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Solo travel as a woman- why I love it and you should too!
Over the past year or so, I have undertaken solo travel to a number of destinations-both within the country and abroad. The first time was sheer coincidence as I had to stay back in London for work while my family traveled back. I was miserable at the very idea but that one journey alone changed my view about traveling solo and since then, I deliberately have traveled on my own! Why, you ask? Well, you really need to just go ahead and undertake a solo journey to understand but let me try to share my experience that makes me support it so vehemently. Major Vitamin C(onfidence) booster! Solo travel involves…
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5 reasons you must visit Yangon (Myanmar)!
With vacations around the corner, everyone is surfing the internet for holiday destinations and I am sure the Google search leaves one spoiled for choice. So let me tell you about an offbeat destination that not many will…Yangon in Myanmar! Although I went there on a work trip, the place had me craving me for more by the time I boarded my flight. Why? Read on as I give you not one but 5 reasons why you must visit Yangon! Reason #1- Schwe Dagon Pagoda If you need just one reason to travel to Yangon, it is Schwe Dagon Pagoda. The most prominent Buddhist temple of the country, Schwe Dagon Pagoda towers majestically…
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Take a break, reclaim your life! I just did.
Do you wake up every morning and follow the same routine over and over again, everyday? Do you have a mental list of things you plan on doing ‘once you have the time to’? Does the phrase,’Where is the time?’ come spontaneously to you whenever anyone asks you about a recent movie, a book or a cool cafe that just opened in your town? Do you realise it feels okay for you to say yes to all these? Don’t be surprised if you find yourself nodding in response to all the aforesaid questions. Most of you do one or many of these and quite frankly, till recently, I did too!…
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Chhatbir zoo- A photo blog!
Chandigarh is City Beautiful and has always had my heart! So when we had guests over from out of country who were keen to travel nearby cities, Chandigarh topped the list. As a person who never misses a chance to visit the place, I pride myself in knowing a lot about the sightseeing places in Chandigarh and assured our guests of a perfect guided tour. I forgot that despite the familiarity, the city always entices me. One of the places that truly mesmerised me was Chhatbir zoo (Yes, I have been there before many times but still!) I was on my own, capturing the majestic animals in all their glory…
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5 innovative ways to use your travel photos!
‘’Trips become memories…. Memories become treasures!’’ The memories you make on the move are the most cherished ones and there isn’t a better way to preserve them than turning them into photographs. Although smartphones and gadgets have digitalised the world pf photography to a large extent, images in print not only create treasure books called photo albums for you to cherish forever but can also be used to customise a personalised gift for your loved ones. A decade ago, I lost all my honeymoon photos due to a software error (Yes, I don’t have a single photograph of my honeymoon. I bet you remember reading that) and since then, I don’t rely…
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Taj Mahal- A thing of beauty is a joy forever! Photo blog
When I told my friends I was visiting the Taj Mahal, some shared the excitement while quite a few of them exclaimed that it was over-rated. A couple of them even asked me to share later whether the sight of Taj Mahal actually mesmerised me as people claim. This was the second time I visited this monument and trust me, I was just as fascinated by its beauty as I was the first time I set my eyes on it. Despite being covered by a framework of bamboo for maintainance, it still looked spectacular! We reached Agra after a road trip of some 600 kilometres and the Taj Mahal made…
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Rokeby Manor, Landour- A heritage home in the mountains!
A sleepy small cantonment town near the bustling Mussourie, Landour is all about fresh air and nature’s beauty at its best! Nestled within these mountains is a 19th century heritage home now converted into an estate hotel- Rokeby Manor! Brick arches, stone walls, wooden floors and fireplaces that are as old as 175 years….that is Rokeby Manor. Add to it the picturesque views of the rising mountains, oaks, cedars and Doon valley and you cannot find a better place to reconnect with nature. The rooms There is no monotonous similarity between the rooms at Rokeby. Every room and suite has a character of its own and there is a wide…
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3 days in London- what to see & do! My post for Trip Expert Awards-2017
London is a perfect tourist destination and considering the number of sightseeing attractions it boasts of, it is difficult to cover all in just 3 days. So why am I writing this, you ask? I have been nominated by Simran from Tripscam for ‘Trip Expert Awards-2017’ and asked to take up the challenge of drafting a 3-day London itinerary. Thank you Tripscam, it is an honour to be nominated. Just the kind of encouragement bloggers like me need! So, here is my 3-day itinerary of one of my favourite places on the planet and trust me, if you follow my guide, you might just feel that 72 hours in London can be…
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Kasauli-the perfect summer getaway! Sightseeing and tourist attractions.
Himachal is the land of majestic mountains and spectacular landscapes. A colonial hill station situated at a height of 1900 metres above sea level, Kasauli is the perfect summer destination for travellers like me who shy away from overcrowded hill stations like Shimla. Barely 60 kms from Chandigarh, Kasauli is an enchanting little town which still retains the colonial fervour and a laid back charm. Mountains never fail to mesmerise me and that is exactly what a weekend in Kasauli did to me- awed me and left me wanting to return soon! A great retreat For the people who reside in plains, there can be no better place to get…
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Top 5 places in India to visit in summer vacations!
Summers are here and it is time to plan the summer vacations your children and you eagerly await. A trip during this time is an annual affair but the confusion of choosing an appropriate destination always is a prime concern. Our country, India, thanks to its diversity of culture, topography and climate offers a lot of varied options suited to every season. For the summer vacations, the top 5 tourist destinations are listed here to narrow it down for you: Leh/Ladakh The Mecca of travel, if you can visit just one place in your lifetime, it ought to be this! The sheer unadulterated beauty and serenity of the place is…
