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July 4, 2018 Lifestyle

Why Paxos Island Is The First Choice For The Peace And Nature Lovers?

It is said that the desire of exploring new destinations cannot stop the tourists from exploring new destinations, especially if they are searching for the venues of their choices. You will agree that there are a plethora of tourist places across the world which are visited by the citizens of different countries throughout the year across the world. Among these places, some destinations are recognized for their tranquillity and plethora of scenic views. Let us, for instance, talk about the Paxos Island in Greece.

Signature Behind Tour of Greek Island

The country of Greece is recognized for its beautiful islands that are visited by the thousands of visitors from different corners of the world for the whole year. Among these islands which despite being under-developed succeed in fascinating the tourists them. Interestingly, Paxos Island is among such islands which are mainly visited by the tourists willing to go for a tranquil vacation. The island is located in the last corner of Greece in the Ionian sea and is the smallest island within the country. But, besides this, it witnesses the arrival of visitors in huge number.

Short Review of Paxos Island

One more surprising fact about the Paxos is that it doesn’t have its own airport and the tourists have to hire a ferry from the Corfu for reaching to Paxos because Corfu is the only nearby city which has its airport.

Well, about the Paxos Island it has been under the control of different rulers since the ancient times and therefore the influence of their rule can be witnessed in the lift style of natives, whose population is below 3000. The main occupation of the people is farming of olive groves, fishing and some sort of commercial activities which mainly refers to offering services to the visitors.

Story Behind The Aura of Paxos

There is also an interesting story behind the origin of this island. According to this Greek God Posedian blown his trident to the southern coast of the Corfu over the Ionian sea, resulting in the formation of Paxos Island. He developed this island to spend some quality time with his lady-love secretly at some tranquil location away from his wife.

Scenario Of Tour In Paxos

Anyhow, talking about current Paxos, it would be interesting to know that despite being small in size, it offers everything to the tourists of all age groups. If you are a newly married couple and searching for seclusion destination then it offers you the privilege of staying in Paxos Villas that are specially built for the tourists.

The worth mentioning feature of these villas is that they are located in the green hills which are covered with the olive groves, offering a soothing view to the visitors. Another interesting feature of these villas is that they offer them the facility of enjoying the stay without any restrictions as applicable to the hotels.

Shelter Facilities of Paxos Villas

These villas are mainly developed with different infrastructure so that the tourists can book them according to their requirement. For instance, if you are visiting the island with your family then Glyfada beach family villa or Glyfada house can be the best option for you. Similarly, if you are going only with your spouse then Ionian studio will offer you the comfortable relaxation. In short, it can be said that the Holiday Villas in Paxos are build keeping the number of visitors coming in each group. Anyhow, one thing which is common about these villas is that all of them are well equipped and maintained. Each villa is of B+ category and has big rooms with king sized beds, living room with sofas and chairs, kitchen with dining facilities. An interesting feature which makes these villas different from luxurious hotels is that despite variation in their size all of them have a balcony and terrace that offer an iconic view of the island.

During your visit to the island you can sail around the neighboring villages, play different types of water sports, enjoy the taste of local food in tavern, enjoy the pleasure of walking over the beaches, however for that you will be required to put on shoes, because beaches of the eastern coast have pebbles, whereas the western coasts have rocks and cliffs.

In short, it can be said that Paxos Island in Greece is heaven for the tourists searching for a tranquil place to enjoy a relaxing vacation.

June 30, 2018 Travel

Don’t Forget This When Planning Your Dream Vacation

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? What would you do? These are questions you’ve probably asked yourself at least once or twice over the past few years. When given the opportunity to get away from your regular life, planning a dream vacation is the best way to spend your time. The skies are literally the limit to where you can go.

No matter where you decide to go, proper planning can be the difference between the dream of a lifetime and a total disaster. Below are some things you simply don’t want to forget.

Choosing a Destination

Choose your destination for a dream vacation — Choose Your Path Quotes | by Charm2010

You could just research the most popular places to visit around the world and select the best option. You could also just as easily spin a globe and travel to wherever your finger lands. There are several ways you can select a place to go on a dream vacation, but if you’re going to be happy with your decision it’s best to do a little digging.

Time of year – are you looking to travel when there are fewer tourists or do you prefer to go during a popular month? The time of year and where you choose to go will impact your budget. If you want to save money, plan your vacation for the off-season. If you want to be part of annual events then you may have to travel during peak season.

Things to do – A place can look really nice on postcards, TVs, and movies, but you should never select a destination for travel on just looks alone. Find out what there is to do that aligns with your interests or things you’ve always wanted to do.

Safety – Some countries are very risky to travel to. Visiting these areas could put you in danger. With your safety in mind, you should check with your local state department to find out about travel bans or security risks.

Setting a Budget

Balancing the account my hand-dream vacation budget — Balancing The Account By Hand | by kenteegardin

Even if you have the funds to splurge on your dream trip, budgeting helps you to stretch your vacation dollars even further. When creating a budget you should remember to include things like the hotel, transportation (flight, rental car, and/or public transportation), and entertainment. You should also have a little cushion for emergencies. Should something go wrong (like the things discussed below), you’ll want to be prepared. Having a backup plan like services like the Ria Money Transfer Spain, Japan, or Australia offer so someone you know can send you money if you’re in a jam is recommended as well.

The Unexpected on a Vacation

No one plans for trouble to happen while they’re on vacation, but sometimes trouble just happens. If you’re not prepared for it, the consequences could be severe. Here are some of the most common unexpected things that could happen while on your dream vacation:

Getting sick – you’re going to be in a new area partaking in different foods and cultures and encountering all different kinds of insects and wildlife. You could easily get sick due to something you ate or a bug bite. That’s why you should get checked up prior to leaving for your trip and also make sure you have your insurance card with you to cover the medical costs.

GPS for a dream vacation — TeroVesalainen / Pixabay

Getting lost – a GPS could take you down the wrong path, a drunken night could turn into you walking the streets with no clue where you are, or a taxi could drop you off at the wrong location. Getting lost is no fun, especially when you’re in a foreign place. Not only do you not know your way around but you don’t speak the language and getting back can prove difficult. It’s a good idea to have a fully charged phone with GPS. This way you can get back to your hotel. You should also set limitations on your drinking and try to stay in heavily populated areas so you don’t get lost.

There are many elements to planning your dream vacation. Whether you decide to go to India, Spain, or Japan, you need to do your due diligence to ensure that your trip isn’t filled with unexpected and unfortunate events. Lastly, make sure you’re prepared for anything. The hope is to have an awesome time, but you can never be too sure.

June 28, 2018 Food

What Is An Ice Cream And How Is It Made?

What is an Ice cream?

Ice cream is a soft and sweet frozen food made using milk, cream and typically some original fruit extract or ready-made flavours like vanilla, rose or any other such ingredients. It is eaten both as a snack and a dessert. It has been one of the most popular treats for hundreds of years but has commonly come into existence only after the introduction of the refrigerator. The dairy products like milk and cream were frequently used along with some dry fruits and real flavours like fruits etc. The popular rise of ice cream has led to a number of ice cream variations including frozen custard, frozen yoghurt and even non-dairy versions made using coconut milk. Lately with the introduction and the advancements in the equipment, the trend of custom ice cream flavours has come into force.

ice cream flavors, milk — ice cream flavours

Composition

The United States has set standards regarding the composition that is to be considered while making ice cream. According to those standards, the ice cream must contain 10%-16% milk fat. It is because the higher milk fat gives a smoother texture to the ice cream as they contain a lower amount of water and therefore, fewer ice crystals. The ice-creams that contain less than 10% milk fat are referred to ‘ice milk’ and are ‘low fat’ ice cream.

Other than milk and cream, the ice cream also consists of some stabilizers such as gluten so as to help to maintain the mixture a consistent texture. To add sweetness, the sugar or sugar substitutes are usually added to the composition of ice cream. Although the sugar added ice creams have not gained much popularity as the maximum people loved to have ice creams flavoured and sweetened with the original fruit extracts or the ones with the natural milk sugar for subtle sweetness. Out of the exotic fruit flavours from mango and pomegranate to unusual flavours like coffee and basil, people prefer trying numerous flavours both savoury and sweet.

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How is it made?

A lot of special techniques are employed in the process of making ice cream with smaller ice crystals and also incorporates air, producing a soft and creamy texture. The experts keep on constantly churning the ice cream so that the stiff ice crystals do not form within the mixture. This process also serves to introduce air and create a foam-like texture, along with softening the mixture. Salt is also used in the process of making ice cream as it lowers the melting point of ice, helping it to freeze at a quicker rate.

When the mixture is into the freezing process, it produces smaller ice crystals and a softer final product. The salt used never comes in contact with the ice cream and therefore it does not affect the sodium content. The salt filled ice is therefore packed around an inner ice cream chamber that keeps the ice cream in and the salt out.

Along with the traditional methods and equipment for making ice cream, liquid nitrogen and dry ice can also be used to make custom ice cream in Florida as they are able to produce a quick freezing action.

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June 25, 2018 Food, Recipes

Tel Aviv Food Tour – BEST Sabich, Hummus, and Lamb Pita – Middle Eastern Israeli Food!

City of Tel Aviv as Viewed from Jaffo in Israel. Photo by Public Domain.

If you are on planning to visit Israel, then you must go through this food tour by Mark Wiens–

Abu Hassan –

Located in a peaceful area of Jaffa, this restaurant is always packed and busy full of people hungry for hummus, ful, and musabaha. it’s truly a legendary place and the hummus was of the sticky and smooth variety. I think my favourite thing was the musabaha, like hummus, but with whole chickpeas. They also offer a mix of hummus, ful, and musabaha all in a single bowl which is excellent. Total price – 72 ILS ($20.95)

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Sabich Tchernichovsky –

An Iraqi Jewish food in Israel, sabich is a pita filled with eggplant and hard-boiled eggs, and a selection of salad and condiments. David says that there’s no doubt Sabich Tchernichovsky makes the best sabich in Israel, and I was very impressed. He assembled the pita so slowly and perfectly, adding layer upon layer of eggplant, egg, and salad. It was truly one of the best vegetarian (but with egg) sandwiches I’ve ever had. Price – 21 ILS ($5.87)

Falafel Johnny Benin –

Next to Sabich Tchernichovsky, is Falafel Johnny Benin, a legendary Tel Aviv falafel hole in the wall restaurant. I ordered a half of a falafel sandwich, with salad and tahini. It was delicious and freshly cooked. Half falafel pita – 9 ILS ($2.51)

Carmel Market, Tel Aviv –

Carmel Market is one of the most well-known of all open-air flea markets in Tel Aviv. You’ll find everything there, including a nice food section. HaBasta Restaurant – Located on a side street of Carmel Market, is HaBasta, a gourmet market fresh restaurant. They served us some very fresh and interesting dishes. The crab was delicious, and the fried veal brain was amazing, but I especially loved the cherry salad. Total price – 400 ILS ($111.72)

Pronto Restaurant –

Owned by the renowned Chef David Frankel, Pronto is a refined Israeli Italian and Mediterranean restaurant. The food was extremely high quality, and the flavours were very subtle and delicious. We were planning to pay for our meal, but David knows the chef very well, and Chef David wouldn’t allow us to pay. Delicious high-end gourmet food.

Jasmino, Tel Aviv –

This was probably my favourite food on this entire Israeli food tour of Tel Aviv, Jasmino, specializing in grilled meat pita. The owner, another extremely kind man, ordered me the sweetbreads pita, grilled thymus and bottom part of lamb throat glands, with salad and tahini. It was extraordinary. My kind of place. Price – 28 ILS ($7.82) And that completed our Tel Aviv food tour! –