What happens when after a decade of decade you end up marrying a guy who your family chooses for you, whom you had no choice but to marry? It’s surprising how many women (and men)  find ourselves in this situation. We’re brought up on a diet of Bollywood, Archies and romance. We are brought up having crushes on cute boys or pretty girls, and boyfriends / girlfriends that our parents probably do not know of. We have all spent nights chatting on the phone, chat or email to that boy or girl......

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Italian-American writer and actor Vanna Bonta once said “There is no hospitality like understanding.” When it comes to guest service in the hospitality industry, this statement holds especially true. The most effective guest experience practices are often the most simple. Just like these 10 easily actionable ideas that can help take guest experience a notch higher at your hotel. Click to enlarge image Let me know if these ideas work for you! If you have any more suggestions, feel free to share them in the comment box below. About the Author: Joanna’s......

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How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki chicken used to be the only thing I ate at Japanese restaurants. My dad tried to get me to eat sashimi, but as a 7-year-old, raw fish kind of grossed me out. I got over that pretty quickly though and raw fish is now one of my favourite foods. I still, however, hold a soft spot in my heart for chicken teriyaki. Crispy chicken skin, glossy sweet sauce and fluffy white rice – there’s a comfort food meal right there. The funny thing about teriyaki is: even though you see bottles......

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