The Sandy Times

Surviving Jet Lag: Practical Remedies That Actually Work

Jet lag can ruin even the best-planned trip, but there are ways to bounce back quickly

by Sana Bun

3 Mar 2025

Ice Plunging — a Trend To Stay Or Just Short-Term Hype?

Exploring the benefits of ice bathing, why it is popular in Dubai, and who is embracing this wellness trend

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Feb 2025

'Am I Still… Me?' — Artist Hana El-Sagini On Facing Breast Cancer

How she found out, the stages she went through, and what the hardest part of it all truly was

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Feb 2025

Your Essential Guide To Health Insurance In The UAE

The ultimate guide to health insurance the UAE, covering the most common questions in

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Feb 2025

What Is Tarot And Why It Became So Popular?

Exploring what tarot cards are and how we should perceive them — all backed by fresh statistics

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Feb 2025

Interview

The Ultimate Guide To Job Hunting And Relocation

With the help of a professional HR Lead, we address the most common questions from those searching for a job

by Barbara Yakimchuk

19 Feb 2025

Technologies

No More 'Where Are You?': Location-Tracking Apps – Good Or Bad?

Exploring the origins of location-tracking apps and the reasons behind their use

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Jan 2025

Remote Work Guide: Essential Rules And Best Spots

Everything you need to know as a remote worker: from key statistics to the best laptop-free spaces

by Barbara Yakimchuk

15 Jan 2025

Personal Experience: Going Dairy-Free

The column on ups and downs of sticking to dairy-free life for two years

by Sana Bun

13 Jan 2025

Vacation

Dophamine Dip After the Holidays: Professional And Personal View

Diving into why we feel drained after holidays and what tips help us to overcome post-vacation exhaustion

by Barbara Yakimchuk

11 Jan 2025

Cortisol: Our Worst Enemy Or an Ally?

Diving into the unexpected effects of cortisol and checking what we should do if it is increased

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 Jan 2025

Personal Experience: Picking Up Hobbies As an Adult

Explore accessible activities to try in 2025

by Sana Bun

31 Dec 2024

I Am Just a Quiet Person — Why Is That Such a Problem?

And is it possible to be quietly confident in modern society?

by Sahira Dharamshi

17 Dec 2024

Personal Experience: Mastering House Plants

The journey with an almost happy ending

by Sana Bun

19 Nov 2024

Travel

Travel Tips: Road-Tripping With a Puppy

Personal experience on travelling with a sausage dog across Europe

by Sana Bun

14 Oct 2024

'It Should Have Been Me': The Complex Nature Of Survivor's Guilt

Why does this guilt arise, and how can you stop blaming yourself for surviving?

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Oct 2024

Music

People

How Cancel Culture Around P Diddy Is Spreading. Who Is Next?

And can the crowd really cancel celebrities who were thought to be untouchable?

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Oct 2024

Leaving Parents: What Is It Really Like?

What do really feel when you have to move away from your family

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Aug 2024

Travel

To Cope With Aerophobia: My Personal Experience

How did I overcome these anxious thoughts while flying 11 kilometres above the ground?

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Aug 2024