Top 5 beaches of India.

Sun kissed hair, sun tan, cool cocktails, sunglasses, fit flops, palm trees, corals, dolphins, scintillating sand, hats, laughs and peaceful breathing, makes you drool over the beaches.

India’s best beaches can be found on the vast peninsular coastline of the vast India.Though not clean and polluted but its beauty still can speak the truth that it is serene, magical and mesmerizing.

The finest Beaches of the country are :

The first two lie in the smallest state of India,

Goa has always been known for its peaceful culture and easing going people. The Portuguese culture is so embedded in them that it is difficult to imagine Goa without its Portuguese connection. Goa has a unique, rich blend of western and eastern culture.The goans are generally said to be born with music and football in their blood. For maybe this reason they throw up excellent trance parties on the beautiful beaches in Goa.Thanks to the portuguese who brought in this culture to India.

1.Anjuna Beach

Anjuna beach has got a total hippie style culture. It is also known as the Indian form of Ibiza. Anjuna is famous for its trance parties and hosts a flea market every Wednesday from 9 a.m until the sunset, where people shop for beachy things like hats, jewellery, swimsuits and even fruits, electronic gadgets and indian cloth.Travelers on Anujuna are found relaxing, drinking aur may be capturing the breathetaking dusk.Like mainly all Goa, Anjuna Beach was also begot by the Portuguese.

2.Vagator Beach

Vagator Beach is the northern most beach of Bardez Taluka, in Goa.Vagator is famous for its phenomenal red foothills with two marvelous fresh spring waterfalls and natural marvel in the sea.Vagator is a little relaxed, but  pretty much dipped in the rave culture.Vagator not only holds the asia’s largest music festival;the sunburn But also the entraling and exciting parties. There are more of western travelers but also the Indians, who especially come to absorb the peace of life that is by watching the sunset.

3.Kovalam Beach,Kerela

Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, in Kerela.Kovalam word is been derived from Tamil which means a coppice of coconut trees.Kovalam has three crescent beaches seprartely –Lighthouse Beach, Hawah and Samudra beach. The beach has the grandeur hotel The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, which has a private chalet facing the beach. The beach has managed to maintain its tranquil and calm atmosphere. As it has now become overly touristy. Kovalam was brought into the limelight when it was visited by the hippies in early seventies while on their way to Ceylon, Srilanka.

4. Havelock Islands, Andaman and Nicobar

Havelock island is the most visited islands on Andaman and Nicobar. The indian governament is been promoting eco-tourism keeping it fragile and pristine.Havelock Island has become a destination for honeymooners.it is popular for its scuba diving.”Radha Nagar” Beach, is one of the most top rated beaches on Havelock and after it come the grand “Elephant Beach” where you can experience elephant rides in the water or even enjoy running back into the crystal clear water along the frothy waves.You can relish the gorgeous greens, captivating corals, jumping dolphins, coconut canopies, and staggering beauty of forests.Making every moment so alluring.

5. The Promenade, Pondicherry

True to its name, it has got a beautiful walking street that falls on one side of the beach. The promenade beach is also known as the Pondichery Beach.The beach has a 1.5 km long road.The promenade gets very busy in the eveings and on weekends people come to enjoy the splash of cool breeze. The panorama is surrounded by several landmarks such as the War Memorial built by the French, the Statue of Joan of Arc, the Heritage Town hall, the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Dupleix statue, the Old Light House, remains of the old pier, and the Old Customs House.Due to its french culture,Pondichery has always remained a cosmopolitan place.

Atlast, Life is better at the beach.

I am on wanderlust

-Isha Marwaha

The most mental festival-Tomorrowland

The most mental festival yet, the mother of all EDM festivals.

Waterfalls, fairylands,fireworks,pyrotechnics,lights,a hundred thousands of people and pure madness and what not, can be found on the worlds most hyped music festival:The Tomorrowland. Playing up in Boom, Belgium every year, Tomorrowland is the largest electronic music festival of all times.

This festival is been organized since 2005, and with time it has become a remarkable global festival. Tomorrowland is that experience that one person must crave for, this trip should always be added to everyone’s bucket list. Around 180,000 people attended this festival last year, and were entertained by world’s biggest djs. The.The passes were sold out in 35 minutes and the remaining in exactly 1 second. Making the festival truly a global experience.

This year, 400,000 music junkies came to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Tomorrowland festival, the festival was held for 2 weekends- 18th-20th July and 25th-27th of July.

The listeners also experience the enthralling cocktail of different cultures of the world under one place. Dreamville welcomes people from all over the world, inviting them to unite and share experiences with each other. Dreamville is a vibrant city that offers not only a sharp camping but also a marketplace have multiple shops starting from fresh bakery to coffee houses.It also hosts a warming up party called “the gathering” making it a total package of special madness. Dreamville: we breathe by the sun, we live by the moon.

The 10 minute long classical hymn of Tomorrowland festival takes the listeners on a magical journey that rolls out the mythical equalites,an enchanted atmosphere and international character of Tomorrowland. Starting from the artists like Armin Van Buuren,Dada Life, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike,Nervo,Skrillex,Steve Aoki ,Alesso, Hardwell, Tiesto and another 100s of perfect artists.Hardwell launched his new hits, including a ‘Concert Edit’ of his team-up with Matthew Koma: Dare You, Arcadia and the evergreen Spaceman giving the people of Tomorrow adrenaline boosts with every beat he played.

“I’ve been here for so many years now and it just gets bigger and better” said Steve Angello after Tomorrowland 2013

The fiesta has now become an anticipated thing, that most of the people want to taste the experience as it interests them a lot now.The charisma gets higher and higher with every time.It’s a total grandeur at its best.

Top 5 songs being searched on Shazam of Tomorrowland 2014-

1 Dimitri Vegas & Martin Garrix & Like Mike – Tremor
2 Watermat – Bullit
3 Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman & Steve Angello – Payback
4 Dimitri Vegas & MOGUAI & Like Mike – Mammoth (Original Mix)
5 Ummet Ozcan – Raise Your Hand

Life of a Hippie.

I am walking on the road of my life,

I am the one who is reading and making the directions out of my map.

Reading all the milestones myself.

 

Neither I need a guide nor I need a GPS.

I don’t want to find any destination,just want to travel alone.

All I need is faith in God and my counterpart that is my family.

 

“Just living a life of a hippie”

 

I am moving forward in life with every little step I take,

I can’t look back but I believe that making mistakes makes you stronger and wiser,

Because every time you take a new step you think twice.

 

The speed breakers and bumps are the obstacles,that are too a part of my life,

And I will fight before life gets on without me.

 

My journey is not fixed,I have no travel plans,I have no fixed destination.

I only want to be  keep moving ahead,

I have a long way to go.

 

“Just living a life of a hippie”

 

The road I take is a game of my mind,Its what I like.

Just a pair of Jeans,a t-shirt and shoes makes me wander.

 

Just living a life of a hippie,

and

I guess I was born to be free.

 

 

 

“I am on Wanderlust”

Isha Marwaha

“Never let your dreams be just dreams”

 

Dreams are not those which come when you sleep Dreams are those that don’t let you sleep.Every person whether young or old has a dream And to fulfill them, one should not step back or be afaid of people.
We’re not made for the people. we’re made for ourselves.Either we can please them or us.

Chase your dreams.

Dreams don’t have to be small or big. Dreams are a total pack of life, for what we’ve been made for. Dreams are like feathers, free and no burden, they have to be kept flowing with the power of air. It gives an ability to move freely in life. Not fulfilling your dreams is just like tying the ribbons but you should always know that they shouldnt be tied up,instead they should be falling freely.

Second chances.

When dreams are not released, the person may think its the end of their life but second chances are always available which can be subscribed anytime.
You just have to believe in yourself and your dreams, faith will bring second chances. Never let go of your dreams.

Make sure that you ain’t surviving.

Asking someone is never wrong but taking and accepting their suggestion which you do not even want to accept is very wrong. If people do not understand you,don’t worry one day they will understand you,if people do not appreciate you,dont worry one day they will do that too.Never forget,that the thought that once made you happy, can never be wrong. If you’re doing what you want,you’re living and if you’re doing what others want,you’re surviving.
You’ve got to do what you’ve decided on your own.This is life!

“All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” – Bob Dylan

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Keep Calm and Dream On

-Isha

 

A city of two worlds-Istanbul

*Picture by Devrim Ates* (Sultan Ahmed Mosque,Istanbul)

Hanging in between the two continents-Asia and Europe,Istanbul is that only city in the world which fulfills this thought of ones mind.It is a city where two worlds collide. Yes,this beautiful city is really existing half on Europe and half on Asia  and having a blend of multi-cultured lives.The city of Istanbul, crosses the Bosporus  which is also known as the Istanbul Strait that divides Europe from Asia.Most of the people deeply visit Istanbul but forget to figure out this important fact. Istanbul is the largest city in the Europe.Its a city of beautiful mosques and palaces. Istanbul has always been a real treasure chest for its history,culture and its architecture which can  be experienced through its Greek side because of Greece extending towards it.Istanbul was always a cosmopolitan city throughout its history, its the most fastest and developed city of Turkey.

The majority of people consider themselves as Muslim and that too of Sunni branch of Islam.”The Sultan Ahmed Mosque” also known as “The Blue Mosque” is the most breathtaking religious landmarks and is the second most visited mosque of the world after The Hajj in Mecca,Saudi Arabia. And opposite it stands the “Hagia Sophia”,which is the largest cathedral in the Christian world.

Istanbul has always been on top of my list of the places to visit ever. East meets West, both physically and classically, creating an intoxicating cocktail of culture which makes it one of the most enthralling destinations on the planet.Istanbul has shown a lot of modernity and vibrancy ,the trendiest clubs, best restaurants and chicest shops on the continent can be found.

I’ve realised that writing this travel guide can really influence people but traveling to the such places in real is very vital as it helps you to judge all the little things of the world, its people,their language,their living,their food and what not.

Travel is one of the very things you can buy, that makes you richer.

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*Lucky Seven Experiences*

• Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight
• Hammam Bath
• Visit Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
• Get a Turkish Evil Eye (Nazar)
• Blue Cruise-Voyage along the Turkish Riviera
• Turkish Carpet
• Porcelain-kütahya Porselen

I am on wanderlust.

Isha Marwaha

xoxo

Diwali 2013

Diwali “The Festival of Lights”
The Name “Diwali” means “Row of Lights” representing the iconic seas of candles and eye-popping fireworks.Diwali signicfies a triumph of good over evil,symbolised as the triumph of light over darkness.
Rangoli -The Floor Art
Rangoli decorations, are made using coloured powder, are popular during Diwali.The purpose of rangoli is decoration, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore and practices that are unique to each area.
This rangoli pattern is one of the traditional patterns as it forms certain geriatric shapes and flower and petal shapes. It took me 4 and half hours to make this floor decoration but its was fun and its only made once a year.
Enjoy.

Isha
xoxo

Relishing the Royalties

The Taj Mahal, One of the 7 Wonders of the World
The white marble mausoleum located in Agra,India. It is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian and Indian architectural styles.

I visited this beauty in June,2013 and its experience was one of the best experiences I’ve ever tasted through realms of traveling.
Photographed from Zenit 122 SLR
Summer2013

Life is too short to wear matching socks

So I went to my garden with two different socks , to shoot a photograph,saying Life is too short to wear matching socks.

Life is aint about wasting time to find a perfect pair of socks.
Life is short and all you can do is have fun to the fullest, feeling that today maybe your last day. Life is not waiting for anybody ,it keeps going on. Its like a train that stops at every station for the passenger to travel, so that everyone gets a chance to taste the sweetness of life. Don’t ever regret that thing that once made you smile.
Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful

xoxo

Quiche

For Shortcrust Pastry 

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour 

A pinch of salt

2 Tbsp of Olive Oil

1/4 Cup of cold water

Preparation 

Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the olive oil.Use your fingertips to rub the olive oil into the flour until you have a mixture like bread crumbs.Try to work quickly so that it does not become greasy.Stir in just enough of the cold water to bind the dough together.chill for 10-15 minutes before using.

Make sure that the dough formed is a little tight.

Quiche Filling Ingredients

Handful of  peas
2 medium sized carrot, chopped

Handful of peppers, small diced

Handful of chopped green beans

Handful of mushrooms

Handful of sweet corns

2 eggs

4 Tbsp of milk

Small bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

8-9 leaves of basil, roughly chopped

2  tomatoes, slices round

Preparation 

Grease the aluminium baking dish with oil and Line the chilled pastry case it with its edges.

Though,the edges of my pastry where uneven and looked a little messy. 

Take up a bowl and break the eggs,pour milk and beat them until it becomes fluffy.Put in the herbs(thyme.rosemary),salt,black pepper, parsley,basil.

Then comes all the vegetables(peas,carrots,sweet corns,mushrooms,green beans).Stir in well.Put all the mixture in the pastry case and set it straight. Slice the tomatoes round and decorate them on the top. Grate heavy amount of cheese over the mixture.Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the filling is set, then remove the quiche from the oven and set aside to cool slightly before removing from the tin.

Voila! 

To Infinity and Beyond

Well this is kind of same from my earlier post that is the “Autumn,the year’s last,loveliest smile”.
A couple of days back,I got back to the place where i clicked that same picture but now I am with different shoes,right!!

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