Editor’s Note

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”

— Dalai Lama

Are you fulfilling your purpose?

While some of us have already figured out our purpose and how to achieve it, many are still putting the pieces together as they try to determine their place in the world and their contribution to humankind. Irrespective of the stage at which you are, know that it is a process.

And, as part of that process, remember that "the purpose of our lives is to be happy". So, if you need to pause, take a step back, or even start over, know that it is okay and that period of refocusing might help to align with that purpose.

Features and Highlights

This edition of Out and About Magazine is all about setting the tone to get back into routine after a break!

You can start with Behind the Brand, which features Thomas Ovesen, the owner of T.O.P Entertainment, and the man behind some of the region's top live entertainment events, including the upcoming 50 Cent and Justin Bieber concerts in Dubai.

In our Fashion Feature, Michael Lombard sets the record straight as he talks about his background in music and how he got started in fashion. You can then delve into our Beauty feature to learn The Secrets to Healthier Skin and Hair that could be Hiding in your Kitchen.

Check out the Lifestyle feature How to know when it is time to take a major leap in your life, then develop a Money Mindset: Creating Financial Abundance.

Fitness provides tips on Getting back into Routine post-Summer Holidays and Intermittent fasting and hindrances to weight loss.

Then in Food, explore the 9 Surprising Benefits of Teff Grain and The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Meal Prep before moving on to Afternoon Tea: History and top places to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Clay Dubai: The Japanese-Peruvian Experience, and Zuma Abu Dhabi: Prepare to be Amazed in Food Journeys.

For the Travel & Experiences Section, check out our Top 5 Countries for Solo Travellers and the best time to travel and Discover Untold Stories in AlUla this Summer. It continues with The Ultimate Honeymooners Escape at Grand Park Kodhipparu, An Ark to Armenia, and Nourish your mind, body and soul at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa.

For the Culture, check out Normalising being Mindlessly Mindful. In Shelf Life, check out Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less.

Be happy

Trust the process and be reminded that at the end of the day, the purpose of our lives is to be happy, so don't lose sight of that as you figure it all out.

Out and About Magazine and the team that made this edition possible are here to share in your journey and cheer you on. Don't forget to be happy!

Lots of love,

Marsha