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April 13, Xi'an, China, Shaanxi Archaeology Museum/陕西考古博物馆 (Part 1 - Neolithic to pre-Qin dynasty):
Unfortunately I was not able to acquire tickets to the Shaanxi History Museum/陕西历史博物馆, which is one of my biggest regrets from this entire trip, because Shaanxi History Museum is the provincial-level museum, it has a lot more artifacts. Xi’an is the capital city of Shaanxi Province, so it has both the city-level museum and the provincial-level museum; the one I posted about previously, Xi’an museum, is just the city-level museum.
But fortunately Xi’an has a quite a few history museums, which makes sense considering the city’s very long history, so on we go to the Shaanxi Archaeology Museum:
For the longest time I also thought archaeology was a very European thing, but actually? It did also exist in ancient China. The word guxue/古学 (lit. “Antiquity Studies”) existed as early as Eastern Han dynasty (25 - 220 AD), and by Song dynasty (960 - 1279 AD), kaoguxue/考古学/archaeology was pretty well known. Sidenote: the word 考古学 may not mean exactly the same thing as archaeology in Song dynasty, but today it just means archaeology. Below is the Song-era kaoguxue work named 《考古图》 (this book on display was printed in Qing dynasty, judging by the cover):
Compare the above with the notes of a modern archaeologist:
A collection of interesting Neolithic era pottery artifacts with various faces on them. Some are from Yangshao culture/仰韶文化 (5000 - 2700 BC). I swear you can make reaction pics out of these lol
They even have these refrigerator magnet souvenirs lol
Is that a pottery piggy on the right? This piggy looks oddly familiar…
Which reminds me of this other pottery pig found near the Sanxingdui/三星堆 site (Picture from Douyin user 姜丝炒土豆丝). Looks very familiar indeed lol
A pottery drum reminiscent of an udu drum. The one in the front is a replica that visitors can try out
Left: a pottery artifact with a frog face on it. Right: a pottery tiger I think? Not sure.
Shang dynasty (1600 - 1046 BC) jade dragon:
Carved stone bricks from the neolithic site of Shimao/石�� (~2000 BC). These were originally found in the outer walls of the site, which is why they are presented this way:
Mouth harp artifacts from Shimao culture (top one is a modern one, for comparison). There’s also a map on the many variations of mouth harps from cultures around the world, which is really cool:
Fragments of bone flutes. These were flutes fashioned from crane bones, the most famous of which were the intact flutes unearthed from the Jiahu/贾湖 site dating back to 7000 - 5700 BC, and they were still playable (first link is the 1999 Nature article regarding this discovery, second link goes to a recording of a modern musician playing the song 小白菜 on one of these bone flutes)
A Western Zhou dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) bone hairpin. There were quite a few hairpins in the exhibition, but this is my fav:
And now comes the really cool stuff: oracle/divination bones. Oracle/divination bones were animal bones that ancient Chinese people (mostly of Shang-era) used for divination. These bones have holes drilled into them in a pattern and have oracle bone script/jiaguwen/甲骨文 carved into them (the carved text consists of questions presented to the gods), and then they were heated slowly over a fire until the bone starts to crack. A priest or priestess would then interpret these cracks, as they were seen as answers from the gods, and record the answer on the bone. Sometimes these bones were used purely as records for important events:
Since oracle bone script is the oldest form of Chinese written language, it is possible to decipher the text carved onto these bones:
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Live Emotion Piece Event Guide
It is similar to the previous Session Live event, but without the collaborative gameplay, and for Emotional Pieces not costumes.
Clear Live Shows to earn event points and event rewards. There is also an overall ranking that can determine some rewards you get at the end of the event.
Rewards:
Main Event Point Rewards:
Emotional pieces (UR and SR) are gained through event points, NOT final ranking.
SR at 5000, 15,000, 25,000, 40,000, 60,000.
UR at 20,000, 35,000, 50,000, 70,000, 100,000.
250 wish tones at 500, 2600, 30,000, 80,000.
1 gacha ticket at 1600, 3600, 7500, 12,500, 17,500, 45,000, 90,000, 110,000, 120,000, 130,000.
Event participation souvenir (for MiniPri) at 12,000.
EP Coin (SR) x3 at 40,000.
EP Coin (UR) x1 at 150,000.
End Ranking Rewards:
Top 10 get 2500 Wish Tones and a rainbow title for their profile with their rank on it.
Top 100 get 1500 Wish Tones and a rainbow title.
Top 1,000 get 1000 Wish Tones and a gold title.
Top 10,000 get 500 Wish Tones and a silver title.
Until player 9,999,999 get 250 wish tones and a bronze title.
Event Songs:
Kirameki Emotion (2:13)
Song Letter (2:02)
Glorious Angels (2:06)
Believe My Voice (2:22)
Destiny Song (2:26)
They are all on the longer end and rather similar lengths, but of these Song Letter is the shortest at 2:02 and Destiny Song is the longest at 2:26. There are missions for clearing each song 3 times and 5 times. There isn't much difference between event points gained for each difficulty, so it seems best to play on the difficulty that you can most consistently full combo.
There is also an event login bonus and event story.
General Tips/Info:
Choose pieces with event skill bonus as guests for live shows. It shows as 'Event Skill ^' icon in the top right corner when choosing a guest. You can see the percentage they boost event points by in pink above their right title. Eg. ライブで盛られるイベントポイントを40%アップ meaning it 'raises the received event points by 40%.'
Set pieces with an event bonus skill (Event Skill ^) as your helpers in Menu>Player Detail>ゲスト設定>Pick one per attribute using the 変更する button. They will be your guest helpers for other players.
Use items marked with a pink speech bubble that reads 日限定 before they expire daily at midnight Japan time.
Event URs seem to be weaker than gacha URs, but they are much easier to obtain and max.
If you're unsure what song to focus on, heres some options depending on what youre focusing on: a. Play a song with the same attribute as the event UR or SR. This way you're more likely to be able to use guest bonuses with an event skill (aim to choose the highest bonus, like 40% event point bonus especially when or using an Event Boost item.) b. Play the song that you have the best team for. c. Play the song that you have ranked the highest so you get more item drops. d. Play the shortest song if you're playing a lot in a row.
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Souvenir
A Remi x Levi Non-Canon Fic
Snz Fic
⚠️Content Warning⚠️
Contagion risk, Sneeze Fet & Smut
Author’s Notes: Geezie is always throwing really good prompt ideas at me and despite my responsibility to 5000 other drafts I have in the making, I take them. Cause I love her. This prompt was written by @coldshare with a smutty twist 😈 Enjoy! @aller-geez did the cover art and owns Remi and Meeko!
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Levi and Remi walked into the atrium of the mall, standing calmly next to the running fountain. Remi, anxiously searching around for their sisters that were supposed to be with them here shortly. Levi on the other hand cursing himself inwardly as he was realizing, something was quite wrong. His nose was unusually prickly, itchy. His head felt hot, and his body felt cold. Remi glanced over at Levi, noticing he wasn't acting quite like his usual self. The cat was quiet, a bit reserved, and kept rubbing his sleeve against his nose, it was starting to get noticeably red. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, placing a hand on his forehead to check his temperature.
Levi pulled away from his touch swiftly, if there was one person he didn't need knowing he was sick, it was definitely Remi. "I'm fine," he muttered clearing his throat suddenly to flash the wolf a convincing grin amongst his flushed face, though he knew that wasn't entirely true. He could feel the effects of his heat starting to take hold, and he didn't want to ruin this lovely outing they had planned with their sisters.
But Remi wasn't convinced. "You don't look fine," he replied, concern etched on his face. "Maybe we should find somewhere to sit down? Do you need some water maybe?"
Levi nodded reluctantly, not wanting to cause a scene in the middle of the mall. Together, they made their way to a nearby bench, and Levi collapsed onto it, his body feeling weaker by the second.
Remi knelt down beside him, placing a hand on his arm. "What's wrong?" He asked, his voice gentle and soothing.
Levi considered just flat out telling him, but he couldn't because as soon as he went to open his mouth, Meeko and Connie walked up with cheerful faces and brightly lit up eyes.
"Rem! Lee!" the ginger haired girl bounced up to them wrapping her arms around the back of Remi's waist, squeezing him softly. "Im sooo excited we get to spend the day together!" pulling away now and looking over in Levi's direction, noticing him at a much lower decibel than she was used to.
"Hey is everything okay?" she asked gently, her eyes now filled with cautious concern as she looked him over. Levi tried to force a smile but it came out weak and unconvincing. "I'm just feeling a little under the weather," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Meeko's expression softened with empathy. "Oh no, Lee, you should have told us. We could have rescheduled our outing for another day."
Remi chimed in, "Yeah, we could have gone to the movies instead. It's not worth it for you to push through your sickness and ruin the day for yourself."
Levi shook his head. He didn't want to disappoint his sisters or ruin their plans. "It's fine, really. I'll be okay."
But as soon as Levi tried to stand up, his legs wobbled and he felt lightheaded. He clutched onto the bench for support.
Meeko and Connie immediately rushed to his side, helping him sit back down. "We need to get you some help," Meeko insisted. Levi's own sister looking at him with studious look, she'd never gotten to see her brother sick before. She couldn't definitively be sure it was a virus or if he just maybe ate something bad.
Levi shook his head, gathering himself and taking a deep breath, despite the burning ache in his body, and the growing itch in his throat, he was not going to cancel. He would be damned. He stood up now, much more confident, and with a better resolve this time. "Seriously guys, I'm fine...let's just get to browsing! There's lots of shops I want to hit up,"
The sisters looked at each other, before turning to Remi for confirmation. He smiled and gave a small nod. "I think it's alright, as long as Levi is sure he can make it." With that, the four of them decided to put the whole incident aside and continue on with their plans.
The group made their way through the mall, peeking into various shops they passed by and admiring all sorts of items. Meeko was already picking out clothes she wanted while Connie was looking around for any good deals. As they walked along, Levi tried to keep up with everyone else despite his body feeling heavier than usual. He kept suppressing the urge to sneeze every now and then but he did his best not to show it on his face. They had just stepped into a high-end jewelry store when Levi felt his heat coming on full force. His body was now burning up, and he couldn't stop his nose from twitching. He knew he couldn't keep up the facade much longer. He stumbled slightly, grabbing onto Remi's arm for support.
"Something's wrong," he muttered, his voice strained.
Meeko and Connie turned around, noticing Levi's condition had worsened. The leopard stepped into the space with his boyfriend and leaned his weakened face against the wolf's bicep. "H-h...HiH..." he hicked and stuttered, he could feel it building deep inside his nostrils, the forcible tickle that had been taunting him for the last several minutes, it was coming. Remi immediately knew what was happening. He had heard and seen this before and had prepared himself to handle the situation if it ever arose in such a setting. He wrapped an arm around Levi's waist, pulling him close. "It's okay," he whispered into his ear. "Just let it out."
Levi's body shook as he let out a loud sneeze, "Hh'Etshu!" followed by another "eh-TSHU!" and another "Eh'ehTSHU!". Each one echoed through the store, drawing attention from the other shoppers. Meeko and Connie rushed over to them, trying to help in any way they could. Remi trying to hide the evident blush across his face, arousal imminent towards his sickly mate. Feeling his partner blow into the side of his arm, feeling the leopard's sickly nose rub against his t-shirt fabric, it was so much in such little time, something so innocent to others, but so naughty to him. It took the wolf all his strength to keep it together as a small bead of sweat dripped down the side of his temple.
As Levi's sneezing fit finally came to an end, he looked up at Remi with a sheepish expression. "Sobby," he snuffled, pulling back to rub his sleeve across his slightly dripping nose.
Remi just smiled at him, rubbing his back soothingly. "Don't be sorry...you sure you don't want to go home and lay down?" He asked hopeful the man would say yes but the leopard simply shook his head.
"No, serioudly, I'b okay," his heated face looking up at the wolf with such sincerity it almost broke his heart to even try to argue with him. He knew how much time with their sisters meant to him, so he wouldn't push it. No matter how desperately he wanted to get his cat back home and under some real care.
With that, the group quickly exited the store, walking back through the mall as Meeko chatted on and on about the different things she'd seen around them mall. It was almost enough of a distraction, as Levi found himself still suffering with residual tickles. God he just wanted this to end, his nose dripping more as the build increased, the cat desperately rubbing at his nose. Remi sliding his gaze through the side to capture the struggling man, cheeks raising in heat as he witnessed his adorable mate suffer.
Levi's face contorted as he tried to hold back another making its way through his sinuses. But it was no use. His body shook as he let out another soft, wet sneeze. "T'cHiEw!!" he blew, his nose now fully congested and leaking. He sniffled, wiping at his nose with the back of his hand, but it only made it worse. He could feel his nose getting itchier by the second.
Remi's eyes were fixed on Levi's every move, watching him struggle. A part of him was worried about his partner's health, but another part of him couldn't help but feel a twinge of arousal at the sight of his leopard sneezing and sniffling while they walked together so casually in public like this. He tried to push those thoughts aside, focusing on helping Levi instead.
His fingers squeezed around the leopard’s hand reassuring him that he was still right there for him, and that they could go home at any moment he wanted. Levi responded with a softer squeeze, the wolf knowing that this was nothing more than another. 'Im fine' response.
"Bless you!" Meeko looked over at Levi suddenly, with a tender smile. "You sure are having a rough one today, Lee," feeling terrible for her brother in law.
Levi's face turned even redder at his sister's comment. He knew they were all worried about him, but he didn't want to ruin their day any further. "I'll be okay," he assured her, trying to sound convincing.
But he couldn't shake off the feeling of discomfort in his body. His head was pounding, his throat was sore, and his nose was running like a faucet. He sneezed again, to the side this time, "Eh'ehTSHU!!", another one followed by a wet sniffle. It was getting harder and harder to ignore the fact that he was sick.
"Okay, let's at least get the kid some tissues, he's really going off over here," Remi chuckled sheepishly, still fighting off the terribly insistent urge to drag his partner into a nearby bathroom stall and fuck the virus out of his mate's fragile body. No, he had to be sane, stable, selfless. The group stopped at a nearby kiosk, looking over the different items before the wolf scouted a travel size pack of tissues. Levi gratefully took the tissues, immediately blowing his nose into them while Remi took the time to pay. He could feel his whole body trembling with the effort of holding back the sneezes that kept bubbling up within him. His nose was running uncontrollably now, and he blew it again and again, the wet sound echoing in the quiet space.
Remi leaned in close, his lips brushing against Levi's ear. "Do you want to go home now, love?" he asked, his voice low and gentle.
Levi shook his head, not wanting to disappoint the rest of the group. But as soon as they started walking again, he felt another sneeze coming on. This one was more powerful than the others. He could feel it building up deep inside him, growing stronger and more insistent with each passing moment.
He tried to hold it back, but it was no use. He sneezed, his whole body shaking with the force of it. "Ehh'TSHU!" soaking through the tiny tissue, forcing him to pull out yet another to dab and wipe his poor sopping nose.
His eyes watered, and he could feel his face getting hotter as he sneezed again and again, each one harder and more wet than the last. "Hhh'TCHU! Eh'TSHU! H'TSHU!"
Remi's grip on his waist returned and tightened, holding him up as his body shook with every sneeze. Meeko and Connie looked at him with concern, but he could see the amusement in their eyes too. It was embarrassing, but he couldn't help it.
Finally, the sneezing fit came to an end. Levi was panting, his nose completely stuffed up and dripping. "S-so S-sobby guyd.." he whimpered weakly, pulling tissue after tissue out of the pack to try and keep up with the spraying, wet messes his body made.
Despite their concerns and their apprehension to even be around the fitting leopard, they continued to walk through the mall. Levi soaking each tissue through the pack as they continued to wonder. Eventually he found himself on his last, sighing with disappointment that he had already gone through so many. All he had left was what he started with, his rough sleeve or his already germed up hand. None the less, he hated having a wet face and he couldn't walk around looking like an unkempt toddler.
Meeko went back to gabbing on about different topics, trying to keep the momentum alive. "You know, Annie's cinnamon pretzel is actually the best one they have, it's the perfect combination of sweet and salty!" giggling as she wondered aimlessly along side her family.
"I don't know, I'd rather get pizza than a pretzel, no matter the ratio..." the wolf grumbled loosely, still fighting his own demons beside his sickly boyfriend. As Levi was struggling with a much more painful tickle that he had previously, Meeko spotted a rather large photo booth. She grabbed both Connie and Remi by the wrist. "Oh my gosh you guys! We HAVE to go take a photo!" looking back at the group who could only return Meeko's excitement with apprehensive groans and side eyes.
"Oh you insecure lot, you! Stop that! Photos are good memories," The ginger girl giggled dragging her family over, Remi having a tight grip still on his sickly cat. As they approached the large machine, the cat felt his nerves rising to the surface. Oh no. They weren't really going to make him take a photo looking like this, right?!
Levi tried to back out, but Meeko was having none of it. She shoved him into the booth, already selecting the background and props. "Come on, sneezy boy, we need a good family photo!" she teased, holding up a pair of kitten ears for him to wear.
Levi groaned, feeling ridiculous. He was sick, his nose was running as well as terribly red, and he looked like a mess. He didn't want to take a photo like this. The four of them cramped up inside this thing, Levi mushed up in between Remi and Connie, Meeko on the other side of Connie. Before he could protest any further, he watched as the timer on the screen started, it was too late. The best he could do now was try his absolute best to hold in the earth shattering sneeze that was desperate to burst out of him. His small frame trembled, as he stared blankly ahead, almost in a trance as he tried his ever best to keep it in. "H-h.." he started, after the first flash of their photos, oh god...
During the timing of the second Levi took his opportunity to quickly rub his nose in circles, a small light clicking sound echoing the space. Remi's breath hitched and he did his best to pose with a stoic smile, lifeless eyes. Being in such a small space with his little ticking time bomb was almost proving too much to handle. 'Think of sad things....think of gross things....anything....just don't draw any attention to it..' his mind racing to keep his lust at bay.
The leopard quickly pulled his arm down, but the stinging flash of the second photo was proving only to make things ten times worse. Between photos he continued to rub and wipe his consistently wet nostrils, only breaking away long enough to be caught in a hazy gaze by the time the pictures were taken. Four had gone, by and the increase of pressure inside his sinuses only grew exponentially. It was coming out whether he liked it or not. However, he just prayed he could get through this last photo. As the count down started, Levi's breath hitched in his throat, 'Oh please no...' he panicked inwardly.
The symptoms continued, 2...Levi's eyes squinted and his eyebrows raised, 3...his nostrils flared and the leopard started to turn his head to the side. It was no use. The cat pushed forward, his small hands unable to cover his face in time as his nose exploded, a loud, wet, SPLOT sound echoing in the space as he sniffled and shuddered in his seat. FLASH. "Hah- hah- hhAHH - hhd-HAHH'TSCCHhiIIEWW!! HDDT'KTTSCHIiew! hehh... hehh - hEHh - HIIIH'TTTSCHHIIIEEEW!" small particles of sickly salivia floated in the space around them while the pictures slowly developed for printing.
The photo was taken and Levi was left mortified as he rubbed pathetically at his nose. Remi was left wide eyed and with a racing heart rate, his gaze now stuck on the leopard as his cheeks heated up. "J-Jesus..." he whispered in to the awkward silence. Connie and Meeko couldn't help but let out small bursts of nervous laughter.
"Whoa!" the ginger haired girl exclaimed with a breathless chuckle. "I wonder if we caught that on the photo…” pulling the roll out now to hold it back and take a good long look.
"Oh, wow...babe...it's like a live action, slow reenactment," the wolf teased, trying to mask his desire to snatch the photo roll up and run at lightening speed to have some alone time with it. He cleared his throat, as the girls let out a chorus of giggle fits. Levi could feel his own face turning red, partly from embarrassment and partly from the aftermath of the sneezing fit. He knew he looked like a mess, with his nose still dripping and his eyes watery, and he couldn't help but be self-conscious about it. He lifted the edge of his already wet sleeve back to his nose, trying to wipe himself clean, but it was a hopeless task.
As they stepped out of the photo booth, Levi tried to avoid looking at the photos. He didn't want to see himself in that state, and he didn't want anyone else to either. But as Meeko handed him the printout, he had no choice but to glance at it.
The first photo was fine, just the four of them posing with silly props. But the second one...Levi cringed as he saw himself with his hand over his nose, clearly hadn't timed that out too perfectly. And then there was the third one, where he looked absolutely spaced out, slack jawed and hopeless. However the fourth one....oh god the fourth one was his worst nightmare. His face was in full sneeze, you could see particles flying towards the camera, and the genuine reactions of all attending parties was enough to send him to the grave. Remi looked pale, like he had seen a ghost, bright emeralds widened in shock, the only sign of life and color being the bright vermillion blush splashed across his cheeks. Meeko looked surprised, her gaze not at the camera but at her brother in law losing it and slightly horrified, While Connie was totally oblivious and holding up a casual peace sign.
Levi's heart sank as he realized how terrible he looked in the photo. He crumpled it up and handed it back to Meeko. "I don't want this," he muttered, feeling a lump form in his throat. He was already self-conscious about his appearance, and now he had to deal with this embarrassing photo.
Remi noticed Levi's discomfort and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Hey...I think you look absolutely adorable in those photos.." trying to bring some sort of reassurance and confidence back to his sickly boyfriend.
Levi looked up at Remi, surprised by his words. "Really?" he asked, his voice small and uncertain.
Remi nodded, a gentle smile on his lips. "Really," he said, his hand still resting on Levi's shoulder. "You always look adorable to me, no matter what."
Levi felt his heart swell with warmth at Remi's words. He looked at the crumpled photo in Meeko's hand and then back at Remi. "Okay," he said, nodding. "I'll keep it then."
Meeko grinned. "I knew you'd come around," she said, handing the photo back to Levi. "It's a good memory, even if it's a little embarrassing."
Levi nodded, doing his best to straight it back out before tucking the photo into his pocket. As they walked out towards the exit, still giggling and teasing each other, Levi felt grateful for the support of his family and the love of his boyfriend. Even on days when he really should have just stayed home.
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Later That Night
Levi was snuggled up in the bed he shared with his lover Remi, finally fighting off the terrible virus he had for surely come down with. He breathed softly through his open mouth, nose too stuffed up to consider breathing through it. Remi, sitting in the chair across from him, found himself finally alone. His mate had only been asleep for roughly 10 minutes, but it was a sure sign he would more than likely stay asleep, which was good, the wolf needed 'me time'. What better way to accomplish that with a new addition of content in his possession. He pulled out the photo roll from earlier that day, his thumb dancing across the stills of his suffering mate. "So beautiful..." he whispered to himself, flashing those emerald eyes up at the sleeping cat to make sure he wouldn't stir.
He continued to hold the photo at a decent level, really scanning and studying the finer details of his mate's previous fits. Gazing upon that little red tipped nose, those glassy cerulean eyes, adorned with silly but very sexy cat ears…it was feeling too much. That familiar heat from previously, returned back into the pit of his stomach. This time, with a plan in place to take care of it. His thumb slowly slid to the hem of his sweatpants, just barely teasing them downward before they snapped back up into place. He stared at the photo for a moment more, before bringing his hand down to his crotch, touching himself through the fabric. His brain had been in overdrive for quite a while now, his thoughts only on his lover and how his body could be used to please him. It was now the perfect time to do something about it.
Levi was a deep sleeper, which was a good thing, since he didn't stir as Remi cautiously pulled down his sweatpants, exposing his engorged member to the cool air. The wolf's hand quickly found its way to the tip of his dick, then began to slowly work it down from the base, keeping his eyes locked on the pictures and his mind on his goal. In small steps, he found a gentle pattern that suited him, he was just starting to hit his stride, when Levi's nose gave a small sneeze. “T-shu!”
Remi paused, suddenly a little alarmed. "Shh shh sh..." he gasped into the open air while slowly pumping his needy shaft to relish in the surprise treat he was just blessed with, allowing it to fuel him.
The cat let out a slight grunt as he shifted in the bed, his nose still clogged up.
"Shh babe, you'll wake up..." Remi whispered, still working away with his own hand. He was getting close now, mere seconds away from a nice, mind numbing orgasm. He could feel the warmth of it building, but just as he was about to let it out, his mate let out another sneeze, followed by a soft groan.
"Hts'chiew! Whu?" Levi mumbled, his eyelids fluttering gently.
Remi froze, not wanting to alert him, but....shit, that really added some ambience to the situation. He sucked in a sharp gasp, pausing as his cock throbbed for the continued pleasure. Remi wasn't a huge fan of edging, but he also didn't want to explain himself to the leopard should those ceruleans peek back open. His gaze returning to his favorite shot on the whole roll, Levi blowing his face wide open. He grunted through a clenched jaw, his hand moving slowly again, not certain Levi was asleep again, or if he wasnt silently watching him, almost praying for the latter.
The cat was definitely in a deep sleep now, and Remi knew he had a chance to finally climax as he added a few new things into his delicate ritual, sucking in a soft gasp as he heard his mate let out another yawn.
Levi shifted in the bed, his nose still slightly clogged up. "Hmm...?" he murmured, his eyes fluttering open. "Rem?" he asked, hands searching around for comfort, realizing he wasn't in bed with the wolf, but by himself.
"Hm?!" Remi gasped into the air, his left hand firmly wrapped around his pulsing shaft, his right gripped tightly to the photographic roll, his fingers still twitching from the sudden break as they held tightly to it.
"Remi?" Levi repeated, sitting up in the bed. "What are you doing?" rubbing his tired blue eyes, trying his best to adjust to the darkness surrounding them.
Remi glanced down, realizing he was now fully exposed, but still unable to move. "Wh-what are you doing?" he asked trying to redirect the conversation, in hopes that Levi's sight hadn't adjusted enough to see him here with his hand on his cock.
Levi looked around the room, his vision still adjusting to the darkness but finally narrowing in on his mate across the room. "I...I was asleep, and then I woke up and you...you were masturbating?" the leopard's voice was soft, barely above a whisper.
Remi let out a soft sigh, realizing he wasn't going to be able to get out of this, no matter how hard he tried. "I-I...I was just..."
Levi swallowed, though still trembling and suffering with a terrible virus, his body flushed with a sudden jolt of arousal. His wolf was pleasing himself? Right across from him?
"Babe..." Remi started as the leopard's eyes shot up now adjusting fully, waiting for him to continue trying not to make it to obvious that he was definitely ogling over Remi's thick hardened shaft. "You are so gorgeous..." the raven haired man spoke softly, working away at his cock once more catching the other's gaze, his eyes not leaving his mate. "I mean...that picture.." his voice was raspy and breathy, unable to finish the thought.
The leopard's heart fluttered in his chest, his nipples instantly hardened under his pajama top. The picture. The one in his hand. He'd been hating it all day and now Remi was saying...oh god. "Remi.." He gasped out, a nervous shiver suddenly going down his spine. Remi...was hard...because of him? Because he looked at him in that picture?
"God I love hearing you say my name..." he let out a rough exhale of air as his body began to relax again, his emerald greens gazing over Levi's soft features in the moonlight. The cat felt compelled to join... he wanted to help still, despite how terrible he felt. Never breaking their gaze, Levi slowly slid himself out of the bed and carried his body over to the man, immediately falling to his knees in front of him. "B-Baby?" the wolf questioned curiously as his hand never ceased to rub at his aching length.
Levi shuddered in anticipation, his glassy blue eyes still watching the hand on his mate's swollen, throbbing erection. "Neither of us are feeling well...and neither of us can move much...so this is something we'll both enjoy."
Remi gulped hard and he was almost certain he stopped breathing completely. "F-Fuck...you're so good to me.." he whispered with a shaky breath, his picture grasping hand suddenly falling to the side.
The leopard leaned forward, his face now less than an inch away from Remi's twitching cock. "Shh...just relax..." he whispered, his gentle, warm breath brushing Remi's sensitive flesh in a way that made the wolf shiver deeply.
Levi felt like an animal with a taste of blood in his mouth now, he couldn't stop himself as he slowly leaned forward, his eyes locked on that twitching tip begging for his attention. He inched his tongue out, slipping it between his lips. Doing his best to ignore the sudden sting behind his nose. He wouldn't allow his cold to ruin pleasing his partner, that's for sure.
Remi stared with lidded eyes, unable to believe what was happening now. His mate. On his knees. Right in front of him. His tongue licking over his cock. He was utterly speechless as he watched Levi's mouth take in his throbbing, aching dick. He couldn't help himself, his hands flew to the top of the leopard's head, running through his soft hair, fingers twining in it as he let out soft whimpering sounds, his hips thrusting forward gently.
It was a slow process, Levi's tongue lapping at Remi's cock with a gentle rhythm, his saliva dripping as he licked the length of it, unable to take it all in. The wolf gripped Levi's hair tightly, letting out small moans of pleasure.
Levi parted his lips and took the taut head of his lover into his mouth, his tongue rubbing against it as he sucked on the engorged flesh, his eyes staring up at his lover's face twisted in pleasure. It was almost enough of a distraction, but soon the leopard found himself quickly pulling his mouth off Remi's cock, with the forceful urge taking over his entire face, he sneezed. Hard. "H'ehTSHU!!"
Remi's eyes shot wide as he felt a hot spray of droplets explode against his cock, he could feel the heat of it in his mouth, a few of the droplets reaching his chest and he couldn't help but to let out a lustful groan, pulling Levi closer by his hair, his mate’s sore leaking nose rubbing against his twitching length. "You...have no idea...how hot that was.." he said through gritted teeth, his own hand now reaching down to grasp his swelling shaft and slapping it aggressively over Levi's flushed cheeks with an echoing smacking sound.
Levi looked up at Remi with a gentle moan as he melted into the wolf’s actions, his watering eyes now slid up to make contact. "I...I'm sorry..." he sniffled softly, wiping his nose with his sleeve as he looked embarrassed.
"Don't be," the wolf whispered hotly into the air, dragging the leopard's mouth back over to his cock.
Levi couldn't help but blush in pleasure, his wolf being so forceful, and coming undone at the seams over his silly little cold, it was enough to get the little leopard hungry for more. Before he could think, he'd taken Remi's cock back into his mouth, his tongue twirling around the sensitive head slowly, moving the loose skin up and down as he sucked and licked.
Remi let loose a shaky gasp, his bent legs starting to tremble. "Oh fuck...baby...god that mouth..." he said with a raspy voice, thrusting his hips forward sporadically. "I-I-I'm so close.." he whispered, his body tensing as he came closer to climax.
The leopard pulled off Remi's cock again, his tongue twirling around it as he flattened it against Remi's shaft, using his saliva to help him move faster, the tip of his tongue rubbing against the sensitive ridge under the head, whimpering each time he hit the bundle of nerves.
"Oh fuck...yeah.." Remi moaned out, gasping as he used his free hand to stroke Levi's cheek softly. His body was shaking with a need that was begging to be fulfilled. "L-Levi...I-I'm close..." he said, his body trembling with desire as he felt the pressure building up in his balls. The tip of his erection pulsing and throbbing as his need to cum increased.
Levi's ears twitched when he heard the familiar sounds of his lover's lustful noises. He whimpered in response, his tongue moving faster against the head of Remi's cock, his eyes widening in sudden realization, a sneeze coming on. He was determined to hold it in, just long enough....maybe?
"Huh?!" Remi let out a sudden cry of surprise as he felt Levi pull from his cock, continuing to use his hand to pump and stroke the swollen length. However, he wasn't going to be able to hold back the inevitable as the leopard's face twisted and scrunched, he held in a deep breath, but it was no use. His eyes pooling over and his nostrils bringing that damn sting forward to the surface, he blew across Remi's cock once more but at this same moment, the wolf could tell his mate was going to do this. In that time of the cat struggling to keep it all at bay, it was only bringing him closer to the edge.
At the same moment Levi let out a loud, room echoing sneeze "EH-TSHU!" Spraying a mess of saliva across the wolf's groin, Remi too, let loose and a ribbon of cum splashed it's way across the little cat's stuffy and reddened features.
"SHIT..." he said with a forceful gasp, his whole body lurched forward as his orgasm hit him like a freight train, his vision black with little stars. Levi left stunned by the sudden mess that decorated his face sitting back, frozen in place. “Sorry…” Remi cleared his throat nervously, grabbing a tshirt off the ground and immediately helping Levi clean his dirty face.
“D-did you like that?” The smaller bit his lower lip, still gazing up at his boyfriend with those innocent blue orbs.
“Absolutely, fuck…probably the best blowjob ever,” he chuckled breathlessly before trying to peel himself up off the chair. “You go back to bed okay? I’ll join you in a second, I just gotta clean up,” he said sweetly, extending a hand out to help his mate get back on his feet. Taking the helping hand, the leopard yawned loudly, the feeling of exhaustion washing over him once more.
“Okay don’t be too long though…” he said, hesitant to let go of the wolf’s hand.
“Promise,” nodding his head in a matter-of-factly type of way, he kissed the sickly man on his head and quickly made his way to the restroom, making quick work of the clean up so he could return to his incapacitated, but still very naughty kitten.
The end.
Author’s Notes: Toot Toot 🚂 All aboard the Sneezy Express! Hope you guys enjoyed 🫶🏻🥰
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Japan Day 6 Hakone!
Today we traveled to a mountain town called Hakone.
We got to see mt Fuji on the train and honestly the train ride of just having a full two hours to sit and not do anything was really nice
Then we saw an ad for the Hakone open air muesuem and it was really cool! Highlights including the foot bath, giant fried egg that you could stand on, a stained glass tower, a hilarious interactive display where they put your face on a digital artwork in the museum background and a Picasso room.
We then got to take a gondola up to the mountain top and down to the lake where we got to take a pirate ferry boat across!
And then after some brief chaos with the bus system (it just never came) and taking a taxi (that also went to the wrong place at first) we finally got to check in at the Ryoken and enjoy our private onsen. We also got to enjoy this many courses traditional dinner. There was a lot of sea food and my boyfriend kept trying to get me to keep trying it so I didn’t have the best time. But the non sea food parts were very good and everything was super pretty.
Overly long and tmi travel diary
We get up early to catch a two hour train to Hakone. My tummy is just a little a bit upset this morning. Between travel, stress, being on my period, and lots of new food it’s been through a lot. I also feel like I haven’t been pooping enough. But they could just be not eating enough for how much walking we’ve been doing.
The train is really nice and we get some lovely views of the sun rising over the mountains. I update my travel diary, take a nap and then we get to see a view mt Fuji through the window. It is impressively taller than everything else around it.
We transfer to a smaller train and then a another mountain train. And then it’s a cable car.
5000 yen for Hakone free pass for transit. I am down to 1000 yen in cash. (Really 3000 as I later find another 2000 yen note in my pocket that I didn’t see before)
5000 yen for Hakone free pass for transit. I am down to 1000 yen in cash. (Really 3000 as I later find another 2000 yen note in my pocket that I didn’t see before)
We see an ad for Hakone open air museum and decide to get off a stop early and go see it. (I think I paid by credit card, 1200 yen each including a 200 yen discount from our Hakone passes).
The museum has a couple galleries where you can’t take pictures (although my bf tried) but mostly it’s big outdoor sculptures. There’s a fun star maze and some garden areas, and the whole place is set up with a great view of the surrounding mountains. I love the Picasso room. I hadn’t realized he did so many ceramics. We stop at a foot bath where we get a towel out of a vending machine for 100 yen. It’s small but a surprisingly nice towel and is branded to make it a souvenir. There’s a big tower made of stained glass that’s really fun. And a fried egg sculpture that you can stand on! I deeply love getting to stand on or interact with art.
After the museum we go grab lunch at a little road side restaurant. Ignoring the delightful ninja cafe next door full of authentic delicacies such as spaghetti and ninja ice cream.
Foot bath and a vending machine towel for 100 yen from Anthony
I get pork ginger and rice for lunch in the card.
After lunch we take the ropeway (hanging cable car) to the top of the mountain. On the side of the mountain are a bunch of thermal vents venting steam. You can see the yellow sulfur deposits around it. Supposedly you can get a black egg cooked in the sulfur water that adds seven years to your life, but we don’t get it.
We spend a little time at the top looking at the mountain and then head down the other ropeway to the lake. And then we get to ride a pirate ship!
The pirate ship we get is called queen ashinoko and is gold and red. We take it across the lake. I love all the sights and being on a boat and my bf tolerates it and enjoys the view. It does get a little chilly but is otherwise a delight. I see a lady take a bunch of silly titantic esque photos on one of the interior balconies. Sometimes it’s such a delight to watch other people live their best lives.
After the ferry we try to get on a bus to go to our hotel but it’s super delayed and the lines are insane so we give up and hail a taxi. Anthony impresses the taxi drive with his handful of Japanese and good pronociation and they have a good chat. The taxi ride ends up being just shy of 5000 yen which is more than I thought it would be (and we get a little turned about by the directions. Anthony gave the hotel name but written in English and just said like Japanese so we go to a bit of the wrong place first and then have to give the actual address which gets us to the right place.
We head into the rykone and They take your shoes and give slippers. The ryokan has a very traditional feel. We are shown where our private onsen will be and then to our rooms. Our rooms have yakata (?)robes in them to wear around. Mine is pink and my bfs is blue. They both have blue overcoats. We head down to the onsen before dinner. The sun is starting to set and the view is really pretty. The leaves are mostly either green or fallen but it’s still so peaceful. We shower first in the attached shower and then step into the sulphuric mineral water. It’s so cloudy and so hot but also feels so good. It would be better if it were like five degrees cooler but it’s still lovely. We hang out for a bit stepping in and out to cool off as needed. They’ve also put a thermos jug of cold water which is perfect.
We rinse back off and head back to our room for dinner.
Dinner will be served in our room and is a traditional set meal.
It starts with appetizers and is mostly fish which makes me sad. I knew this was likely that I wouldn’t like a good portion of it but it still makes me sad. The plates and the way everything is presented is so lovely. I try to focus on how fun it is and not how gross all the fish is. I get talked into trying a piece of the raw tuna and it’s awful. I also try a piece of sushi, the first bite is okay but when I take the second bite I realize that the first bite had way less fish in it and I Gag a little and almost throw up. I also try one of the little fish eggs since my bf claims they are mostly salty and not fishy. False. Very false and very gross. Combined with new and questionable vegetables I’m way past my limit of new food. Luckily there are some things that I like too. There’s a beef dish that is so delicious and comes with the cutest little wedge of cheese.
There’s also a hot pot like thing with pork and milk that is so cool and delicious.
We get sweet pudding for dessert.
After dessert we go have more onsen time. It’s fun to be in it at night with it being all dark. Unfortunately it’s too hot to really cuddle in the onsen which bums we out.
We head back up to the room and watch Japanese tv before bed. We get to see some sumo wrestling, a cooking show and some weird childrens tv show. I get a little sad because I had such high expectations for this part of the trip and then I didn’t get to cuddle or do more than cuddle and didn’t like a lot of the food.
It’s a traditional style hotel room so it has two twin beds. We push them together(I push mine into his) but it’s not really what I wanted. I take a moment to cry a little in the bathroom and I feel a bit better. It’s hard when you feel disappointed in something you feel like you should really be enjoying.
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My homophobic mother in law just sent me a fake ass message congratulating me on what a nice present I gave to her daughter (I'm paying for our trip to Italy) and I just know inside she's seething with envy because for us the trip is relatively cheap with low cost flights and bnbs meanwhile her and her husband haven't gone to Italy in their entire lives because they don't conceive of a trip that's not 5000€ because they must go to 4-star hotels and spend hundreds on wine tasting experiences in Tuscany or whatever the fuck. Meanwhile our total price for twelve days while visiting five cities will be around 1000€ (excluding what we pay for during the trip for food/souvenirs/free tours etc). Cope and seethe etc.
#liveblogging my life#then again they wouldn't have to worry about being affectionate while in italy so who's really winning
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14 décembre :
Après ce gros saut vers le Sud, le plan était d'enchaîner avec un bus pour le village de Villa Unión pour que je passe 2 jours dans les parcs nationaux du coin. D'après le Routard il y a des bus dès 06h00 (il est 04h30 quand j'arrive), sauf que le seul indiqué est à 18h45. Après hésitations et agacement je décide de supprimer cette région de mon programme (trop chaud, entrée chère, visite en tour guidé obligatoire, accessibilité très compliqué suite au constat des horaires des bus, très en écart avec ceux annoncés dans le Routard...). Ca sera finalement direction Córdoba. Bus à 14h00, ce qui me laisse le temps de me faire un peu chier dans cette ville sans charme. J'arrive tout de même dans la 2e ville d'Argentine pour 21h00, heure de l'apéro. Je trouve une ville qui me rappel beaucoup Athènes (ou de manière général une métropole mediterrerannéene) par son climat, sa vie nocturne et son urbanisme.
15 décembre :
Journée culture à visiter cette ville des Jésuites dont il reste quelques bâtiments du XVIe siècle. Rien d'éblouissant mais ça fait du bien de retrouver des repères occidentaux... ça me rappel l'Europe et j'ai des coups de nostalgies du quotidien en France, surtout quand je traverse de rue remplies de bars... faut vite que je retrouve la montagne et chasser ces envie de retour.
16 décembre :
Petite excursion à Alta Gracia, à 1h de Córdoba, où je visite la Estancia Jesuitica puis le musée de Che Guevara. Le premier site est un ancien "ranch" / "monastère" des Jésuites et le 2e la maison, où a séjourné le petit Ernesto pendant 10 ans pour calmer ses crises d'asthme, reconvertit en musée (un peu trop élogieux à mon gout) retraçant sa vie "hasta la victoria siempre". Puis de retour à Córdoba, je décide sur un coup de folie (c'est la beauté du long backpacking sans trop de contrainte financière), d'aller à Iguazu voir les fameuses chutes. "Coup de folie" parce que c'est tout de même 22h de bus et 75e (l'aller) pour une région qui n'a rien d'autre à offrir (j'en profiterai tout de même pour faire d'autres visites). Départ en bus donc à 16h00 après avoir téléchargé plein de séries.
17 décembre :
Arrivé à 14h à Puerto Iguazu, village à la triple frontière avec le Brésil et le Paraguay. J'enchaîne direct avec les chutes qui ne sont qu'à 10km en navette. Bon, avant de décrire le paysage, plusieurs points un peu décevants (mais prévisibles). Le prix d'entrée (24 000 pesos soit 24 blue euro. Le smic est à 50 000 pour info.), 5000 pour un casier, le monde, la moitié qui est fermée sans alerte à l'achat du billet, une partie détruite par le fleuve et qui donc traîne dans la nature (béton et ferasse), l'hypocrisie des pancartes indiquant que le soucis de l'environnement est une priorité, bref... je m'y attendais un peu. MAIS, aucun regret d'être venu !!! Paysages sortis tout droit d'un film de James Cameron avec des personnages bleus (dont Jessica), c'est incroyable ce que la nature sait faire. Des cascades formant un énorme U sur plusieurs étages, et entre les étages des plateformes avec petits et gros rochers recouverts de mousses et d'arbres, la foret tropicale à perte de vue tout autour, la rivières qui forme un énorme delta à travers les arbres en amont des chutes, des condors en bonus, c'est sublime. Le soir c'est une bonne ambiance au village mais avec des prix quasi européens.
18 décembre :
Visite express au Brésil, pays où j'ai beaucoup de souvenirs mais à 4000km de ma localisation. Je connaissais l'extrémité nord du pays, je vais apercevoir l'extrémité sud. Je réalise que j'ai oublié tout mon portugais et je suis comme un gros touriste qui cherche comment aller aux points de vue des chutes côte brésilien. J'y arrive et les constats sont les mêmes que hier (les positifs, pour les négatifs il n'y en pas excepté la foule). J'arrive même à faire voler mon drone, alors que c'est strictement interdit et rappelé de partout (ce qui est tout à fait normal). Mais les règles ne s'appliquent à moi puisque je ne me compare pas autres touristes. Je trouve donc un fossé près d'une cascade (qui camoufle le bruit des helices) et me fait un kiff. Je visite ensuite le "parque de aves", un zoo d'oiseau. J'avais vu sur internet que les volières sont très grandes et donc respectueuses de leur besoins naturels. Elles ne me semblaient pourtant pas énormes et je regrette un peu d'avoir mis mon argent la dedans. Faudra que je vérifie avec chatgpt si j'ai de quoi me sentir coupable. L'après midi je me fait un énorme buffet à volonté dans une churrascaria; je n'ai pas mangé depuis la veille au soir, les serveurs sont surpris de me voir me reservir autant de fois. Sinon mon corps qui s'était habitué au froid, à l'altitude et au climat sec, souffre dans cette chaleur étouffante. Je suis en compétition avec les chutes d'Iguazu en terme de débit d'eau. Le soir c'est caipirinha et nuitée à Foz do Iguazu au Brésil.
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Daily Mirror - April 20, 1992
Credits to Roberto Macchi.
ALL THE STARS AT WEMBLEY
ALL THE STARS AT WEMBLEY
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Your TV guide to the great rock extravaganza
ALL IN AID OF FREDDIE
By RICK SKY
THE show begins at 6pm when Queen members Roger Taylor, Brian May and John Deacon walk proudly on stage.
First to perform are Metallica, followed by Extreme and Def Leppard.
Extreme play a medley of songs including their new single, a version of Queen’s Love Of My Life.
It is released today with proceeds going to the Terrence Higgins Trust. Bob Geldof introduces U2 live by satellite from California — with a comic interruption by rock’s funniest band, Spinal Tap.
Next Roger Taylor introduces Guns N’ Roses, then it’s back to the live satellite for South Africa’s Aids Awareness Concert. Following this is an appearance by AIDS campaigner Elizabeth Taylor and singing star Liza Minelli. The second half of the show is devoted to the best of Queen. Various stars perform the band’s hits with May, Taylor and Deacon.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey sings I Want It All, Italian star Zucchero does Las Palabras de Amor and Radio Ga Ga is done by Paul Young. Robert Plant performs Innuendo and Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Brits award winner Seal will sing Who Wants To Live Forever and David Bowie and Annie Lennox team up for Under Pressure in the night’s most exotic outfits. Says Annie: “We plan to dress up outrageously in Freddie’s honour.”
Straight afterwards comes George Michael, who will sing Year of ‘39 and Somebody To Love.
He will be joined by Lisa Stansfield for These Are The Days Of Our Lives. Lisa says: “The artists feel the concert will be truly amazing.”
Axl Rose comes on later to belt out We Will Rock You and there will be satellite tributes from Madonna and Michael Jackson.
Superstar Elton John rounds it all off with Bohemian Rhapsody and The Show Must Go On.
• Programme is subject to change.
FACT FILE
For the finale, all the acts come back for the classic rock anthem We Are The Champions.
TICKETS for the concert were sold out in six hours… The stage needs 30 tons of scaffolding and 5000 lights… Enough power will be generated to run Luton… The crows will munch 20,000 burgers, 15,000 hotdogs, 3,000 buckets of popcorn… A total of 64,000 cokes and 26,000 lagers will be drunk.
[Photo caption: STAR OF THE SHOW: Performers are lining up to pay their respects to Freddie]
[Photo caption: MADONNA: Appearing by satellite from California]
[Photo caption: AXL ROSE: He’ll take to the stage with We Will Rock You]
[Photo caption: GEORGE MICHAEL: Sings two songs]
[Photo caption: DAVID BOWIE: Duet with Annie Lennox]
[Photo caption: AWARD WINNER: Singing star Seal]
[Photo caption: DRESSED TO THRILL: Annie Lennox]
[Photo caption: IN LOVING MEMORY: Freddie would have basked in the glory of tonight’s concert]
[Photo caption: CLOSE FRIEND: Elton rounds off the evening]
[Photo caption: LISA STANSFIELD: It’ll be an amazing show]
SOUVENIR ISSUE
THE TRIBUTE 1946-1991
[Photo caption: DEFIANT: He loved to shock and fans adored his outrageous personality]
[Photo caption: BLOWING HIS OWN TRUMPET: Freddie loved playing the showman]
[Photo caption: THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL: He always reigned supreme on stage]
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Best 7 Things to do in Istanbul
Ever thought of stepping on two continents at once? Well, you can! When you visit Istanbul, you get to be in Europe and Asia as the city straddles between these two continents. The result? You experience an enriched Eurasian culture with a touch of Middle Eastern influence. Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and spreads from one edge of Asia to the edge of Europe, split in the middle by the famous Bosphorus Strait. The city is flanked by the Red Sea and The Marmara Sea, giving it a medley of Mediterranean and Oceanic climate. Head to Istanbul in March to May or September to November for the perfect weather to explore the city. But what are the best things to do in Istanbul for visitors? Here are our top 7 picks that you must include in Istanbul holiday packages.
Visit the Archaic Grand Mosques of Turkey
Did you know there are more than 2500 mosques scattered all over Istanbul? The mosques of Istanbul are the showstopper of the city. The city gets an old-world charm with the grand medley of Ottoman and Byzantine architecture. The most eye-catching mosques of the lot to visit are undoubtedly the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Süleymaniye Mosque. The incredible magnificence of these mosques, the stunning facade, and the intricate details of mosaics add to the allure of this city. Once you are done with your mosque visits, head to Galata Bridge for an unrivalled view of the sun setting, turning the ambience auburn. The silhouette of mosque domes and emirates adds to the magnificence of the panorama.
Venture Out on a Verdant Hike in Belgrade Forest
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Most tourists have tales of visiting mosques and bazaars or sailing on the Bosphorus Strait after visiting Istanbul. But the city also has a natural scenery to offer. Visit Belgrade forest to enjoy verdant panoramas. This forest is the largest in Istanbul and spans more than 5000 acres, sheathed mostly in dense sessile oak trees. It is an idyllic place for long nature strolls in beautiful trails and wildlife spotting.
Visit Gülhane Park
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Once an extension of Topkapi Palace, today, Gülhane Park is a famous urban park in Istanbul that locals love to visit. It is an idyllic spot to stroll under the canopy of dense trees, view historic statues and water fountains and even a place to enjoy a hot cup of tea while enjoying the verdant views. If you are in Turkey during spring, then the park is an absolute must-visit as the green landscape turns into a sea of blossoming tulips- a sight to behold!
Shop at the Grand Bazaar
There is no way that you can miss a stop at the famous Grand Bazaar of Turkey. This historic market is the most bustling shopping arena in the city. Imagine being able to shop from over 4000 shops lined across 61 streets selling everything from aromatic spices and jewellery to souvenirs and textiles! It is so vast that it has 22 gates for visitors to enter and exit. You won't believe how quickly time goes when visiting this enormous bazaar, so plan on spending three to four hours there. Famished after the shopping haul? There are over 400 food stalls and traditional eateries that offer mezes, grilled kebabs, Turkish tea, and sweets.
Marvel the Topkapi Palace
This grand palace once served as the residence of Ottoman royalty and is, in the present time, one of the most fascinating landmarks to visit in Turkey. A definite feature in Istanbul travel package inclusions, this palace-turned-museum offers an insight into the royal lives and old-world lifestyles during the Ottoman Empire. The architecture is marvellous, and the view from the hilltop of the Golden Horn is a sight you will remember for a long time.
Take the Bosphorus Cruise
One of the most popular Istanbul activities to do on a Turkey holiday is to enjoy the serene skyline dotted with Istanbul’s stellar landmarks while gliding on the Bosphorus Strait. A journey on the Bosphorus Cruise lets you enjoy the cool breeze while taking in the sights of Istanbul on two continents. The Bosphorus Strait divides Istanbul into Asian and European sections, and this cruise is the best way to see the uniqueness of both worlds at a time. You can take a Bosphorus cruise with a lunch option, a short round trip of 2 hours, or plan to spend an evening on the cruise with a delectable dinner and view Istanbul’s beauty in illumination.
Indulge in Turkish Cuisine
Work up an appetite before you visit Istanbul because the Turkish food scene is an amazing sensory adventure for your tastebuds. Here, you start your day right with the grand spread of Turkish breakfast at Beşiktaş district, consisting of an assortment of cheese, eggs, fresh jams, and tea. While exploring the city, get some Turkish candies to munch on from Altan Şekerleme or treat yourself to decadent Turkish delights and marzipan. Wine and dine at Mikla, enjoy the beloved street snack of locals - kumpir in Ortaköy, try out traditional Anatolian Dishes at Çiya; whatever experience you choose, it will definitely leave an indelible mark on your mind. Don’t forget to enjoy a rooftop dining experience to view the beauty of the city at sunset. For the best cheap eats, head to Grand Bazaar on a food tour.
Conclusion
Istanbul’s grandeur and charming vibe will steal your heart and make you fall in love with it the first time you visit. This transcontinental city is easily accessible and is one of the best countries to visit from UAE. Surrounded by captivating sea views, verdant forests, and timeless architectural gems, Istanbul should be experienced at least once in a lifetime.
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The Best Laid Plans
I have been preparing for international trips for more years than I care to math out, 17ish? My first big trip was to Malawi. Never out of the country other than a few trips to Canada while growing up in Michigan, and I dove into a third world country -- and never looked back.
For years, I lived abroad in countries on different continents, eventually racking up travel experiences on five. The initial feelings associated with knowing that I was about to go from my known surroundings to ones I've never experienced before went from stress to exhilaration. Even with COVID and the lost years of travel, this exhilaration hasn't left. One of my favorite feelings in the world is waking up in a new city and exploring it just as it too is waking up. The deliveries being made, the stores opening, the joking tones heard amongst staff down tiny alleys between restaurants.
I've gotten used to my life taking place in multiple places. Traveling is what I do. It's like breathing. I require being shoved out of my comfort zone, being dropped into a completely new place where my Duolingo language skills are only going to take me so far, and embracing the world around me.
And then I booked a last minute trip to Paris to experience the Paralympics. And while all my travel knowledge had me pretty convinced of a minimal budget for my time there, I kept running across articles about how first time Paris travels during the Olympics were running people $4000, $5000. Oh, how they regretted all their choices of going to Paris.
Um. WHAT? Are you even doing?! And please tell me this isn't going to be my experience as well.
Now, the Olympic ticket price tag is bonkers if you didn't plan ahead. I get if your goal was the Olympics, you wanted good seats, and you went to multiple events. That adds up quickly.
And ok, yes, these crazies might have been huge shoppers and I doubt their growing souvenir list was 90% from a supermarket like mine was. But can you truly blame Paris because you're a shopohaulic?
I suppose museums are another large expense, but you know what? I have zero desire to stand behind a ton of people -- who are likely all taller than me -- and squint at the Mona Lisa. If I only have a few days to explore a city, being inside a museum in general is not at the top of my "to do" list. I want the sights, the sounds, the dog poop that nearly brings me to my knees. (Ok, maybe not that last one, but that legit happened to me while in Paris.)
Now, onto the food front. I 100% agree, we should be eating all the French food. But, um... if you are truly on a budget and going to complain about costs, maybe you should only be going to GoogleMaps 5★ restaurants. Forget about the Michelin. Delicious, dancing in your seat French food does not have to come with a breaking your budget price tag. Trust me. I absolutely mmm-mmm-mmmed to my own beat multiple times for under €25.
So, how'd my weeklong Parisian Paralympic adventure stack up to those aforementioned Olympic ones? Total: $1280.
Airfare: $600
Transportation: $80
Lodging: $340
Food: $160
Paralympic Event Tickets: $70
Souvenirs/Entrance Tickets: $30 (half of which was cheese and butter 😂)
I honestly don't know what it would take for me to spend $4-5K on a trip. If I was actively trying to spend more money on this trip, I would have purchased a suitcase and filled it with cheese, butter, and Noglu gluten free baguettes. Still would have been under $2K.
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Darjeeling: A Trip Plan with a Tour Budget
Darjeeling is the land of the premium tea estates and the queen of hills with a panoramic view of Mount Kanchenjunga is an ideal vacation spot for many. If your heart too is craving to go on a short trip in Darjeeling, then this guide will help you with details on how to arrange a Darjeeling tour package under budget, this includes activities, food lodging, etc. So let's dig into it.
First Thing first
Travel Costs and Accommodation
As we all know due to high inflation, travel rates have been on the surge. Here’s a general breakdown to help you plan your expenses.
By Air: Travelling with your family you can opt for flights to Bagdogra can range from INR 3,000 to INR 8,000 depending on the time of booking and the airline and the medium of booking flights. From Bagdogra, you may hire a taxi to Darjeeling Mall which costs around INR 2,500 to INR 3,000.
By Train: Train tickets to New Jalpaiguri start from INR 1,000 for a sleeper class and can go up to INR 3,500 for an AC class. The Toy Train ride from NJP to Darjeeling costs approximately INR 1,500 for a first-class ticket but that will be very time-consuming and might take you a whole day to reach your location.
Car: Usually to reach Darjeeling from NJP you get an option to choose form a shared car or personal car. personal cars can cost you INR 4000-5000 whereas share cars cost as low as INR100-300. This mode of transport is ideal for students and solo travellers.
Next
Accommodation
Every traveller seeks safe, hygienic and budget-friendly accommodation which often is hard to find in one hotel. However, Hotel Wind Horse Darjeeling is one of the best Hotels near Darjeeling Mall that offers everything you expect from a Hotel for example stunning rooms with Kanchenjunga Mountain views in Darjeeling. This is a budget-friendly hotel in Darjeeling that offers modern amenities, clean accommodations, security 24*7 and an in-house Restaurant. Whether you’re sipping tea on the terrace or simply lounging in your room, you’ll feel the warmth of their hospitality. conveniently located, making it easy for guests to explore nearby attractions such as the famous tea gardens and the bustling local markets so you do not have to worry about long walks to reach the local market.
After a day of exploration and sightseeing, Indulge into their Local made food. They have a hygienic in-house restaurant where all kinds of food are served at all times so you don't have to look for best hotel with a restaurant in Darjeeling. All of these features you get in one place under a budget below INR 2000. Amazing right?
The Fun Part
Activities and Sightseeing
Let us take a moment to talk about the breathtaking sights of Darjeeling. First up, you can’t visit Darjeeling without taking a ride on the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Also known as the “Toy Train,” this UNESCO World Heritage. The ticket fare for the toy train starts from INR 500.
Don’t miss the lush tea gardens, either! A walk through these vibrant green fields is a must. You can learn about the tea-making process and even sample some of the finest Darjeeling tea.
And if you’re a nature lover, the Batasia Loop is another highlight. This unique railway loop offers stunning views of the mountains and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. It’s a perfect spot to relax and take some unforgettable photos.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park costs around INR 60 for adults and INR 20 for children.
Lastly, don’t forget to explore the local markets. Strolling through the bustling streets, you’ll find colourful handicrafts, warm woollens, and delicious local snacks. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture and pick up some unique souvenirs.
So, if you’re looking for a Darjeeling Tour package Under budget this place is an ideal destination that combines stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and warm hospitality, Darjeeling is calling your name!
Finally,
Prices for a Darjeeling tour package can vary depending on the inclusions and the duration of the trip, number of people included, a solo trip can m[cost you more. but they typically range from INR 10,000 to INR per person for 3-4 days.
What to Remember?
Of you are planning a Darjeeling tour package Whether it’s flights, trains, or hotels, booking early can help you secure the best deals online. Visiting such places during the off-season (June to September) can result in significant savings on accommodation at the best hotels in Darjeeling near Mall Road like Hotel Wind Horse and travel. Hotel Wind Horse and travel. Wind Horse and travel.
consider using shared cabs or public transport to save money.
Conclusion
Darjeeling is a destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and adventure. Whether you’re planning a luxury stay at the Hotel Wind Horse Darjeeling or exploring the town on a budget, there’s something for everyone in this charming hill station. By following this Darjeeling tourism guide and planning your budget wisely, you can make the most of your trip and create unforgettable memories. Whether you choose to book a Darjeeling tour package or plan your itinerary independently.
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Puri - 6
|| Om Namo Narayanaya ||
This post covers the wonderful stories related to the world-famous Rath Yatra. This is a long post, so an index of contents will be provided. 1. Story behind Rath Yatra 2. Details about the chariots 3. Events that take place on the big day 4. Other interesting facts
Story behind the Rath Yatra
Let's begin with the story behind the Rath Yatra. About 5000 years ago, Lord Krishna appeared on Earth in the last part of Dwapara Yuga. We all know that he spent his childhood in Vrindavan and left for Mathura and later Dwaraka. The Gopis along with Yashoda and Nanda anxiously awaited their beloved Krishna's return.
A few decades later, the Pandavas called Krishna for the Mahabharata war that was to take place in Kurukshetra. Krishna and Balarama agreed and proceeded in chariots to Mathura and Vrindavan. The same is celebrated during Rath Yatra because Jagannath is none other than Lord Krishna himself. Thus, Ratha Yatra is a joyful occasion of Lord Krishna's return to Vrindavan, the land of pure love and devotion.
Details about the chariots
The chariots are placed in a wide open area in front of the East gate. They are made of wood and covered with long pieces of cloth. They are demolished after the Rath Yatra and rebuilt every year. The wooden logs after demolition are used to make souvenirs for tourists.
Jagannath's chariot is known as Nandighosh. It is 45 ft tall. It is decorated with red and yellow cloth. The chariot has 16 wheels. The wooden horses are white in colour.
Baladeva's chariot is known as Taladhwaja. It is 43 ft tall. It is decorated with red and green cloth. The chariot has 14 wheels. The wooden horses are black in colour.
Subhadra's chariot is known as Darpadalana. It is 42 ft tall. It is decorated with red and black cloth. The chariot has 12 wheels. The wooden horses are brown in colour.
Events that take place during Rath Yatra
As I mentioned in the previous post, Puri is the only place where the Moolavars (main deities) are taken out of the temple. The festivities begin at mid-morning. The procession of the main deities from the main temple to the chariots begins at around 10 AM. It is a feast for the eyes to see the slow, rhythmic movement of the deities. This procession is known as Pahandi in Oriya.
During Pahandi, the deities are decorated with large crowns. They are made by local artisans using 100% natural materials such as bamboo, flowers and leaves. Firstly, Madan Mohan (Utsava Vigraha) is taken out, followed by Sudarshana Chakra, Subhadra, Baladeva and finally Jagannath. Madan Mohan is placed in Jagannath's chariot and Sudarshana is placed in Subhadra's chariot. Then, HH Sri Shankaracharya Swami of Puri comes and pays respects to the Lord. The deities are decorated with special flower garlands.
Next, an important spectacle of the day is the arrival of HH the King of Puri. He offers Arati to the Lord and waves a fan made of peacock feathers to ward off the heat. Then, he takes a broomstick with a golden handle and sweeps the chariots and streets. This is a mark of humility and service to the Lord. There is an interesting story behind this that we will definitely cover soon.
After these rituals, four wooden horses are attached to each chariot and then begins the majestic pulling of the chariots. Lakhs of devotees, not minding the scorching heat, pull the chariots using long, thick jute ropes. First, Balarama's chariot moves starting at around 2 pm. Drums, cymbals and musical instruments are played that adds to the spirit of the festival. Subhadra Devi's chariot moves next.
Next comes the rigorous challenge of pulling Jagannath's chariot. In Telugu, there is an epithet "Mondi Jaggudu" which literally means "stubborn God". It takes enormous effort and time to move his chariot. The priests sing Oriya folk songs known as 'Dahuka Boli' named after Krishna's charioteer Dahuka. Then Nandighosh moves much to the delight of the devotees. The people pull the chariot enthusiastically chanting 'Jai Jagannath'. It is believed that a mere glimpse of Jagannath on his chariot can destroy lifetimes of sins.
Bhakta Salabega's Samadhi (Located on the main road that leads to the temple)
After a while, Nandighosh stops for a few minutes at the Samadhi (tomb) of Salabega. He was an Oriya saint who was born in a Muslim family in the late 17th century. Though he was prevented from entering the temple, that did not prevent him from longing to see his beloved Lord. Once, during the annual chariot festival, Jagannath's chariot suddenly stopped in front of his house. No matter how strong anyone tried to pull it, it refused to move. Only after Salabega having Darshan and being satisfied, the chariot started moving again. To commemorate this incident, Jagannath stops in front of his devotee's tomb.
Thus the chariots reach Gundicha temple by late evening after which they are taken in a procession into the temple. The Lord stays there for nine days. This is symbolic of Krishna enjoying his childhood pastimes in Vrindavan. Meanwhile, the Mother of the Universe Lakshmi Devi anxiously awaits her husband's return. We will continue in the next post.
Interesting facts
We all might know the English word 'juggernaut' which is used to refer to anything mighty, powerful and at times destructive. It is interesting to know that this word came from the Sanskrit 'Jagannath'. Apparently the English were fascinated with the grand chariot procession in Puri.
Rath Yatra is the only opportunity for foreigners and non-Hindu devotees to see Jagannath. On other days, entry to the Jagannath temple is limited only to Indian Hindus.
New chariots are constructed every year by a team of about 1000 skilled carpenters. The process begins on Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Chandan Yatra. It is noteworthy that the design and the dimensions of the chariots remain same every year.
A day before the Rath Yatra, Gundicha temple is opened and thoroughly cleaned. A number of foreigners, particularly ISKCON followers are seen sweeping the temple, in honour of the saint Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu who began this tradition.
We must be grateful to Srila Prabhupada for making Rath Yatra a global festival by taking Jagannath to the streets of New York, London, Silicon Valley etc. Almost every branch of ISKCON worldwide hosts Rath Yatra in the same manner as done in Puri.
|| Jai Jagannath ||
|| Om Namo Narayanaya ||
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Ultimate List: 10 Best Getaways in India You Need to Visit
India is a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking views, and a rich historical heritage. From serene hill stations and vibrant cities to cool beaches and fascinating backwaters, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural knowledge, this ultimate list of the 10 best getaways in India will inspire your next travel adventure. Ghum India Ghum, a leading tour and travel company in Delhi will arrange these packages along with other destinations of your choice.
1) Roadtrip in Sikkim
Sikkim, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, offers an exhilarating road trip experience. The winding roads, snow-capped peaks, and serene monasteries make it a perfect getaway.
Places to Visit:
Gangtok: The capital city with its bustling markets and beautiful viewpoints.
Tsomgo Lake: A glacial lake surrounded by mountains, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
Nathula Pass: A high-altitude pass with stunning views and historical significance.
Rumtek Monastery: One of the largest and most significant monasteries in Sikkim.
Yumthang Valley: Known as the Valley of Flowers, it’s a paradise for nature lovers.
Things to Do:
Take a cable car ride in Gangtok for panoramic views.
Visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple near Tsomgo Lake.
Enjoy a yak ride at Tsomgo Lake.
Explore the hot springs in Yumthang Valley.
Experience the local culture and cuisine.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹2000-₹5000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1000 per day.
Travel: ₹3000-₹5000 for a car rental per day.
Total: ₹10,000-₹15,000 for a 3-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
March to June and September to December.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport, 124 km from Gangtok.
Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri, 148 km from Gangtok.
By Road: Well-connected by road from Siliguri.
2) Flower Fields in Karnataka
The flower fields of Karnataka, especially during the blooming season, offer a picturesque escape into nature’s lap.
Places to Visit:
Kaas Plateau: Known as the Valley of Flowers of Maharashtra but closer to Karnataka.
Coorg: Famous for its coffee plantations and lush greenery.
Nandi Hills: Offers breathtaking views and a pleasant climate.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden: Located in Bangalore, it’s home to various species of flowers.
Things to Do:
Take a guided tour of the coffee plantations in Coorg.
Enjoy trekking and paragliding at Nandi Hills.
Explore the different species of flowers at Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
Visit Abbey Falls in Coorg for a refreshing experience.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹1500-₹4000 per night.
Food: ₹300-₹800 per day.
Travel: ₹2000-₹4000 for local transport.
Total: ₹8000-₹12,000 for a 3-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
September to February for pleasant weather and blooming flowers.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore.
Nearest Railway Station: Bangalore City Railway Station.
By Road: Well-connected by road from major cities like Bangalore and Mysore.
3) Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, an epitome of love and architectural marvel, offers more than just a daytime visit. Exploring it in different lights and perspectives can be a unique experience.
Places to Visit:
Taj Mahal: Visit during sunrise, sunset, and under the full moon for different experiences.
Agra Fort: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with rich history.
Mehtab Bagh: A garden complex offering a splendid view of the Taj Mahal.
Fatehpur Sikri: A historic city near Agra.
Things to Do:
Take a guided tour of the Taj Mahal to learn about its history.
Enjoy a boat ride on the Yamuna River for a unique view of the Taj.
Explore the local markets for souvenirs.
Taste the famous Agra Petha, a local sweet delicacy.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹3000-₹6000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1000 per day.
Travel: ₹1000-₹2000 for local transport.
Total: ₹10,000-₹15,000 for a 2-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
October to March for pleasant weather.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Agra Airport.
Nearest Railway Station: Agra Cantt Railway Station.
By Road: Well-connected by road from Delhi.
4) Luxury in Goa
Goa, one of the best getaways in India is also known for its pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife, offers a mix of luxury and bohemian lifestyle.
Places to Visit:
Baga Beach: Famous for its lively nightlife and water sports.
Anjuna Beach: Known for its bohemian vibe and flea markets.
Old Goa: Explore the historical churches and Portuguese architecture.
Dudhsagar Falls: A majestic four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River.
Things to Do:
Relax on the beaches and enjoy water sports like parasailing and jet skiing.
Visit the flea markets at Anjuna for unique souvenirs.
Explore the spice plantations.
Enjoy a luxury stay at one of Goa’s beachfront resorts.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹3000-₹7000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1500 per day.
Travel: ₹1000-₹2000 for local transport.
Total: ₹12,000-₹20,000 for a 3-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
November to February for pleasant weather and festivals.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Dabolim Airport, Goa.
Nearest Railway Station: Madgaon and Thivim.
By Road: Well-connected by road from Mumbai and Bangalore.
5) Historical Break in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, with its rich cultural heritage and majestic palaces, offers a fascinating historical city break.
Places to Visit:
Jaipur: The Pink City known for its palaces and forts.
Udaipur: Famous for its lakes and romantic setting.
Jodhpur: Known as the Blue City with its iconic Mehrangarh Fort.
Jaisalmer: The Golden City with its stunning desert landscape.
Things to Do:
Visit the Amer Fort and City Palace in Jaipur.
Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
Explore the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.
Enjoy a camel safari in the Thar Desert in Jaisalmer.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹2000-₹5000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1000 per day.
Travel: ₹2000-₹4000 for local transport.
Total: ₹10,000-₹15,000 for a 3-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
October to March for pleasant weather.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur.
Nearest Railway Station: Well-connected railway stations in each city.
By Road: Well-connected by road from Delhi and other major cities.
6) Vineyard Stay in Maharashtra
Maharashtra, known for its vineyards, offers a unique stay experience amidst lush vineyards and wine tasting tours.
Places to Visit:
Nashik: The wine capital of India.
Sula Vineyards: One of the most popular vineyards in Nashik.
York Winery: Known for its beautiful setting and wine tasting tours.
Soma Vineyards: Offers a luxury stay and winery experience.
Things to Do:
Take a wine tasting tour and learn about the wine-making process.
Enjoy a stay at a vineyard resort.
Participate in grape stomping during the harvest season.
Explore the nearby attractions like Trimbakeshwar Temple and Pandavleni Caves.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹3000-₹7000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1000 per day.
Travel: ₹2000-₹4000 for local transport.
Total: ₹12,000-₹18,000 for a 3-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
January to March during the harvest season for the best vineyard experience.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Mumbai Airport, 167 km from Nashik.
Nearest Railway Station: Nashik Road Railway Station.
By Road: Well-connected by road from Mumbai and Pune.
7) Roadtrip To Ladakh
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Ladakh, one of the best getaways in India, with its stunning view and serene monasteries, offers one of the most exhilarating road trip experiences in India.
Places to Visit:
Leh: The main town with its vibrant markets and historical sites.
Pangong Lake: A breathtaking high-altitude lake.
Nubra Valley: Known for its unique landscapes and Bactrian camels.
Thiksey Monastery: A beautiful monastery with panoramic views.
Things to Do:
Drive through the high mountain passes like Khardung La and Chang La.
Camp by the Pangong Lake and enjoy the starry night sky.
Experience the local culture and festivals.
Take a camel ride in Nubra Valley.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹2000-₹5000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1000 per day.
Travel: ₹5000-₹8000 for car rental per day.
Total: ₹15,000-₹25,000 for a 5-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
May to September for accessible roads and pleasant weather.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh.
By Road: Manali-Leh Highway and Srinagar-Leh Highway are popular routes.
8) Winter Holiday in Kashmir
Kashmir, often referred to as ‘Paradise on Earth’, offers a surreal winter holiday with its snow-covered mountains and cozy houseboats.
Places to Visit:
Srinagar: The summer capital with its beautiful Dal Lake.
Gulmarg: A popular skiing destination.
Pahalgam: Known for its scenic beauty and trekking routes.
Sonamarg: A serene destination with picturesque views.
Things to Do:
Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Experience skiing and snowboarding in Gulmarg.
Take a trek to Aru Valley from Pahalgam.
Visit the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹3000-₹7000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1000 per day.
Travel: ₹2000-₹4000 for local transport.
Total: ₹12,000-₹20,000 for a 4-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
December to February for a snowy winter experience.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar.
Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station.
By Road: Well-connected by road from Jammu.
9) Backwaters of Kerala
Kerala, with its serene backwaters and lush greenery, offers a tranquil escape into nature. It is among one of the best getaways in India.
Places to Visit:
Alleppey: Known for its houseboat cruises on the backwaters.
Kumarakom: A serene village with beautiful landscapes.
Kochi: A vibrant city with a mix of cultures and history.
Thekkady: Home to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Things to Do:
Enjoy a houseboat cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey.
Visit the bird sanctuary in Kumarakom.
Explore the historic sites and markets in Kochi.
Take a wildlife safari in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹2000-₹5000 per night.
Food: ₹500-₹1000 per day.
Travel: ₹2000-₹4000 for local transport.
Total: ₹10,000-₹15,000 for a 3-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
September to March for pleasant weather and lush landscapes.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport.
Nearest Railway Station: Alleppey and Kottayam.
By Road: Well-connected by road from major cities in Kerala.
10) A Luxurious Glamping Getaway
Glamping, or glamorous camping, offers a unique blend of luxury and nature. It’s a perfect way to unwind and rejuvenate.
Places to Visit:
Rishikesh: Known for its serene environment and yoga retreats.
Jaisalmer: Offers a luxurious camping experience in the desert.
Coorg: Nestled in the Western Ghats with its lush greenery.
Wayanad: Known for its stunning landscapes and tranquil atmosphere.
Things to Do:
Participate in yoga and meditation sessions in Rishikesh.
Enjoy a camel safari and cultural performances in Jaisalmer.
Explore the coffee plantations and waterfalls in Coorg.
Take a nature walk and visit the wildlife sanctuaries in Wayanad.
Required Budget:
Accommodation: ₹5000-₹10,000 per night.
Food: ₹1000-₹1500 per day.
Travel: ₹2000-₹4000 for local transport.
Total: ₹20,000-₹30,000 for a 3-day trip.
Best Time to Visit:
October to March for pleasant weather and outdoor activities.
How to Reach:
Rishikesh: Nearest Airport – Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun; By Road – Well-connected from Delhi.
Jaisalmer: Nearest Airport – Jaisalmer Airport; By Road – Well-connected from Jaipur.
Coorg: Nearest Airport – Mangalore Airport; By Road – Well-connected from Bangalore.
Wayanad: Nearest Airport – Calicut International Airport; By Road – Well-connected from Bangalore and Kochi.
Conclusion – Best Getaways in India
India offers a myriad of getaways, each unique in its own way. Whether you seek adventure, peace, or cultural richness, these best getaways in India provide a perfect escape from your daily routine. So pack your bags and get ready to explore these incredible destinations.
FAQ on Best Getaways in India
1. What is the best time to visit India for travel?
The best time to visit India is from October to March when the weather is generally pleasant across most parts of the country.
2. Is it safe to travel to these destinations in India?
Yes, most of these destinations are safe for travelers. However, it’s always recommended to stay updated on local news and follow travel advisories.
3. What should I pack for a trip to these destinations?
Pack according to the destination and season. Generally, comfortable clothing, sturdy footwear, and essential medications are a must. For specific destinations like Ladakh and Kashmir, warm clothing is essential.
4. How can I book accommodations for these trips?
You can book accommodations through various online platforms like Booking.com, Airbnb, and MakeMyTrip. It’s advisable to book in advance, especially during peak seasons.
5. Are these destinations family-friendly?
Yes, most of these destinations are family-friendly and offer activities and attractions suitable for all age groups.
Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out my blog post on 12 Must-Visit Places in Jaipur for an in-depth guide to exploring the Pink City’s rich cultural heritage, majestic forts, and vibrant markets. Whether you’re planning a trip to Jaipur or simply dreaming of your next adventure, this comprehensive guide will help you uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting city.
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