Quick Fix For Packing Dilemma!

Making travel plans can be quite a task specially if every other article you plan on keeping in your suitcase has some bothering habit – lotions may leak, necklaces tangle, ear rings always get mixed and charging cords & earphones always mesh up, etc. How about making your packing smarter and more efficient, not to mention more fun as well! Here are few quick fixes for your packing dilemmas:

• Ear rings: try using old, big holed buttons to pair up & store your ear rings, instead of keeping them all in one box and running the chances of jumbling them.
  
  
  
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• Chains & necklaces: all the delicate jewelry such as chains should be looped through straws and then fastened.

         

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• Non Drip: While keeping liquids such as acetones, oils, shampoos, etc. fasten the caps of the bottles after adding a layer of plastic. The plastic further makes the bottle air-tight and in case of air-pressure or any other pressure, the solutions don’t leak.
  
  
  
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• Ziplocked: it is always preferable to make up your mind about the clothes you will really need while traveling. This can help avoid carrying of extra clothes which you might never need or wear on your trip. Segregate night wear, inner wears, and beach wears in different ziplock bags. This makes more room in your luggage for shopping, souvenirs, etc.   

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The main fun of traveling is when you travel light and hassle free. Make sure your travelling is for your amusement and not added trouble.

Travel safe. Happy travelling!

   

Spread your wings, time for paragliding!

Let’s face it – each one of us, in our childhood wanted to fly like a bird. To simply spread your wings, float on the clouds, soar like an eagle, who wouldn’t want that! Indeed this sounds like a child’s fantasy but now that you have grown up, you can actually make this dream a reality by ‘paragliding’ - an easy, thrilling & incredible experience!

In India the top paragliding locations are in

• Maharashtra
• Himachal Pradesh

These two states have the most number of sites while other places in the list are:

• Goa
• Kerala
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• West Bengal
• Uttrakhand
• Rajasthan

You can experience paragliding in two ways, firstly learning to be paragliding pilot & secondly through tandem paragliding. One can learn the basics of paragliding in two days & three days short programs available at various aero & adventure clubs. These programs certify the individual as elementary pilot depending upon the number of hours flown. After this, you are eligible to fly without assistance like a free bird, to where your heart desires. These training sessions are extensively planned & thoroughly safe. On an average, the fees for these trainings range from Rs. 7000/- to 15,000/- depending on number of days and the skills taught.

If however, you do not wish to be a pilot & just want to go for one quick thrilling experience, tandem paragliding is your thing! A tandem ride helps you relish paragliding, without you having to learn it. Tandem paragliders are larger paragliding wings designed to carry the pilot and one passenger. The passenger sits in the front in a comfortable & safe harness and can enjoy the flight without any know how of flying. The tandem paragliding usually costs Rs. 2,500/- for a 10 minutes joyride, however, the average ranges to Rs. 7,000/- depending upon the time spent flying.

So this weekend, how about finally re-living your childhood dream? Paragliding is an absolute safe yet exhilarating experience and anyone from age 8 to 80 can do it. So this New Year, how about going beyond your own limits and just have fun.

Travel safe. Happy travelling.

New Year Resolution: To Personally Experience At Least 5 New Cities This Year

On the occasion of a new beginning, what is better than making plans for not only improving your life but also making yourself happy? We say- absolutely nothing. And this only gets better when you add travelling in the list. In fact we suggest, for having awesome life experiences & happiness, explore new lands. We are not asking you to be Columbus & sail off in search of the unknown, no sir – all we are asking you to do is pack your bags & just go explore about distant cities, know about the people living there, their cultures, traditions, history and do this for at least 5 distant cities in a year!

So how to really explore a city that it makes you rich in experience by the time you are done with the travels? Here is a convenient sequence to explore a new city in the best way:

• Museum: It’s amazing to start where it all began. No please, not the big bang theory, we meant the history of the place you are visiting. The first day of your arrival you can always spare few lazy hours inside a museum & learn about the early days of the place. Benefits of this one are great –
  1. You get to know the early culture of the place, hence you can relate to the current traditions & rituals taking place in the area.
  2. Secondly, you get to know the specialty of the place – the things to look out for, the must-visit places around the area & probably the places you can skip, if you are on tight schedule.
• Local diners: To enjoy the delicacies in their most authentic form while learning more about the culture of the place, local diners are the best place.
• Night life: It is rightly said that the charm of a place is truly witnessed in the fall of night. Every city has its own unique night life style which definitely explains a lot about the youth & modern culture of the place.
• Monuments/ natural beauty: Explore & enjoy the beauty of the place, what makes it special and well-known. You can hire a local guide to show you around or you can get a personalized guide – travel book or app & enjoy the place in your solitary company.
• Market: the fun of shopping unique stuff which acts both as beautiful souvenirs & useful products as well.

Above all don’t forget to interact with the local people & experiencing everything unique of the area, after all attempting something new is what makes remarkable memories.

Travel safe. Happy travelling.

Why Should Santa Have All The Fun!

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…Oh what fun it is to ride, in a one horse open sleigh!

Yes, you know what we are talking about! Every year, you all must be celebrating this wonderful day in a way that is unique to you. This year, how about enjoying the festivities while having a cultural adventure? And don’t worry, we’ll update Santa on your whereabouts – you can count on us for that. Let Santa follow you to a place as warm as his heart & as jolly as his nature – the evergreen Goa!

Christmas in Goa, it can’t get any better than this, can it? If you are looking forward to enjoying an authentic Catholic Christmas, just pack your bags & head to Goa & in fact South Goa to be exact. Goa as whole is a fun place to be at but honestly, the ‘party essence’ is way over hyped!It is just unfair to associate a cultural place like this one with a perpetual party tag. Come to South Goa if you want to smell real Christmas in the air (Oh wait! Sorry that’s fish curry).

The enchanting churches emit mesmerizing carols around this time of the year. The masses held during this period have a contagious happy & joyful ring to them, you just can’t escape it! Take a stroll down the beaches, and don’t forget to dine in at the beach side shacks. These not only provide typical lip-smacking Goan delicacies but the variety of fish curries will leave you wishing you had more than just one tummy!

With accommodations ranging wide in price & variety, one can easily find a perfect place to crash – no matter if you are with family, or are just on your own. Also, Goa is conveniently connected with trains, buses & flights. Whether you are a lone ranger or with bunch of friends or family – South Goa is a place for all. With so many festivals taking place at the same time, there is something for everyone!

So folks have happy ho-ho-ho-lidays!

Travel safe. Happy travelling!  

Spotted!

We keep saying holidays bring best of times; these are the times which create most amazing memories & cherish wonderful relationships. But there is actually a lot more than these aspects! Holidaying is almost equivalent of entering into a parallel universe – where you don’t work, got no worries & just enjoy life! Few of our dear customers shared with us their unusual experiences they had while they were on vacations. So people, there is so much more to look forward to! Everyone expects something different, but even you will agree these off-the-record experiences are pretty remarkable, read on –

• Star studded: Spotting lovebirds at any gorgeous location isn’t a new thing, but spotting a star, meaning a celebrity – now isn’t this grand! Nothing can make your holidays more memorable than a surprise realization that you are sharing your holiday resort with one of your favorite celebrity stars! Not only does this make your holidays special, it always makes a great tea time story for your friends!
• The fun comrade: partying is fun indeed, but what gets funnier is the drunken fellow tourist. on more than several occasions we have witnessed ‘party people’ who make it a point to re-live their long lost childhood days, show off their unfathomable dancing skills & all sorts of other hidden and incomprehensible talents after they are few shots down. Our advice, keep your drinking level low & keep your eye open for the next show of ‘world’s got talent’ which can start any minute after someone gets drunk.
• Surprise, Surprise: we all love to get a little extra on anything & everything – extra discount, extra food in meal coupon, extra cheese in the pizza, etc. What makes holidays more unforgettable is when you are on the receiving end of extra ‘special’ experience! Imagine going to a new city known for its amazing history & artifacts and after a spontaneous exploring trip you realize the city has unbeatable natural charm as well! There is literally no end of surprising yourself when you are on the move.
• Home is where your heart is: Your age, gender doesn’t have to matter when it comes to holidays. Try going to different places & you may actually feel at home, even though you stand out. Travelling teaches you it isn’t about being same & known, it’s about being different & understanding, respecting the differences. Clearly taking a break from your normal life in a different way is what makes holidays stand out!

If you have got more unusual experiences &/or habits which can be spotted amongst travelers & tourists then we’d love to hear them!

Travel safe. Happy travelling!

Travel like a nomad, click like a professional!

Vacation is all about enjoying yourself and traveling is a fun way to make sure that you do enjoy. These are the best times, days you want to remember & cherish for years to come. You make sure that everything goes as per your likes & tastes, so how about also making sure that your imminent Facebook holiday album really makes a buzz amongst your friendlist members. Don’t just let your holiday destination be a temptation, let your holiday album pictures leave people gaping.

Here’s how you can click pictures like a pro in an easy Lights-Camera-Action way:

Lights:

• Before you click a picture, always check for the source of light, and various angles you can play with.
• Try to keep the sun behind you, this way you will expose your objects to proper light.
• Getting pictures in natural light brings out the best of features.

Camera:

• Needless to say better the camera, better the picture quality, but not necessary a good picture.
• No matter what shutter machine you are using – your mobile phone or a hi-res camera, know your device well. Realize & learn the features of your camera, and make note of the settings you like most – so that you can use it in future with much ease.
• Try out your own creativity – you can always try new effects for your pictures through any number of external sources, example: Covering camera lens with plastic gives a dreamy & fazed effect, etc.

Action:

• What do you want to capture, besides your family – beautiful sea & beaches or mesmerizing mountains & scenery beyond. Whatever be your object, be clear about it.
• Include locals in your photographs, it not only adds an authentic local touch but also gives a personal effect to it as well.
• Freak out! No seriously, the most cherished photographs, you must admit are in which at least one of the individuals is acting out of the blue or something unexpected is happening in the backdrop. Show how much fun you are having at your vacations – make funny faces, try different perspectives, click candid shots (natural reactions are best to collect).

So people, say cheese!

Travel safe. Happy travelling!