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Unique travel experiences in Indian that you NEED to check out: Part 2

Travelling is all fun and games, but what is the thrill in just visiting and touring the usual and crowded spots that have a million people hovering over? Check out these unique travel experiences in India that you NEED to visit and explore at least once in your life! If you’re new here, circle back after reading the part 1 of the ongoing series and follow for more! The Tarzan experience at Jibhi, Tirthan Valley Iconic for its pine forests and the breezy waterfalls amid them, the Jibhi valley has been famous for not just its trekking and hiking experiences, but also for its one-of-a-kind Tree houses that give the best camping vibes in the Himachal region! Book your tree house today and spend your vacation connecting with the rawness of nature! Be one with the stars and the Milky way at Nako, Kinnaur This splendid Himachal village is known for lots of things, like the lush green forests and the snow capped hills and its deep lakes, but one particular attraction has been the talk of the century. The Nako region of Kinnaur is one of the best places to spot the Milky way on clear skies. Watching as the stars glide through the darkness of the night is truly an experience of a lifetime! Taste the local high: Chhang at Sikkim Every state has its own unique label that sets it apart from the others. Likewise, one of the best yet hidden gems of Sikkim is their locally brewed alcoholic beverage, Chhang. Made from the fermentation of Rice, Millet or Barley, Chhang is native to TIbet and Nepal, and is renowned for its taste in Sikkim.

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Free courses for beginners Part 1

The job interviews today are quite hard to crack, especially in a densely populated country like India, where the rate of unemployment is rising alarmingly. Almost hundreds and thousands competing against a handful of openings and vacancies, what we as youngsters and job seekers desperately need is something to set us apart and make us look unique from the other applicants. One of the top requirements of the hour are Certified courses that actively highlight your profile better. This series is focused on sharing some of the free, yet certified courses that you can avail and learn to make your resume stand out and give you better chances at getting shortlisted! Keep up and follow for more such intriguing content! Grow with Google Grow with Google is an initiative taken by Google to provide Free Online courses on a vast array of subjects and domains to help students and job seekers gain knowledge with lesser complications. Simply log in to the Grow with Google website and choose your desired course from the Learn a skill tab and add to your profile! Coursera If you’re a student, then you’re most certainly aware of this little magic website that lets you take up courses for free over the term of just a few weeks. Create your profile now and start learning new courses to keep yourself updated on what the market requires from a candidate! IBM courses Did you know that IBM offers free courses that have a learning span up to 16 weeks? Log on to the official IBM website and enrol yourself under the Free Digital Learning section of their website and start off!

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Top countries to travel in 2023: Part 2

Living an untethered life, away from all the daily buzz of stress and deadlines that crush you alive is what today’s electric millennials and yesterday’s exhausted Gen Z look forward to. Waiting till your retirement to travel is physically impractical. Grab your next opportunity to get away from your stressful lives and check out these top countries to travel in 2023 part 2! If you haven’t gone through the first part, keep up and follow for more such interesting content! Belize Nestled between the rainforests of eastern Central America and the Caribbean Sea, this little country is infamous for its pristine jungles, dense rainforests, sapphire blue water bodies in and around the country. Witness the piqued richness of wildlife diversity, Belize is a mandatory stop during your international trips. Sri Lanka The Land of Smiles, Sri Lanka majorly relies on its tourism and has one of the most unique cuisines and landscapes. Do check out the flourishing buddhist monasteries and ancient architectures that tell tales of the thousands of years of diverse cultures and triumphs! Kyrgyzstan The country of Kyrgyzstan is located in the Central Asia neighbouring Kazakhstan, and is majorly covered in green and white mountains. Attracting tourism with its prosperous landscapes, and home to 3 UNESCO heritage sites, this country is sure to give you the chills of adventure and adrenaline that you’ve been craving!

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Surprise your guests with this simple, yet delicious achari paneer!

Cooking can be hard, enjoyable, tiring, and even a mood changer. Cooking can be your best friend when you’re lonely and exhausted. But all things considered, cooking can also mean that you have to learn and remember a million little things and those handful fundamentals that our moms and dads taught us growing up. This simple, yet delicious achari paneer recipe will stun your guests when served with those super soft rotis or a lovely pulao. What you’ll need: ● Paneer – 150 gms● Curd – 1 cup● Onion – 1● Besan/Chickpea flour – 1 tbsp● Mix of fenugreek seeds, Black cumin, mustard seeds, carom seeds and fennel seeds (5 seasoning spices) – 1 tbsp● Asafoetida● Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp● Green chillies – finely chopped● Red chilli powder & turmeric powder● Black salt to taste● Garam masala – ½ tbsp● fresh coriander leaves to top How to do it: ● Heat oil in a pan and add the mix of the 5 seasoning spices, cumin seeds and asafoetida and cook till aromatic.● Add the chopped onion and cook till soft before adding green chillies, red chilli and turmeric powder and garam masala.● Add the paneer cubes, curd and besan flour and let it cook well before topping off with some black salt and freshly cut coriander leaves and serve hot! Note: For soft and spongy paneer, soak it in hot water for about 10 mins before cooking. Loving this new 10 min recipe? Follow for more!

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Reasons why you NEED to try this super easy and delicious Cheesy Potato shots with Secret sauce!

Nobody, no matter how much you’re into keeping yourself healthy, can avoid or hate the yumminess and the crispiness of a Cheesy potato shot. This quick and simple recipe gets done in 30 mins, and is the perfect companion to a breezy cold drizzle outside! Follow for more if you love making quick, easy and super delicious recipes! What you’ll need: ● Large Potato – 1● Butter – 2 tbsp● Salt to taste● Sugar a pinch● Rice Flour – 8 tbsp● Shredded Mozzarella or cheese of choice● Chili oil – 2 tbsp● Honey – 2 tbsp● Chilli flakes to taste How to make it: ● Peel and boil the potato and mash it soft with rice flour, salt, butter and sugar to make a dough.● Roll out small bite sized balls and stuff it with cheese of choice and deep fry till golden brown.● For the secret sauce, add some chilli oil to honey and chilli flakes, and serve hot!

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Reasons why this hidden location is THE best monsoon spot in India

Monsoons are the cherry on top of the season cycle, with the comfort and cosiness of our home and the heavy blankets of clouds hovering above waiting for that downpour. Instead of sitting back and relaxing at the comforts of your homes, try visiting this hidden location that will make you keep coming every monsoon! Though Indian summers are unkind, the monsoon is something to look forward to. Likewise, a trip to the Wine region of India is something to look forward to after every summer. Nashik, India’s largest wine producer produces the best wines in India. Spending your winter vacation in Nashik will rejuvenate your mind as the rich vineyards, lush green hills, calming temples and museums take you to the journey of your lifetime! Best visited in the months of October, November, December, February and March, the vineyards and the local sites hold untapped serenity and joy for its visitors.

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Check out the future of furniture locks: The keyless smart lock!

Keeping your things safe is one thing, but guarding the keys to your locks that hold your belongings is just another headache. If you’re looking for a cool, stylish and super safe way to keep your belongings and archives safe, then this is just the right one for your home! The Escozor Fingerprint Drawer Lock is the future of furniture locks with its state of the art biometric sensor. This biometric lock has a classy finish, and has a touch of that elite aesthetic for your cabinets while keeping your belongings safe. Powered by USB charging (also supports power banks in case of emergency), the Escozor biometric furniture lock also runs on batteries, and comes with an emergency USB key that unlocks manually. But what if you’re away but need someone to fetch something important from these cabinets? Fret not, as this super smart lock enables you to add up to 20 fingerprints to open your safe! With all these features it may seem like the biometric lock would be too complicated to install, but in reality, it is easier than any other furniture lock in your home, and can be installed in just a matter of minutes! Best part of all this is that you can get this genius product on Amazon for just 1,599/-! Grab yours today and keep your personal and important belongings safe and secure! Looking for more cool stuff to smarten up your home? Follow and keep up!

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Unique travel experiences in Indian that you NEED to check out: Part 1

The Indian Subcontinent is and has been known for its rich array of cultural diversity, the warm and welcoming nature of the localities, and the most enchanting views. After exploring the country across and down for centuries, there are still some super cool and unknown locations that hold some of the most unique and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here is Part 1 of the series where we uncover the hidden gems with unique experiences. Follow for more! Lodge in an Igloo Starting from the top of the country at the crown of India, the Himalayas, where you can stay in an Igloo among the 7ft snowfall. Why visit Norway or Antarctica to stay in an igloo when you can have it right here in our own Himachal! Meet the Head-Hunter tribe The Head-Hunter tribe are one of the fiercest warriors who got the name ‘The Head-Hunter tribe’ as they cut off the heads of their enemy clans as a boast of their valour. Fear not, since they are super friendly and respect their visitors like royalty. Do stop by at Mon in Nagaland for a meet and greet with the tribe members! Check out India’s spiciest chilli Did you know that Bhut Jholokia, aka the Ghost Pepper is THE spiciest chilli produced in India, and is ranked the 7th most spiciest chilli in the world? Check out the plantations of the Ghost chillies in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh during your trip and try one if you have the taste buds for it! Stay in a 12th Century fort Built in 1156 AD, the Jaisalmer Fort of Rajasthan is the 2nd oldest fort in Rajasthan, and is one of the oldest standing and functional forts in the world! Bunk at the Jaisalmer fort for that royal experience today! Visit the Upward flowing waterfall The Naneghat Waterfalls is one of nature’s most unique and exquisite phenomena, where gravity takes a break from its daily duty. The water pressure and speed is so high that the water shoots back up in the monsoon.

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Top countries to travel in 2023: Part 1

Like a bird, travelling sets you free from all your earthly bounds and burdens that anchor you down. Here are the top countries to visit in 2023 to make your time there the most memorable and perfect! Panama The country Panama is one of the major tourist attractions in Central America, and is well-known for its man-made wonder, the Panama Canal. Panama has a lot more to offer to its visitors than just the canal, and is filled with Marine and Zoological Parks and Sanctuaries, Best beaches to Surf, Unique and refreshing experience of Coffee tasting, beautiful dormant volcanoes to hike and horse-back ride and much more! Croatia Croatia is one of the beautiful and sophisticated countries with lush green hills, bright blue seas, picturesque waterfalls, stunning islands and ecosystems, and the most exquisite of them all, the ancient Roman ruins and the fragrant lavender fields that just add the cherry on the top. Barbados Bearing the crown of nature’s beauty, Barbados is rich and famous for its sapphire beaches, exotic wildlife reserves, astonishingly magnificent caves, botanic gardens. And to give you the experience of a lifetime, Barbados presents you with its one-of-a-kind cuisine and is known for its deep-rooted and vibrant culture. Costa rica Costa Rica is most certainly one of the best experiences that you will ever experience in your life, with unparalleled views of the cloud forests, a breath-taking trip around the Volcano Arenal, a tour around the National and Marine reserves, novel and friendly localities and their rich cultures. Ethiopia Explore the country where your favourite morning beverage, coffee originated, and is the highest producer of coffee and honey in all of Africa! Known for its brilliantly built ancient architectures and churches, National Parks and Museums, and the exuberant marketplace that sells on its own! If you love travelling around the world, keep up for the upcoming series of all the best travel locations and countries in 2023, and follow for a perfectly fool-proof and budgeted travel itinerary!

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Amazon Traveller MUST haves: Safety edition (Part 2)

Being a travel-buff is an elation on multiple levels. Knowing your surroundings and having complete and total situational awareness during your trip is extremely vital. Here are some of the best travel safety essentials that every traveller needs to have. Check out Part 1 of the series and follow for more such useful and informative content! HASTHIP Portable Door Lock One of the most essential and useful travel needs that every traveller needs to carry on person is this portable door lock. The reinforced metal adds an extra safety to your usual hotel room and makes it extremely difficult, and hard to break into your stay at just Rs. 719/- SVH Plastic Multifunctional Keychain Mini Led Light This hand-held/magnetic LED flashlight comes with multiple uses and can be used as a bottle opener, and can be hung or attached magnetically to any metal body. What makes this an essential purchase is that the USB chargeable flashlight has 3 different light settings ranging from medium, high, and an SOS function that flashes light at a rhythmic frequency, making it the perfect source of light for lone travellers. Pricing at just Rs. 259/- make this your travel buddy now! Sunkizzrs Travel Lock Safety One of the travel threats is losing your luggage or having your belongings being stolen from it when you’re distracted. This 4 digit lock comes with a spiral wire that allows you to wrap all your belongings together before locking in safety. Keep your belongings safe at just Rs. 369/-! NGX Door Entry Stopper Security Burglar Alarm Having a good night’s sleep is vital to function for every being, but is it completely safe to have a sound snooze in an unknown hotel room? This door stopper alarm helps you to keep your paranoia away and helps you feel more safe and secure and most importantly, known. Simply just place this in front of your door and adjust the sensitivity on the stopper to monitor the door movements at just Rs. 500/-

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