60th Anniversary Travel Contest | Federal Retirees

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Federal Retirement love to travel! Whether it’s an annual jaunt to places south or checking off another destination on their bucket lists, our members are ready to get their travel on again. With the world-wide COVID emergency in our rearview mirrors and in honor of our 60th anniversary, the Association is set to celebrate its members with an unprecedented travel contest. Exclusively for Federal Retirement members, three amazing prizes are up for grabs, all courtesy of Collette and Johnson Insurance. All you have to do is enter for a chance to win.

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grand prizes: The Complete South Pacific

Cartoon woman visits Queenstown, New Zealand.

Enter to win the Complete South Pacific getaway plus $10,000 spending money.

Discover the intrinsic beauty of Australia and New Zealand on this exciting 27-day South Pacific adventure for two. From the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef to the towering peak of Mt. Cook, the South Pacific calls

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Places We Are All Eager to Visit by Agness & Cez

Places We Are All Eager to Visit by Agness & Cez

Let’s be honest – there are some places on the map that have an undeniable need to be visited! We, Agness and Cez of eTramping, would like to entice you on a journey to some of the most incredible destinations in the world. These places have been drawing inspiration from travelers for hundreds and thousands of years, and for many different reasons. We hope that after spending some time here with us, that you might be convinced to pack up your bags, grab your passport, and follow the well-worn path to some of our earth’s greatest treasures.

The Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains are like a breathtaking cathedral of nature. You can hike through the terrain that is simply jumping with life, and there are many hiking trails to choose from. Watch in awe as birds of prey circle overhead, riding the air currents, or maybe you might even

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What are the Must Visit Cities in Italy?

Europe has certainly become one of my favorite places to visit in the world, there are so many special places and Italy is definitely one of them. It is home to some fascinating cities that are well known for their art, ancient ruins, beautiful countryside and more. If you’re planning to visit soon this guide offers great insight into some of these amazing must visit cities in Italy. You should really go beyond the usual tourist spots and see them in a whole new light.

It was hard to keep the list to only six locations, but trust me, visiting any one of them will be a life changing experience. Here are the six of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Italy.

Must Visit Cities in Italy

verona

First on our list is the city of Verona, with its beautiful Adige river, Verona is undeniably one of the most

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How to Travel to Seychelles on a Budget

I haven’t traveled the world yet, but I’ve begun; and I’ve met enough people who have been in enough places to know that no place in the world is ‘too expensive’ to explore, at least for a brief period. When I announced I was going to Seychelles, the single-most frequently asked question went something like – “How rich are you?” I don’t blame them! Seychelles has been made famous as a luxury & honeymoon destination. Thus, one of my many missions on this trip was to figure out if it was possible to travel to Seychelles on a budget, and here is what I learned. This post breaks down each major expense bit by bit, including a downloadable ‘How to Travel to Seychelles on a Budget Expense List’, which you can access at the end of this post.

Disclaimer: Before I start talking about how to go about planning &

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Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

The artificial lake in Auli is perched at an astonishing elevation and is one of the world’s highest man made lakes. It was created to help in providing artificial snow on the ski slopes in the event of random rainfall. This also helps in extending the skiing season in Auli. The lake is located right next to the Clifftop Club and we did cover some of its pictures in our very first blog post on Auli.

The snow-clad mountains, skiing slopes and azure-blue water make for the most amazing scenery. The fact that it is a man-made lake does not dampen the magic and beauty of the place in any manner. Nature truly holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.

The rope way connecting Joshimath to Auli is 4 kms long and offers magnificent views of the Himalayan landscape. If you really want to have

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TravelInsurance.com Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Valuable Travel Insurance Coverage to Millions of Travelers Worldwide

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TravelInsurance.com Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Valuable Travel Insurance Coverage to Millions of Travelers Worldwide

May 10, 2023 (PRNewswire via COMTEX) — PR Newswire

NEW YORK, May 10, 2023

NEW YORK, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TravelInsurance.com, the fastest growing independent travel insurance comparison platform, is proud to announce that May 2023 marks 10 years of providing travelers around the world with personalized trip protection. Co-Founders, Drew Sharma and Stan Sandberg, launched TravelInsurance.com in 2013 to provide consumers with an easy and transparent self-service travel insurance online shopping experience.

Since its founding in 2013, the company has helped millions of travelers protect more than $3 billion of trip costs with its comprehensive travel insurance offerings, providing financial protection for unforeseen events that can disrupt travel plans.

“We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and to have

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Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

Bookchor’s Lock The Box Sale – Aroma Of Life

It was the name Bookchor (Chor = Thief) that fascinated me into finding more about this company. Their aim is to make reading affordable by selling second-hand books at reasonable prices. You get to buy as well as sell books on their website, so increasing your reading base without spending too much. Their quality inspectors ensure that the books are in decent condition.

These pictures are from their recent event held at the Birla Auditorium in Jaipur. “Lock the box”, so all the books that fit in the box are yours. There were three different boxes : Odysseus (priced at 999 rupees and could fit 9-10 books), Perseus (priced at 1499 rupees and could fit 15-17 books) and Hercules (priced at 2499 rupees and could fit 28-30 books) . So you had the option of browsing the entire collection and then deciding which box to go for.

The reader in

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Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

Anantaya – Aroma Of Life

Anantaya is a lifestyle design studio that is centered on the philosophy of using traditional crafts in a contemporary style. The gamut of products designed includes home decor, textiles, lighting, furniture, gifts etc. The store is located in the beautiful surroundings of Narain Niwas Palace, a place that provides a perfectly apt background for such eclectic products.

What I love most about Anantaya is the fact that there is a deep-rooted tradition behind each of their products, whose relevance has been so elaborately explained and then the product is designed in a completely unconventional way but nowhere losing on the origins. Whether it is the Cresent serve ware or the Lotus mirror, each item has been conceived not only from the beauty perspective but their being conducive to the overall well-being of a house.

There’s also a separate section dedicated to organic skincare with things like soap, lip balm, aroma

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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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