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The magic called mountains!
There is something about the mountains… Something that makes you wonder A mystical aura surrounds, as clouds that lie yonder. You can just imagine what lies beyond the shroud Many a mysteries harbour behind these giants proud. There’s something about the mountains Something that allures The charm of their abundance, the beauty of water that through their bosoms pours You are pulled back time and again Resisting is futile,every attempt in vain. There’s something about the mountains Something that makes you want to stay You feel you have returned, like a bird to his nest,tired and sunburned There is nowhere else you would rather be Except in the mountains’ spellbinding…
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Explore the unchartered waters
It is so easy, so comfortable to choose the safer option even if it is monotonous. It takes courage to stretch yourself beyond your known capabilites and dive into the unchartered waters but that is the only way to discover life’s hidden treasures. I am not talking about extreme adventures and encouraging you to go bungee jumping ( though it is not a bad idea); I am talking about trying new things, taking up the hobby you once sacrificed and then blamed circumstances for, squeezing out a bit of time for exploring your hidden potential or just following your heart’s desire to travel. Two years back,I would laughed at this…
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Small steps towards heart health!
source The heart forms the centre of our existence, both physical and emotional. Despite its incessant hard work and unending loyalty, it is not cared for as much. We claim that love resides in the heart but fail to maintain love’s abode. We blame it for all the wrong choices we make in our lives but do not credit it for the healthy lives we lead. Add to it the stress of our busy everyday routines, the sedentary lifestyles we embrace and the unhealthy food choices we give in to- you get the recipe for a heart disease. The fistful of muscles that pump steadily do not demand too much…
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Culinary misadventures in Travel
Food is an important part of travel and culinary exploration is an essential part of my itinerary, wherever I go! I tend to become very courageous in my experiments with cuisines during travel and being a non-vegetarian helps. Although my stomach does not agree with too spicy or oily foods but I still try to taste the local cuisine and delicacies particular to the place I am visiting. The experiments lead to some amazing experiences and some not-so-sweet ones as well. Nevertheless, they form incredible memories! On one such travel to Andamans, I learnt a couple of interesting things: Be prepared to face the consequences of your experiment Beaches are synonymous…
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Travelling with a baby-2 funny tales!
As a couple, my husband and I both love to travel (I know I have told you this a zillion times already!) and when baby S entered our lives, we never realised it would make a difference till we actually travelled. From one suitcase, our luggage grew to three out of which two only contained her paraphernalia. The hatchback that was sufficient for us suddenly seemed cramped up and after trying to stuff in all the luggage and the baby bag and the bottle steriliser and the pram, we finally bought a sedan with the biggest boot space in its category. For a couple of months thereafter, we basked in…
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Rewalsar-A lesser known paradise!
There is so much beauty in the off beat track but very few of us dare to take the path less travelled. Himachal is known for its picturesque hill stations like Simla, Kulu-Manali and Dharamshala. There are not many people who know that nestled atop a mountain spur is a spectacular lake that not only mesmerises with its beauty but also awes with the fact it is a place revered by three faiths- Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs. Rewalsar- a small town about 25 kms from Mandi, borders a square shaped lake which bears the same name. Here, you get an eyeful of a lake, the hills and the forest in one…
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5 Reasons why I love travelling with my kid and you should too!
I have often heard parents, especially mothers, fret over an upcoming vacation and the inconvenience of travelling with a kid. Some of them even say that they have not planned any travel since the kids were born for ”it is just too difficult to manage”. So, to all of those mothers, and you too, if you are one such parent, I ask you to stop worrying! If you are not travelling with your child, you are really missing out on an incredible experience. I love travelling, which you know of course, so does my husband and our daughter too! We are not able to travel together as a family because…
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Dalhousie- the neglected queen still mesmerises!
A royalty who has outlived her times of glory, yet retains the regalness. That is how you may define Dalhousie- a quiet hill station in Himachal Pradesh, just 85 kms from Pathankot. Sheltered by the Dhauladhars, the quaint place may not hold the hustle bustle of Mussourie or the throng of the Mall Road of Simla, yet it holds an old-world charm coupled with serenity and that still makes it a favoured destination for many vacation seekers. The hill station was established in the year 1854 by the British government as a summer retreat for its soldiers. It was named after Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of the country at that…
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Why you must visit Bali
Bali…a name you see flashing on facebook profiles accompanied by photographs of beaches, parks and sumptuous dishes and you wonder, should I go too or is it just another over-hyped destination? If Bali isn’t on your bucket list. it ought to be and if it already is, time to visit and strike it off soon because there are more than one reasons to plan a trip to the beautiful beaches of Bali. #1- Go to Bali if you love soaking up the sun Beaches are my personal favourite when it comes to holiday destinations. If you love soaking up the sun on a pictureque beach or lapping up the…
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Book review- ‘The Story of a Suicide’- Storytelling, a unique way!
Book title: The Story of a Suicide Author: Sriram Ayer Book blurb: “The Story of a Suicide” by Sriram Ayer is a young, stay-up-all-night and tell-all-your-friends novel, which grippingly tells the stories of Hari, Charu, Sam and Mani, whose lives are interconnected in a web of love, passion, revenge and deceit. Today’s youngsters are expressive, self-absorbed, independent, afraid, hurried, fearless, fame hungry, but surprisingly resilient. In a world that makes unreasonable demands on them, many are disillusioned about their education, relationships, jobs, sexuality, bullying, and abuse. In the backdrop of a powerful story and visuals, this project aims to reach out to young people, by verbalising their struggles through the…
