How I survived being vegan, in the USA
I turned vegan two years ago and it is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. A vegan diet is a plant-based diet where no animal products are consumed (including dairy, eggs, honey, etc.). Although veganism in India is growing rapidly, the vegan food options available here are far fewer when compared to the options available in other countries. Luckily, USA is extremely vegan-friendly and I got to eat some of the best dishes while I was there. I was like this tall hunter with short hair, walking miles together just to get a bite of vegan heaven! Ben & Jerry’s: One of the most popular…
10 photos to inspire you to visit New York
Once I returned from New York, I had only one thing to say to all the people I know – “Before you die, visit New York” and you will know why.
Must visit destinations in Washington, D.C.
I must say Washington, D.C is one of the friendliest cities in the USA. It is a beautiful city and is very easy to navigate because all the monuments and museums are right next to each other. You can just walk into each of these buildings and the best part is, you can walk in for free! Yes, you heard me right. There is no entrance fee to any of the destinations I’ve mentioned below and if you visit the East Coast, do not miss visiting the Capital of the USA. You will be thankful later. The U.S. Capitol: If you’re someone like me who has grown up watching movies…
All you need to know to get inside the U.S. Capitol and the White House
Visiting the inside of the U.S. Capitol and the White House is not straightforward and needs a reservation to be made at least 3 months in advance. Although I was able to book my spot for the U.S. Capitol tour, I was a bit late to book the White House tour and couldn’t reserve my spot there. And this is what I do not want for you. I mean who doesn’t want to bump into the President while at the White House or get a peek of the great Oval Office? 1. Securing a reservation: You have to secure a spot for your visits by submitting a tour request through…
5 reasons why you should visit New York in December
Many will call you crazy if you tell them you wish to visit a western country in the month of December. Well, at least I had to put up with weird looks when I told people I was visiting New York in December. But, here is the deal: If you visit the western countries mostly during summer, you are missing out on one of the biggest winter celebrations on the globe! Here are five reasons why you should visit the Big Apple in December: Bright lights and beautiful Christmas trees – Every street in New York is decorated with colourful lights which is an absolute delight to the eyes and…
My best captures at the Madame Tussauds Museum, NYC
Visiting the Madame Tussauds Museum at NYC was an enjoyable experience. Apart from showcasing static wax models, this museum also showcases dynamic wax models; like a roaring King Kong for example! And the best part about this museum was the collection of ‘Horror’ theme based models where there were wall paintings that could come alive and ghostbusters that would twirl around and mock you. Here are few of my favourite captures at the museum:
How to travel like a local in New York City
The best part about New York City is the connectivity within the city by subway. It is just awesome and once you learn the concept of Uptown and Downtown, you’re all set to travel like a pro. Here is what you need to do if you do not want to take those expensive cabs: A fully charged phone + Maps installed – Maps is every solo traveler’s saviour. I used Google Maps throughout my trip and was impressed with its accuracy and suggestions. Remember, enabling GPS on your phone for navigation drains the battery like anything and you need to ensure you carry a power bank with you all the…
Winter is coming! Exclusive captures of Central Park in December
Central Park is beautiful and almost never-ending! I had the opportunity to stop at some of the best spots and capture the views on my phone as I took a lengthy stroll. I had never seen a frozen lake ever until I went to Central Park and my whimsical nature made me step on the icy surface of the lake just to get a feel of it 😀 I get it, I wasn’t foolish to step on it completely – just my foot extending a few inches like in the picture below.
The sightseeing PASS that works for you
Being a diligent planner, I never buy anything unless I do a thorough research on all the options available. In this post, I will show you why the CityPass and the New York Explorer Pass stand out to be the most budget-friendly and sensible options for sightseeing in NYC. Although NYC boasts of many places of interest, I have shortlisted the must visit destinations in the table below, along with the operating hours and the cost of an admission ticket to each of these: Table 1 As you can see above, if you don’t buy a pass you will be shelling out a lot of money from your pocket. I…
