An Insight into travelling of tourist places and a plan for a virtual vacation

Are you interested  to plan for vacations? 

Friends, I know what the immediate thought reflected in your minds  ,” Lock Down  and  the minuscule virus (Covid-19) a pandemic, which  set the world in  to  wait &heal situation. A new variants  are still in air which cause threat to us inspite of  various precautions  and being vaccinated on time . The children and teens of age 15 years and above   are also introduced  to vaccination. The pandemic situation made us distant from the nature and rejuvenation of body. Socializing, working and enjoying are the factors which optimise our lives .  Most of us get re-energized, by visiting various places like Islands, climbing rock challenges, paragliding in adventurous spots and visiting  international well- known tourist places etc. Let me remember you that India ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.The situation after this pandemic does not promise us that we can plan and enjoy to the fullest.

I visited several places mostly  hill stations like Kulu Manali in Himachal Pradesh , Kodaikanal & Kanya-kumari in Tamil Nadu , Kerala back waters and Pondicherry.I personally visited   Kanniya kumari   along with my family members . It is a town in Kanya-kumari district situated in Tamil Nadu state at Indira point on Great Nicobar Island .It is interesting to know that Vivekananda rock memorial is located at where three oceans meet, Tiruvelluvar waterfalls are also located. We can reach Vivekananda rock memorial place via Ferry journey only.

I visited this place in the year 2016 in the month of March . After reaching  we got to go for Sechindram temple where Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara  were worshiped . We visited wax wonders mayapuri locally, over there and clicked pics.

Next day in early hours we have been to watch the elegant scene of Sun rise , you will find people capturing Sun rise image with cam recorders and standing on the  unlevelled rocks in middle and surrounding with Arabian ocean and Bay of Bengal  ocean on either sides.We head on to visit Mukkudal , a place in which three Seas meet.  That place is named as Tri-veni Sangamam where Arabian Sea, Indian ocean and Bay of Bengal  meet .We can observe water in red, green semi white colours.  Locally we have done shopping there ,crossed Nataraj bridge and then in return again after reaching our accommodation we were left to watch Sun set in Kanniya Kumari . The following day was scheduled to go to Madurai.We got in to train to reach Madurai .This place is well known for Meenakshi Amman Koil . As it was long ago I couldn’t mention  exactly ,few kilometres from the place one can go to Tirumalai Nair  palace. and Museum . Finally , we were on the way back to return train to Chennai.

Kerala is also one such place to visit where one can enjoy back water boat rides and boat house hospitality. The house boat is a special experience  there were even double ducker house boats.A  fantastic  experience  to dine on house boat while traveling  continuosly and finding tall trees, cool breeze , village houses , withering  winds and small talks with friends etc.we can find  various medicinal herbs and plants garden there.ie botanical gardens. The very different style of cooking and ingredients they use to prepare dishes mesmerizes us. The visit to  tea manufacturing process  equipment  exhibition is also visit worthy over there. Several tea powders are made available . 

In order to travel one must take care to be physically fit , financially sound for few places which demand for their worthiness, choosing  people to hangout  as per interest & need also matters a lot. I have realized that people  visit places with other persons who are just introduced via social media web pages ,it is like travelling with strangers but the one whom we believe to share our joy may also support at times. It definitely depends on ones own interests. 

During the days in 2019  it was the time for virtual vacation,  the luxuries-themed videos ie 3D tours can help us to get the feel and know about those places just by clicking on the video from home.  All we need is a virtual head set to wear and play the videos in VR mode .

By
Barli sowmya
@soumyabarli

(I am a certified content writer, a bibliophile, blogger and an enthusiastic children book writer and occasional sci  fiction book writer. I have won several literary awards)

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Nandana Valsan is a Journalist by profession and an 'India Book of Records holder from Kochi, Kerala. She holds an MBA degree and specialized in journalism and mass communication. Happiness comes from having a small, loving, caring family. Her father is a Retd. bank employee, and her mother is a homemaker. They are like magic mirrors. Whenever she experiences a problem, they stay with her without flinching. In them, she finds the purest love on earth. Without them, it would be impossible for her to achieve all this fame and success in her life.

To be a journalist, you need courage, and reporting can be challenging. She is proud to be a newsmaker. She's true to her profession. As a journalist, she is always willing to expose the truth. There can be no compromise on truth. In other words, it is printing the fact that nobody has yet published. She investigates, collects, and presents information to create a news story. The way she communicates and approaches the world's affairs as closely as possible is one of her strengths. Generally, journalism jobs are highly competitive, and this trend will continue, especially in traditional media. Words matter! Facts matter! Truths matter!

Having an active social media presence is one of her interests. She handles it all herself. In addition to journalism, she enjoys acting, which is her passion. While she has a hectic work schedule, she does Instagram reels regularly. Visit her Instagram account to find out more. A link to her business' Instagram page is also added to her bio. There are many websites she's written for both Indian and foreign companies, some of which have been launched and others currently being written and will soon be launched. It is evident that she is very dedicated to her work and will complete everything on time. For freelance writing services, anyone can contact her directly. 

With her innocence and friendly approach, she maintains excellent contact with everyone. 'True Love: A Fantasy Bond' is her first published write-up as a co-author, and 'Paradesi Synagogue: History, Tradition & Antiquity' is her second successful write-up in a book as a co-author in the National Record Anthology. Her publications have been honoured with mementos and certificates. She's best known for News Writing for small and large Web News Media, Online Publications, Freelance Writing, etc. 
 
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Books

Books are our closest friends and our companions. Friends might leave you someday, but a book’s knowledge and memories will never leave you. Reading books is a good habit, and it is a favorite hobby of many people. It is an enjoyable time as no one feels bored while reading books.  

Books are essential to gain knowledge. They also enhance our thinking skills. Every person of any age shall read books. Reading 30 minutes daily can improve your focus, attention span, and memory.

Benefits of Reading:-

Reading Improves Concentration and the Ability to Focus: Reading helps in improving memory by increasing mental stimulation. The more one reads, the easier it becomes to recall certain things. This is because reading exercises the brain.

Reading Improves Literacy: It develops important skills like recognizing story elements, and it helps children understand the written word. Reading also benefits school-age children as they build the foundations of lifelong learning.

Reading increases General knowledge: Reading informative books will improve your general knowledge. What matters is if you are reading good content or not.

Reading is motivational: Reading biographies of famous and successful people can motivate you. Reading biographies of your favorite basketball player or actor can motivate you to do something great like them.

Reading reduces Stress: Reading books, particularly fiction, fully engages the mind and imagination. Any activity that possesses meditative qualities in which the brain is fully focused on a single task is proven to reduce stress and enhance relaxation.

These days reading can either be done online or offline. Many children these days prefer video games instead of reading. Every child shall read for 15-30 minutes at least. Books offer us so many things without us lending them anything else. Books leave a deep impact on us and are responsible for uplifting our mood. Have you ever noticed that after reading a book your mood changes like the characters of the book?  Books are essential to improve a child's memory and enhance their thinking skills.

There are different genres of books available for book readers. Every day, millions of books are released in the market ranging from travel books to fantasy books. We can pick any book of our interest to expand our knowledge and enjoy our reading experience.

Firstly, we have travel books, which tell us about the experiences of various travelers such as Christopher Columbus, and Charles Darwin. They introduce us to different places in the world without moving from our place. It gives us travel tips that we can use in the future.

Next, we have history books that state historical events. They teach about the eras and how people lived in the past.

Furthermore, we have technology books that teach us about technological developments and different equipment used these days. You can also read fashion and lifestyle books to get up to date with the latest trends in the fashion industry.

Most importantly, there are self-help books and motivational books. These books help in the personality development and improvement of an individual. They inspire us to do well in life and also bring a positive change in ourselves. 

Books make us more fluent in languages and enhance our writing skills too. Reading makes us confident and helps us in debating, public speaking, quizzes, and more. Books give us a newer perspective and give us a deeper understanding of things. It impacts our personality positively. Thus, we see how books provide us with so many benefits. We should encourage everyone to read more books.

By

Riyanshi Malhotra

@riyanshi_malhotra

(Riyanshi is a loving child of Grade 6. She is a kind girl and always ready to help. She is an intelligent student who loves to express her thoughts with the best vocabulary. She is an extremely bright, confident, and focused student who enjoys and works hard to achieve her goals. She loves reading books and read a lot many books by various authors. She cannot go to sleep without reading. She also loves writing stories and has written a lot many stories. Many of them have got published in books)

The Illusion called Distance

As it is the onset of winter, we at Pune experience birds of different species migrating here as the climate is very pleasant. A few days back, I heard the sweet melodious voice of Koyal which was very hard to ignore. I heard Koyal after many years! After listening to her voice I even tried spotting her from the kitchen window as I rolled chapatis early morning. I could not stop my work as tiffins had to be made on time! Also, it would delay everything if I paused for a while as it was a treasure hunt that I would have to do to spot it! It was probably not in my vicinity! This happened at around 7-7.15 am. 

At noon, when I was deeply engrossed in articulating a piece that is very dear to me, I could again hear a similar voice, this time with a sprinkle of pain. This time, I was determined to catch sight of the bird along with her voice. I stopped writing, ran to the balcony, and couldn't spot it from there. I had time now, so I rushed to the terrace. After estimating the direction and loudness of the voice I kept checking for directions. I could not spot it. What I rather spotted was a crow stuck in cables, trying hard to rescue himself for life. I tried to help it, took a ladder that I found on the terrace, reached the cable, untangled it, and helped the crow free himself. He flew away. I still stood there in a quest to seek the sight of Koyal. But, you know what? I could not hear the painful squeaks after the crow was free. So that probably would be the crow and not the Koyal! 

Distance is such a crucial aspect of everything we do! When I was inside the house, it felt like Koyal, when I crossed the distance and came closer, it was a crow. And this applies so aptly to our lives as well. There as so many people, we meet in one lifetime, and our distance from them decides our feelings for them. Some of them are with us for a very short duration, but the bond which is developed stays for a lifetime. Some are around us and meet/see us daily, but still, we fail to develop that bond with them. After all, everything has to be two-way and mutual!

Also, we know many people from a distance and are quick enough to judge them, however, we should instead try to step closer to see if they are struggling like the crow that was tangled in cables. The idea of assuming and making scenarios/circumstances in our head may be an illusionary instant relief, not the ultimate truth!

By

Nilshree D Yelulkar 

@nilshree_mumma 

(An Engineer, A Wife, A Mother, A homemaker and  published Author of 6 books, Podcast host and founder of Authoropod trying to add an EXTRA to her ORDINARY life)