My Very First Overseas Trip to the US

It was a cool Thursday night! The first thing that my husband told me as soon as he came from work was ‘we are leaving to the US in three days.’ At that point, I really didn't know how to react. I felt really happy for moving to a new place with loads of things to explore and at the same time felt sad for leaving my family and friends.

The next three days, everything in my house looked haywire. Right from my dad and mom to my brother and husband, everyone was in the hustle and bustle of packing things for our trip. Being a typical south Indian, I cannot survive on American food. So, my mom packed all kinds of masalas, rice, dhal and more that would last at least for two months. My luggage was oozing out with food items and cooking utensils rather than clothes. After checking the weight of each luggage until it showed 23 kg or less, we settled down and thought of relaxing a bit but it was already 7.00 PM. Our flight was scheduled at 1.00 AM, however we had to check in at 11.00 PM. Therefore, me and my husband took a quick bath and got ready for the trip.

Once we reached the airport, a sense of melancholy engulfed me on the thought of leaving my parents and my brother. I fought my tears back but finally broke out when we were about to bid goodbye to my parents and in-laws. My mom cried seeing me cry and it caught the attention of the passersby, but who cares. At last, we checked in and thankfully our luggage didn't surpass the limit. At a distance, I caught the sight of my parents and brother who were waiting in the visitor’s area and eagerly watching us going through the check-in process. After the luggage check-in process, we joined the hand luggage checking queue. Right from that moment till my turn of checking approached, I was madly waving goodbye to my mom who was reciprocating the same from the visitor’s area. Many people gave us second glances, but we didn't mind. That’s the kind of bond which a mother and daughter shares and the emotion cannot be explained in words.

Colorful Beaches of the World!

Beaches are undoubtedly the perfect getaways for those who are worn out by their everyday stress. From kids to adults, everyone loves to bury their feet in gushing effervescent tides to refresh their senses. Even newly weds who plan for their honeymoon have beaches as their prime choice. Besides appearing the usual blue (reflecting the sky’s color of course), there are beaches around the world, which exude stunning colors. If you are not aware of the existence of such colorful beaches, then this blog is a must-read for you,

• Pleasant Pink: Sands Beach, Bahamas: Women who have a special liking for the color pink will simply fall in love with this wonderful beach situated in the Harbor Island, Bahamas. Guys out there! If you wish to impress your ladylove on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, wedding anniversary and more, then this beach would be the best bet.

Sands Beach, Bahamas

• Black Beauty: Punaluu Beach, Hawaii: Right from celebrities to common men, everyone likes black. The Punaluu Beach in Hawaii is one of the rarest nature’s creations, which flaunts striking black sand granules. The scene is breathtaking as the contrasting black sand and blue waves come into contact. 

Punaluu Beach, Hawaii

• Crimson Tide: Panjin Red Beach, China: Planning for a romantic getaway? The Panjin Red Beach makes a great choice. Emanating blazing red color, this exquisite beach is sure to sweep your woman off her feet! Autumn would be the best time to visit this beach in china. You will also get to taste some of the best noodles, one of China's popular food!

Panjin Red Beach, China

• Purple Delight: Pfeiffer Beach, California: Sometimes, nature’s wonders can go beyond our imaginations! The Pfeiffer Beach in California stands proof to this statement. By radiating the most soothing purple color, this beach looks truly enticing.

Pfeiffer Beach, California

• Divine Green: Papakolea Beach, Hawaii: No color can appear as divine as green! Imagine a beach looking so divine and pleasant in lovely green. There is one in Hawaii – the Papakolea Beach. It is not because of the natural planktons that the beach appears green but it is due to the rare green sand getting its color from a mineral called Olivine. This beach makes a great tourist spot for Honeymooners! 

Papakolea Beach, Hawaii

• Pristine White: Hyams Beach, Australia: The most serene color in the world is undoubtedly white. You will get to witness the most beautiful white beach when you visit Australia. Listed in the Guinness Book of Records for having the world’s whitest sands, the Hyama Beach looks heavenly.  Pay a visit to this beach simply to soothe your senses!

Hyams Beach, Australia

Outdoor Halloween Parties for a Spine-chilling Experience!

October is a glorious month in which a broad spectrum of festivals is celebrated all over the world. However, Halloween is considered the most-awaited festival in the lot. It is one festival that is celebrated by people from different ethnicities with no bounds. While strutting down the streets in spooky costumes and visiting every house asking for treats is one way of enjoyment, hosting Halloween parties is another way that adds fun. Here are some tips that will let you host a successful Halloween party at your house,

Decide: Once you have planned to host a Halloween party, the first thing you ought to do is decide upon a perfect place in your house. Indoor parties can be fun! However, nothing can be as exciting as hosting a Halloween party in your patio or backyard, especially on an eerie night. 

Decorate: The next thing you have to concentrate is on the decoration part. Shop for the spookiest things, which will mark the significance of the festival. Some of them include pumpkins, bats, skulls, skeletons, bugs, scarecrows and anything that will one’s blood run cold. You can consider adding your creativity to these things with paints and art stuff to make them more intimidating.

Demonstrate: The final step is to demonstrate your thoughts and create a bloodcurdling scene in your backyard or patio. To make the scene more fear-provoking, you can add a cemetery-like set made out of foam or cardboards. Give an animated look to the surrounding trees by sticking cardboard cut-outs of scarecrows and bats in each and every branch. Once the decoration part is done, make sure you place enough lights to emphasize every single detail. Play some spine-tingling music when guests gather around and offer weird food items as a final touch.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKY!!!

World's most Astonishing Luxury Hotels!

Do you know what makes one’s vacation more special, especially when they spend it in their dream destination? It is undoubtedly the luxury hotels with inimitable architectural value and incomparable amenities, which offer an unforgettable stay. In order to lure picky tourists and honeymoon couples who look for something out of the ordinary, architects around the world aimed at designing their luxury hotels with an atypical approach and many succeeded in doing so! Let’s now take a look at some of the world’s most astonishing luxury hotels that stand unique with its architectural excellence,

The Mirrorcube, Sweden: The one-of-a-kind architectural design of this tree hotel is sure to make everyone’s jaw drop in awe! The cube is built upon on a gigantic tree trunk and is covered with one-way mirrors on all the sides to reflect the surroundings. Ideal for nature lovers, this hotel can accommodate a couple at a time. A perfect getaway for honeymooners!!!

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: Have you ever dreamt of sailing in a ship that cruises through the sky? If yes, then plan a vacation to Singapore and stay at the Marina Bay sands to make your dream come true. The most beguiling part about this hotel is its rooftop swimming pool, which has a vanishing edge to give swimmers a thrilling experience.

Marmara Antalya, Turkey: A luxury hotel at Turkey lets its guests enjoy diverse landscape views while staying at the same suite. Guess how? It floats in a pool of 478 tons of water and keeps revolving continuously to change the scenic view of the overlooking Mediterranean Sea and Taurus mountains from time to time.

Hotel de Vrouwe van Stavoren, Netherlands: Staying and sleeping in a wine casket may sound absolutely weird to everyone. However, Hotel de Vrouwe in Netherlands has implemented this weird idea, attracting numerous tourists from all over the world. Though these wine caskets were completely remodeled, they still seem to exude the aroma of once-stored Beaujolais wine. 

  

Jules Underwater Hotel, Florida: Celebrated as the world’s first underwater hotel, Jules lets you explore the underwater habitats while enjoying a lovely stay. You can never afford to miss staying at this hotel when you visit Florida.

ICEHOTEL, Sweden: Can you imagine a luxury hotel that takes a different shape every year? Well, there is one in Sweden named as the ICEHOTEL. Made from tons and tons of snow and ice, this hotel gives you the feeling of staying at Polar Regions. Every year, during the month of November, the hotel rooms, bars and chapels are rebuilt with a different design by a group of experienced architects.

India's Popular Bungee Jumping Spots!

In recent times, the fame of adventure sports like river rafting has gone several notches up, attracting young men and women. Bungee jumping is one adventure sport, which will make adrenaline rush through your body, ultimately giving you a spine-tingling experience! The thrill of free-falling from an unbelievable height is sure to drive anyone crazy besides adventure lovers. Many people in India think that there is barely any place in the country that organizes bungee jumping and travel abroad to fulfill their desires. This blog will prove that view wrong! Here are the most popular bungee jumping spots in India,

Bangalore: Experience the thrill of jumping from an 80-feet high jumping pad stationed at Kanteerva stadium set up by Ozone Adventures. This exciting adventure sport is also organized every year by Xtreme Sports in Palace Grounds where the crane is set up at a height of 150 feet.       

Rishikesh: If you are someone who has the nerve to jump from a height that is more than 150 feet, then head to Rishikesh. Located in Mohanchatti, the bungee jumping station is set up at an unbelievable height of 270 feet.

Goa: Gravity Zone, a popular adventure sports club, has stationed an 83-feet high bungee jumping crane at Baga beach. If you are planning for a vacation to Goa, then don’t miss this adventure.

Delhi: India’s capital city has loads to offer for adventure enthusiasts! An 130-feet high mobile crane has been set up at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by Wanderlust Travels to encourage bungee jumpers.