fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.
The UK Passport Backup Plan
In an era defined by global volatility—from political shifts to economic uncertainties—the concept of a "backup plan" has evolved beyond savings accounts and insurance policies. For a growing number of British citizens, the ultimate form of security is a second passport. This isn't about rejecting British identity; it's about pragmatically enhancing personal and financial resilience. A UK passport backup plan is increasingly seen not as an exit strategy, but as an essential component of a modern, globalised life.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Journal
Oktoberfest Arrives in the Maldives: A Bavarian-Inspired Buffet
The world’s most famous beer and food festival has traveled far beyond Bavaria. This year, even the Maldives joined the celebration with a special buffet inspired by Oktoberfest traditions. Curated by Italian Executive Chef and Culinary Consultant Cristian Marino, the event brought a Bavarian touch to the tropics.
By Cristian Marino4 months ago in Journal
Bogus Sayings
When I was young I would hear the older kids and even some adults quote these bizarre sayings, and I would think they were true. Step on a crack and break your mother’s back. Break a mirror and it’s seven years bad luck. Don’t walk under a ladder or it will bring bad luck. Then of course there is the saying, lightning never strikes the same place twice.
By Mark Gagnon4 months ago in Journal
Beach Dinners in the Maldives: Top Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss
A Dining Concept Born from Nature In the Maldives, dinner is not confined to four walls. As the sun sets, the horizon blushes pink and orange, and stretches of soft white sand are transformed into open-air dining rooms. Tables stand just meters from the shore, their candles flickering in the breeze, while the sound of waves replaces background music.
By Cristian Marino4 months ago in Journal
Earning Online Dollars Without Investment in Amazon KDP
💸 What if I told you that you could earn real U.S. dollars from home — without investment, without risk, and without needing to be a bestselling author? Welcome to the world of Amazon KDP — a platform where your ideas can become income, all without spending a single cent.
By Wow Genius4 months ago in Journal
The Man Who Walked Between Shadows
The rain had stopped just before dawn, leaving the city streets wet and glistening like sheets of black glass. The man walked alone, his boots splashing softly through shallow puddles. His coat, once a warm brown, now hung heavy and dark against his thin frame. People passed him without a second glance. To them, he was just another face in the crowd, a shadow among shadows. But inside him, something was changing — something had been stirred awake.
By Alexander Mind4 months ago in Journal
5 Things I Wish I Knew About the Western World Growing Up in Africa. AI-Generated.
Reflections on culture, identity, and the lessons that shaped me Growing up in Africa comes with its own unique rhythm one filled with resilience, strong community bonds, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. But like many kids who grew up hearing stories of “the Western world,” I built an image in my mind that didn’t always align with reality. I thought the West was a land of endless wealth, perfection, and opportunities just waiting to be picked off the ground.
By David Kadiri4 months ago in Journal
The Secret Keepers
M Mehran I discovered journals when I was twelve. My mother handed me a small leather-bound notebook and said, “Write down what you feel. Someday, you’ll thank yourself.” At the time, I thought she was giving me a book for school, not a portal into my own mind.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in Journal
The Journal That Wrote Back
M Mehran Maya had always kept journals. Piles of them sat stacked in shoeboxes beneath her bed, filled with everything from teenage heartbreaks to half-baked poems. Writing was her way of making sense of life. When the world felt too loud, she found silence in ink.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in Journal
