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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 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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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…
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Road trip with kids- survival tips!
Vacations are fun and especially so when you and your partner love travelling. No matter how much you may expect and pray for your kids to inherit the same passion, it is not always so. A road trip with kids is not a simple road trip! Especially if your kids are under 10, it is simply futile to expect them to share your love for watching the fields go by and reflecting upon life! Getting them to stay put inside an enclosed space with little activity possible is a feat in itself! My husband and I, who used to undertake road trips exceeding 1500 kms together, learnt this the hard…
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Everest base camp trek- 6 things you must know
Those who love trekking want to trek to Everest base camp at least once and why not? It is one of the ten best treks in the world! Mount Everest is synonymous with the ultimate test of grit, determination and the resilience of human mind and spirit. Though scaling the mountain is not everyone’s cup of tea, trekking to the base camp nowadays has become quite doable for many people and gives a sense of immense accomplishment. The difficulty level of this trek is high but if you are fit and a regular trekker, you can accomplish the trek. Here are the 10 things you must know before you plan…
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10 quick tips to save money during travel
Have you been postponing travel to that destination you have always wanted to see to save up for the more ‘immediate’ needs? Do you feel travel is an unnecessary expenditure? If you can remember the following few simple yet smart tips, travel won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Tip #1- Research and plan ahead Tickets are always cheaper when bought in advance, so try to plan ahead and book tickets in advance. Even international flights are cheaper when bought a couple of months before travel. Research well before you book any hotel or flight and look for the best deal. You will also discover that booking flights and hotels…
