The places to see before its time

The places to see before its time

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The places to see before its time to say goodbye

Whenever travel planning is done there are lots of details have to be taken into consideration. The prime topics are booking the tickets and a place to stay. Even before we book our tickets we search for options of the various places which are available to us as tourist. There are many hotels, bread & breakfast lodges available all over the world but there is always an apprehension about  the quality and the service we would get. The ideal situation would be if we could have a house wherever we go. The next best solution is provided by Airbnb which is a community marketplace of people willing to rent out their homes in full or in part. The other part of this community are travellers who wish to use these properties for the listed price. This marketplace connects the two via mobile or online. It is a vast community which offers over 34000 listings in over 34,000 cities spread over 190 + countries. To get a head start in your next stay use this link to get Rs 1545 i.e about $25 as my contribution towards your next stay booked through Airbnb  https://www.airbnb.co.in/

London is one of the most expensive cities  to stay in .However it is the top destination for any world traveller. For Indians it holds a special charm. The queens palace, the London bridge and the big Ben hold a special charm for me. Living in a home in the heart of London would be a dream stay. So I have chosen this partrticular apartment as it was the workplace of the famous English author Charles Dickens.

 In this very place he founded the magazine ‘All The Year Round’ in which he used to publish his stories.

This apartment is a prime location property in central London.

It is an apartment with two beds and can accommodate four people .

This apartment has one bedroom furnished with a king size bed. The original chimney  breasts with mantle remind you of its old world charm. Its big windows from the floor to the ceiling give ample view of the shops and cafes .

 It comes with a kitchen equipped with oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, toaster, stove, washing machine, water kettle, and a coffee machine .Its is a fully functional kitchen with utensils cooking pots, knives and  cutlery.

The bathroom is equipped with a power shower and toilet.

The Location advantage of the property: It is situated in the heart of the Convent Garden and on its left is the 

Lyceum Theatre and to the right side is  the Royal Opera House and in front of the apartment is the quirky London Transport Museum.

More details can be found here

https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/680514

2) Domus Civita, a unique home rental

Civita, Lazio, Italy

Dream Stay in an Italian Hill Town at the foot of Civita di Bagnoregio

A dream home designed by its architect owners . Its a home in a town preserved in time. To access the town one has to walkover  the  footbridge . The golden  tufa rocks with its color to the cliffs and the homes and the silver basalt paved streets make the town look as if made up of silver and gold .

Civita was the home to  the philosopher Saint Bonaventure

Walking the streets of this ancient town one is sure to be transported back in time .

It is a fine example of man living in harmony with nature . This is a perfect place for a peaceful holiday

Staying at a real Italian Villa would be quite an experience .This property has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to eight guests.  

What makes this property worth considering for a stay is that it offers an interesting set of features that would help the persons staying there experience the sweet Italian lifestyle "La Dolce Vita"

The amenities include (and I quote from the listing )

A hot tub and heated pool

Formal italian garden 

Outdoor kitchen & bbcue 

Gazebo & al fresco dining 

Private wine cellar and Cheese tasting experience

Of course the biggest charm would be the view .

more details can be found here

https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/704540

3) Beautiful Handcrafted Cottage ,Portland, OR

I used to thing that only doll house are made like this .However the beautiful home changed my view of a comfortable stay in a wooden home away from a brick & mortar hotel.

A beautiful property in North Portland this Hand crafted cottage offers wood floors ,skylights and high end appliances to make the stay comfortable. The amenities includes a gas stove,flat TV and Wi-Fi.

The neighborhood is bike friendly . The property is very close to the bus lines, MAX line, I-5, and there is parking available.A person staying here can walk or bike to nearby Mississippi Ave district, N Williams, and Alberta neighborhoods and enjoy the food from the food carts,restaurants ,beer gardens or buy everyday need stuff from the local grocery stores 

More details can be found here

https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1578884

4) Unique place in the heart of Cph : Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Looking at the picture of this Bread and Breakfast rental facility in Copenhagen Denmark, my first reaction was it is for real or am I looking at a home in a story book.

The exterior looks so inviting .It has one bedroom and can accommodate up to three people.

Its a neat and clean room with two beds and extra mattress for children. It is actually a well maintained hundred years old house. More information about this charming property can be found here
https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/597503

5) Traditional Egyptian Farm stay

If I were to offer you a stay on a farm or better still in an Egyptian Farm then what picture would you conjure up?
Would it be like these

Or like these?

Probably not. However these are the actual picture of a place in Alexandria, Egypt. This is a bread and breakfast facility that has six bedrooms and accommodate up to sixteen people.Staying at the farm one can enjoy riding lessons, riding holidays or farm stay holidays. It also offers SPA and treatments. This is a fully functional farm and a guest can opt for either self catered  or fully catered option in what would be probably the only agro-tourism facility in Egypt. They strive to be self sufficient and grow their own organic food for the humans and the animals on the farm.They encourage recycling and aim to reduce their carbon footprint. the guest can enjoy facilities like a swimming pool ,secluded gardens and of course fresh farm air . The entire list of amenities and more information can be found here 

All images have been taken from https://www.airbnb.co.in

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Lufthansa's A380 for a bigger better Travel experience

If you are offered a ride on a small coupe or a luxury SUV fully equipped with all the luxurious amenities then which will you prefer?

The answer to this question is a no brainer as we all like to travel in luxury, comfort and with utmost safety.

That’s just the opportunity that Lufthansa brings to India with its brand new A380 fleet of planes.

The new A380 #LufthansaA380

These planes are equipped with the latest technology that ups the safety quotient of your next flight by several notches. Airlines typically are known to pack as many seats in their planes so that they can carry larger number of passengers. This means reduced leg  room. There is a perpetual struggle to find luggage space in the overhead baggage holds and a never ending traffic jam while trying to navigate past other passengers  in the aisle’s of planes or waiting in a queue outside the airplane loo is a common sight.

However Lufthansa has a long tradition of putting the comfort of passengers foremost and their safety and well being is up most in its list of priorities.  #LufthansaA380

Lufthansa has decades of experience in aircraft maintenance and it uses its world class expertise in this field to make each aircraft flight ready before it is ready to undertake a flight

That’s the reason that it has introduced the A380 aircraft's in India.

For the Indian aviation industry and the air passengers of India it offers a great opportunity to savor the best in aviation luxury, comfort and safety that the world of air travel has to offer.

Long distance air travel involves sitting in your seat for long hours. Even a few extra inches of legroom a better ergonomically designed entertainment console and seats that are more comfortable and better  suited to support the body against the stress and  rigor of air travel  are bound to enhance the travel experience. That’s just what the people designing the Lufthansa’s A380 aircraft had in mind when they were designing these planes.

India has a population in excess of 1.25 billion people and at any given point in time a couple of hundred thousand are embarking on journeys to foreign lands. The A380 is the plane designed keeping the  needs of Indian air travellers in mind.

The plane has plenty of space to seat passengers of every class of travel like economy,business and first class.

 

business class seats that give the passengers the option to sit,recline or lie down almost flat or select a position in between.

A bigger plane of the size of A380 would ensure that there are plenty of seats . The advantage would be that if you book early you could get good price for the premium travel experience and plenty of seats to choose from. Even for the last minute travellers the possibility of getting a  ticket would be higher as there are more number of seats on the plane.

The A380 are especially suited for long haul flights so the latest in aviation technology has been put to use. This means lesser requirements for fuel refilling and reducing actual flying time .Cutting edge technology makes  the pilot sitting  in the plane aware of every  minute detail that they need to know about the plane and the high-tech cockpit making them better equipped to fly these giant planes more efficiently. For the passengers this translates to smother take off and landings and these planes are designed  to handle air pockets  much better. Passengers would experience lesser turbulence through rough weather . Even  those who are prone to air sickness would find their air journeys more comforting.

Travellers of long distance flights and frequent flayers often complain of  flight related discomforts. Lack of space to move their feet or walk often results in swelling specially in the lower limbs. In A380 seats offer more leg room and the seats are cushiony and there is vast design improvements to reduce  stress. Even the aisles are broader and there is quite a distance between different seating areas, so those who like to keep their circulation going by walking along the aisle will have more space thanks to the bigger cabin size of the aircraft. They experience roomy ness, openness and a sence of travel without confinement.

Spacious cabin in business offers plenty of space and legroom

A long haul flight would no longer mean that you are tied down to your seat instead the flights would offer an enhanced ,enriched comforting experience that the body of every passenger will cherish and of course the undying spirit of the Indian passenger would like to travel the world in Lufthansa’s A380 planes. 

More information about Lufthansa A380 can be found here  the Lufthansa India website

Enjoy the visual experience of A380: A380 Timelapse video

Post by Lufthansa India.

All images have been taken from the Lufthansa India website

Lets be a part of AbMontuBolega

Strepsils has initiated the campaign #AbMontuBolega .Its a wonderful campaign where people like you and me get to express their opinion or better still use their inner voice to speak out their Minds. It’s a great platform to express our inner voice . Many a times we have an opinion about a situation and it’s our inner voice or conscience that guides us telling us what to do in that particular situation . As individuals we all have this sense of judgement and opinion. However instead of suppressing our opinions about corruption, following traffic rules etc its  best to make our voice heard, to bring in a change  by visiting http://www.abmontubolega.com and posting our opinions.

As an individual we have opinions and beliefs. Our opinions could pertain to our aspirations and choices about day to day activities or bigger things in life such as career choices. Our beliefs shape us as individuals and give us our unique identity. Together our opinions and beliefs shape our personality and make us unique individuals. Expression of thought is a fundamental right. However more often then not we are subjected to pressures that suppress us from expressing our opinion and our sense of fair judgement.

Our sense of judgment and being righteous makes us civilized. However so many times we find opposition to our expression of what’s right. This could be from our parent’s side when we are young and want to decide a career or it could be peer pressure. Pressure from bosses at office is also very common. This sense of what’s right for us as an individual or for someone we care for or any generic situation is more of an evolutionary state that tries to make us stand for what we believe is correct for us or the right thing to do in a given scenario.

To oppose this free spirited individual righteousness is peer pressure or herding tendency often seen in peer groups of students, or co-workers. We tend to forget that we are not sheep. Instead we are individuals who need to standup  for what is right. Standing for right does not require taking out of processions or getting violent. It is as basic as raising our voice. Being vocal on platforms like   http://www.abmontubolega.com and then sharing these  opinions on social media sites like Twitter and  Facebook . The beauty of this campaign is that it gives an individual the power to speak up what they believe is right and making it heard by the authorities or those in position to make decisions. It leverages the power of the social media to create a dialog. The initiation of this dialog brings together right minded people and is a great way to tell every individual that they are not alone in holding an opinion. Support though a share or a comment on facebook or a tweet is a powerful way of synergising opinions and bringing about change. It’s akin to a signature campaign. It tells every individual that they are not alone and have the power to bring in the change that they desire. As even the longest of journey’s starts with a small step. The start of every revolution begins with a thought that is expressed and shared. The power of speaking up and being vocal acts like the power of compounding that sets the tone for change. So speak up and be a part of #AbMontuBolega because it is about our city,our county our world and our civilization. We have the choice of changing whats not right and shaping the future .Cleaning India is not just about cleaning the streets but also about cleaning our society of the evils that exists. Let’s be a part of the #AbMontuBolega at http://www.abmontubolega.com/ Facebook  Twitter for a cleaner India

Lucky 6 is coming to town Lets start winning

India is a country where we pray to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth .As she is the goddess who bestows her devotees with wealth and prosperity.

It is an anecdote that once there was a man who started praying to goddess Lakshmi for wealth. Years passed by without any result. He increased the intensity of his prayers .

Then one day Goddess Lakshmi appeared before him. He asked her as to why he had not benefited from his prayers as he had not become rich . To this the goddess replied that she blesses only those who try their luck. At least he could have tried his luck at a game of chance or a lottery only then she could have rewarded him with wealth and riches.

            Just like in the story, we are at the threshold of an opportunity to win cash and big prizes.. This opportunity has come to us in the form of a game called Lucky 6 which is brought by http://fatcatgaming.com/.

The good part is that all we need to play this game is our mobile phone.The app can be downloaded and installed from the website http://fatcatgaming.com/ . 

 At the time of writing this post the app can be installed on an android or an ios phone.

What makes this opportunity very compelling is the fact that this game is simple to play . It does not require reading some extensive instructions or rules. It is based on common brands that we come across in our day to day lives .

The six reasons to play Lucky 6

These are popular  brands that everyone knows off.

It is a very easy game to play

What makes this game very enticing is the fact that unlike buying a lottery we do not have to spend any money. It is completely free of any costs. Money is not all that we win .

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There are also mega prizes and jackpots to be won. Prizes also include holiday packages.

One can maximize the chances of winning by telling and referring friends and family about the game. When a person installs the app on his or her mobile device and while registering enters the referrer’s details. Then the referrers also wins a prize when that person wins.

This is a boon for people who want to try their luck. This game gives them many opportunities to win just play and try your luck. If you are lucky then you win. However when you refer friends and family and when they play and when any one of them gets lucky and wins then you automatically win.

Challenge your  friends and up the competition factor

It is a win-win situation for all.

Most people are fascinated by lotteries . When we hear that someone has won a big jackpot we think and wish that we could be the next one.The good part is that we do not  have to go anywhere to play this game as at is a anytime anywhere game played on our mobile device.  The game is free of any cost. It only involves click on icons of  well known brands. We need to select six brands and if their stock is highest on the game day, the player wins.This game is very interesting and absorbing and would capture the attention of all those who love playing games and earning rewards and winning prizes. Another very interesting feature is that one can challenge our friends to play and compete.

http://fatcatgaming.com/

Steps to install and play the game
1) Down the app 
Visit http://fatcatgaming.com/ and download the app on your mobile phone or other compatible device.

2) Installed app would look like this

 

3) The first time user needs to register

Enter email

Choose a Nickname

Enter details of the person who referred you (optional)

Select a passcode.

4) Respond to the confirmation email in your inbox

5) Login to app with email and passcode

6) The user can select the Lucky 6 icon to play

7) Make Brand Selection 

The next screen will show lots of brands listed. The player should make a pick of six brands.

Wait for game day. The Player whose chosen stocks show the highest value rise is declared the winner.

So what are you waiting for ? Get started wit Lucky 6 and start winning.

  

All images have been taken from http://fatcatgaming.com/ and app snapshots have been created with the help of the fatcat.apk app.

Rediscovering The Spark

Raj and Payal had a love marriage. Their marriage was relatively successful as their relationship transitioned from a boyfriend – girlfriend to a husband and wife. Things were going smoothly Raj played the role of a dutiful husband , the man of the house ,the bread earner and Payal played the role of the dutiful wife to the hilt. They both devoted themselves to their realms and roles so much that their marriage worked like a well-oiled machine. A machine that was well oiled with each part knowing its role and moving in tandem with the other part without any friction.

                Friction between Raj and Payal was not present and yet there was something missing . What was it was it the spark of love? They were so engrossed in playing their respective roles that they never could actually pinpoint what it was. Though Payal did complain that Raj did not have any time for her but Raj always tried to make up for lack of time by showering her with expensive gifts.

Then one day Payal received  a postcard inviting them for their Alumni reunion . Immediately she was reminded of her college days. How she and Raj spent time together in classrooms, college canteen and the cinema hall. They enjoyed each others company immensely. Walking hand in hand and going for long walks was their favourite pastime.

Now things seemed to have changed. They were together but still so far apart. She looked at herself in the mirror and was shocked to find herself looking so different. Perhaps the new responsibilities had taken their  toll on her . She looked a worn out version of her previous self. This set the alarm bells ringing. The reunion was about ten days away .What could she do to regain her old self?

She opened the glass dressing table cabinet and her fell on the bottle of Parachute Advansed body lotion. She knew that she had found the answer to her problems.  She picked up the bottle and started using it daily.

By day four there was a visible difference in how she looked and the way her skin felt. It felt soft and fresh. On the seventh day her skin felt nourished and she felt completely transformed.

She was happy that the magic had worked because when Raj came back from work he looked at her ,caught her hand and asked her to accompany him for a walk like they did in their college days.

Raj & Payal  had rediscovered their missing spark thanks to the Parachute Advansed Body lotion.

 Everyone can get a nourished & softer skin  http://www.pblskin.com/

#BringBackTheTouch

My Dream home

My home is my castle that gives shelter to my dreams .

The Palace , the perfect place for the entire family to unwind. It is the stage where the saga of emotions unfold . The accessories which go into embellishing the rooms of the house add to the personality and provide a distinct character to each and every room and every nook and corner of the house.

Infact the tiles used are a reflection of our personality . They speak volumes about our nature and style. So the tile element has to be chosen with great care so that it fits into the décor of the specific room.
Each and every room in my home is very important for me and an integral part of my daily life.. This is where I be myself ,live my life and share moments with my loved ones so I want all rooms to be different from each other reflecting the different moods and timings of the day.  This is the reason that I have selected the following tiles keeping in view  the likes and dislikes of my family members.I want my visitors and guests to be wonder struck by the different shades of flooring and walls and I want them to be the focal point of my home.
The perfect setting not only provides a glow to the room but also gives us immense happiness.

My living room is where I spend most of my time so I want its floors to be chic and shining .

So I would like the flooring to be tiled with
STON-KER Floor tiles
DETROIT MOKA 45x90 cm
Grout
COLORSTUK MOKA














My study is the place where I enjoy a game of chess so this black and white tiles would set just the right mood for an intense game of chess.

STON-KER Floor tiles
MANHATTAN BLANCO 59,6x59,6 cm
Grout
COLORSTUK BLANCO
MANHATTAN NEGRO 59,6x59,6 cm
Grout
COLORSTUK ANTRACITA


My exercise and meditation room is just the place for me to find some inner calm and remain grounded and close to nature. The wooden flooring look would be ideal for this room

My dining room should always look bright and sparkling so I have opted for the porcelain look to make it shine from morning to night .

 My Bedroom is the place to unwind after a hard day at work. Here I connect with myself and mother nature so I have selected a natural wood floor finish.

It gives an airy fresh feel to my bedroom.


I want my bathroom to be airy and filled with natural light. I want an earthy feel for this room . This look is given very well by the Hampton brown floor tiles

For a natural feel I will prefer to use Hampton brown wall tiles in combination with pro part graphite . This combination will lighten up room.
 Large round mirrors on the wall would give a classy look.
To contrast the flooring I would like to put a white bath tub so I have chosen Modul Tortula.

In accordance with this white theme I want Lounge blanco basin mixture.


I want the Derbi series tiles ~ monoporosa rectificado rectified wall tiles · relieves reliefs. For the walls of my rooms as they will give a soft and rich look.

I want a very elegant look for my kitchen so I have opted for Zar blanco tiles.

All photographs have been taken from http://www.porcelanosa.com/gb/

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