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Taragarh Palace review- A feel of heritage and royal living!
Have you ever looked at a fort or a palace and imagined what life used to look like within the confines of its walls, long back when it actually housed a royal family? And then imagined yourself as a part of that life while walking through the sombre corridors that once glistened with the aura of regality? Well, I for one sure do. I even imagine myself dressed in all fineries, wandering the palatial gardens with a brigade of handmaids following me around, a soft music playing in the backdrop and a whiff of romance in the air….before I stumble mindlessly over a piece of furniture and am back in…
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Tips on air travel with kids
Travelling with kids is one thing and travelling with kids by air another! I would prefer road travel any day over air or rail when my kiddo is in tow but for long distances, you can’t help but choose air travel. As a parent, it is difficult to manage your hyperactive child and expect her to not jump around. find the loo empty just in time. convince the kiddo that the plane is flying and cannot stop just ‘coz she wants it to. keep her engaged. coax her to sleep on an overnight flight. look the other flyers in the eye when your kiddo is at her shrieking best. The…
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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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5 things you must remember when planning travel with kids!!
I say this often and I say this again- having a child does not mean you need to shut the door and bundle yourself at home till you feel your child is old enough to travel! Many parents find it overwhelming to travel with kids and want to avoid it altogether. I agree that after becoming a parent, it is no longer possible to just throw your clothes in a rucksack and venture out anywhere your heart desires but with a bit of careful planning and a few tricks up your sleeve, you can not only make travel enjoyable for your kid but also earn yourself an awesome travel…