Sunshine Blogger Award

Last week, I am honoured to be nominated by inspiring Max from http://www.inspiringmax.com/ for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Thank you, inspiring Max. This award recognizes blogs that share positivity in the blogging community. I would like to encourage you to stop by her blog which covers many topics as you will surely find something that you can connect with and thank her for her consideration. I love looking on the bright side and look forward to sharing this award with other deserving blogs.

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The Rules:

Thank the person/people who nominated you

Nominate eleven other bloggers

 Here are my eleven nominees for this award

  1. Srinivasa Rao –knoweb
  2. Raghu’s column- http://srisrilara.blogspot.in/
  3. Aubrey’s arch-https://aubreysarch.wordpress.com/
  4. Uppal – youandi-uppal.blogspot.in
  5. Rupam Sarma- http://rupamsarma.blogspot.in/
  6. Rajesh- http://myindiantravel.blogspot.in/
  7. Isadora-  http://insidethemindofisadora.com/
  8. Amanda Ricks- http://surprisinglives.wordpress.com/
  9. Images and words by djmrakiey- https://djmrakiey.wordpress.com/
  10. Crafty Lady in Combat Boots- https://thecraftyladyincombatboots.wordpress.com/
  11. Neha Guddu- https://dreamlittlebig.wordpress.com/-

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Answer the eleven questions from your nominator(s)

  1. Where is your favourite place you have lived?

    I have not visited any of these places, but then I am a Google Maps trotter.The three places I would definitely recommend are

  1. Santorini, Greece
    2. Abbey Saint Mont Mitchell, France
    3.   Normandy, France

  And  of course, you have my breathtaking country, India.I have lived my whole life here but still whenever I zoom in and take a silent glance at the places and people around me, my thoughts are  always stirred in a totally new dimension then before and I am left stunned on how there is so much to travel and see in every damn square mile.You also have Bhutan, one place which imprints    itself on your mind for life.

  1. If you could change one thing what would it be?

Maybe, if I could, I would give free health care to all. I think this one component would change the world for the better. Think about the misery, fear and anxiety so many people go through that     are uninsured, or even that have insurance but it is still really expensive. If people had free health care their health would improve, people would suffer less from premature deaths and people’s   overall mental sanity would improve. Plus, people who need medications would be able to get it without worrying about whether they choose to pay their gas bill or get their meds. Think about it….

  1. What is your favourite childhood memory?

Riding bikes all over town, not having a care in the world… the world was a safer place back then… perverts and weirdos hadn’t come out of hiding so much like they do in contemporary times.

  1. What is your dream job?

  While most of us may dream of having that one stable, full-time job (with benefits,) and the job security that comes with it, to me, working just one job seems dreadfully boring. I’ve always                been a writer and always will be, no matter what else I do. Writing is my art. It appears in everything I do.

  1. What was your best subject at school?

Geography.

  1. Do you prefer to live in the country or the city?

The big city can be a lively, exciting and fast-moving experience. You’ll never get bored or look for something to do. Shops, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and museums are all just around the               corner! The countryside is peaceful, relaxing and natural. The perfect place to enjoy our natural environment, go for a walk in the country or have a delicious picnic. In the countryside, you can       choose your own pace of life. Farming, fishing or snoozing under a tree, it’s up to you.

  1. If you were stranded on a desert island which celebrity would you take with you?

Michael Bublé, will keep me entertained with his songs, until someone comes and rescues us.

  1. Everyone has a song that makes them want to dance, what is yours?

Well there are many but if I have to shortlist one then it would be ‘Sway- Shall we dance?

  1. Favourite colour?

Orange, Pink and blue

  1. Do you prefer camping or staying in motels?

Motels are comfortable and clean. You can do a motel even when you are unprepared. I like the camping when I am totally prepared and have what I need to be in nature. Nature can be cruel            and unpredictable, but the beauty in nature is totally worth the preparations.

  1. How many different careers have you had?

In my experience out of 10 years changed four companies for growth reasons and learn new things in the new environment.

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and give the nominees eleven questions to answer

Questions for my nominees:

  1. Where is your favourite place you have lived?
  2. If you could change one thing what would it be?
  3. What is your favourite childhood memory?
  4. What is your dream job?
  5. What was your best subject at school?
  6. Do you prefer to live in the country or the city?
  7. If you were stranded on a desert island which celebrity would you take with you?
  8. Everyone has a song that makes them want to dance, what is yours?
  9. Favourite colour?
  10. Do you prefer camping, caravanning or staying in motels?
  11. How many different careers have you had?

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Liebster Award

Liebster Award for Blogger

I am honoured to have been nominated for Liebster Award. Getting appreciated for my work and getting an award is always a happy feeling.  I would really like to thank Arun from mytravelpedia.net for nominating me for this award.

Liebster Award

Liebster Award is given to recognize and/or discover new bloggers and welcome them to the world of blogging. It consists of 10 questions that the nominated bloggers answer in a blog post and link it back to the blog that nominates them. They then must create 10 new questions that they’ll ask 10 upcoming bloggers who will do just the same.

Here are the questions which I am supposed to answer:

  1. Do you have any place in mind which you feel is underrated when it comes to tourism?

Madhya Pradesh in India is underrated. There are many sites worth visiting like Pachmarhi falls, The Bori-Saptura Tiger Reserve, Satpura National Park, The Kanha National Park, Mandu etc.

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Pachmarhi Falls

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Kanha National Park (Image Source)

  1. Hotels or hostels?

I prefer to stay in hotels but on backpacking trip with friends it is in hostels.

  1. Your top most essential travel item (excluding your passport)?

Travel Packing Aid which includes currency, travel documents, toiletries and other important items. A neck pillow while travelling.

  1. What is your best advice in saving money while traveling?

Well, I will try to be brief here. Discount in everything from airfares, while eating, car rentals, to currencies, don’t give up looking for Deals, group discounts, talk to locals so that they can tell you places where to eat and some may even offer you to stay over, mini tours.

  1. What is one of the best travel lessons you’ve learnt so far?

If I had to sum up our lessons learnt due to a bitter experience they would be:

  • Do your own research, travel agents are great if they have visited the resorts but if they haven’t been there they know as little as you do.
  • Get multiple quotes and also contact the hotel directly.
  • Find people who have been to or have recently booked the resort you want and ask them which travel agent offered them the best deal. Follow up with those travel agents.
  • If it sounds too good to be true just contact the resort directly, they can tell you if the agent is legitimate or not.
  • Consider issues such as insurance, liability and exchange rates
  1. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Why?

I like the idea of living in the south of France. A small cottage nestled in the hills and vineyards, where I could write and escape.

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South of France

  1. What was one of the most unusual/ unexpected travel experience you’ve encountered?

On one of  our travels, our mode of transport broke down in the middle of nowhere. We were horrified. Just then the locals came to our help and took us to their village home. We stayed there for the night. They also served their local food.Next morning, they took us to the nearest bus stand in their mode of transport. We were so glad and thanked them for everything. This was truly an unexpected travel experience I have encountered and cherished.

  1. Do you miss home while traveling? If yes, then what makes you miss home?

Travelling is such a delight! Why think about something you’ve left at home?

  1. What’s your preferred mode of transportation while traveling?

Definitely a train. I can relax and read, or get up and go to the dining car for lunch and watch the country roll by as I meet new people. Airplane if travelling over water (ocean)

  1. What’s your next travel destination and why?

Australia Sydney for its lovely beaches, the harbour, Botanic Gardens and Sydney Opera House.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from Botanic Gardens

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My Nominees for the Liebster Award (in no particular order) are:

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Here are my questions to other nominees:

Q1.  Your favourite travel destination till date?

Q2.   What is your most cherished experience you have encountered?

Q3.  Your experience on travelling solo?

Q4.  Would like to say something to women out there about travelling solo?

Q5.   Do you prefer hotels or hostels?

Q6.  The most hilarious/funny experience you encountered on your travel?

Q7. What is your next travel destination?

Q8. When did you start blogging? What made you start a blog?

Q9. Name three hardest things/setbacks that you experienced through your blog?

Q10.  How did you overcome obstacles?

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