The Pakistani High Commission joined forces with fashion-based event planning company Riwayat to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence at a regal fashion week held at the sumptuous Lancaster House. Riwayat’s Pakistan Fashion Week London Season 11 took place at the 17th century royal property, which boasts a bird’s eye-view of Buckingham Palace. The grand halls…
A trip to South Africa cannot be complete without exploring the country’s exquisite natural landscape. Even if you are just visiting for a short business trip – most likely to the commercial center in Johannesburg or the capital in Pretoria – you must make time for a safari! [easy-image-collage id=7985] Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesburg is…
Summer is here and I am excited to finally start a Conversations with Changemakers series on Dolce & Masala. I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I started down the blogging path! Although I still need to figure out work/blog/life balance (if that is even a thing), the experience has definitely reinvigorated my passion…
Hands down, May is my favorite month in Rome. Perhaps it’s because I get two long weekends off between Italian and American holidays 😉 ! There is much to do to take advantage of the long, warm days and balmy evenings. It’s the perfect time to admire the stunning blooms at the Rose Garden at Circo…
The last few weeks were a whirlwind of work and personal travel opportunities that linked back to African food security in different ways. When a colleague in Rome invited me to a Mexican-themed cultural fundraiser she was performing in, I found it too tempting to pass up despite many looming work deadlines. The Manyinga Project presents Mexican…
The international spotlight on Milan continues to expand with each fashion week season. Like the other big four fashion weeks (New York, London, and Paris), Milan Fashion Week scouts the globe for emerging international talent. Dolce & Masala readers are aware of my obsession with emerging market fashion – from Alger Fashion Week to Luxembourg Fashion…
Italians really know how to celebrate la Dolce Vita. Every month you can discover several festivals in different regions of the country. The vibrant colors and splendor of the acclaimed Venice Carnival make it a must add to any travel bucket list. As a photography enthusiast and fashion lover, I was thrilled to finally witness…
February in Italy is synonymous with Milan Fashion Week and the Venice Carnival, where fashion shows and colorful festivals take center stage. In Rome, Apsara Bollywood Dance founder Valentina Manduchi curated a weekend program celebrating Indian dance and culture. Two days of beginner classical dance workshops were accompanied by the Apsara Indian Dance and Fashion Night at the…
Although Paris is justifiably called the City of Love, there is no shortage of amore in Italy. Whether you are looking for love Under the Tuscan Sun or your very own Roman Holiday, here are the Top 9 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Romantic Italy! There are plenty of options for all types of budgets and…
When I was working in South Africa, a friend who loves secluded tropical islands, suggested a quiet girls’ retreat. We were both recovering from a hectic period of work assignments and were in desperate need of a tranquil getaway. Luckily, we were spoiled for choices near South Africa and immediately were drawn in by the…