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Showing posts with label The IT Girl Travel Series. Show all posts

Bali Snippets

This month instead of Life Snippets I am sharing with you few memories from Bali along with  my recommendations of what to do in Bali. This is gonna be the last post about my Bali Adventures, I hope you enjoyed the series. You can have a look at other posts here, here, here and here.

Lets start the ride...woohooo !!

My Airport Style and chocolate pastry from costa coffee.

It was a really long flight and since we had a 6 hours drive to airport from where we live, it took us entire 12 hours to reach Bali. Make sure you completely charge your tablets and phone to stay away from boredom.

We stayed at Hard Rock Hotel 
Our first destination was Hard rock Hotel, Denpasar; where we stayed for 3 days. Best part about this place is its location. As soon as you step out from this place, you see people partying and having time of their lives. Located in centre of Kuta Lane, you can enjoy open cafes, beach and clubs at walking distance.

Since we were not into exploring the history of Bali, we were more in party mood so we spent three days at Kuta lane chilling at beach every morning and partying every night.

One such open cafe :p

Sunset *it was lovely*
Everyone said there is no shopping in Bali but see what I found.

Had to share this funny board.

Weather on one of the days. #nofilter

Chilling roadside. You can see benches like these along the road,cool right !


My Shopping from bali and  Stroberi was a very cute shop with cute little accessories you just cannot resist.

My cute bow slip-ons, finding vegeterian food was hard in Bali so we relied on haldiram's packed food,
Bali currency see 50k note; 1 indian rupee is approx 190 bali rupiah and breakfast at hard rock.


p.s. We paid bills in lakhs and thousands at a restaurant which was quite funny, since Indian currency was higher then that of Bali.

For some vegetarian food I would recommend Queens of India, number mentioned in the image.
The food quality was really amazing.


For others, you can always do a complete research and explore the history of Bali. Also, there is live volcano at Bali about which we got to know after we got back from the trip. So you can definitely check it out.

Few suggestions:

1. Always take taxi with meter, otherwise they charge much more then the actual tariff.
2. Do not waste much of your time shopping there, Bali is more of a partying and chilling out kind of place. Just have fun !
3.There is Wi-Fi facility at every other cafe for free so just install viber in phones and you will be able to contact your loved ones for free. There is no need to buy a sim-card.
4. For all the shopping you do, keep the receipts.At airport you have VAT Refund counter where you can show the bills and get the VAT money returned.
 5. In case you want to explore the cultural history of Bali, hire a guide.

For next three days we shifted to Nasa Dua in Hotel Sofitel, which is a very peaceful and relaxing place. Perfect for honeymoon couples.Also, I loveeeddd my resort here. Have a look at the pictures.

Note: I did not edit any of the pictures below. The water was 'this blue' and sky was actually 'this beautiful'. Enjoy !!

Hotel View from the Pool




Huge Hotel

Private beach at Hotel


Hotel View from reception

I can spend my entire life here :D

Can't get enough of the view




Walking alone !!
We celebrated hubby's 25th Birthday here !

Chilling in room balcony

seriously ! can't get enough of it.



And finally !! Peace.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. With this post the Bali series has come to an end. New "Bride to be series" is something I am currently working on, so stay tuned !

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                                                                            Mukta 

THE IT GIRL TRAVEL SERIES : Shimla - Queen of Hills

Shimla is the most preferable summer holiday destination for people in North India due to its scenic attraction and favorably low temperature.This time we experienced freaking awesome weather in Shimla. Fog, drizzle and the cool breeze throughout the day made it all the more difficult for us to return to the city heat.


Shimla Beauty
Scenic Beauty of Shimla, clouds looks like cotton :D Sometimes I just feel like holding them in my hands :p

Where to Stay and Highlights :


Accommodation is easily available in Shimla, there are lots of cottages and hotels around. Make sure to make bookings beforehand if you are going in peak season. I would suggest you to stay in Hotel Comberemere or Willow Bank, both of them are good and are situated on The Mall.
For more luxurious options, you can opt for Wildflower,The Oberoi and Hotel Raddison. Only con of staying in these hotels is it is not situated on The Mall, so you need to walk walk walk !

The Mall is the commercial street and hub of Shimla, where you can roam about, enjoy the weather and food in arms of nature.What more can one ask for *sigh*

Kurkies
Kurkies, Look like bullets but are different in taste. Available @Krishna Bakers at The Mall. Must Try.
Other attractions in Shimla include Kufri and Jhakho Temple. I visited them once and do not feel like going there every time I visit Shimla. The sole purpose of vacation remains to enjoy the weather and peace. So we skipped it and spent some quality family time; Perfect !

Outfit :

Coming to the outfit, I for the first time took out my pink blazer out of closet. I hope I did justice to it. Have a look and let me know your reviews ?

Pink Blazer


Pink Blazer

I tried few shots with tied hair then I thought loose hair would look much better so here I go. By the way, what do you think, loose or tied ? *still confused*

Pink Blazer


Pink Blazer


Pink Blazer


Pink Blazer


Pink Blazer


Pink Blazer and Kazo Pendant


Pink Blazer

That's US <3; You and I in this beautiful world :p
Pink Blazer : Forever21 (Dubai)
Pendant : Kazo
Jeans : Zara
Flat : The Steps
Top : Reliance Trends

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                                                           Mukta

   

THE IT GIRL TRAVEL SERIES : Dubai - Where to stay & What to wear

This post is in continuation to THE IT GIRL TRAVEL SERIES : DUBAI PART 1.


What to wear in Dubai : 


Constantly I heard from friends that wearing short clothes or dresses is not comfortable in Dubai. Also, I myself read few hoardings around the mall regarding the instructions to not to wear clothes below knee length, so I was always conscious regarding the same. (Precaution is better you see)
I would suggest you to wear decent clothes and still look classy after all you are on a holiday. in case you really wish to wear something short, wear it around hotel or clubs and cafe's, I think that should not be a great deal.

Stunning Dubai

Where to stay in Dubai :


Hotels are always an option though Apartments are also readily available in Dubai at a good price. If you are going in good number i.e. with group of friends or family I would suggest you to stay in Apartments.
Suggestion : If your pocket permits do stay in Atlantis The palm at-least for a day . Why I am saying so ? Have a look at pictures and you will get to know.

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis The Palm,Dubai. Isn't it stunning ?

Atlantis Entrace
Entrance 
Room_Atlantis

View from the room, isn't it enough to tempt you ?

View from the balcony, All i want is just there and relax.
Inside Room Atlantis
Inside Room :D
Washroom
Washroom

And how can i not share whom I met in Dubai Mall

Javed Jaffrey, reminded me of Boggie Woggie times :D
                           
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The IT Girl Travel Series : Dubai - Attractions & Time to visit Dubai

Dubai is trying super hard to become a city of superlatives; highest, fastest,biggest and tallest.It is growing immensely day by day. I felt I would get sprain in my neck since I was continuously staring at skyscrapers. Not for a moment I could take my eyes off the beautiful infrastructure, harmonized traffic and of course Hi-Tech Cars.It is definitely a city that has risen from ashes read: desert.

Dubai Skyscapers

Pink Love <3 If I own a car like this I would literally live in it.

If you want to go shopping,partying,sun bathing,fine dining or sporting events,Dubai is the destination.It is a perfect for a short break. For fashion bloggers or shopping freaks like us it is a heaven.


Time to visit Dubai :

If you are visiting Dubai for sole purpose of relaxation and site-seeing, go in months from December to March but if you are going for shopping pleasures go from mid January to mid February i.e. The Shopping Festival. During this duration Dubai is a completely different city. People from all over the world come there for shopping during that time period because of huge discounts on well renowned brands.

Attractions :

The must visit places according to me in Dubai are : (there is much more to Dubai than what I have mentioned but I am posting about places that I have visited and liked)

  • Burj Khalifa : Tallest Man Made building in world. Spectacular view from the 124th Floor and lift is so fast you reach ground floor in matter of seconds.

Burj Khalifa : Tall, taller and tallest

Hoarding while on way to Burj Khalifa

View from 124th Floor,Burj Khalifa

  • Desert Safari : A must activity in Dubai. From drive in desert to belly dance and other performances. Its mesmerizing.
Desert and Cactus

Destination via Safari, where all performances are done and food is served. 

  • Ski Dubai : Snow world inside a mall. Yes the malls are that big. Covered with snow completely with interesting activities to have fun.
Its cold :D

Penguin Show @Ski Dubai

  • Jumeirah Beach : A beach to relax. Read a novel, listen to good music and just relax.
Jumreirah Beach

  • Gold Souk : For gold lovers, do do go here.
Gold Souk,lets shop :p

  • The Dubai Mall : Only if you want to shop and see a huge huge huge mall.
  • Dolphin Show : Visit once if you want to see dolphins jumping and dance.If you have kids with you they will certainly enjoy it.
Cute dolphins playing :p

  • To Try : Do eat Falafel with Pita bread and hummus, they make it best.

P.S : The post was becoming too long since I have so many pictures to share, so I have divided it into three parts. The second would be about What to wear in Dubai and Where to stay in Dubai. And the last one would be all about my outfits in Dubai. So stay tuned lovelies. I hope you like this one.

                                                        ~Live Love Laugh~
                                                                 Mukta