to weather so make sure you stay for at least 2-3 days in the city of Cappadocia.

RAFTING Rafting is a recreational outdoor activity, that is good and oldfashioned. Many people prefer to enjoy this moment with friends or family as it gives triumph and joy. Although it's not popular as beach visiting or cliff diving but is an unforgettable experience.

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BEACH Vising the beach and enjoying the sunset is therapeutic. Many people, after working a long week visit and relax on the beach.

There is something about the breeze of cold air, the sound of waves, the singing of birds, and the reflection of the sunset in water that reduces anxiety and depression.

There is no limit to activities in Turkey. You can involve yourself in various other activities as well.

Many people visit the place to absorb culture e.g there are famous old buildings filled with history and old civilizations. You can also visit famous amazing colourful mosques.

COTTON CASTLE Cotton Castle is known as Pamukkale in the Turkish language and is a spellbound place. It's a rare and splendid place that can be only found in Turkey. The mountains are filled with crystal clear blue salty water.

This is a historical place and is linked to a civilization that existed many hundred years ago.

A lot of people visit to see the old buildings, tombs, statues and Cleopatra pool. The view of calcium deposits that take various shapes allowing water to accumulate is mesmerizing.

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BOOKING.COM is the world’s largest accommodation booking website, and it also offers customers the chance to book their travel and car rental, too.

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PINK LAKE Pink Lake is not advertised compared to other activities so a lot of people are ignorant of this place. However, You can book a cab from Gerome or Cappadocia and see this dense beautiful location within an hour or two.

The lake is slightish pink and filled with salty water. However, the view gets more pulchritudinous during sunset as different colors of rays are reflected on the water. This lake is also called Lake Tuz and is the second-largest lake in Turkey.

GRAND SPICE BAZAR Vacation gets boring when there is no shopping. We all want to buy souvenirs and things that make us remind of our visit.

Shopping in Turkey can be a bit of an other world experience, and definitely recommended. As such, Grand Spice Bazar is an amazing place where almost everything is indigenously produced and shopkeepers are very welcoming.

You can get access to everything including crockery, dresses, shoes, decorations, etc at low prices.

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Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is the biggest shopping event happening each year in Dubai offering a huge variety of brands, apparel, electronics, jewelry, and even on home décor items.

We Suggest not missing this event whether you are a citizen or you are adjusting your holiday destination to Dubai where you can find all your needs there on the following dates 15 December 2022 to 29 January 2023.

The date of origin of the Dubai Shopping Festival origin throws back to the 16th of February 1996 created by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

DSF brings joy and happiness all over the city where there are family entertainment activities such as fireworks and film screenings, and concerts in the event. So make sure to wear comfortable clothes to be able to explore the fair with ease.

Download the Dubai Shopping Festival App from Apple App Store or Google Playstore, to be updated with the available offerings and brands that will participate in the fair and to know more about the entertainment activities there.

Enjoy Immediate Cashback or reward points you could get while purchasing with your credit card.

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Mark those places on your agenda to grab your needs through the Dubai Shopping Festival enjoying discounts: Dubai Festival City Mall.

Deira City Centre.

Mercato Shopping mall.

Ibn Battuta Mall.

Let's have a sneak look at some of the brands participating in the fair: Armani, Burberry, Prada, Cartier, Rado, Michael Kors, Dubai Shopping Festival is awaited by shopaholic people who enjoy the experience offered by the fair with the existence of multiple variety that perhaps couldn't10 be found in malls. Most products that you could seize the opportunity to grab at the fair are Electronic Gadgets, Apparel, Camel Milk Chocolate, Arabian Spices, Jewelry, precious stones, and much more.

Hurry up and plan your trip to Dubai to catch the fair but make sure to leave space in your luggage as the shopping never ends at the Dubai Shopping Fair. Also, make sure to grab gifts for your beloved ones!

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WAIST TRAINERS: WICKED

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WISE? It's likely that you've recently come across waist trainers online, whether they were being promoted by celebrities or on social media. It's hardly surprising that waist training is popular given the endorsements of celebrities like Jessica Alba and Kim Kardashian. They're those corset-like clothing items that, according to tradition, gradually give you an hourglass figure. But what exactly is waist training and is it effective?

To minimize your natural waist size and emphasize your curves, waist training includes cinchers or waist trainers. It's arguable whether it helps you or causes trouble for you.

We conducted our study to support your decision.

To identify yourself with thunder and lightning, synonymous with a smoking body shape, continue reading to delve into the depths of fitness forte.

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How, When, and Where?

Waist training was first popularised in the 16th century by Catherine De' Medici, the wife of King Henry II of France. In court, she outlawed large, ugly waistlines, requiring women to discover ways to lose weight.

As a first step in controlling their waistlines, women began to wear "stays." These evolved into full-fledged corsets in the 19th century.

Corsets or waist training was therefore created.

Since several years ago, corset training has gone in and out of style.

Celebrities have recently helped it gain notoriety. And it is now gaining momentum as more women search for all-natural ways to achieve an hourglass shape.

The Wise and Bright In an effort to achieve an hourglass form, many women undertake waist training. This form is regarded as the most proportionate and attractive one a woman may have.

By cinching your waist and highlighting the contours of your hips and bust line, waist training helps you develop an hourglass figure.

If you appropriately do the waist training, you will notice results in a few weeks. If you want an hourglass body, waist training can be the solution for you.

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Weight and Wellness You will find it difficult to eat substantial amounts of food if you constantly use a waist trainer.

However, it's important to keep in mind that waist trainers cannot help you lose weight on their own. They just limit the quantity of food you consume. They don't cause your body to burn any fat.

Dr. Jan Schroeder, professor of fitness at California State University – Long Beach, notes that corsets don't permanently reduce belly fat; rather, they redistribute it in the trunk to give the wearer an hourglass figure.

If you wish to utilize waist trainers to lose weight, think twice about your choice.

Perfection in Posture Because the metal bones in waist trainers prevent you from slouching, they assist you in maintaining appropriate posture while standing and sitting. By giving your back the required support, they enhance your position.

As a consequence, many women assert that utilizing waist trainers has increased their confidence when they notice improvements in their waistline.

Waist trainers help you appear thinner when worn underneath clothing, which raises your confidence even further.

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The Wicked Wizard Even the healthiest habits may be abused to the point of danger. Although there is nothing intrinsically wrong with waist training, you might endanger yourself if you don't pay attention to your body, wear a corset that is too small, or make another unsuitable choice. Let's see how this beast can beat your health practices.

Daunting Discomforts Since a waist trainer is a garment that is knotted firmly around your waist, wearing one is sure to be uncomfortable. Take it easy on the tightness you wear since if you are overly pushy, it will lead to a myriad of issues.

Be on the lookout for symptoms including bruises, shallow breathing, downward pressure, and limited mobility. You have overtightened the waist trainer if you've ever had any of these signs or symptoms.

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Weakness and Withering The assistance that would typically come from your core muscles is provided by waist trainers. Wearing a waist trainer without doing core exercises might result in significantly weakened abdominal muscles.

Back discomfort and bad posture can also be caused by weak abs.

Your pelvic floor muscles and the nearby organs also require time to repair after childbirth. While you're recovering, wearing a waist trainer might really make things worse. The reason for this is that the trainer will apply more pressure to your pelvic floor. Although it's not often obvious, this injury can cause prolapse or incontinence.

The Downsides Wearing restrictive apparel, such as waist trainers, may harm your nerves.

Waist trainers, in particular, risk compressing the nerve that emerges from the groin. Meralgia paresthetica, or burning, tingling, and numbness in the outer thigh, might result from this.

Wearing a waist trainer may make you feel less hungry, which can result in weight reduction since they compress your stomach. However, it might also result in unpleasant stomach side effects.

One example is the evidence that tight clothes make heartburn worse. When stomach acid rises and enters the esophagus, it results in heartburn, causing inflammation and irritation.

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Every week, we speak with hundreds of women, and we find that picking a corset that is too small in an effort to see results more quickly nearly invariably leads to discomfort. The flat backbones in a too-small corset are meant to sit off to the side of your spine but are instead pushed to sit uncomfortably at your sides. Waist training corsets feature several steel bones positioned throughout the design to offer form and definition.

Any indicators of pain or discomfort when wearing a corset are your body's way of screaming, "Wait!" Try initially relaxing your corset and then readjusting to a less drastic decrease if your corset ever causes you pain or discomfort. If it doesn't ease the discomfort, it's advisable to take off your corset completely and get in touch with the team of sizing specialists for a fit evaluation. With the right kind, there is no stopping you from having an ideal hourglass figure.

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How do certain Food Boost the Hormones of Happiness Have you ever known what the influence of your food on your mood is? When it comes to mood, it means absolutely the hormones! Yes, it's all about the chemistry of food! What we eat may also affect the way we feel. Enhancing your diet may help to improve your mood.

Give you more energy.

Like an expensive car, your brain functions best when it gets only premium fuel. High-quality foods containing lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourish the brain and protect it from oxidative stress.

There are many types of hormones in our bodies that have many functions; They contain dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin, which are called “happiness hormones.” When their levels rise in the body, they help in feeling joy and pleasure, as well as enhancing appetite and sleep. However, eating patterns, dietary nutrients, and specific nutrition might play a beneficial or harmful role in hormonal balance.

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DOPAMINE: Dopamine is a chemical material in the brain responsible for allowing the feeling of pleasure. It makes you feel great, satisfied, and motivated.

For example, when you feel good that you achieved something, it's due to the dopamine in the brain.

Eggs and meat are found to be sources of Dopamine. They contain protein that is composed of a group of amino acids. Also, it is found in dark chocolate and avocado.

ENDORPHINS: When we feel pain or stress, our body releases endorphins chemicals to cope with relieving the pain during exercises. Dark Chocolate promotes the release of Endorphins (70% and more cocoa) but it's recommended not to exceed 60 grams of Chocolate per day, moreover, eating spicey food also helps promote the release of endorphins.

OXYTOCIN: It's the love hormone produced in the hypothalamus. It plays a major role in feeling calm. The foods that promote the release of Oxytocin are citrus fruits, fatty fish, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, avocados, and especially the ones that contain magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and dietary fats.

SEROTONIN: It's associated with a sense of confidence and belonging. It's used as an anti-depressant, for eating disorders and panic attacks. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the following foods increase serotonin levels: Eggs and fish (Salmon) have omega-3 fats which support building serotonin in the blood, nuts, especially almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, flax seed, sesame, and chia regulate serotonin production. Leafy vegetables, including spinach and lettuce, are a rich source of fiber, minerals, and essential acids that help the production of the hormone.

TIPS TO BOOST THE "HAPPINESS HORMONES" Get enough sleep, exercise, listen to music, dance, relax, meditate, do deep breathing, and have massage sessions. On the other hand, it is beneficial to eat your favorite foods, especially focusing on healthy ones, such as vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, oats, berries, etc.

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HOW CAN TRAVELING IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? Traveling has changed over the course of time. In the beginning, people used to travel to look for new food sources, they also needed to keep moving to escape danger like natural disasters or predators. A few hundred years later, even thousands, humans found new reasons to travel: to expand their wealth and satisfy their basic human desire to explore the unknown.

Leisure also seemed to be one of the reasons early men traveled. The Romans – no surprise there- were amongst the first to do so. The wealthy used to go to their summer homes through a sophisticated network of roads. People even started to travel for pilgrimage purposes.

In the time we are living, traveling has taken a different conception, especially since we have the privilege to reach our destinations within just hours. We, as modern humans travel for work or leisure but there just might be a whole new reason for why we should travel…

So says science.

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Traveling Protects You from Heart Attacks Scientists in Framingham Heart Study have provided data collected from 13,000 middle-aged men and found that those among them who did not take a vacation for several years are 30% more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who did. The same goes for women who found those who have not taken a vacation for more than six years were almost eight times more likely to develop coronary heart disease or a heart attack.

Traveling Decreases Depression In a survey by the University of Pittsburgh’s Mind Body Center conducted on about 1,400 people concluded that taking regular vacations help in increasing positive emotions and decreasing the risk of depression.

The American Psychological Association released a study in 2015 stating that vacations tend to significantly relieve job stress by separating the individual from the environment that is serving as a source of stress.

And speaking of job stress; the firm Ernst & Young lead an internal study among its employees and found that for every ten additional hours of vacation the employees took; their performance reviews were eight times higher in the following year.

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Travel Strengthens Your Immune System

It might even help us take life-changing decisions. So, This is something probably all mothers why not start planning your know about – from their kids’ next vacation and notice the pediatricians - Kids need to be exposed difference yourself. to bacteria existing in their surroundings to help their immune systems evolve. Well guess what; that does not stop in your childhood. When traveling, we are constantly exposed to new bacteria from new places, the more exposure we get, the more our bodies multiply ''T-cells'' which are the guardians of the immune system. In other words, the more we travel, the less likely we are to get sick.

Travel Helps Your Brain Adam Galinsky is a professor at Columbia Business School and the author of numerous studies on the connection between creativity and international travel.

In February 2015, in collaboration with three other researchers, he published a study in the Academy of Management Journal in which they examined the experiences of creative directors of 270 high-end fashion houses and concluded that the brands whose creative directors had lived and worked in other countries produced more creative fashion lines than those whose directors had not.

Traveling also keeps us grounded and humble, seeing other people’s lives might be spiritually enriching and teaches us that we have so much to be grateful for.

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