Saturday Night Market, Goa – Aroma Of Life

Saturday Night Market, Goa – Aroma Of Life

My favorite way to get to know a culture is by getting lost in the markets of the locals. It is the best way to see how people really live, how they eat and interact, and what they place value on. Goa has two such markets, which are held once every week: Anjuna Flea Market and Saturday Night Market at Baga. While the former has more of authentic Goan stuff (new and old), the latter is an amalgamation of people and crafts from all over the country.

This post covers our experience at the Saturday Night Market, which is a panoply of myriad forms of craft, food and music. There were umpteen stalls selling Tibetan jewellery, jute/straw handbags, Goan spices, Tribal silver ornaments, Beachwear, wooden decor and a whole lot of other stuff. For food lovers, the fare ranges from Tibetan momos and Chinese to authentic Goan delicacies and yes

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Will pilot strikes disrupt my summer flights? Here’s what to know.

Pilots at Southwest Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, their union said Thursday, May 11, a move that is unlikely to lead to a walkout in the near future but is designed to put more pressure on the airline during negotiations. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Americans are gearing up for an expensive and crowded summer vacation season, and the travel industry has some kinks to iron out. Staffing shortages, a recent history of meltdowns and safety concerns aren’t exactly inspiring confidence in fliers. Adding to the mix of variables, pilots from multiple carriers have voted to strike.

On Thursday, pilots at Southwest Airlines became the latest group to authorize a strike, joining American Airlines pilots who announced the same result of a vote earlier this month. United Airlines pilots haven’t voted on a strike, but did picket at major airports Friday.

While the potential strikes and picket lines aren’t

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Jhalak – Aroma Of Life

Jhalak – Aroma Of Life

“Jhalak” : A Hindi word which means ‘glimpse’, and a glimpse into lifestyle and societal trends is what I get at these expos. This one was held in the plush banquet of the Holiday Inn hotel, Jaipur. With the festive season coming up, it is the perfect place to shop for ethnic outfits, jewelery, accessories, shoes and a lot more.

These exhibitions with their colorful textiles, beautiful ornaments and quirky accessories give you a chance to witness the real India that comes alive in its streets. There were shoes with Ajrakh and Kalamkari prints, Meenakari done on fabric jewelery, Phulkari embroidered bags and so many traditional crafts contained in a contemporary manner.

Exploring India is incomplete without food and this is where these exposures should work on. Jaipur has so many traditional delicacies to offer, adding them will make it an amazing experience.

Here are the pictures :

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Jhalak – Aroma Of Life

Pithoragarh City Guide 1 – Aroma Of Life

How to reach : The way to experience real India is to be away from the chaotic tourist towns and pages of the usual guide books. This real India : inspires and humbles, is artistic yet genuine, simultaneously incredible and heartbreaking and surely takes a little effort to find. One such place is the quaint little town of Pithoragarh. It is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and is a seven hour tortuous journey from Nainital, passing through the picturesque hills of Almora.

The typical ‘Indian’ tourist, who once wanted to visit every place given in a travel guide, is now evolving. It’s not about ticking off things in a list anymore, but to find a place where you can get some much needed “me” time and places like Pithoragarh are perfect for that.

Here is a glimpse of this beautiful town followed by snapshots of two of the

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