I’ve been dealing with Wanderlust lately.
As much as I enjoy living in this area, I’ve always wanted to travel. The world is so big, and there’s so much to see, and I just want to see it all. But lately my wanderlust has gotten especially bad. I think it’s got to do with several factors. With it being (almost) summer, I’ve had a lot of friends going on trips. At the time of my writing this, one friend is taking a cross-country trip to California. Two others are in Florida (separately). One just got back from Cancun. People are sharing their travel photos on social media. Confession time: I’ve been binge watching “Gossip Girl” lately. Laugh if you want. But the idea of being able to just buy a ticket, hop on a plane, and fly off to an exotic locale, as the characters often seem to do, is intoxicating. “Travel” is the decorating theme for my living room. I’m still in the “acquisition” phase of decorating, although I’ve moved past the “whatever is free” phase and into the “spending actual money” phase. But I’ve known for years the overall theme was travel. A trunk serves as a table (also, crafting storage). A world map is on the wall. A vase from Nicaragua (a gift from when my sister went there) is on a bookshelf, along with a tin in the shape of Big Ben. Minor details, and I’m not sure the theme is apparent to anyone but me yet, but I appreciate them. I was watching some videos an Anglophile blog I follow had linked to, about “how to survive traveling in London.” It’s been over six years since I’ve last gotten on a plane and gone somewhere. It’s been three years since I’ve been in any state that wasn’t Missouri, Arkansas, or Oklahoma. The videos made me wonder how much it would cost to go to London. A little under $1,300, round trip. Not terrible. Just about $1,200 more than I can afford right now. And that doesn’t count the cost of staying someplace, eating, paying admission fees into things I want to see, buying a phone card so I’d still have a way to contact people, purchasing souvenirs – although, if I skip the souvenirs, and only stay a week and a half, I could probably manage a trip for $2,500 quite comfortably. Exchange rate is fairly favorable right now, $1.68 to £1. I miss London. I need to go again. London is calling my name. I’m even willing to go on my own at this point. I’m a competent woman, capable of doing things on my own. I can see myself now, hopping on the Tube to go down to the V&A, stopping to grab a curry or chips (mmm, chips…). I can finally have my chance to see London properly, because I didn’t get to when I went last time. Except…I can’t. Because today, I have to go car shopping, since my car is (a) a hand-me-down from my mother, and (b) a ticking time bomb of 225,000 miles. And I have to pay the rent. And I have to buy food. And my paycheck is not something that stretches easily. So while the siren song of wanderlust sings to me, the real world is slapping me in the face and telling me to stop thinking about it. But knowing that it’s relatively affordable – well, maybe I’ll put some more effort into my savings account. Who else suffers from Wanderlust? Where do you want to go, and what’s stopping you?
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Beach vacation.
The beaches in the country are varied – from sandy to the south-west to the rocky, with cliffs in the east. The most popular beaches are located in the south-west of the country – in the resort area of ??Goa. Palette of colors and varied coastline of Goa changes from bright yellow to silvery white. The most famous beach in Goa with a shining silvery sand is Colva. The longest beach – with a length of about 50 km – is Arambol, “golden” beach with a bright yellow sand – that is Miramar. Ideal beach for doing every imaginable and unimaginable kinds of water sports is Dona Paula, well, the most popular among the youth is the “Turquoise” beach with discos Calangute. Already fifty meters from the beach the depth is 7-9 meters, and from afar these sites seem to be pale turquoise, while the rest of the beaches, have a blue-white color of the water and to soak at least to your neck – you must go forward for at least five minutes. Until you reach the turquoise water, which is already in Calangute near the coast. One of the most beautiful beaches in India is Palolem: white sand, blue bay with two headlands, small islands covered with beautiful vegetation. All this charm is situated 70 km from the state capital Panandzhi. Agonda Beach is rather long and not too crowded. This is a beautiful beach with clean water, but rather noisy. Benaulim Beach is located near the beach Colva between the river Sal and the Arabian Sea. The sea is calm and safe for swimming and unpleasant jellyfish are not found anywhere. It is a quiet shady place with mansions and country roads perfectly captures the spirit of Goa. But not all beaches in India are fabulous. Sandy beaches have come to an end once for Goa, and begins the “kingdom of stones.” Rocks, leaving abruptly into the sea, the waves beating on them with furious force. The beauty of these beaches lies in its natural manifestation. Rate this lovely rocky beaches can be sunbathing on a flat slab of stone in the water at a distance of three meters from the shore, which is very exotic. For fans of romance and starry skies are fine beaches of Bombay. It’s much nicer to look at the stars and enjoy a cool night on the beach, which is also the center of nightlife. Most “hot” disco, catchy music – it’s on the Central beach of Bombay. At night here come the local elite, the representatives of the famous “Bollywood” (so called Indian Hollywood) and “golden” youth of the wealthy people of India. Bay of Bengal coast is a unique place, especially for the traveler who want to plunge in many historical periods and experience real adventure. Beaches here are no different in such comfort and variety, as in the Arabian Sea coast. A feeling of paradise pose numerous rivers, lakes and ponds are covered with beautiful lotus, coconut palms, eucalyptus groves, mangrove forests, sugar plantations, pristine national parks and nature reserves, where you meet with wild animals. All the beaches in India – public (state). But in many hotels for tourists Safety when exposed security. Stay on the beach and use of beach equipment (trestle beds, umbrellas, towels) – free of charge. Ecological tourism. In India is well-developed eco-tourism. Contribute to this beautiful nature and picturesque landscapes. Of huge interest are national parks – Kaziranga, Dzhaldapara, Manas, Dachigam, Dzhavhar (includes Bandipur park, Nagarhole, and Mudumalay Vayanade). They are all protected by law. As one of Britain’s primary cities on the music scene, Manchester continues to thrive with musical prowess.
From the Madchester days of the Stone Roses, the Happy Mondays and the eponymous Bez, to the new additions to the music library including the Ting Tings, Manchester has delivered its fair share of rock anthems. Oozing with individuality, this north western city is a haven for gig goers and revellers, and with plenty of music venues and cracking rock n roll bars on offer, visitors will leave completely satisfied. Spend an evening in the city at one of the Manchester hotels from Travelodge, to see what’s really in store. Big Hands is a late night bar near the university and perfect for some post-gig drinks, if you don’t mind the grubby nature of the bar. Any fully fledged rocker will be accustomed to the typical surroundings of a rock and roll bar, so this one shouldn’t really faze them. If you want to bump into members from famous bands including Elbow and I Am Kloot, head for Night and Day which provides some fantastic live music during the evenings, while offering a chilled out drinking venue during the daylight hours. The Deaf Institute hosts a fair few club nights offering a plethora of 1960s hits across the rock n roll and psychedelic genres, while Trof can be found in the Northern Quarter and is packed with some fabulous open mic nights, gigs and banging tunes. Take a stroll down Bridge Street on the Salford boundary, and try out The King’s Arms which offers the novelty of an out-of-the-way pub with space for theatre groups and live music. The Castle Hotel on Oldham Street is certainly a shabby establishment, but the two halves of the venue offer an intimate setting for quiet drinks, before catching some live music next door later on. With a good range of continental beers and DJ sets that cover all aspects of funk, rock and punk, Common is a bar that, although it may not host many live gigs, does attract many visitors due to the tunes that ooze from the decks. Despite the recent renovation, The Salisbury on Wakefield Street still offers a heavy metal jukebox for the rockers to peruse, with plenty of comfortable areas to sit back and enjoy your pint. If you’re hoping to find places with a late licence, head for the popular Manchester clubs of Mojoor Satan’s Hollow. Mojo is a fabulous cocktail bar that is a little more upmarket than the shabby boozers, while still offering some great tunes on the decks while Satan’s Hollow is a superb night out if you like your music a little heavier, being treated to alternative, industrial and heavy metal in one of its rooms which include cages, dance floors, a gigantic Devil and indoor trees. Head to Manchester for your rock n roll evening and be impressed by the number of alternative pubs and bars on offer. |
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