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How to Stay Fit When You ‘Have to’ Eat Out Regularly
Being a travel and food writer, my safe excuse for not being able to lose weight is that I “have” to eat out often! Luke Coutinho, Celebrity & Holistic Nutritionist, hears this excuse almost everyday. Needless to say, he has excellent answers and tips for staying fit while eating out and partying. Luke, who is MD, Alternative Medicine and Founder, PureNutrition, shares these tips in a guest column for the readers of Blue Sky Dreamers. “I have to go out for a social event; my healthy eating plan will go for a toss.” I often hear this line, from my clients worldwide. Social influences on eating or drinking are dominant and pervasive.…
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Beauty Tips: Skin and Hair Care for Your Hill Holiday
Are your skin and hair ready for the hill holiday? We’ve got renowned dermatologist Dr Kiran Lohia to give you tips for protecting your skin and hair on your hill holiday.
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HOW THIS 60-YEAR-OLD COUPLE DECIDED TO BECOME ADVENTURE TRAVELLERS
Many would say that adventures are for the young. But Bela Mohta and her husband Shree Mohta make you change this stereotypical opinion.
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12 Reasons to Visit South Australia For Your Next Adventure Travel
Last week our conversation with South Australian Tourism Commission left us craving for an adventure trip. While we have to wait to experience the thrill of South Australia, we got them to write an exclusive article to inspire the readers of Blue Sky Dreamers to take an adventure trip soon! There are two ways of embarking on an adventure- the first is where you go on a hunt for some adrenaline rush, and the other is where the adventure comes find you. In South Australia, it’s always the latter! Whether you are looking for some fun adventure thrills or something out of the ordinary, South Australia has scores of activities…
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Why You Must Visit the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh
If you are travelling to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, locally known as Beatles Ashram, is a must visit a place to enjoy solitude in nature and to relish a graffiti art museum in ruins, says Kumar Manish. I chanced upon this place while going through my Twitter feed on #Rishikesh. The visually appealing graffiti hooked me and I decided to visit the place. I asked the twitter user for location and he happily obliged. The Ashram has a special significance in the pop music culture. The pop band stars Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles visited the Ashram in the year…
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Why do fancy restaurants serve small portions?
Good things come in small packages (um portions?). Well, when it comes to food, we’re sure most of us would like to deny that! We’re sure, you would have even wondered at some point about the trend of serving ‘small portions’. Nikita Chawla connected with some of the finest chefs in our Indian culinary industry. Find out! Why small portions? The object of many fancy luxury restaurants is to provide an ‘experience’ furthermore allowing guests to experiment with other dishes as well. Recipient of many honorary awards such as National Tourism Award and Best Chef of India awarded by the President, Chef Sabyasachi Gorai (popularly called Chef Saby) explains, “People…
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Ideas For New Year’s Party at Home!
While most prefer pub hopping for New Years, there are some who prefer kissing goodbye to the year at home. Well, isn’t it fun welcoming a new chapter with immediate family and close friends with some amazing food, drinks, games and new wishes? Nikita Chawla brings to you some fun ideas to celebrate the New Year’s at home: Make it a Bring-Your-Own-Appetizer (BYOA) Party Invite your close family and friends over a BYOA or potluck. Pre-plan the menu so that each dish complements the other. For example, if someone chooses to bring veggies, request the other to bring roti (breads) and as hosts you could arrange for starters and drinks. Keep…
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Tips for First Time Business Travellers
The purpose of travelling can be divided into two categories: business and pleasure. While mixing the two sounds fun, it isn’t something you should overindulge in. After all, a bad business score can cause you to make mistakes and in some cases, get fired! We mention this so you can understand how important a business trip is, especially if you are a beginner. It isn’t a holiday and it will never be. A plus side is that you will see something new, you will meet new people and if you follow these tips, a business trip won’t be stressful. In a guest post, travel writer Elena Senelson, shares some useful…