The Glenlivet Journey

5 Valentine's Day Getaways

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. If you intend on making it special for yourself and your significant other, it’s time to start planning. Ditch the clichés this time. You see, roses wither, greeting cards fall into tatters, you have outgrown stuffed toys and so has your loved one.

Reviewing Andrew Jefford’s Peat Smoke & Spirit

If it is a book on whiskies you wish to read, to be the perfect companion to your favourite stiff dram, Andrew Jefford has just the book for you. A noted wine-writer, the author Andrew Jefford forayed into the world of whiskies and came up with this marvel of a read. His offering - ‘Peat Smoke & Spirit’ is a must-read for all whisky-enthusiasts.

Take a Break on No Dishes Day

Ok, this is for real. On No Dishes Day on May 18, you can choose to give a miss to the mundane task of washing dirty dishes. Grab life by the collar on this day, show it your disapproving face and sternly say, “Today you cannot boss me around. I’ll do just what I please.” If there’s one thing that all of us can relate to, it is the drudgery of housework. On this day give yourself a break, take a moment, sit back and marvel at what life has to offer. The breakup which made you wiser, the tough manager who increased your coping skills, the fleeting friendships which made you realize the importance of being emotionally independent. Or, in the sheer bliss of not having to do the dishes, you could simply celebrate. Get the entire family together and go out for a good meal in a plush restaurant, or order a takeaway and opt for disposable dishes. In case you plan to host a house party, fetch that dishwasher which was lying in your loft unused. At least, eat things which do not require utensils. Whatever you do, just don’t create dirty dishes which make you stay up late and brood.