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- How to Survive Extended Road Trip Journeys in India - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWhen it is a car journey that extends to more than ten hours, it does become painful even if the sights are gorgeous. You might go crazy after a few hours being aware that more than half of the journey is still pending. However, the only soothing fact on such road trips is that a gorgeous ...
Views: 469 - When is the Right Time for Kids to Travel Alone? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIn India, we are too possessive for our kids to let them travel alone. In the metropolitans, the older children may commute on their own to school or college, but letting them go to other cities or countries never crosses our mind unless they push for it. If you are a parent of an under-ten kid, ...
Views: 542 - What Makes Me a Traveler and I Love Those Traits - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayThere is a constant restlessness going on in my mind, and I have to confess that I am a really terrible person. Anyone who will commit to me for a relationship will have to possess a lot of strength and patience to deal with my mood swings. I can be the center of attraction in a party, and the ...
Views: 357 - Traits That Make You a Perfect Solo Tripper - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWhile everyone else is just okay being alone for a few minutes or hours, you actively seek that solitary time when you can unwind. You know that you get the most power from within when you don’t have people around. Or even when those humans are there, all of them are strangers who are ...
Views: 442 - Why And How You Can Travel For A Year Without A Job? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWell, it sounds extremely tough to leave a well-paying job to travel around the world. It certainly takes a lot of money to travel to foreign destinations. But have you ever given a thought to local tourism? India is such a vast country that you don’t need to cross the borders for at least ...
Views: 439 - How to Fall in Love with Your Wife over a Road Trip, Again! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIt is common to fall out of love with your wife as the number of years pass. You may not feel the same charm as you used to do when you had got married. However, there is nothing to lose heart about it. Many useful ways are there to fall in love with your wife all over again, a modest road trip ...
Views: 378 - How to Increase Productivity While Traveling in India - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIt is good to love your work, but to the extent that you do not go mad. People often like to work while traveling, even when everyone else calls them workaholic. Theoretically, travel gives you a lot of time for yourself. In reality, you barely get any time to relax because you have the ...
Views: 403 - How to Travel More with a Fulltime Job - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIf you are born in India, you are already lucky than more than half of the world population. And if you want to be a traveler, you should thank your nation that you get so many paid holidays in a year, which may be a hundred times of what the Americans get. Indian companies, private and public, ...
Views: 427 - How to Stay Away From Plastic While Traveling - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWe feel blissfully ignorant while using and discarding plastic throughout the day. In countries like India, the recycling bins for plastic are not even existent, which means the situation is worse in the country. You can speak your concerned mind on social media and forget about it the next ...
Views: 457 - Things You Should Not Carry For a Trekking Trip - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2018 from Manoj upadhyaySometimes, we tend to overdo our packing because we think that a few things are way too necessary to be left behind. It is all fine if you are going for a road trip in a car, in a train, or flying to a destination. We can always pack a few or many redundant things that we use at home. However, a ...
Views: 341 - How Solo Travel can be Equally Good as Group Travel - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayThe advocates of solo travel disregard traveling in a group. The solo travelers make a unique community around the world that does not see beyond their style of traveling. However, there is nothing wrong with one way of vacationing or another. Everyone has his or her preferred things and ...
Views: 403 - How to be Safe While Driving with a Pet - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIf you have a pet, especially a dog, in India, you must be treating it like a family member. Although the trend of petting a cat is rare in the country, we are witnessing an increase in the number of cats and other animals as well. Even though you may love your pet more than anything, you need ...
Views: 405 - What are the Norms in Mumbai that the Travelers Should Learn? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayEvery city in the world has a unique vibe attached to it, which is certainly new to the outsiders. Whether you go to New York, New Delhi, or Mumbai, you will always find a few distinct things that will attract you back to that place or may repel you forever. The Indian metropolitan, Mumbai, is ...
Views: 392 - How to Improve Your Travel Blogging - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWhen you are a travel blogger, you have to write about a lot of things. Many times, it might have happened that you might have felt like improving your travel blogging skills, but you never knew on what grounds you need to improve. Take pictures, lots of them If you find it difficult to ...
Views: 405 - Foods and Drinks That Foreigners Should Not Try in India - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIn a culturally vibrant country like India, you may want to experience everything possible. However, when you are a foreigner in this country or any other nation, you have to be cautious of a few things such as food. You must keep a watch on what you eat so as to avoid falling sick, even though ...
Views: 390 - How is it Like Being a Female Traveler in India? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWhether you are an Indian or a foreigner female in India, situations are more or less similar for you. However, it is obviously a little more challenging to cope with people for foreigners coming from western nations. Nevertheless, let us discuss how it feels to be a woman in most parts of ...
Views: 393 - Tips for a Great Backpacking Trip to India - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayFor those who have been on a backpacking trip, nothing matches the freedom it gives. The backpackers hold a common belief that they should not wait for a companion to travel because they will never go anywhere if they wait for people to join them. However, no matter the number of vacations you ...
Views: 416 - The New Meaning of Travel with Travel Blogs - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayTravel today is way different than its definition that used to exist a decade ago. Wandering around cities and countries meant just scratching the surface of these places for most people, but travel has become more educative and meaningful than before. People want to look beyond the popular ...
Views: 377 - How is it Like to Go for a Solo Trip to Kerala? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Manoj upadhyaySolo travel in India is safe, as far as you know how to watch your step at each place. You need to take care of your itinerary, mode of traveling, and place of accommodation. When you are in Kerala and you are a female, you don’t need to worry as such. Usually in North India, you cannot ...
Views: 524 - How to Travel More with a Nine-To-Five Job - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWith all those articles flowing all over the internet about quitting your job to travel, it is hard not to give any thought to it. You have to admit it at least to yourself that you must have thought about leaving your nine-to-five job and travel the world. However, it is a different matter ...
Views: 394 - Why Foreigners Should Not Indulge in PDA in India - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayThe modern India is a blend of progressive and regressive values, which bewilders many foreigners coming to India for the first time. While many say that Indians are fine with public display of affection, many would resort to public shaming and violence when they see a couple hugging and kissing ...
Views: 493 - How to Make the Best of Your Twenties - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIt is understandable that you need a lot more determination than your peers to stay focused and dedicated to your goals, especially when you are in your early twenties. No matter how hard you try, there will always be something that will distract your mind from the task as hand. Twenties are the ...
Views: 480 - How you can be a traveler while being a tourist - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayThe tourists and travelers are similar to and different from each other in many ways. One can be a traveler and a tourist at the same time. However, you may be wondering how these two terms are different. A tourist is a person who likes to see different places, but in his or her comfort zone. He ...
Views: 455 - An Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Women in India - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIf you are a fan of Bollywood movies, you may think that India has become quite modern in its approach towards women’s clothing. However, the fact is that you need to study quite a bit of facts before wearing anything that does not qualify the standards of modesty in India. If you come ...
Views: 615 - What Makes the World Fall in Love with Indians? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayA significant aspect of any country to attract the tourists is its people, so is the case with India. The inhabitants of India are famous all over the world for their warm nature and welcoming attitude, no matter the part of the world you come from. A vacation in any hamlet or city of India is ...
Views: 433 - How the Indian Attire Inspires the Tourists - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayThe Indian way of clothing inspires millions of fashion designers around the world. Garments like saree, kurta-pajama, sherwani, salwar-kurta have their buyers from India as well as abroad. I have been witnessing the tourists in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, etc. wearing various Indian and fusion ...
Views: 457 - How to Enjoy More on Your Solo Trip - by Submitted on May 22, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayPeople often associate a solo trip with loneliness, but it is more related to enjoying solitude rather than feeling lonely. As Francis Bacon said that the one who takes delight in solitude is either God or a wild beast. While an excess of solitude may make you feel lonely and isolated, a little ...
Views: 533 - Tips to Experience India for the First Time - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIndia is not limited to the metropolitans like Chandigarh, Delhi, or Mumbai; the true essence of the country lies much beyond the boundaries of these urban cities. When you are a foreigner traveling for the first time in India, you have to take care of a few things to have a comfortable ...
Views: 408 - Travel Can Teach Sisters a Lot about Each Other - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayNo matter the relationship you share with anyone, travel can teach you a lot of things about each other. You may plan a vacation with anyone and know him or her inside out. Friends become kinfolks and families become buddies when you are out for a few days for a holiday, which is definitely a ...
Views: 443 - How to Tackle Travel Burnout If You Get It - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayAnyone who has never traveled for a long time cannot understand the concept of travel burnout, forget to empathize with anyone who has suffered this condition. The RV trip often sounds thrilling, but it becomes extremely tiring after a few years or even months for someone people. It might seem ...
Views: 424 - Long-Term Travel May Not Solve All Your Problems - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIt is almost impossible to surf the web without coming across travel articles and blogs. You can see bloggers bragging about their successful long-term travel careers, how they quit their jobs and became digital nomads. Their pictures standing on the tropical beaches and snow-clad mountains ...
Views: 539 - How to Find Excuses to Voyage around More Often - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWhen you are an adult in 2018, you should not be finding excuses to travel, which has become so easy and affordable nowadays. If you cannot do it in your 20s, you may probably never do it. The right time to travel is now! If you cannot motivate yourself to get out of your city as soon as an ...
Views: 626 - How to Make Good Use of the Weekend in Bangalore - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWeekends all around the world are the most awaited time of the week, but we often find ourselves doing nothing at this fantastic time. When you are in Bangalore, but you do not discover the areas around the city, this is just not done. Nandi Hills is the first place that comes to mind when you ...
Views: 520 - Myths About Traveling in an RV in India - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayAfter you cross the teenage, it occurs that reality about life is way different than expectations. Many times, the difference is significant. In other cases, the variance is not so massive; rather it is pleasantly startling. The same is true about RVing. People quit their jobs, sell their ...
Views: 540 - Which One is Better- Luxury Travel or Budget Travel? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayThe never ending debates are many in the world, and the travelers like to argue about their way of traveling the most. Almost every traveler wants to establish that his or her perspective on vacationing is the best. The debate about this topic goes on and on since decades, but there are ...
Views: 532 - How You Can Enhance Your Creativity with Travel - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayThe human race is blessed with extracting much more value out of their lives than any other living form on earth. Apart from science, art, and medicine, we have found our worth of being in travel as well. We travel for needs and desires both, although the latter is the much more convincing ...
Views: 481 - How to Spend a Great Weekend in Vadodara - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIndia has a significant number of ancient cities, one of which is Vadodara in Gujrat, which was known as Baroda until a few years ago. It is situated on the embankments of River Vishwamitri, which is called so after the revered saint Vishwamitra. In the past, Vadodara was ruled by Pathans, ...
Views: 411 - The National Past Time of Staring In India - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayWhen foreigners come to India, they find it amusing as well as exasperating to see practically everyone staring at them. Whether it is a man or a woman, it is common to find almost everyone staring at someone who looks like a foreigner. More so, Indians have a habit of giving an intent look to ...
Views: 476 - Trekking and Smoking Never Go Hand-In-Hand - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayTrekking in the mountains is one of the most fantastic experiences of life. At least once in your life, you must go for a mountain trek, even if it is a moderate trek. Nonetheless, there are a few things that you need to take care to maintain good health. Smoking is one such thing that you must ...
Views: 461 - The Secret Vacation to Malana in Himachal Pradesh - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayA small population of the world knows about the tiny hamlet of Malana in Himachal Pradesh, but the location is highly popular. Everyone who smokes hashish has heard about Malana, no matter the part of the world they live. Restaurants in Amsterdam charge the highest amount for Malana cream than ...
Views: 388 - How Traveling Lets You Overcome Fear of Meeting People - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayBeginners at travel are often afraid of meeting people, especially while traveling solo. This fear of coming across strangers is so massive in some people that they fear to step out of the house even for small household chores. This social anxiety makes them under-confident and highly ...
Views: 564 - How to Gear Up For a Winter Trek in India - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayPlanning to go on a winter trek is exciting as well as nerve-wracking. In your heart, you feel excited about trekking up the hills enveloped in snow. On the other hand, your mind tells you to keep safe and warm because not every member of the group may be able to bear the chill. Having the ...
Views: 536 - Celebrate Republic Day with Self-Drive cars in Delhi - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayIndia, as a country, is going through a continual expansion to upscale its stature in the world. Since the last few years, the patriotic factor among the Indians has risen significantly. Like never before, we feel like keeping an eye on the current affairs of the country and the world. We like ...
Views: 542 - Stay Green While Traveling Anywhere in the World - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2018 from Manoj upadhyayTraveling around the world is a great experience, especially with friends and family. It is the best way to learn and unlearn a lot of things that we can never do living in the vicinity of our home. While being out of the house at a peaceful destination relaxes our mind, it also implies a cost, ...
Views: 467 - Go For a Bollywood Tour This Weekend in Mumbai - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2017 from Manoj upadhyayBollywood, the Hindi cinema of India, is a center of attraction for those seeking work as well as tourists. Mumbai is the hub of Hindi movies, and the glamour of this place speaks volumes for itself. Bollywood produces more than a hundred films every year, and it lets the visitors drop in on at ...
Views: 615 - Be in Darjeeling to Celebrate Christmas This Time - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2017 from Manoj upadhyayHow does it feel to celebrate Christmas in Victorian style? Definitely awesome! Do not think much about your next destination for the occasion and just set off to Darjeeling. This charming hill station is just the right place to be when you want to be in the olden era. The famed Planters’ ...
Views: 581 - Unbelievable Facts about Mumbai You Must Know - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Manoj upadhyayMumbai has become such a name nowadays that you have to possess a heart of steel and body of stone to survive there. If you have never lived in Mumbai, you can never imagine the everyday battle for little things. On each passing day, there ensues a fray to go to the workplace and return home ...
Views: 675 - How Restaurant Reviews May Mislead the Tourists and Locals - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Manoj upadhyayHave you ever tried to find great food in a city and opened Zomato to find out a good restaurant? If you are not living under a rock, you must have done that. The idea to use mobile application for practically everything has become universal these days, and Zomato is one such program that lets ...
Views: 488 - How to Eat With Your Hands When You are in India - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Manoj upadhyayWhen you are in an Indian city, whether urban or rural, eating with your hands is very common. No one feels dirty or ashamed about it; at least for most of the foods. If runny gravy is not there in your bowl or plate, you can comfortably use your hands to gulp down the delicacy in front of you. ...
Views: 538 - When I Attended the Shigmo Festival in Goa - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Manoj upadhyayA completely different face of Goa exists beyond its beaches, beers, and parties; and I witnessed this side of the place during the Shigmo Festival this year, which is celebrated during the spring season. I must say that the enthusiasm and zeal of this festival are inexpressible in words; ...
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