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Take Inspiration From this Couple for Travelling with a Toddler!
“Anaaya started standing when we were in Goa in September 2015. She started walking & running in Jan 2016 when we took our trip to South East Asia. She started talking nonstop in Sri Lanka in December 2016.” Little Anaaya is just 2.5-year-old and has already travelled probably more than you have! Her parents Urvashi and Jiten Bhatia are full of travel tales with her from all over the world with each trip lasting minimum for a week and going up to a month. But how do they manage to travel for such long stretches with a kid? While all seems effortless in pictures, there are various ups and downs. We spoke…
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A Trip of a Lifetime: Honeymoon with Friends!
Parinita Samanta and Aakash Choithani tied the knot and jetted off to Europe for their honeymoon soon after. There’s nothing unusual about it except that there was another couple accompanying them for the honeymoon. If that sounds odd to you, read on to find out why ‘buddymoon’ may actually be a cool idea! We spoke to Parinita (PR Manager at Hyatt Regency Delhi) to find out all about the trip. BSD: Tell us briefly about yourself and how you guys met… Aakash and I met during a common friend’s wedding and didn’t realise when we fell in love! After 7 years of knowing each other and being best of friends,…
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Summer Wellness: Recommended Diet & Spa Treatments
Don’t let the scorching heat dry up your fitness plans! Follow these simple diet and spa tips by J Tara Herron, Director, The Imperial Spa & Salon for a happy and healthy summer… We all know how dehydrating and damaging the merciless eastern sun can be to our skin. However, the sun also transmits essential vitamin D to strengthen our bones and joints. The light as well as the penetrating rays of the sun need to be harnessed at their most positive hours, so do make time to absorb this vital energy for an hour before 11 am each day when the rising sun is at its most beneficial and…
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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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Hotel Samadhi: A budget hotel with a difference
If you are planning a weekend trip to Rishikesh, consider staying at Hotel Samadhi for a distinct experience. Megha Sehgal tells you why… Rishikesh. Chances are you thought of either rafting or temples upon reading the destination’s name. But trust us when we say there is much more to experience in Rishikesh. Our recent stay at Hotel Samadhi is a proof. Staying away from the regular touristy stuff, we spent a refreshing weekend in and around this small but peaceful hotel. Located near the banks of Ganga, the hotel has the perfect view for a peaceful stay. Opened in partnership with Hotel Hare Rama, over a year ago, the hotel…
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Beat the Heat: 6 Offbeat Mountain Escapades
Shimla, Nainital, Mussoorie…are the top names in the list of hill stations you want to stay away from. This summer, look beyond the usual ones and explore these offbeat hill stations in India to the mad summer rush at popular destinations. 1) Khajjiar It is a small hill station in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, located 24kms from Dalhousie. Referred to as the ‘mini Switzerland’ of Himachal Pradesh, it is located in the foothills of the Dauladhar mountains, it is covered with thick deodars and pines. One can go trekking in these forests. The Khajjiar to Dainkund is a trek one should opt for. The trek starts 6 kilometers from Khajjiar on…
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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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Uttarakhand Food Festival at Le Meridien Gurgaon
How often do you get an opportunity to live a life that is not yours? If the answer’s in negative, or too small in magnitude to satisfy you, the place to be is Le Meridien, Gurgaon Delhi NCR with ‘Uttarakhand Food Festival’ at its restaurant Latest Recipe. On till 30th April 2017, the festival is one not to be missed, says Harshili Malhotra. Sous Chef Manoj Rawat, brings his hometown to the table. And gives you an experience that instantly transports you to the hills of Uttarakhand. The not-so miniscule efforts help him get the vibe alive with the appropriate support of ingredients that are consistently sourced from their origin…
