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Top 10 New Delhi Street Markets

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India's capital is naturally also a shoppers' delight, from international brands to handicrafts from all parts of this vast country. Come explore some of its treasures with me!


Janpath & Tibetan Market


Delhi's liveliest and most popular market (above) was recently renovated, and in addition to a wide range of handicrafts is best for those with good bargaining skills. 


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Following the theme of a traditional village market, it has small thatched roofed cottages that give it a great ambian

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We all know that Sandy Springs is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, and part of the thriving Atlanta metropolitan area. As we all know that it is a great place to have good food. Because of its recent developments, the region is quite friendly and cosy. People love to eat food here in various ancient and modern restaurants that are designed to cater the widest possible food items. 

Maya Steaks & Seafood 

Some of the best restaurants of this region are - Maya Steaks & Seafood – It is a wel

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What Do You Do on Boxing Day in London?



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So you’re in the capital of merry olde England for the winter holidays, enjoying the festive lights and good cheer, and suddenly you realize that your British friends are off on the day after Christmas for something called Boxing Day. Setting aside any jealousy over a work-free day many of us don’t share, you wonder what this “boxing” thing could possibly be. Are there matches scheduled around London? Where are the rings, and how do you get tickets?


Well, Boxing Day has not

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Christmas in Lisbon


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by Marita Acosta

One of the things I most love about Portugal‘s capital this time of year is its festive lighting – those enormous decorations for Nadal (Christmas) enlivening the streets – along of course with its spectacular public Christmas trees. I recall wandering the historic Baixa (Lower Town), passing through the monumental Rua Augusta Arch, and emerging onto the enormous and usually empty Praça do Comercio to be dazzled by a towering evergreen packed full of holiday ch

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Christmas Chinese-Style

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by Miguel Martínez Rabanal


A mere one percent of Chinese profess Christianity, but as in Japan and indeed various other countries of non-Christian Asia, the festive trappings of Yuletide have been widely embraced in China, though for the time being mostly still in Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, Guangdong, of course Hong Kong and Macau, with their longtime tenures under Great Britain and Portugal, as well as other large cities. This time of year is the time of Sheng Dan Jie.

 

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Golden triangle is the most famous tourist route of India. The golden triangle tour covers three beautiful destinations of northern India i.e. Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. Each one of these cities is filled with a lot of fantastic tourist attractions. For someone visiting India for the first time, this tourist route is the ideal choice for them. This tourist route alone attracts more than half of overall tourist of India every year. Since this is one of the most famous tourist routes of India many t

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Quepos in Costa Rica is not only a beautiful town but also a great fishing destination. Excursion rentals in Quepos offer a wide range of services. When you are in the Quepos you will be paralyzed by lavish manors and houses set in the midst of dry tropical vegetation. Quepos Beach offers numerous fishing activities and other outdoor fun activities for the people who truly want to enjoy the life in Quepos way. If you are looking for more shakey land-based exercises, you can go trekking or climbi

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At the turn of the 20th century, William Gillette was a renowned American actor and playwright. In 1914 he purchased a scenic 184-acre plot of land that overlooked the majestic Connecticut River in East Haddam, Connecticut.

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On a ridge at the site, Gillette constructed a magnificent hand-tooled stone castle where he hoped to enjoy his retirement in the solitude of his estate. Through the years, the strange-looking edifice on the high bluff became known as Gillette's Castle. Today the castle is a

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Using Memories to Control Fear of Flying


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by Tom Bunn

In a recent post, I explained that it’s possible to build links inside the mind that will provide automatic calming when flying. To do that, you need to find the memory of a moment linked to a key individual in your life – family member, friend, whoever it might be – when you sensed that person was safe not just physically, but emotionally. You will need to recall a moment when he or she was not critical, was not competitive, and was not being judgmental in any way. When you recall

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3 Excellent Reasons to Visit Milan

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Italy's business and fashion capital is often overlooked in favor of flashier Italian cities like Florence, Venice and Rome - however, it shouldn't be! Thanks to the clever combination of a solid United States buck and a weaker-than-usual euro, now is a good time especially for Americans to visit Italy - and Milan is a stunning, dynamic city with its own covert secrets. TPG Contributor Lori Zaino discovers what's brand-new and promising in Milan and offers her best hotel and travel pointers. (

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How To Spend Your Vacation In Austin, Texas

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The state capital of Texas has a lot to offer from great sites to hiking trails nothing can go wrong in this city. Austin is home to music genres such as country, blues, and wrong. A vacation in Texas especially during the weekend, where you get to enjoy a lot of special offers from stores, chic boutiques and a rental car from any enterprise in Austin.

Importance of Renting a Car from Enterprise for Your Trip to Austin

  1. Since the state of Texas banned Uber and Lyft services it is much easier to ren
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Top Places to Visit in North India

North India - When we start talking about northern India, we think first of the historic Golden Triangle formed by Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and then imagine crossing the deserts of Rajasthan and then going to destinations heavenly Himalayan paradise.

So let's start where most trips to India start and talk about The Top Places to Visit in North India.

1. Delhi

If you are visiting North India, Delhi is your first destination. And if so, you will probably be told that the growing crime rate in Delhi is

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Jaipur is the city of love and romance. The range in sightseeing and historical activities is incredible here. You can start your romantic journey from the famous Hawa Mahal and make your way into the City Palace holding hands with your loved one.  

Some of the top romantic restaurants are also found in Jaipur, with many of them reserving tables for premium experiences. Guests often book a quality hotel near Jaipur Airport, like The LaLiT Jaipur, after which they enjoy a wide range of fine-dining

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Top Five Must Visit Attractions of Delhi

Delhi has been the pride of numerous empires of India. For several thousand years, every invader and surrounding kingdoms always wanted to capture Delhi and Delhi has been in the hands of numerous kingdoms in the past, which gave it a grand diversity. What is left of the ancient Delhi is now an epitome of culture, custom, heritage, religion and most importantly beautiful architecture. Are you planning to visit this potluck of beauties? Here are the top five attractions to cover in Delhi.

Red Fort

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The advantages of reserving a rental car on time

The last minute is popular. I do not know what you want and decide at the last moment of your destination. Of course, renting a car is parallel to it because you cannot rent a car before knowing where you are going. Car rental in the United Arab Emirates would like to help. Here we offer three advantages to rent a car on time.

Advantage #1: Reserving on time means you will get a better price

The longer the rental period, the more cars available. This is because other potential holidaymakers or d

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India Tour Packages: Which Place to Choose?

Due to the monotonous as well as hustle bustle of city life, all you want is to spend the vacation with your loved ones in the serenity, away from the chaos. India is a land of ancient forts, palaces, shimmering lakes, and sumptuous beaches which inspires the feeling of love and enthusiasm in the travelers.Form discovering hidden kingdoms to strolling aimlessly at a path laden with lush green forest, the country offers many destinations to incite the romance. The romantic destinations let the co

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Taj Mahal is the major tourist attraction of India. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit the city of Agra every year to witness the beauty of this majestic monument. it was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a monument for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. it was named after her to honor her memories. If you wish to see the beauty of the Taj Mahal at its fullest then you should choose the sunrise Taj Mahal tour because it is during the time of the sunrise the Taj Mahal looks most beaut

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The concept of taking a road trip sounds carefree and largely based on serendipity. But after rearranging your schedule and marking time on your calendar, the realization sets in that you need a planned itinerary and well equipped vehicle to get you to the most scenic routes and can't-miss sights.

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It helps to have comfort and navigational assistance like you get in Chevy's 2019 Equinox. I recently tried it out on a coastal road trip to Portland, Maine and found that sitting in the driver's seat p

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My 240+ travel days for 2018 are almost over....

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I'm so grateful to have so many people in my life both in real life and online that I wanted to wish everyone only the best for Christmas and the holiday season including New Year 2019.

You will be seeing much more of me here and elsewhere now that my 240+ days of travels (200+ overseas) of 2018 are coming to a close.

Be sure to follow my past, present and future update posts, photos, and videos here and my other sites:

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