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    • Day 254

      Let's take the train

      May 10, 2018 in India ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C

      We could write an article about the booking system, waiting lists and the numerous classes because this is where the adventure 'taking a train in India' actually starts. But we were lucky that our tickets got confirmed just in the night before the departure day and we could still reach the station (we had booked different trains from different stations on different dates to increase our chances of getting a ticket - Indian holiday season was starting and trains are booked months in advance so that you usually end up on waiting lists).

      But how to take bicycles on an Indian train? We had heard different stories: Book it as luggage and put it in the luggage cart, book it as freight so that it would travel on a different train, just take it with you in your cabin. The first two options were not possible at the minor train station we had chosen, the staff there appeared helpless. We didn’t like these options anyway, so we had to go for the last one (which is not allowed...).

      Waiting at the station became endless, we got there around noon to check it out, the train was supposed to depart in the late afternoon and we were still sitting there in the darkness, our bicycles prepared (handlebars turned, pedals removed to make them as slim as possible), our panniers stuffed into rice sacks.

      And then the thrill began: With more than 5 hours delay, the train arrived (not only the Deutsche Bahn has timing issues... although the Indian railway network is the largest in the world, with trains traveling for days in one direction, what are 5 hours then?). We had exactly 2 minutes, there were no lights at the station, we had to find the right cart, running, a hustle and bustle everywhere and then we found it, maybe a minute was over, maybe more? While Silke was shouting at the guys who were hanging out in the entrance to help her getting the bikes and bags in, Hauke had to run back to get the big rice sack (it was too much to carry it in one run). When Hauke reached the sack, the train started to move, „Run, Forest, Run!“. Silke was keeping the door open when the rice sack flew in first, and after that Hauke.
      We’re complete, we made it, we’re on board, yeah!

      Solely the conductor was not amused... but what could he do? Thus, he guided us to our beds (!) and after a while our excitement decreased and we dropped off to sleep...

      We woke up in another state, hello Himachal Pradesh! We decided to jump off the train one station before our final destination because a large lake appeared on our map nearby, and doing so, we also avoided another Indian metropolis.

      Taking a train in India is a remarkable experience, especially overnight in an air-conditioned sleeper class, and without bicycles... But now we know how to (not?) do it :)
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    • Day 1

      A ROMANTIC TRIP TO ITALY

      May 18, 2018 in India ⋅ 🌫 23 °C

      Italy is one of the most romantic countries of world. Its most beautiful cities, unique charm, friendly people and awe-inspiring scenery can make anybody fall in love with the country. Being with your better half or loved one in Italy is the most perfect way to explore it. Amazing canals of Venice, outstanding architecture of Rome, magnificent works of art of Florence, picturesque towns on Amalfi coast, stunning beauty of Capri island, the most glamorous beaches of Sicily, Tuscany’s healing thermal waters and a lot more is there in Italy. You can hire a car from https://www.car4hires.com/, collect it from any of the major airports and begin your journey to this romantic country. Country is blessed with breathtaking views, its beautiful seaside villages, historic towns, picturesque lakes, great hotels, restaurants and have all the modern tourist facilities available. Most romantic cities of Italy are listed below.

      VENICE
      City of canals, Venice is the most romantic city of Italy. Its historic gondola rides through canals, Dodge’s 9th century residence, most beautiful houses and buildings along the canals, amazing sunrise and sunset sets a perfect atmosphere to purpose your love or just spend a good quality time with your better half. Venice has such an outstanding aura of a romantic place which will make you fall in love again.

      ROME
      Rome is rich both culturally and historically. City is brimming with old world charm, beautiful architecture and Gelato is a must try. Vatican museums in Rome are home to world’s greatest collection of art. You can have a quality time with your loved one strolling the lively streets, enjoying gelato holding hands or exploring Borghese gardens, visiting Roman monuments such as Pantheon , a 200 years old temple or Roman Palazzo Massimo, The Capitoline Museum and many more.

      FLORENCE
      Birthplace of Renaissance and romance filled in air, Florence is a beautiful and romantic place to visit. City has everything from natural beauty of hills and Arno river to man made beauty of Renaissance art and architecture. Restaurants and hotels in Florence arrange some of the best dinner dates or for you with most outstanding views and arrangements. City is home to treasures of art such as Ghiberti’s Porta del Paradiso, Grand Museo del Duomo, Museo dell Bargello and many more.
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    • Day 1

      3 Sunset Places in Northern India

      March 13, 2018 in India ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

      Must Visit 3 Sunset Places in Northern India

      A country called India holds a beautiful magnificence and that can be witnessed in an ordinary way, what can be more an effective than an exemplary sunset! Either over the Aravalli Mountain, over a seashore in Goa or any world heritage monument, where the romance of India’s sunsets will support you to create a photo that will perfect the ambience with your distinct one. Do not fail to capture these moments in a camera and travel by using a bus accompanied by your loved ones.

      Additionally, be certain to have your camera ready in the course of your bus trip as you proceed to the town the place you would like to witness the sundown. Journey is the best option to chill out and discover. You gain knowledge to admire the fantastic nature and you appreciate small matters corresponding to a view of dawn. If which you could publication online bus tickets from https://www.redbus.in/bus-tickets/, your job will get less complicated. Drop all hassles and equipment up to experience the magic of nature.

      Northern region of India has no dearth of excellent sundown spots. You may go to the sun-kissed sandy shores, a hilltop or stand on the end of the street to witness the outstanding logic about a sunset.

      1. Sunset @Jaisalmer: it is a lifetime experience to watch the sun go down amidst of the sand dunes. It is nice time to look the silhouette view of the wasteland in Jaisalmer. Tourists after observing the outstanding sunset and be part of the campfires, camel and jeep safaris within the sand dunes. The view of sunset is the perfect experience that any traveller will cherish forever!

      2. Sunset @Kashmir: Look at the mesmerising sundown at Dal Lake whilst running alongside the Boulevard Street. The reflection of the sun and its orange rays lit up the waters of the lake. It is surely going to fascinate your senses like never before. Wow!

      3. Sunset @ Chandigarh: Witness powerful setting of the sun at Sukhna Lake poised at the foothills of Himalayas. Throughout the winters, this lake turns into a sanctuary for individual migratory birds. The sunset right here is fine seen from the tip-factor of the lake.
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    • Day 1

      Hal-hal Penting untuk Diingat saat Beper

      February 6, 2019 in India ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      Jika anda mendarat di Kota Jakarta, anda perlu tahu bahwa kota ini adalah kota yang sangat indah terutama pada malam hari. Anda dapat melihat jalan-jalan yang padat dan banyak kendaraan, mengemudi dengan kendaraan kecil maupun besar di sepanjang jalan yang diterangi lampu-lampu kota serta di tengah-tengah banyak gedung tinggi. Ini tentunya pemandangan yang indah untuk dilihat. Anda pasti tidak ingin menyetir sendiri disini, karena anda mungkin tidak ingin terkena tilang oleh polisi peraturan lalu lintas, karena ada banyak aturan yang rumit dan membingungkan yang anda sebagai orang asing disini pasti tidak mengerti dan tidak ingin memiliki kejadian seperti itu!

      Meskipun, itu seharusnya tidak menghalangi rencana anda untuk menikmati kota dan menjelajahi banyak hal hebat yang disediakan Jakarta untuk anda. Bus dengan transit yang cepat adalah salah satu bagian transportasi yang paling disukai disini dari upaya yang sedang berlangsung untuk mengurangi kemacetan lalu lintas di kota. Berikut ini daftar pilihan transportasi umum yang tersedia untuk berkeliling di Jakarta. Ini mungkin sangat membantu bagi para traveller seperti anda.

      Busway Jakarta: Indonesia terhubung dengan baik dengan rute bus dan dikenal dengan layanan busnya yang lengkap. Bahkan dengan konektivitas bus yang hebat, ini dapat sulit dimengerti bagi anda bahwa anda benar-benar dapat berkeliling kota hanya dengan bus. Perjalanan dengan Busway memiliki jalur khusus bus yang tidak dapat dilewati oleh kendaraan lain yang memungkinkan anda sampai tujuan lebih cepat karena tidak adanya kemacetan di jalur khusus ini dan perjalanan dengan transportasi ini juga cukup murah. Namun, bagi anda yang pertama kali mencoba naik busway, anda diharuskan untuk memiliki E-Ticket yang akan membebani kocek anda sekitar Rp 20.000,- untuk harga kartu dan tambahan Rp 20.000,- sebagai saldo awal anda. Kartu ini dapat dibeli di setiap halte Bus dan mudah diisi ulang. Anda diperbolehkan naik bus hanya dari pemberhentian khusus. Tidak ada jadwal pasti keberangkatan bus tetapi anda dapat melacak bus secara real time melalui Google Maps. Ini adalah salah satu sarana yang paling terjangkau dan nyaman untuk berkeliling kota.
      Selama berkeliling di Jakarta, mereka memiliki angkutan cepat bus sendiri, yang dioperasikan oleh TransJakarta, yang oleh penduduk setempat disebut sebagai 'busway'.

      Kerepotan anda akan berkurang setelah anda dapat memesan tiket bus anda secara online melalui jejaring situs https://www.redbus.id/tiket-bus/jakarta-ke-bandung yang memungkinkan anda dapat memilih dari berbagai bus dan mengkonfirmasi reservasi bus dalam waktu yang singkat. Portal online ini memastikan metode pembayaran online yang aman dengan biaya pemesanan nol rupiah. Naik bus adalah ide bijak ketika anda di Jakarta!

      Taksi di Jakarta: Taksi-taksi selalu menjadi cara termudah dan paling nyaman untuk berkeliling di Jakarta. Ada juga berbagai layanan taksi eksekutif, seperti Silver Bird, yang dioperasikan oleh Blue Bird. Taksi Silver Bird dapat dengan mudah dilihat dan dijangkau di sebagian besar hotel bintang lima yang ada di sekitar kota serta di Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta, dan anda juga dapat memesannya lewat telepon. Kini juga ada taksi online yang dapat anda pesan melalui smartphone anda.

      Taksi Minivan di Jakarta: Ada kendaraan umum yang dikenal sebagai 'Mikrolet' dan 'Angkutan Kota' disingkat sebagai 'Angkot'. Anda akan menemukan kendaraan ini mengambil dan menurunkan penumpang di tujuan yang mereka inginkan tanpa memiliki halte atau tempat penurunan penumpang yang jelas. Satu ‘Angkutan Kota’ dapat memuat total 14 penumpang yang mana cukup sempit dan kurang nyaman.

      Penyewaan Mobil: Jika anda ingin menyetir sendiri di dalam mobil sewaan dan berjalan-jalan di jalanan Jakarta, yang anda butuhkan hanyalah Lisensi Mengemudi Nasional atau Internasional. Jika itu tidak menarik bagi anda, carilah mobil sewaan yang sudah termasuk dengan sopir. Apa lagi, lihatlah pemandangan sekitar kota di dalam mobil sewaan serta sopir sewaan anda.
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    • Day 1

      Choose any 5 places near Kalasipalyam, B

      January 28, 2019 in India ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

      Kalasipalyam in Bangalore is very famous. It is located just opposite to the City Railway Station. One of the most crowded areas in Bangalore. There are many shops and restaurants lined up in Kalasipalyam. Due to its easy reachability to other places, it serves as an ideal located of stay amongst travellers. The wide range of hotels near Kalasipalyam, Bangalore can be found at https://www.redbus.in/hotels/city/hotels-near-k… , where you may book your ideal stay online.
      This online hotel reservation platform comprises of a list of hotels in Kalasipalyam suiting all budgets, also decide on your location of stay and avail a customize stay in at your convenience. The user-friendly procedure of booking hotel rooms helps to save time. This also helps you to read guest reviews, get discounts and browse other requirements. It is advisable to select your ideal hotel room in advance, just to keep yourself away from hassles.
      All the hotels are spread across various parts of Kalasipalyam, depending on their service offerings, prices and accessibility from other places. The demand of hotels near Kalasipalyam, Bangalore is never less, due to its range of attractions lined up across the city. Business as well as leisure travellers visiting this city shall never be deprived of a proper and clean accommodation. Here is a compilation of stay options near Kalasipalyam, which are close to railway station, bus stop or near to market area. It will probably help a traveller having plans to visit Bangalore and decide a well-suited accommodation here.
      1. Makam Comforts: This is an ideal budget stay located close to the railway station and other public places. As value added service, guests are offered free internet access and breakfast during their stay. There are in total 25 well-appointed rooms that are equipped with essential requisites.
      2. Diva Residency: A boutique hotel offers a close distance from the Kalasipalyam Bus Depot and railway station. In the surroundings, there are many food joints. All rooms come with necessary amenities a modern day travellers requires for a comfortable stay.
      3. Hotel City Centaur:  The plush hotel is located close to Bangalore City Railway Station and key attractions of Bangalore are well connected to the hotel. The rooms are designed keeping in mind the needs of corporate guests and leisure tourists heading to Bangalore for short term or long duration stays. Guests can also enjoy a wide array of facilities during their stay at the hotel. 
      4. Vardhaman Paradise: This hotel property is located at a close distance from all places of interests. This delightful budget property has contemporary architecture, which ensures the guests an affable hospitality. It offers an impressive accommodation with satisfactory conveniences providing a good slumber. An amazing in house restaurant calls for a tempting cuisine, which is irresistible until the last bite.
      5. UG ROYAL: This is a standard budget property from UG Group of Hotels ideal for any type of travellers willing to take up a short stay in the city or for long stays. It aims at providing a guest accommodation, which fits their budget and does not let compromise on count of basic comfort facilities.
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    • Day 1

      Orchard Road

      August 3, 2018 in India ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

      Orchard Road – A Preferred destination for shoppers

      That Singapore is one giant shopping mall is a fact I cannot deny, not when I have just recently visited and been swept off my feet by the Lion City. I shopped till I dropped, literally! I dropped on my hotel room bed, thankfully, but the happiness that came with packing bags upon bags of goodies to carry home cannot be replaced by any other.

      Arriving at Orchard Road is no trouble at all. It is stretched across a 2.5 km road. Shopping on Orchard Road is a treat. However, don’t forget to carry your credit cards as the prices can be quite high. It is supposed to be the entertainment hub and a major tourist attraction of Singapore. Be sure to bargain for the product you wish to buy else you will land up paying a heavy price. All and all it is a good place to walk around and buy.

      I took my tickets from http://www.redbus.sg/ and the rest of journey went by without any hiccups.

      Your shopping bonanza in Singapore must begin with the discovery and exploration of the gigantic Orchard Road. For someone with a fashion style sense that reads something like, ‘feminine rock’, there are not many places that I can safely cater to this need of mine. Until I walked through Orchard Road and into Wheelock Palace, in the basement of which lies the feminine rock fashion paradise—Rosebullet.

      ION Orchard is another popular landmark on Orchard Road. If it is your last day here and want to quicky lay your hands shopping, then this is the place for you. It is said to be Singapore’s first multi-sensory experiential shopping and lifestyle mall. It is a huge shopping complex and amply crowded. And it sure didn’t disappoint! The land where the brands dwell, this gargantuan mall is home to more than 300 stores, including Charles & Keith, Miu Miu, Giorgio Armani, Dolcce & Gabbana, Dior, etc. You get anything you want in this place and ot just branded but also other normal or local brands. The other best thing is if you are tired and hungry and done with your shopping there are lots of restaurants, café around where you can refresh yourself with some good eateries and drinks. It is much recommended place to visit when in Singapore/
      For chic street fashion wear, enter Far East Plaza that is situated at the heart of Orchard Road. T-shirts, dresses, accessories, you name it and you will find its trendiest streetwear option.

      Spoilt for choice
      Today, Orchard Road is flanked by iconic shopping malls, restaurants and hotels, choc-a-bloc with retail, dining and entertainment choice for every taste and budget. Designer threads, fast fashion, upscale restaurants, ethnic wares, art galleries and relaxed hangouts – you name it, Orchard Road has it.

      Here’s a tip: while the almond and jambu trees are no more, huge angsana trees lining the large pedestrian mall give ample shade from the blazing sun – making this still a nice place to stroll.
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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Hoshiarpur, Hoshiarpur district, منطقة هوشيربور, Districte d'Hoshiarpur, Distrito de Hoshiarpur, District de Hoshiarpur, होशियारपुर जिला, Distretto di Hoshiarpur, होशियारपूर जिल्हा, ਹੁਸ਼ਿਆਰਪੁਰ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ, ضلع ہوشیارپور, Хошиарпур

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