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These governments are trying to put an end to all February 14th celebrations

Most of us are on the same page when it comes to generally assuming that Valentine’s Day is going to suck. We derisively refer to it as a Hallmark holiday, we openly sneer at the bins of already wilting  roses at the supermarket and we refuse to buy any conversation hearts unless they’re 75% off at Target. However, hate it though you might, at least it’s a holiday that you’re allowed to celebrate, which isn’t the case in many parts of the world. more…

Proof that it can happen to you, too

I know, I know, I’m like a broken record the way I constantly talk about how love can happen anywhere. But it can, and I’m going to inundate you with proof that I’m right. Just in time for Valentine’s Day (the worst day of the year for anyone, including those happily who are ensconced in relationships or unhappily single), here’s a story of a happy ending that started off on the road. more…

If you think you have it bad, just read this…

We Americans are lucky to live in a progressive society where, it would seem, all rules are meant to be broken…or at least bent to our will. That said, many of us still abide by traditional wedding customs, such as the ridiculous notion that the bride’s parents should be fully financially responsible for the wedding.  Um, what? It’s 2012, let’s get with the program! Apparently, I’m not the only person pissed off by this completely unfair tradition, as a similar practice is used in India. more…

Credit: 'Le baiser de l'hôtel de ville' by Robert Doisneau

Start the new year off right…with a kiss

Who doesn’t love to kiss? I do, which is why I’m posting this piece from ZenCollegeLife.com. I learned something new today, too: though the average person spends two weeks of their life playing tonsil hockey, my goal is to go for a month. Really, what in life is better? And don’t say sex, ice cream or chocolate…I beg you. I also learned I will never, ever live in Somalia or Bolivia (which I sort of new already, to be honest) because they don’t kiss at all. Can you even imagine? Do those of you who’ve been complaining that you haven’t had a date in ages should feel at least a little bit better? I also realized I don’t want to live in Florida any time soon…you’ll read why below. Freakin’ weird state has some seriously messed up laws. Just sayin’.
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Lonely Planet says…

Lonely Planet knows what’s up. The travel gurus have long been a fount of knowledge for any trip I’ve chosen to take, so when they say that Paris is passe, I may not agree…but I’ll listen. Their newly released Best in Travel book lists the new spots to find romance around the world, and you best believe I’m going to be booking some trips in the very near future…. more…

Think you’ve got it rough? One writer explores dating customs in seven different countries — and what you’ll find out may shock you

We all complain about dating. The men in New York City are too focused on their careers. The guys in Los Angeles are too focused on their looks — and so on and so forth. But based on what one dater, Anastasia Savvnna, has discovered in seven different countries, you might want to think twice before you grouse that dating in the good, old U.S. of A. is the worst place to date in the world. more…