Airmen Golf Club
Acres of signature Karachi mangroves… check, cute little cozy chalets…check, fun buggy drives…check, windy, serene n scenic…check! Having been here twice in the recent times, I can safely declare how Airmen Golf Club is my ‘happy place’ in Karachi, away from the humdrums of the main city. Can sure be yours too! The Airmen Golf Course and Recreational Park is quite the embodiment of serenity and luxury! A unique leisure facility spread over 180 acres off Karachi’s coastline; it is indeed, one of the largest and most beautiful golf courses in Pakistan. Visit soon to witness the uniqueness of this lovely place yourself.
Stranger Things
I just Binge-watched both the seasons of ‘Stranger Things’ and so should you! Growing up doesn’t stop at adulthood, and that’s why something like Stranger Things works so perfectly. Especially if you dig for the 80s theme based plots! The kiddie characters – a gang of twelve year olds and the stuff that keeps them going and so together is insanely adorable! The mayhem in which the parents and other teenaged characters get themselves in is one hot mess to simply not miss. Stranger Things is the most delightful, gripping, charming, nostalgic, compulsive, edge-of-seat entertainment I’ve had in ages. Go watch now if you haven’t just yet ☺
Ena Ganguly
A Bengali writer who darkly paints femme vulnerability ever so distinctively in her poems that her words sure are a rare find in the crowded space of the World Wide Web. Folllow her on Instagram and familiarize yourself with the pull of her words.
Feta Cheese in Oils, Spices & Herbs
Every time I’ve gone to Agha’s since 2005, I have ensured to pick myself a mighty jar of feta cheese – its’ cubes lying in oil on the bed of distinct spices and herbs! If you are a cheese fan and more so love feta cheese, not in the seven continents will you find it yummier than this! This one jar can turn your usual omelet into a hearty Mediterranean breakfast. Over rice and with some sheesh kebobs on the side, your delicious Middle-Eastern meal is ready to be savored.
ThePilatezLab
I fell in an undying and ever-growing love for Pilates back in 2005 when hardly anyone I knew, even remotely had heard of this ancient German technique of core-strength training predominantly derived by our good ol’ Yoga. So for someone practicing it since over a decade, the news of a dedicated Pilates studio emerging in her own city finally was a huge source of joy! Located in Khayaban-e-Ameer Khusro in DHA, Karachi, the PilatezLab is a state-of-the-art equipped studio in every which way. It was my first time at making use of various machines and gadgets especially designed to enhance one’s Pilates experience and end-results. I must say it came about rather easy, thanks to the precision and accuracy with which Sania guided us through the class. All the instructors are trained by the famous fitness expert of Bollywood – Yasmin Karachiwala, who works keeping fit many a glitzy celebrities across the border including Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. If you’re a Pilates or even a yoga and ballet enthusiast, you simply must get rolling at PilatezLab for some hard “core” abs and thigh cuts!
Bodicon Sweaters
Embrace your silhouette and bring out the best of your feminine contour in a bodycon sweater this season. Throw in some classic multi-colored stripes or wear ‘em in rich deep solid colors like burgundy, burnt orange, wine-red, teal green or even charcoal gray to really feel like winters can be sexy too
Cote’ Rotie
Renaissance or even the faintest feel of it is far from us but this pretty French bistro at Alliance Francaise somewhat actually renders an ambiance and vibes ever-so-refreshing (and European) to retreat in Karachi. There’s just something about this lovely, cozy little place that puts you in a joyous mood the minute you step in. The crowd is upbeat, the energies are warm and engaging and the food is designed around the finest ingredients and the simplest of traditional recipes that you can’t go wrong with in pleasing our taste buds.
Humnoor Foot Comfort
I can bet you must know of Hamnoor Foot Comfort if you’re a Karachite and a serious proper pedicure digger. I remember having discovered this God sent service back in 2004 when I struggled treating my late dad’s diabetic feet at home. Yes, Hamnoor treats all sorts of feet and hence many a folks with conditions like diabetes, puss, corns or ingrown nails etc. resort to their services for relief. I go there to ensure no nonsense, brand new, babysoft feet that lasts for a good one month easily. So until you need your next pedicure, put your best and softest foot forward ☺
