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cbyauthor · 4 years ago

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NEW FIC!! AT YOUR SIDE, CLEAR SPACE FOR ME

Read it HERE on AO3!

Modern Au with CAT HYBRIDS!! Wei Wuxian is a handyman living at Cloud Recesses. That Lan Wangji guy is...odd.

Chapter 1/8

Story:

Wei Wuxian's main duties at the Lan complex—locally known as Cloud Recesses, which was just about the most pretentious thing Wei Wuxian had ever heard—were as follows:

1. Minor repairs and maintenance. Wei Wuxian might never have had an actual job, but that didn't mean he didn't know how to do things. A lot of Saturday mornings hanging out with Uncle Jiang had taught him enough that he could get by. Google was helpful when he was actually out of his depth. Who the hell still had knob and tube wiring, and why did they assume a random 20-year-old with half an engineering degree could fix it?

2. Clean common spaces. This was the easiest part of his job. Lans didn't tend to congregate, so tidying up in the library and the entrance hall took only a few seconds, especially if he set himself a timer and was trying to beat his best score. (He'd done the floor in 56 seconds last time, and didn't miss any of it.) (Except maybe a couple corners.)

3. Deliver mail—and food, because even Lans couldn't resist the siren song of Dominos—to the individual living spaces within the complex. Mostly, he took important-looking envelopes to the office of Lan Xichen, who was supposed to be running the family business, whatever that was. Nie Huaisang had told him that it was 'totally legit' but that was the same guy who believed his brother and his brother's weird uppity secretary weren't fucking, soooooooo. Debatable.

4. Ignore any weirdness.

Namely, hybrid shit. As if it wasn't the most obvious thing ever, in this life or the next.

Everybody knew the Lans were cat hybrids, but nobody talked about it. After the legislation, the Jiang clan had opened their gates and actually socialised with the humans around the complex. No such luck with the Lans, though they could hardly be blamed for keeping their distance. The Jiangs were dog hybrids, pack-oriented at heart.

The Lans were...not that.

Which was why it was still a surprise when anyone approached the gate, and even worse when someone actually rang the doorbell.

"Oof!" Wei Wuxian managed to keep his face from slamming into the floor, but it meant the rest of him was in an undignified heap next to his tiny bed. "Coming!"

The door to his one-room cabin hit the wall with a loud bang as he rushed to the gate, then his finger bent at an awkward angle on the button for the intercom.

"Ow—yeah? I mean, hello?"

"Uh, I have a delivery?"

"Cool, one sec."

The guy looked spooked, jumping at the beep the outer door made, but he handed over the package just fine. Brown paper, a little warm on the bottom...food, definitely. Indian, if the smells coming out of the bag were anything to go by.

Wei Wuxian's stomach twisted with want. Not hunger...he'd just eaten. Just longing for something that wasn't cup noodles.

"Thanks, man," he said, deliberately loosening his grip on the bag.

The guy smiled, tightly. And didn't leave.

He didn't outright hold out a hand in expectation, but the vibe was 'poor orphan boy asking for another helping'. Or for at least 15 percent on the price of the order.

"Did they already tip you?" Wei Wuxian asked, even though he knew the answer.

"Uh. No."

He kept his sigh inside as he dug into his jeans for his wallet. This guy hadn't done anything to deserve feeling like he was about to get reprimanded. It wasn't his fault that a lot of the older Lans were so removed from the human world that they'd forgotten—or had never learned—the most basic of social customs.

What the hell had they done before Wei Wuxian was around? Got shitty service, probably. That probably had something to do with why most people didn't even bother to ring the doorbell. A number of good pizzas had met an untimely demise out on the sidewalk that way.

Juggling the bag, he pulled a bill from his wallet, hoping it'd be enough. It was all he had, so it would have to be. "There you go."

"Thanks," the delivery guy said, his smile a little more genuine. "Have a good day!"

"You, too." The door—heavy and resistant to pressure, like all the doors in this place—closed way too slowly for Wei Wuxian's taste, since he felt obligated to keep his pout to himself until nobody was in sight.

He had to stop doing that. It wasn't his job to pay delivery people, and the Lans wouldn't learn if he kept enabling them, but it would be so shitty for the delivery people...

"Ugh, whatever," he told the tiny smiley face written on the edge of the paper bag. At least someone was happy.

His lunch break was over, so he hustled up the driveway to the living spaces, the sunshine putting him in a better mood with every step. One of the wind chimes that dotted the complex was going at it. Not annoying per se, just unignorable.

"And who do you belong to?" Wei Wuxian muttered, juggling the bag again to get a peek at the instructions to the restaurant.

218. Cool.

Wait.

218? Not 217?

He didn't even know there was a 218, but Lan Xichen's personal residence was 217, so he'd been there a bunch. He supposed he'd never been around the corner, but the hallway did continue.

The Lan homes were a bit like single-story motels, but really nice ones. Rows of widely-spaced doors were shaded by an overhanging porch roof, and inside, all the apartments—at least, the ones he'd been in—were virtually identical.

There was nothing special about the door he stopped in front of. Nothing at all, except that he'd never seen it before, and it was in the nicest part of the complex. Someone important, then.

"Knock knock," he called out, then did the same thing with his hand. Next to the door frame was a nameplate.

Lan Wangji.

From inside, he heard a thump.

Then nothing.

"Hello? I've got your food." He shifted on his feet, then added in an undertone, "Smells good, too."

There was another sound from the other side of the wall, then the clunk of a knob turning, and then—

The door opened. About an inch.

A pale face and a dark eye were visible through the crack, but whoever it was—Lan Wangji, supposedly—didn't say anything.

So Wei Wuxian did it first.

"Hi!" The bag made a dry crunching noise as he thrust it out. "Delivery!"

The door closed and the eye disappeared.

"Um."

What the hell?

The bag was starting to get heavy, so he dropped his am. Then raised the other one to knock again.

There was no more movement on the other side, but he knew someone was there, so he backed up against the railing, into the strip of sunlight that the awning didn't cover.

The door opened again, but still, the man—probably a man, if those strong eyebrows were anything to go by—said not a word. Both his eyes were visible this time, though, and his entire long nose. Long face, actually. And tall. Just...long everything.

"Um," Wei Wuxian said. Again.

The door shivered, but didn't close.

Very carefully, telegraphing every movement, Wei Wuxian put the package on the ground in a cloud of warm, spicy smells. Then, he used the edge of his shoe to slooooooooowly slide it across the concrete. The scrape was like claws on metal.

When he'd pushed it as far as he could without getting any closer, he stood up and backed up until he was pressed against the railing.

And he waited.

And waited a little more.

And...the door opened, enough to let a tall—long—body through.

The bag was snatched up in a second, and the man was back inside his apartment in a flurry of flipping hair and loose, pale clothing.

A robe. The man was wearing a very tightly belted fuzzy bathrobe in the middle of the day.

Which Wei Wuxian only noticed because Lan Wangji was standing stock still as the door—heavy and completely unable to be rushed—sloooooooooowly closed.

"Enjoy your food!" Wei Wuxian said with a little wave that felt stupid as soon as he did it.

Lan Wangji stared. The gap narrowed.

Just as the door started to cover his face, Lan Wangji said, "Thank you."

Click.

"Okaaay."

Weird. But oddly, not the weirdest thing he'd experienced here. That had to have been the carpeted bathrooms in a couple of apartments on the West side.

Seriously. Carpet. In a bathroom.

Lans were weird, and not because they were bad at social interaction.

***

He dragged his feet on the way back to his cabin, as far from the main complex as they could possibly put him.

His muscles were sore, weak from being stretched and used for so long. He wasn't out of shape, but bags of concrete were heavy and the new sidewalk on the northside pavilion had taken him all day.

Nothing he couldn't handle. It just would've been a lot nicer with some company.

When his cabin came into view, he saw a familiar spot of white on the door. Grabbing it on his way inside, he popped open the taped envelope that always managed to appear when he was busy elsewhere.

Counting his salary didn't make it worth any more, but he did it anyway before taking out a couple of bills for expenses that week….then a couple more for his phone bill.

As for the rest…

Hopping onto his bed, he pulled up the far corner of his twin mattress and added the envelope to the flattened stack. There were four or five other envelopes just like it, waiting for the next time he went into town and to the bank. He needed to do that.

...Not this time though.

The numbers on his phone's banking app weren't as reassuring as seeing it in his hand. Some instinct still urged him to bury his treasure instead of giving it to someone else to keep.

Thumping the mattress back into place, Wei Wuxian fell onto his back, knowing he'd regret it later when he found smears of concrete dust all over his sheets. That was a problem for Future Wei Wuxian, not him.

Freed from the ribbon that kept it held back, his hair was a little damp from sweat, and a bit grimy from the work. The scratch of his fingers over his scalp was just about as close to heaven as he thought he'd get.

Showeeeeer, the responsible part of his brain told him. You'll extra not want to do it lateeeer.

Future Wei Wuxian was a chump who'd be very pissed in like an hour, but screw him.

He messed around on his phone instead, endlessly scrolling until he found something worth sharing with Shijie or anyone else.

Group Chat: The Boys

Me: I hate this, hate it with me.

[picture]

YourSaviourJC: Ew. What even are those?

Sangbird: WUT R THOOOOOOOSE

Me: The spawn of satan. I hate how human they look. HATE IT.

Sangbird: Oh nooooo, they're so cute how can you hate them? They love you!!!

Me: No they don't, they want to kill me for sure.

YourSaviourJC: Agreed, they want to kill you, specifically.

Me: RUDE!!!

Sangbird: How's it going with the Lans?

Me: Fine

Sangbird: I haven't been to cloud recesses since I was a kid but Da-ge has, obvs. He used to tell me that they were just fully cats all the time and that he had to have business meetings with a fluffy Himalayan but the more I think about it, the more I think he was lying to me

Me: Lol he def was. Nobody is in cat form around here. Nobody even gets their ears out, it's kinda crazy.

Sangbird: NEVER? Doesn't that itch? My wings would like...fall off if they weren't out a lot. Like moulting but WORSE

Me: I dunno.

YourSaviourJC: Do bird hybrids moult?

Sangbird: Kinda.

YourSaviourJC: omg since when???

Sangbird: Evolutionarily speaking, its not that useful. Just makes Da-ge miserable for a few weeks in the spring, cuz he's got like...pure-ass bird of prey blood. I obviously handle mine with grace and don't complain one bit.

Me: Lol you forget I stayed at yours for spring break last year. There was crying.

YourSaviourJC: EXPOSED.

Me: Thank god you and Shijie don't shed. Omg can you imagine Auntie Yu's face if her baby boy got fur on the couch???

Sangbird: Lol. Carnage. Speaking of. I heard she was on a tear.

Me: ?????

Sangbird: ummmmmmm MIGHT have let slip that you're working for the Lans

Me: !!!!!!!

Sangbird: yeah she's kinda pissed now. Thinks you're like… being sneaky?

Me: What the hell does she think I'm going to do? I'm not part of the clan, any more than I was part of hers. It's just a job. Not a great one either.

Sangbird: You know her.

Me: Yeah. Maybe I'll call Uncle Jiang, complain about my life, make it look even more pitiful than it is.

Sangbird: Lol good luck.

Jiang Cheng's silence was damned by his read receipts.

"Fuck," he whispered to no one.

He didn't want to go farther away, far enough that'd it'd be hard to visit the people he liked. Or god forbid, actually leave the hybrid community. And even if he had wanted to, he'd barely saved enough for a few months rent, and he'd been there for almost six months, barely buying enough groceries to eat.

He'd left Yunmeng himself before he was asked to, but he hadn't expected it to be so soon. If he'd managed to get along with Auntie Yu for a couple more years, he might have had a college degree to get him on his feet with a good job before long, but she'd hit her limit of tolerating the fox in the hen house.

Or Uncle Jiang had run out of ways to say no to her.

Rolling over to face the concrete wall of his shack, Wei Wuxian snagged the ribbon that'd been in his hair, rubbing the end of it between his blistered fingers until homesickness no longer threatened to sweep him away.

#fanfiction #The Untamed #CQL #wangxian

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Rewatching “Gotham” S3E14

On this blog, we stan one kickass butler. And how much he loves his boy

As said before, the rest of these reaction posts I’ll be uploading are not chronological order. They’re like that because A) college and B) more college.

My sister watched it with me (as well as the other episodes left in my epic “Gotham” reaction series) so my comments will be in bold, and hers will be in regular font. Author’s notes courtesy of me will be bolded and italicized.

AN: I managed to record our reactions to this episode and hopefully I can transcribe what I said into this post.

*gasps as a grenade gets thrown into the precinct*

Jesus God!

Ohhhhh my gosh!

*both freak out over the opening titles*

Molotov cocktails- bet you can’t have just one.

Meanwhile Jeremiah’s like “Eh. Bazooka.” *chuckles*

You are walking straight into a trap, Oswald.

*Ed walks in* I bet you’re wondering why I’ve brought you all here today...

Oswald has like freaking umbrella cufflinks, did you notice that?

*chuckles*

“Oh, you [Ed] escaped.” Nooo....

*jaw drops as Ed shoots Oswald’s men*

*shook*

“Just wondering if I [Ed] was gonna have to reload.” Jesus God.

“...what’s happening...” ‘What’s happening?’ He’s been playing you for a sap!

...Like the cheap kazoo you are.

*starts pretending to play “Amazing Grace” on the kazoo*

*claps hands for each word* JUSTICE FOR ISABELLA, I swear!

*claps hands* Yes!

“Isabella was my everything, and you [Oswald] took her from me.” [Ed] YOU MET HER [Isabella] LIKE A DAY AGO!

*laughs* You met her in like a span of a day!

*claps hands* She still deserves better!

I know! I still think she’s a useless character though.

I don’t care! She deserved better!

“You [Oswald] still have your life. But that ends tonight!” *starts singing “Tonight” from “West Side Story” without trying to giggle*

*chuckles* You weren’t kidding about the random songs.

Seriously, I do it all the time!

Court of Owls!

The only thing I will never find plausible about the Court of Owls is this idea of “Oh, they’ve been ruling over Gotham from the shadows this whole time,” bullshit.

*both do rising spooky hands*

OK though, I don’t know her name, they don’t give her a name, but she’s like the best. You see her in previous episodes, she’s like the secretary. Girl, you rule!

*puts hands together* Well, I’m gonna give her a name. Because in the 66 series, Gordon’s secretary is named Bonnie.

Bonnie! Ooh, I like that name.

You never actually see Bonnie, you just hear her on the intercom.

“Meanwhile, Cobblepot’s MIA. You call down to City Hall, and literally no one’s in charge. Although that might actually be good news.” *both laugh*

*giggles* They capitalized “dumpster” on the [close captioning on Netflix]

*waves hands in air in imaginary rainbow* DUMPster!

“He’s [Jerome] not one to miss out on the fun, so what does he want?” “A puppy?!?” *laughs*

“[Oswald] You saw a man that I [Ed] met in Indian Hill that does killer impersonations [Clayface].” *both end up nodding in agreement*

That’s one way to put it.

I mean, yeah...

“GHOSTS AREN’T REAL!” Pfft!

“But my father’s remains... you stole them from his grave?” WHAT NAH WHAT?!?

When did that happen?

I don’t know....

“I [Ed] gently placed his [Elijahs’] remains inside a dumpster behind a Chinese restaurant.” Oh that’s just mean!

That’s awfuuulll!

That’s meeeaannn!

“You were angry. I [Oswald] understand. I even forgive you.” I love how Ed’s like “Son of a bitch...” and he adjusts his glasses before he turns back.

“So you [Oswald] admit you killed Isabella?” “Fine. Is that what you want?” “Yes.” *groans in frustration*

“You [Ed] should thank me [Oswald] because we both know what would have happened if I hadn’t!” *bug eyes in alarm*

WHAAAATTT?!?

“I [Ed] could have lived a life with the woman I loved!” *both clap hands and aggressively point fingers at screen in agreement*

See see see see?!? Yes! God! Thank you!

“No, Ed. You would have killed her!” *leans back* NOOOOOOOOO!!!

“Just like you did the other one!” NOOOOOO!!!

Justice for Kristen Kringle too because I’m still pissed about that.

Yeah, I know, I know! Yeah, I hated what happened to her.

“I did it for love.” “What?!?” What?

“I did it because I love you.” *laughs in frustration*

“Love is about sacrifice! It’s about putting someone else’s needs before your own!” *splays hand towards screen in agreement*

“'Cause the truth is, Oswald, you would sacrifice anyone to save your own neck.” *silently nods in agreement*

“Even me.” Uh Ed, you’d do it too. *laughs*

I was gonna say, how does the guy who literally strangled his last girlfriend to death know more about love than [Oswald]?!?

“Now, if you'll look above us, you will see a cauldron of highly corrosive acid, which is currently being held in place by this chain. When the ice melts, the chain comes loose, the vat of acid tips... you get the idea.” This is such a Batman 66 trap.

I was gonna say Professor Ratigan but that works too.

*in unison* Snap! Boom! Twang! Thunk! Splat!

I mean, if you look really closely at the 66 Riddler, dude was like freaking Jigsaw.

He wasn’t in a wheelchair though.

*in best Jigsaw voice* Hello, Oswald.

Suck a dick, Oswald, Though not his dick- you might get mange.

*buries face in elbow* OH MY GODDDDDD!!

I’m surprised too.

OH MY GOODDDDDDD!!

“I mentioned that you [Jim] killed my husband on our wedding night,and he [Jerome] thought that was hilarious, so that’s something the two of you can bond over when you find him.” Lee’s just amazing.

LEEEEEEE!!!

Lee deserves better.

Though later, Lee’s like “Mmm, I’m still like extremely angry about this. Tetch Virus!” and I’m like “WHY?!?!?!?”

Tetch Virus AKA Dumb Plot Device.

Dull!

“I’ll’’ [Alfred] nip downstairs and see if there’s any life left in that old generator.” Does he have like no other- did the Waynes have any other staff besides Alfred?

I don’t know...

I’ve always wondered that.

I don’t know. They never really bring it up.

“Alfred....” Don’t do it!

*both freak out when Alfred gets jumped by cult followers*

Ohhhh shit!

*Jerome walks in, pretending to be a ghost* Pfffttt...

Seriously like, where did he get that outfit?

It’s a straitjacket! He nicked it out of Arkham, I’m sure.

Or it’s like “Oh I’m sorry, gotta find my old friend Bruce. Oh SYKE! Outfit change!”

He’s extra enough to do that.

The Valeska twins are just extra to the core. They’re from the circus, they’re judgy.

*chuckles* It comes with the territory.

“Teenagers, am I [Jerome] right?” You are one!

If I recall, he’s like a couple years older than Bruce.

*shakes head*

I would say he’s about [my sister’s] age.

Ohhh OK.

*The owl statue doesn’t break when Jerome drops it* It stuck!

*groans in frustration when Jerome ends up breaking the owl statue*

“Right. Sorry. The old noodle’s still a little al dente post-thaw.” *laughs* Al dente? Is that a pasta?

Don’t know.... I mean, I imagine, waking up from the dead, your brain would feel a little bit like spaghetti.

AN: Yeah, al dente describes pasta or rice that’s supposed to firm when you eat it.

“It’s been nagging at me since I [Jerome] woke up. The idea of slitting that pretty, pink throat of yours...” Don’t ever refer to Bruce as pretty pink anything.

*imitates the way Jerome twirls his knife in the air before pointing it at Bruce*

“And you’re [Jerome] just going to kill me here? That’s kinda disappointing.” You have got balls of steel, Bruce.

*mouths along with Jerome as he says “Flair? Hmmm? Style? Panache?!?”*

He’s like Alex from “A Clockwork Orange”

“I’m Bruce Wayne.” “I’m aware.” *both wheeze in laughter*

“My [Bruce’s] company is the machine that keeps the cogs of Gotham running.” OH MY GOD, you badass!

“You’re saying I [Jerome] need an audience?” Took you long enough to get it!

*tries not to laugh when Jerome suddenly dips into a British accent in front of Alfred*

“I [Bruce] will see you [Alfred] again.” *pats chest* God, I love their relationship in this shoooow!

That was like straight out of “Arkham Origins,” I swear...

I know....

*Oswald still tries to get out of Ed’s trap* Couldn’t you just like slide up though? Just shimmy up?

He can’t go far...

“I happen to be the mayor of Gotham...” *ends up cracking up at the delivery of that line*

“What did you do?” *scoffs in hilarity*

*Oswald gets out of the trap just in time* SHIIIT!!

OH IT ATE STRAIGHT THROUGH THE CAR.

*Jerome’s followers trash the manor in front of Alfred* Damn!

“And how ‘bout you, Mr. Machete? Come on in, sunshine. Don’t be shy. Your mother wasn’t. Chop-chop.” *BOTH JAWS DROP IN SHOCK*

*ends up wheezing*

DAAAAAMMMNNNN!!

GOOOO ALFRED!!!

YEESSSSSS!!!

WHERE THE HELL DID YOU [Jim] COME FROM?!?

He snuck in! That’s why Alfred was saying all that stuff. He was letting Jim know where everybody was.

Ohhhhhhh.... OK.

*on verge of losing voice* HE [Alfred] JUST STABBED HIM [the follower] WITH A MACHETE!

HOLY SHIT!

*reels back* OH ALFRED, YOU BADASS!

Holy shit!

OH MY GOD!

That was awesome!

Oh my God!

*Bruce arrives at the cult circus* Amusement Mile... I swear this is Amusement Mile..

I think so. It’s one of the few permanent landmarks Gotham has across incarnations.

*ends up wincing at half of the games the cult plays*

This is like a mix between “The Purge” and “Hell Fest”

Oh God.

That’s literally what this is.

“What do you say, Bruce? Wanna have some fun before the main event?” That’s a cool shot [of Jerome].

Hooo hooo...

*dives across room to put on hat for rest of episode*

Alfred’s like “I don’t care, I’m not police, I’m goin’ in!”

Oh my God...

Yess! Like the badass you are, Alfred!

*winces when Jerome stabs a follower beside him*

*both groan in horror when Jerome uses the blood to paint a frown on Bruce’s face*

*freezes when Tabitha snags her whip around Oswald’s neck*

Oh shit!

“Now, where’s Nygma?” “I [Oswald] don’t know.” If he’d knew, he’d murder his ass.

“[Butch] Stop pretending that you are anything but muscle! Yes, you used to be someone in Gotham, but those days are in the past!” You stop pretending that you have any pull in this situation, Oswald. You’re the one who has a whip around your neck!

“Remember when I [Tabitha] put a knife in your mom’s back?” Oh yeah, she’s the one that killed the mom. And it SUCKED!

“You [Oswald] never did anything about it.” *cups hands with mouth* S4 finale!

*proceeds to smack laptop with hat*

*bug eyes when Butch knocks out Oswald*

“You [Butch] realize you have to carry him now.” *both chuckle*

C’mon, he weighs like 120 pounds tops.

Soaking wet.

“A few dozen brainwashed maniacs can’t keep the city hostage forever.” “Well, duh...” Pffttt...

“The point is that all these people out here, looting, robbing, killing, they're the people who wash your car, who pour your coffee, who take out your trash. And what happened the moment the lights went out? They showed their true faces. They showed how quickly they want to open up your rich boy veins and bathe in your blue blood.” *very softly* Oooh, that’s a good line.

“There are good people in Gotham.” This is the Killing Joke. ‘All it takes is one bad day.’

“Face it, kid: Gotham has no heroes.” Yeah, but the people who crawl under their beds and lock their doors are the ones that are biding their time.

*Bruce pushes Jerome so that he messes up his shot* Ooohhh!

“Foul! He pushed me! Did you see that?!?” Genesis of Batman and Joker’s relationship: a shove!

*softly* Jesus Christ....

*The “punk” ends up being dropped anyway* Oh my God...

*both yell in disgust when Jerome has to re-staple part of his face*

“Did that hurt?” *z-snaps in shock*

*Jerome puts a staple in Bruce’s arm* Did he [Bruce] just No-Sell-

Ohhh! Ohhh! YES! YES HE DID! Yes he did!

*both yell when Jerome does it again*

Aaahhh! Aahh, that was on the wrist too!

“Stop!” He took two! He took two of those!

Over the wrist too! God, that’s a major vein!

Did you see Jerome there?!? He’s like “Well, wait a minute...”

*imitates the dramatic way Jerome puts his hat back on*

“Where the hell is our back up?” Still two minutes out.” Alfred is your back up!

*chuckles* All you need is Alfred!

“All right, so we [Jim, Harvey, and Alfred] go in, find Bruce, get him to safety, then we go after Jerome. Ready?” “Not really.” *chuckles*

*Jerome comes out in his ringmaster costume* AAAAHHHH THE SUIT!!

Oh, that’s so cool.

YESS!!

*Jerome slaps his butt* Did he-

Yes he did.

“The show is about toooo...begin!” He [Jerome] was doing a Mark Hamill voice there for a second!

I know! He does the Mark Hamill laugh sometimes.

Ohhh that’s badass!

Yeah.

*both try to laugh at the stock crowd gasp when Jerome shoots a rowdy audience member*

Y’know what, he [Jerome] would be the guy that would carry around canned sound effects like that.

“So, how to thank the best darn cult of fanatics a messiah like myself [Jerome] could ask for?” *chuckles* Oh my God...

“I give you-” *does small verbal keyboard smash when the ta-da fanfare stock sound goes off*

“QUEUE!” *laughs*

*Bruce gets carted out* Oh my God.

*mouths along with Jerome saying “Or better yet.... a boom?,” dramatic hand gesture included*

*The cannon gets rolled out* They’re gonna shoot his ass out of a cannon?!?

*laughs* Yeah, like Jerome’s gonna fly out of a cannon!

NO, Y’KNOW WHAT?!? I would pay good money to see that though!

*legitimately trying not to cry laughing* I can just see Cameron Monaghan going *makes flying sound effect*

No, like they’re gonna bada bing bada boom [shoot Bruce with the cannon]

Oh OK.

*laughs*

OK, y’know what, I would have bought it either way!

*keels over laughing* I’m just imagining Cameron Monaghan.... WHHHEEEEEUUUU!!!

AN: Please God someone draw this, I’m begging you.

“NAILED IT” AS HE [Jerome] POURS IN NAILS!

*both yell in horror at Jerome pouring various kitchen knifes into the cannon*

“Whatever you do, please, definitely try this at home. Preferably on a family member.” *wheezes*

“WHOOO! DOGGIE!” Somebody saw “Dr. Strangelove.”

Cameron’s like “Yes, I’m getting PAID!”

“Ready, partner?” *hits desk with hat*

*Alfred starts beating up cult members* Go Alfred!

Go Alfred!

*mutters* You magnificent boss, you...

*both laugh when Jerome’s hat gets shot off*

*Jerome sets off the cannon fuse* Oooooooooohhhhhhh!!

*yells*

*Bruce starts to pick the handcuffs off* C’mon, Bruuuuuuucceee.... c’mon, Bruuuuucccceee...

C’mon, last handcuff. You got this.

*Bruce loses one of the staples* Oooohhhhhhh!!!

Knock the thing [the stand that Bruce is on] over! Knock the thing over! Knock it over so at least you’re out of range!

Well he has one more [staple] though in his wrist. Or does he? Yeah, he has one more!

*in unison* C’mon, c’mon c’mon c’mon c’mon c’mon c’mon!

*jaws drop when Jim and Alfred discover the remnants of the staff that Bruce barely escaped from*

HOLY CRAP!

He broke it?!?

I guess...

Oh no, we gotta back to this [Ed and Oswald drama]! *hits leg with hat* Nooooo!!

“I [Oswald] I underestimated you, Barbara.” *sarcastically* NAAAHHH, really?!?

I hate that dress [the striped one Barbara wears]. I hate that dress so much.

Holy crap, ooooohhhh... that’s from Tabitha’s whip [the mark on Oswald’s neck]!

Ooooohhhh... euugghhh...

“So I [Oswald] help you [Barbara] find Ed... things go better for me... I don’t know, you kill me? That about it?” That’s just about the sound of it.

“Yeah.” Yeah.

*Bruce runs into the Mirror Maze* Oohhhhhhhhh...

Oooohhhhh here we go.

“Bruce, darling.” *points excitedly at screen*

This is the scene!

This is the one “Dark Knight Returns” homage I will ever accept.

*Jerome in front of the mirrors* OH MY GOOOOSSSHHH! Look at that!

That’s awesome.

That is amazing!

That is the coolest damn thing.

Ooooooooooooohhhhh!!

*Bruce comes into the frame* Whooooo hoo hooo hooooo!!

*shocked* Oh shit!

“You’re [Jerome] going to pay for what you’ve done.” *snaps fingers excitedly*

Daaamn, son!

“What’s going on? [Oswald] You have a weird look on your face. Like, weirder than normal.” *scoffs in hilarity*

“Oswald, you loved him, and he [Ed] betrayed you.” Kill him! Kill the love you feel! Prove that death is stronger than love! And you can have your own life again!

Yes, I quoted “Once on This Island,“ what of it?

“But I killed Isabella... because I wouldn’t share him.” Yeah, no shit, eh?

“Ed said love is sacrifice.” *buries face in hat*

“I shoudl have been able to sacrifice my happiness for his.” It took you this long?!?

*both shook when Ed walks in*

[Oswald] You are so dead now...

“You’re [Ed and Barbara] in this together.” Yeah, no shit, eh?

“I [Ed] wanted you [Oswald] to die knowing that you were incapable of loving another person.” “But I can. I just proved that, right?!?” No, you didn’t.

You notice that Bruce is like right beside him [Jerome]!

Yep.

“Let’s do this mano y mano.... my little conquistador [Bruce].” Ahhhhh, don’t call him that.

*gasps when Bruce tackles Jerome from behind*

Shit!

“What kind of hero tackles someone from behind?!?” *chuckles in shock*

*gasps when Bruce beats Jerome to the ground and starts the beatdown*

Keep going!

*Bruce picks up a piece of glass to stab Jerome with* Oh shit!

*both too much in the moment to say anything when Bruce decides not to kill Jerome*

*out of breath* Go Alfred...

C’mon, Alfred!

*both raise our hands and cheer when Bruce runs to hug Alfred*

*Jerome stumbles out toward Bruce and Alfred* OoOOhhhhh!! Ohhhh boy...

Take his ass out! He’s not gonna last much longer!

*yells in shock when Jim runs up and punches Jerome*

*both yell and reel back in horror/disgust when Jerome’s face gets punched off*

*trying not to laugh* His face is back off!

His face...

*in unison, with fancy hand gesture* Off!

*giggles* Had to lighten the mood somehow.

HE [Jim] JUST PUNCHED A DUDE’S FACE OFF!

*laughs* How often can you literally say that?

I KNOW!

“[Harvey] You wish I [Jim] would’ve shot him [Jerome]?” “Eh, he’d probably just come back from the dead again.” “Probably.” *both stifle a laugh*

“At least you [Jim] get to say you punched a man’s face off.” Exactly!

EEeeyyyyyyyy!

*grumbles and hits desk with hat* But Jeremiah dies in the next season.

Jeremiah?

*keels over* SON OF A-

*evil laugh*

There’s twins! Shut up!

“Well, got to say the clown makeup was way more terrifying than the damage underneath, Master Bruce.” Pfft.

“Did I [Alfred] ever tell you that I don’t like clowns?” *bug eyes in horror*

*whispers* You’re not gonna like Jeremiah then.

He’s less clownish than [Jerome]

True.

I love this orange lighting

“Shall I [Alfred] tell you [Bruce] what I thought? I thought how proud I was of you.” *puts hands to chest*

“Of the man you’ve become.” *smiles*

“I almost killed him, Alfred.” But you didn’t.

“But if you [Bruce] keep going, you’re gonna need rules.” Vengeance blackens the soul, Master Bruce. You walk the edge of that abyss every night, but you haven’t fallen over, and I thank heaven for that.

*softly* This is that scene!

“I will not kill.” *both raise our hands in anticipation*

SAY IT!

“Say it again.” Say it, c’mon...

C’mon!

“I will not kill.” *both clap hands toward screen*

YAAAASSSSS!!

My sweet badass bab!

*in dramatic Batman voice* Sad Boy... is now... Vengeful Boy!

*laughs*

*about falls out of chair reeling back* OH SNAP THE CLONE!

*bug eyes*

*throws hat at screen*

“I [Five] still don’t understand how I can help save Gotham.” His voice is different!

Yeah.

That’s the doppleganger theme!

Oh shit, son!

OOOOO-OOOOHHHH!!

*Someone knocks on Jim’s door.” Have a drink first. No wait, you’re gonna need that.

*softly* God damn, this freaking pier...

“Ed...I love you.” *both so done*

“I... don’t... love you.” *snaps fingers in agreement*

“You need me, Edward Nygma!” No he doesn’t!

“When I [Oswald] met you [Ed], you were a nervous, jittery, loser!” :[

“I created Edward Nygma!” You’re full of shit

AN: Oswald kinda has a point though. Just sayin’...

You see him [Oswald] spitting up foam?!?

“You can’t do this...” Yes he damn well can.

“Ed, are you listening to me?” “...I’m listening...“ NO! Don’t listen to him!

*both raise our eyebrows in shock when Ed shoots Oswald*

*laughs* AND WE NEVER SEE HIM AGAIN!

Push him in! Push him in!

*Ed pushes Oswald into the river* YEEEEEEESSSS...

*sings* IF YOU LOVE ME, LET ME GOOOO-OOOO-OOOOO!!

*slow jams to Penguin’s theme playing as Oswald sinks to the bottom*

Go to hell, Oswald. I know he lives but let me have this.

*jams the crap out to the ending theme*

#Gotham #FOX #the blogger reacts #looked at the stars and considered a reaction #the gentle art of making enemies #oswald copplepot #edward nygma #isabella gotham #bruce wayne #lee tompkins #jim gordon #jerome valeska #alfred pennyworth #cameron monaghan #jeremiah valeska #barbara kean #tabitha galavan #butch gilzean #court of owls

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seobyzoheb · 2 years ago

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Travel to the Maldives

If you are looking for extreme luxury with tropical surroundings, you don't have to look any further - the Maldives is a perfect destination for a once in a lifetime vacation.

Once a completely remote and isolated tropical paradise, the Maldives has now become a very popular holiday destination for Europeans and Americans. The Maldives is made up of a group of atolls with luxury resorts scattered around its coastline.

The Republic of Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean. Situated south of India and south west of Sri Lanka, the Maldives total twenty-six atolls with over 1000 small islands, most of which are inhabitable.

Most of the resorts have their own entities with some resorts taking up whole islands - these resorts offer great privacy and ensure a relaxing vacation. Nearly all of the holiday resorts are located on the five main atolls, which are Kaafu, Vaavu, Baa, Alifu and Lhaviyani. Alifu is the main tourist zone where new hotels and resorts are in the process of being built.

Travelling to the Maldives is pretty straightforward. Standard travel documents, such as a passport are needed, but you don't need a visa. Visas are only required if you are planning to work there.

Accommodation in the Maldives differs from resort to resort and from island to island. Some resorts offer basic huts with outdoor bathroom facilities that will give you the traditional island feel, while others offer all the standard services that we are accustomed too.

Most of the resorts in the Maldives provide some, or all, types of water trips. Night time fishing trips are a special treat. The Maldives is also known as one of the best diving destinations in the world and the resorts cater very well for this. Most of the resorts have got their own diving school.

The seas around the Maldives also provide great areas for snorkelling; the coral reefs are amazing and are full of great and wonderful marine life. But to see the full extent of the amazing sea around the Maldives you need to go deep into the sea. A deep-sea dive will certainly be worth it and these are widely available.

The Maldives is also a perfect spot for any type of water sports, especially windsurfing and scuba diving and is also a great destination for sailing and water-skiing.

Most of the resorts have their own bars and restaurants. The food is similar on most resorts with restaurants ranging from Oriental to Middle Eastern. Most resorts have coffee shops that serve light snacks. Fish and rice are the two most common dishes in the Maldives.

If you are looking for some thing different a cruise around the islands of the Maldives is certainly the best way to see the area. This is a unique experience and will give you a great insight into the region.

The resorts of the Maldives are very well known for their lavish spa treatment. Along with its stunning white sandy beaches and glorious sunshine the Maldives will certainly make for a great holiday.

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wherespaulo · 4 years ago

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Hiking in the Catskills

Nov. 8-15, 2020

It was November 2020, NYC, and a third, larger wave of covid-19 was well and truly on its way around the globe, limiting travel possibilities. Even individual US states had their very own travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, so I decided the least risky option to get some hiking in was to stay within NY state and head to the Catskill Mountains.

I was met by a cheerful Chinese-American woman, 70’s, at the amusingly named ‘Morning Glory’ B&B in Woodstock – I expect it was something to do with the way the sunshine beamed through the thinly veiled windows at dawn. The numerous paintings covering the walls of this 1800’s colonial style property hinted at the owner’s artistic nature. During the coming week I would come to meet her daughter, Diane, 40’s, and her granddaughter, Isobel, 20 – men were clearly superfluous to requirements in this place being run by three generations of industrious Chinese-American women!

I’d planned on doing a number of long day hikes and over the week settled on four -- a modified route of the Mink Hollow Devils Path Loop, the Devils Path to Hunter Mountain Loop, the Escarpment Loop/Kaaterskill Falls and then part of the Burroughs Range:

Mink Hollow Devils Path Loop (slightly modified route) - 15 miles

I hiked the first mile from the parking spot with Diane under clear blue skies before we went our separate ways – she was carrying on back to Woodstock while I was heading over Indian Head and Sugarloaf Mountains where the views would be spectacular and turn out to be the best of the week.

In the heat I was soon down to my t-shirt with the bottom parts of my hiking trousers zipped off. It all took a bit longer than expected so I ended up being in a rush to get off the mountain, with its tricky scrambling sections, before dark. To make sure I can get somewhere in time I tend to assume speeds of 2.5-2.75 miles/hr for mixed terrain, 2.00-2.25 miles/hr for slower uphill/scrambling stuff, and 3.00-3.25 miles/hr for easy paths and road sections. In the event I did make it off the mountain just as the light was fading but then had a two mile dangerous walk along the dark road back to my car, with a few fast cars to contend with.

Devils Path to Hunter Mountain Loop – 11.4 miles

The first part of yet another Devils Path, connecting the car park to the loop which I would walk in an anti-clockwise fashion, was a treacherous steep half mile uphill over slippery wet, leaf-covered rocks, clearly earning some infamy and its name over the years. The low cloud would persist for most of the day where the only other hikers I met were an intrepid outdoorsy looking family that had the look of being an integral part of these mountains -- I felt honored that they spoke to me as an equal, as though I was also part of this exclusive all-weather outdoors club.

I thought about how different these mountains looked when skiing, the only other time I’d been on Hunter, and how the passage of time not only affects their visual appearance. Of how water-under-the-bridge gives an alternative view of the world. I tried to get a look above the clouds by climbing the fire tower on the summit of Hunter but when I got to the top the latch into the lookout had been padlocked – although life can sometimes feel like this, I knew another door would soon appear in a different time and place.

Escarpment Loop, Kaaterskill Falls – 7.4 miles

It was a misty start under a fine drizzle as I headed up the steep, wet, slippery trail beside the roaring falls which spoke to me in a language I’ve yet to decipher – half heard messages drowned out before I could quite grasp their meaning.

Then, walking the loop in a clockwise fashion, flat woodland trails lead to a still reservoir, a silent and desolate contrast under that blanket of thick fog. And when I eventually came to the ridge along the top of the escarpment facing south, the mist would periodically clear to show tiny patches of dazzling blue sky and hints at the extent of a view I might be missing – like flashes of insight into your dreams, dreams which you keep hidden in the mist, afraid to believe what might be possible for fear of being let down. Why not take a look?

Burroughs Range (partial route) - 11 miles

How to do a point-to-point hike and still have your car at the end of it? Our plan was that I would drive Diane’s car to the parking spot at the westernmost point on the loop and she, with Isobel, would drive my car to the parking spot at Woodland Valley Campground. I would then walk anti-clockwise, she would walk clockwise, and we would meet in the middle at Cornell Mountain for lunch and to swap car keys.

Best laid plans though! As I parked up Diane’s car after the steep uphill drive, acrid smelling smoke and steam emanated from under the bonnet – feck! A quick inspection revealed no water in the cooling system reservoir and a probable split hose. I dumped almost all my drinking water into the reservoir before I left for the trail. I was feeling guilty that I’d pushed her mini too hard up the hills, but when we met for lunch at the half-way point she just said “oh yeah, I’ve been noticing that for a while. Can’t remember the last time I put water in. They’ll sort it out at the service in a couple of months”. It made me think of life’s multitude examples of how the cost rises when we don’t address problems quickly – when we don’t nip them in the bud. There was the ten years of worsening scratches on my apartment’s wooden floor before I got rubber protectors to go under my sofa’s feet; then the water damage on the wall next to my bath/shower which is yet to be sorted; and of course the irrevocable damage to a marriage from not being completely ‘present’ when I needed to be.

With little drinking water I was grateful to come across a spring just after Slide Mountain – the numerous large signs clearly evident for half a mile in each direction made me smile. Flashing neon lights would hardly have made the spring more conspicuous! There’s something instinctively satisfying though about slaking your thirst straight out of the ground – a human need akin to the warmth from a fire, the freedom of stretching your legs under a blue sky, the touch from someone special...

Real Estate

On the one day it chucked it down I stayed off the mountains, instead driving towards Hudson to check out the real estate – I stopped en-route to have a stroll along Poets Walk in the misty rain. It was a welcome change to wander over gently rolling terrain like pipe-smoke in a billiard room as I considered whether I might have been a poet in another life, rather than a scientist.

Over the past couple of years I’ve been considering whether I might leave New York City at some point since many of my good friends have left and my job no longer keeps me here – I’ve often thought if there’s nothing to keep me in an expensive city then why not leave? I’m completely open as to where I might live if I do decide to leave. My sons live in London and Lyon but who knows where they might end up in the future. And the world is a small place – the time to fly from the US east coast to western Europe is about the same as flying from the US east coast to the US west coast. I could live anywhere and fly as much as I wanted to see my sons, ethics of carbon footprint permitting of course. I’d already been checking out New York state real estate in Woodstock (and earlier in Cold Spring) where it seemed the pandemic had driven New Yorkers out of the city to quickly snap up property at increasingly elevated prices.

Although Hudson’s prevalence of high ceilinged Victorian style architecture had an attraction for me, I wasn’t overly impressed – maybe a rainy day is not the best time to visit but it seemed a tad neglected and desolate to me – other than the luxurious Maker Café, located inside the upscale Victorian Maker Hotel. Rhinebeck, just a tad further south and also usefully situated on the Amtrac line from New York City, had more appeal for me, with a smaller, less obvious center surrounded by upscale residential areas.

Good restaurants and bars are an added attraction to relocate somewhere and Woodstock had plenty. I spent a few evenings at my favorite place, the A&P Bar, with its super friendly staff serving up excellent cocktails and top quality British nosh.

The Italian food and wine were excellent at Cucina where I had an illuminating conversation with a fellow patron sitting at the bar. It was convivial enough until going off on an unexpected tangent when the topic of Covid and vaccines came up. She said something like “so what’s the scoop on how the Pharma companies released the virus?”. I decided she was just having a laugh and retorted “yeah, good one”. But when she pushed the point I realized she was serious and told her she’d been watching too many movies involving the ‘evil pharma companies’ and that she could ask many justifiable questions of big pharma, such as whether they’re charging too much for their drugs, but to suggest they’re increasing profits by releasing diseases that they can provide treatments for is ridiculous. Of course I wasn’t aware at the time of the massive US movement which subscribes to this ‘Big Pharma Conspiracy Theory’. It was a great restaurant but I decided it best to stay away for the rest of the week.

Overall it had been a very enjoyable week’s hiking and exploration of the Catskills and I look forward to when I can stay in that friendly and amusingly named B&B in Woodstock once again.

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ellasddlade · 4 years ago

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Avenue south residences condo

South Africa is synonymous with Nelson Mandela, fine wines, sporting heroes, game viewing, huge seas and sunshine. As the adventure capital of the world SA welcome visitors from across the globe with open arms and huge smiles. For those considering a trip here, this is the "Lightening Tour" of the climate, major cities and a little of what to look forward to.

South Africa enjoys diverse climates: From desert in the north west on the Atlantic side to lush vegetation in the north east bordering the Indian Ocean Boasting a 2,798 km long coastline which curves to the southern tip of the icy Cape Agulhas with the hottest recorded spot being in the Northern Cape, Kalahari near Upington. The coldest spot is Sutherland in the western Roggeveld Mountains Overall, the temperature is generally good all year round.

Equally, the cities of South Africa are as warm as its people and its climate. They are so different in character that there is something for everyone to enjoy. South Africa's most popular cities are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, the Mother City. It was founded in 1652 by the Dutch settlers led by Jan van Riebeeck.

Table Mountain is the backdrop of Cape Town while this most beautiful city displays the mighty Atlantic Ocean as its foreground.

Top attractions include: the cable-car up Table Mountain, the ferry to historic Robben Island, the Cape of Good Avenue south residences condo Hope Nature Reserve and a tour through Stellenbosch; (wine lovers take note)

Magnificent beaches to choose from include Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno and Muizenberg, Fish Hoek and Strand. Shopping is enjoyed at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cavendish Square and Canal Walk and for fleamarkets go to Greenmarket Square, Green Point and Hout Bay. Nightlife is for dining and dancing. It is at its absolute best in Long Street.

Johannesburg, also known as Jo'burg, Joeys, Jozi, JHB, iGoli or Joni by South Africans, was founded in 1886 when gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand. It is South Africa's most modern city. The 3.2 million population includes the residents of Soweto.

Top attractions include: the Soweto tour taking in the birthplace of Nelson Mandela. Newtown and Constitution Hill (the birthplace of democratic South Africa) are high on visitor itineraries. Sterkfontein Caves at The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is a 40 minute drive with the Rhino and Lion Park en route.

Shopping is found in Sandton City, Hyde Park, Rosebank or Northgate, Eastgate, Southgate or Westgate. Popular weekend markets are the Rosebank Rooftop Market and Michael Mount Organic Market. Nightlife in Newtown, world-class theatre productions and sophisticated restaurants. Alternatively there are the shebeens of Soweto and Alexandra. Want more laid-back? Head for the villages of Melville, Parkhurst and Norwood. In the day the Apartheid museum, the Planetarium, and Jo'burg Zoo are all popular destinations.

Durban, with its origins in trade is a busy port as well as a year round holiday resort. Recently it has made claim as one of the world's top conference venues with its International Conference Centre (ICC).

Attention hedonists: this is the playground paradise on the Indian Ocean. Top attractions include: UShaka, the fantastic 16 hectare marine theme park. Whale, shark and dolphin-watching tours are run by The Natal Sharks Board (in nearby Umhlanga) as well as deep-sea fishing for game fish and superb surfing and swimming beaches.

Shopping is best at The Gateway Theatre of Shopping Victorian-style The Pavilion and The Workshop. For authentic African and Indian goods head for the Victoria Street Market, The Warwick Avenue Triangle and Grey Street. On The Golden Mile: take a rickshaw ride, buy curios or enjoy glorious seafood by the sea. Cosmopolitan eateries thrive throughout the city with an emphasis on Indian cuisine: try the "bunny chow"

Port Elizabeth is the Friendly City on the Coast founded in 1820, its many monuments pay tribute to its British heritage. Port Elizabeth (PE) is overlooked by the Sir Rufane Donkin lighthouse and bears the name of his wife, Lady Elizabeth.

Top attractions include: Walking the city to enjoy some wonderful Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with their rich 1820 Settler history. No 7 Castle Hill is the most famous old Settlers cottage. Visit Campanile, the monumental 52m bell tower and the intact Fort Frederick.

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islandii · 4 years ago

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Best Family Resorts in Maldives

The Maldives is not only a paradise for honeymooners but also a great place to enjoy the amazing beauties of the Indian Ocean for families.

Most resorts have the necessary infrastructure (like kid’s club, kid’s pool etc.) for organizing leisure activities for children of any age.

But there are resorts that not only focus on families but also offer special offers for them like free accommodation, meals and even a transfer for younger guests.

In this guide, we will consider resorts with the best conditions for families with children.

Angsana Ihuru

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Jan 2021 One child (4 – 11.99 years old) sharing existing bedding, with parents in the same villa can stay & eat free on same meal plan as adults booked.

Come to a true island paradise. Experience the gorgeous turquoise waters in Angsana Ihuru, the white beaches, and the rich green tropical vegetation. Go diving on a shipwreck, enjoy snorkeling on the house reef, or relax on the beach at this Ihuru Island resort.

Introduce your eight or nine-year-old to a shallow lagoon. Watch them learn about diving through a fun bubble-making lesson. Safe child-friendly scuba gear assures you of your children’s safety. The certified instructors are patient and attentive to ensure your child will have an awesome first diving experience.

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Amaya Resort Kuda Rah

Special offer for children

Travel: all year around Children 16 year old and below will stay and eat free when sharing will with paying adults up to the maximum capacity or each villa category.

Enter an island sanctuary where the ocean beckons you to come live & love at one of the finest Maldives luxury resorts. Dive into an underwater world at the nearby Kuda Rah Thila, come experience a genuine heartfelt welcome at Amaya Kuda Rah, Maldives.

Nemo Kid’s Club. When the adults are away, the kids shall play! Resort Maldives kids club features a range of indoor and outdoor activities, from coconut painting to a beach treasure hunt, creative crafts and games to ensure our little guests enjoy their time while you indulge in luxury comforts. Age Group: 4 – 12 y.o. Opening Time: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. Activities: Coconut painting, cake decorating, island exploration, arts & crafts, puzzles, beach treasure hunt.

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Kandima Maldives

Special offer for children

Travel: all year around Complimentary accommodation on BB Basis for maximum 2 children below 12 years of age. Complimentary meals (as per the meal plan booked) for children below 06 years of age

Based on the values of the umbrella brand Pulse Hotels & Resorts – smart, playful, rooted, responsible, human – Kandima Maldives is a place with soul, deeply rooted and respectful of guests, colleagues, community, culture and surroundings. Here, it is all about genuine hospitality with a human touch and smart solutions that make use of the latest innovations – not to mention a playful spirit!

Kandiland. The little VIPs are just as important as our adult ones. Kandiland, Kandima Kids Club is run by a dedicated, multilingual team of fully certified child carers, and offers a daily programme jam-packed with fun and informative activities. Open: Daily, 8.00-20.00. Kids club age group is 4 to 12 years old

Babysitting service start from age 6 months to 3 years unless the child is potty trained. Note also babysitting during the day are done only at the kids club. Kandiland’s krew can do babysitting at Kandiland from 9 am to 8 pm. Guest don’t need to book they can come and fill their registration form any time and the service will take place.

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Lily Beach Resort

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 30 Dec 2020 No extra supplement apply for up to 2 children staying in extra bed while sharing adults villa. Children Age is 6 – 11.99 years old.

Happy children equals happy parents, and to get the most of your exciting Maldives family beach holiday, Lily Beach Resort & Spa offers plenty of possibilities that will allow your little ones to romp around the island.

From hermit crab races, crafts, watersport activities to treasure hunts, your little ones will be in good hands at the Turtle Kids’ Club. The natural playground at Lily Beach Resort & Spa and the well-equipped indoor area, where we will seek shade when the temperatures peak, will keep the children entertained while you take some time to yourself.

With friendly and well-trained staff, the Turtle Kids’ Club offers a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities, allowing your kids to have fun while you join a diving trip or go for a well-deserved spa treatment.

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OZEN by Atmosphere

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Oct 2020 Accommodation and return speedboat transfer are free of charge for children 0 – 15 y.o. Indulgence plan supplement is 120 USD per child per night

Maadhoo Island is situated in South Malé Atoll – just a short 45-minute luxury speedboat ride away from Malé International Airport. The perfectly North-South Island of Maadhoo with guest villas facing due east and west offer stunning Sunrises and even more amazing Sunset views. The large pristine lagoon overlooking the horizon, with exotic marine life all around offers the discerning traveler a true Maldives island experience!

OZEN Kids Club. Children & Young Adults can enjoy a variety of daily organised activities, games & island fun.

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Anantara Kihavah

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 8 Jan 2021

Children under 12 years are welcome on a complimentary basis for 3 meals/day from children’s menu and / or Daily Dinner at Plates with Live Stations and Buffet, However, if dining from a la carte or buffet, 50% off adult pricing applies.

Thiththi Boli Kids’ Club offers excitement and action for kids aged 4-12 years old. Qualified supervisors provide endless fun through exploration and crafts. Creativity is stoked through different themes.

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Dusit Thani

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 8 Jan 2021 Children below 12 years of age, stay and dine free (Max. 2 children)

What better way for families to unwind than spending some time out on the beach surrounded by picturesque tropical nature with a wide range of experiences on offer for guest of alll ages.

Baan Sanook Kid’s Club: T-shirt painting, Nature walks, Pizza making, Treasure hunt, Face painting, Funny mask making, Coconut or shell painting, Origami art, Hide and Seek, Cookies and cupcake decorating, Board games, Building sand castles, Play station games on LED TV, Movies and cartoons, Foosball table, Age Group: 3 to 12 years, Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 hours.

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JA Manafaru

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 8 Jan 2021 Children below 12 years of age, stay and dine free (Max. 2 children)

Romantic Dreams in a Tropical Island Paradise. Experience an idyllic island escape in the secluded sanctuary of JA Manafaru, Maldives. In the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean lies a tropical Maldives hotel and resort, blending the serenity of the Maldives with seven world-class restaurants, extensive leisure activities, and exotic spa and wellness facilities.

Playful hideaways for the younger ones and trendy relaxation for teens – Coolzone & Chillzone are available and manned by a team of dedicated JA team members, with extensive experience in childcare. Available facilities: Children’s pool, CoolZone kids’ club, ChillZone teens’ club (8 years to 16 years).

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Six Senses Laamu

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 8 Jan 2021 Children below 12 years of age, stay free (Max. 2 children). Meal is for extra charge. Children 0-5 y.o eat and stay for free.

They say you can dust sand of toes but not souls, and we hope every family leaves with memories of limitless sunshine, warm seas, crazy looking sea critters and precious time wrestled from the everyday routine to spend together. From the children’s club The Den to in-villa babysitting, toys, baby chairs and hammocks, even little ones have big adventures.

Family activities include Cinema Under the Stars, team and table games, treasure hunts, cycling and non-motorized water activities. Take a dolphin cruise, island hop with a picnic and do morning yoga or a dance class.

The Den is a professionally-managed complimentary club for younger guests from 3 to 11 years with indoor and outdoor games, movies, junior baking plus arts and crafts.

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Dhigali Maldives

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Oct 2020 – Applicable for all rooms except Beach Bungalow & Lagoon Villa with Pool – Complimentary accommodation up to 2 children age 2-11.99 yrs when sharing with at least 2 paying adults on meal plan booked by the accompanying adults

A slender coral cay in the Raa Atoll, Dhigali Island is pure Maldivian bliss. Ringed by coral + kissed by the sun, this is a luxury hideaway with a difference. Castaway villas + overwater bungalows dot the island’s crystal blue perimeter.

Kid’s Club. Indoor + outdoor fun is free at Dhigali’s Children’s Club.

Guests aged 4 to 12 years are invited into exciting activities + endless discoveries that let them learn + have fun at the same time.

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Kihaa Maldives

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Oct 2020 – Complimentary accommodation up to 2 children age 2-11.99 yrs when sharing with at least 2 paying adults on meal plan booked by the accompanying adults

Kihaa Maldives has introduced Exclusive Islanders, the resort’s own brand of personal butler service.

Visitors staying at Kihaa Maldives will have their own personal villa host to ensure that they have an exceptional stay at the resort.

Exclusive Islanders assist guests in a role similar to traditional butlers. They will show the guests around the island and assist in curating the best experience holiday to make it a memorable one.

The focus of Exclusive Islanders is to provide a high level of service, ensure all arrangements spanning from spa treatments, excursions and all private dinners are looked after, not to forget; keeping a point of contact with the guests on every occasion and attend to every desire.

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Kudafushi Maldives

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Oct 2020 – Complimentary accommodation up to 2 children age 2-11.99 yrs when sharing with at least 2 paying adults on meal plan booked by the accompanying adults

Kids Club “Little Bubbles Club” opened daily from 9:00am till 6:00pm, offers a happy, comfortable and safe environment for children to enjoy through crafts and games with resort child care professionals. Every day at Little Bubbles Club, children gets to enjoy theme-based activities from our weekly calendar, including educational, entertaining and cultural indoor and outdoor games. Babysitting service can also be arranged at required location with at least 24 hours’ notice.

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Coco Bodu Hithi

Special offer for children

Travel: now – 31 Oct 2020 Complimentary accommodation and meal up to 2 children age 2-11.99 yrs when sharing with at least 2 paying adults on meal plan booked by the accompanying adultsю

The Coco Bodu Hithi Resort reflects the Island’s character in its every dimension. Our Maldives resort is your chic retreat. Reconnect with yourself, your loved ones and the wonder of the natural world. Remind yourself what time out and travel should feel like. Breathe the clean, sea air. Meet the Hawksbill turtles. Witness the peaceful majesty of the native Nurse sharks. Explore the exotic colours of the reef’s inhabitants.

Swim with Manta rays. Take a sunset cruise across calm waters. Sink your toes into the white sand and ease yourself into island life and its relaxing, dreamy pace. All of this is yours, at the Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives Resort.

The Kid’s club is unavailable.

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Fushifaru

Special offer for children

Travel dates: now – 23 Dec 2020 Up to two children under the age of 12 years stay and eat free in the same villa and on the same board basis as the main occupants.

Fushifaru Maldives is a hotel in Fushifaru that features a designated smoking place, a safety deposit box and a barber shop. Fushifaru Maldives boasts accommodation in a chic-style building. It has non-smoking rooms and 24-hour room service, laundry and dry cleaning service. The property is 57 km from Pantano de Vargas Monument, while Tiny Island Marine Conservation Centre is 14 km away. Baa Atoll is 65 km from the hotel. The Kid’s club is unavailable, but there is outdoor playground and Babysitting/child services for additional charge.

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Jumeirah Vittaveli

Special offer for children

Travel dates: now – 09 Jan 2021 Children between 0 years to 3.99 years old benefit from complimentary combined airport transfers Children below 11.99 years will enjoy buffet breakfast and children below 5.99 years will enjoy meals as per parents booked meal plan

At Kuda Koli Kids Club, your child’s days will be filled with exploration and fun. The environment is welcoming and safe, designed especially for our younger guests. Resort fully equipped Kids Club and Teen Lounge offer extensive indoor and outdoor play areas.

In hotel weekly program, they offer a wide range of innovative and exciting activities including pizza making, face painting, treasure hunt, t-shirt painting, island exploration and pool games. The professional and enthusiastic Kids Club team’s mission is to make your child’s holiday experience one to remember and treasure!

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Sun Aqua Vilu Reef

Special offer for children

Travel dates: now – 31 Oct 2020

Two Children (0 – 11,99 y.o) will stay free in a room shared with 2 full paying adults (Green Tax of USD 6.00 per child per night will be charged), on Emerald Plan.

Sun Aqua Vilu Reef is a luxury family-friendly resort island in the heart of the Maldives. They have activities available for guests of all ages and even a babysitting service for any parents who want a bit of time alone. The kids’ club encourages your children to make friends, join fun activities and get to know fellow junior travelers from around the world. Kids’ Club hosts daily activities so please get in touch with our team to find out more.

Experience: Family/kids spa treatments, Kids Club, Family pool, Board games, Beach walks.

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Best Indian Restaurants In Sunshine West | Punjab Grill Indian Restaurant

If you are someone who is dying to eat Indian food here in Melbourne then we got you. When someone says Best Indian Restaurant In Sunshine West then only one name comes in mind and i.e Punjab Grill Restaurant. Apart from the delicious food here, the ambiance of this restaurant is very friendly, lively, and attractive.

When someone says spicy Indian food what comes to your mind?

At Punjab Grill Indian restaurant you will get what you are craving for. Creamy curries, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside potato bonds, and veggie samosas, nothing can beat the spices and special Indian food flavor.

Unlike other restaurants, we will serve you the dishes in their original form and fresh. So, if you are bored of eating Indian food then this sunshine west best Indian restaurant is for you only.

Looking For Best Indian Restaurants In Sunshine West?

When it comes to delightful and mouth-watering food, Punjab Grill is one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. No matter if you are coming here with your loved ones or alone, we will not miss a single chance to impress you with the delightful cuisine.

The team of experienced chefs that we have is the main reason why we are considered as top restaurants sunshine west. They choose the best of species from different corners of Indian to bump your taste buds.

Not just the delightful food here but the way our staff will welcome you and present the food before you will win your heart definitely.

In simple words, it can be said that Punjab Grill is one of the best food places in sunshine west. So, you should not waste your time thinking because your favorite dishes are waiting for you.

Enjoy Good Food In Sunshine West

Punjab Grill Indian Restaurant comes amongst the most popular restaurants in sunshine west. We are everyone’s favorite today and it’s all because of our dedicated and experienced team who puts a lot of effort to satisfy your taste buds.

So, step your foot outside and come to the best family Indian restaurants sunshine west then you can step inside the Punjab Grill restaurant.

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Some FAQ’s About Indian Restaurants

Indian Cuisine is quite popular and famous in the world and Indian Restaurants are running packed houses even in Australia. These restaurants serve the best quality food. Foodies are experts and are always in search of new options. Indian cuisine is hot selling cakes specially in Australia. Many Indians living away from their homeland have found their way to Indian cuisine.

Indian dishes are lip smacking and even natives are tempted to try out these dishes. But people have many queries regarding Indian Cuisine now-a-days. Here are some frequently asked questions about Indian cuisine and Indian restaurants and their answers given by experts in the respective field. Learn the answers to the common questions before exploring Best Indian restaurants in Melbourne.

Why do people like to visit Indian Restaurants?

Eating at an Indian restaurant is certainly an enjoyable activity for many people across the globe. People love the warm, friendly and homely environment at these restaurants and live to enjoy this time with their family, friends or loved ones. Most people like to visit Indian Restaurants because they simply love the mouth watering delicacies, the spot on service and home-like ambience. Indian people who are living in Australia go to Indian restaurants to reconnect with their roots. Native people visit Indian restaurants because they wish to try out the famous hot and spicy curries and lip smacking delicacies served at an Indian Restaurant.

What are the dishes available In Indian restaurants?

The menu starts with tasty entrees like Onion Bhajji, Samosa, Chaats, Kebabs and tandoori chicken etc. The mains would include some of the popular Indian dishes like Mutter Panner, Palak Panner, Malai Kofta, Butter chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Korma, Lamb Rogan Josh, Lamb Vindaloo To Name just a few. One can also enjoy the delicious Indian Desserts like Gulab Jamuns, Gajar ka Halwa, Kulfi etc. Besides, Most Indian restaurants offer a set of Menus to suit your preferences and are also budget friendly. There are menus that offer kids friendly food. Go check out the best Indian food in Melbourne and explore the vast menu. Try something new to tingle your taste buds.

What is unique about Indian cuisine?

Indian cuisine is unique in terms of taste and flavours. Indian food has authentic Indian Spices or Desi Masalas and hers to add that kick to the dishes. Indian garam masala adds a unique taste and aroma to the dish. Herbs and spices such as turmeric, cumin, cloves, coriander ,mint , saffron, asafoetida, curry leaves etc. All of these herbs add extra taste and flavour to these dishes.

Do they prepare dishes from scratch?

Yes, Indian cuisine is all about cooking dishes right from the scratch using fresh and clean ingredients. One may be rest assured to be served freshly made dishes including rotis, chapattis, naan and other Indian bread apart from snacks, curries and main course dishes.

Do they source from local farms & markets?

Yes, Indian restaurants source their fresh ingredients from the local market. Most of the items on the menu are made from the vegetables grown somewhere close to the restaurant. Everything is super fresh and in season food. If you’re in Melbourne, you can visit Top Restaurants In Sunshine West to try out this incredible appetizing cuisine.

Hoping this answers all your common queries. So what is stopping you from trying your hands on the wide variety of Indian Dishes.

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A Trip to Tampa

When someone mentions the name Florida and tourism, Tampa is not the first destination that comes to mind. While typically overshadowed by all that Orlando has to offer and the beaches and nightlife of Miami, Tampa is a great tourist destination in its own right. Things to do in Tampa the following are must see attractions when traveling to Tampa.

Historic Ybor City- Tampa has a rich Cuban history and Ybor City is Tampa's original Cuban neighborhood. Much of Tampa's nightlife is focused in and around Ybor City, as it is home to a multitude of high quality restaurants and nightclubs. The Tampa Cuesta Ray Cigar Factory (one of the few remaining running cigar factories in the United States), the Ybor City Museum, and the Columbia Restaurant are a few of the hotspots to hit in Ybor City.

The Florida Aquarium- Located in the Channelside district of Tampa not far from Ybor City, the Florida Aquarium is one of the top aquariums in the East Coast. Featuring habitats that celebrate Florida's varied sea life as well as exhibits with a more global focus, the Florida Aquarium provides fun for children of all ages.

Busch Gardens- While Disney and Universal Studios down the road in Orlando get all the publicity, thrill seekers generally prefer Busch Gardens. A several hundred foot vertical tower named Falcon's Fury, Florida's longest roller coaster, Cheetah Hunt, and the gravity-defying thrills of SheiKra are three of the many thrill rides that make Busch Gardens-Tampa, a premier tourist destination. Add a fully functional zoo for the kids, and great restaurants and food, and you have one of the best theme park experiences in the entire country. Couple that with the fact that buying a one day ticket allows patrons unlimited access to the park for an entire year, and you also have the best theme park bargain around.

Henry B. Plant Museum- Located on the campus of the University of Tampa, the Henry B. Plant Museum dates from 1891. Originally the Tampa Bay Hotel, the Museum is world renowned for its Moorish influenced architecture. Additionally, the museum features special events come holiday time. It's not to be missed.

Beautiful Beaches- Though not in Tampa proper, the Tampa Bay Area is home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Located along Florida's West Coast, beaches in the Tampa area range from the touristy (Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach) to the calm and serene (Indian Rocks Beach). Regardles of the type of beach one prefers they are sure to find it within an hour's drive of Tampa.

With over 300 days of sunshine per year, beautiful beaches, thrilling amusment parks, museums, and fine dining, Tampa and the greater Tampa Bay area is an underrated tourist destination. While lacking the magic of Orlando or the pizzaz of Miami, Tampa is an amazing destination in its own right and certainly worth a visit, or two.

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Australia is a large highly developed state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying the territory of an entire continent. Australia&’s area is 7 692 024 sq. kilometers, which is the sixth in the world. The country has a population of 25,301,400 and is largely concentrated along the eastern and south - eastern coasts. Australia is a semi-arid and in places arid continent. The southeast of the mainland has a temperate climate, while the north is tropical.

Italian cuisine is very popular in the city. To eat good paranthas, it is suggested going any indian place, the best indian restaurants in sunshine west, but with wonderful paranthas and fresh

ingredients. Another tip is Kababs, a must-see in Melbourne. There are Melbourne’s best indian restaurant, and works as a restaurant, café and pastry shop. It is huge, has an impressive amount of sweets, as well as pasta and ice cream. If you like sweets, the place is a perdition!

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Peak summer holiday time is fast approaching, but if you’re still undecided about where to go on holiday next, don’t worry – here are 10 of the best holiday destinations to consider if you’re planning some time away in August, including some brilliant beach holiday destinations.

Portugal

For sun, sea and super beaches without having to fly too far, Portugal is a terrific holiday destination. A blend of excellent golden sand beaches, whitewashed buildings and charming towns are just some of it’s appeals, not to mention it’s golf courses. Praia Verde, Praia da Rocha and Porto de Mos in the Algarve are great spots for a beach holiday, as is Vilamoura, whilst Lisbon and Porto are go-to destinations for a city break.

The French Riviera

France is virtually on the UK’s doorstep so after a relatively short flight – around two hours – you can be in the gorgeous Cote D’Azur region of the country. This is the playground of the rich and famous; the French Riviera includes some of the most glamorous cities in the country; Nice, St Tropez, Cannes and Monaco. Expect luxury hotels and apartments, Michelin star restaurants, high fashion shopping, pristine beaches and chic bars. If you like your holidays to include a bit of celeb-spotting as well as sun-worshipping, this is most definitely for you.

Corfu

This beautiful island is located just off the west coast of mainland Greece and is a real favourite with families searching for a blissful beach holiday as well as couples and groups of friends looking for a lively break. Lovers of sun, sea and sand will be thrilled by the range of Blue Flag beaches in Corfu – Sidari is highly recommended – while those wanting a faster pace of holiday will be entertained by loud and proud Kavos.

Gran Canaria

Holidaymakers can never really go wrong with the Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria is one of the most popular of the islands. It delivers on every level – bustling regions and towns, a family friendly ambience, large and welcoming beaches, and plenty to see and do. Pick a resort to suit your taste; Maspalomas, Playa del Ingles and Puerto Rico are big hitters, but you’ll find Amadores and Playa de Mogan quieter and even a little on the sleepy side. The latter is a charming little spot, perfect for romantics.

Croatia

Croatia’s secret as one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe has been out for a few years – it’s no longer a hidden gem but still relatively quiet compared to similar destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece. Croatia can provide the best of both worlds – if you want a memorable beach holiday, try a visit to Hvar Island or Istria. If you want to combine a beach holiday and city break, Dubrovnik is one of the most exciting destinations around right now.

Costa Brava

As a holiday destination of excellence, Spain is still going strong and will always be popular with tourists because of its short flight times, sunny climate and relaxed vibe. The choice of resorts seems endless, whether focusing on the mainland or the neighbouring Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca, Formentera). We’ve picked out the Costa Brava here; part of the Catalonia region, it has an eye-catching coastline and pleasant regions such as Tossa del Mar and Lloret de Mar. The fabulous city of Barcelona is close by, too – why not spend a couple of days in the capital of Catalonia?

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

If your holiday checklist is simply ‘sunny and a beach’ then Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach resort could be perfect! Bulgaria is an up-and-coming holiday destination and Sunny Beach, on the Black Sea coast, is the hottest spot in the country. It’s a purpose-built stretch of glorious sandy beach, stretching for around 8 km and fringed by bars, luxury hotels, top-class restaurants and clubs. In August, the atmosphere is buzzing and the weather superb – there’s an average of 12 hours of sunshine every day at this time of the year.

Maldives

For a tropical paradise, the Maldives takes some beating. For a holiday that provides the ultimate in relaxation, peace, tranquility and luxury, head here. The Maldives are a series of atolls and islands – 100 of which are resorts – in the Indian Ocean, so you really will feel a million miles away from anywhere as you lie on the vast expanses of white sand, gazing at brilliant blue skies and taking a leisurely dip in its warm waters. The Maldives is exotic and idyllic – two weeks here will work wonders for tired bodies and minds.

Norway

Summers in Norway offer an ever-changing landscape, plus it’s the perfect time to see the Western Fjords in good weather conditions. If you enjoy activities in the great outdoors such as hiking or canoeing, Norway’s abundance of lakes and woodlands make it easy to indulge in these activities. While it can be an expensive destination to visit, the breathtaking scenery and laid-back pace of life is worth experiencing first-hand. You’ll fall in love with it’s remote islands, rugged coastline and soaring mountains. You can eve get involved in cultural events like Bergen’s Beer Festival or Oslo’s Jazz Festival.

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Italy is a country that really deserves to be explored from top to toe, such as its delights. But if you have a week or two to play with in August, the Amalfi Coast is thoroughly recommended. The Amalfi Coast stretches down the south west of Italy, from just ‘under’ Naples and for around 30 miles, taking in picturesque clifftop towns as Sorrento, Ravello and Positano. Any of these would make for a delightful stay, but the best way to see the Amalfi Coast is to travel throughout, staying a few days in each.

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Toronto has a lot of names. The ‘Foodie City’, ‘the Baby New York’, ‘T.O’ (T as in Toronto and O for Ontario), are just a handful of them. I never categorise a complete city experience into one label, I certainly do see why Toronto is the city you come to, to eat… or get an entree of the Big Apple, but served up on a friendly plate.

With a population of nearly 2.8 million, it’s a sizeable city. I must admit, when I first arrived last month, I was a little, let’s say, confused. Sure, I had come from New York (and we seem to have a special talent for comparing every city to NYC after living there), but I was surprised at how spread out Toronto is.

“People leave the city to do things, actually”, a new friend said, when I was looking for Toronto’s ‘Manhattan equivalent.’ The penny dropped.

Welcome to Toronto, the baby New York.

Toronto’s lively neighbourhoods & nooks

Alright, this is where the action happens. Just like New York (sorry, I can’t help myself), you can pick where you hang out, according to what you feel like doing (or eating).

I’m smack-bang in between ‘Little Portugal’ and ‘Little Italy’, which could easily be mistaken for the ‘burbs. But, wandering around the main streets and you’ll find coffee shops, bars and boutiques a-plenty.

Explore the coffee shops, boutiques and bars in the city.

West Queen West

My two favourite spots so far are West Queen West and Chinatown. Follow two main thoroughfares, Queen Street and King Street, which connect the two areas.

Having an affinity for street art, which both neighbourhoods are known for, I enjoy tackling sections of these two main streets, stopping in the various eateries and shops along the way.

Explore the streets and check out the street art along the way.

Chinatown

In Chinatown, Graffiti Alley is worth a look (especially if you’re familiar with and love Melbourne’s laneways). Slightly north is the Kensington Markets – the famous and colourfully quirky area that attracts both tourists and local weekend market-goers.

Distillery District

St. Lawrence Market, further east in Toronto’s trendy Distillery District (a spectacle in itself with its 19th Century whiskey distillery buildings), is another Saturday activity, as it’s shut on Sunday. Meander at your ‘market-pace’ around the 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers, artists and collectors.

While the quaint Distillery District has enough indie restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, outdoor sculptors and music performances to keep you occupied, you’re in for a special treat if you visit in November or December – as this is when Toronto’s Christmas Markets is on. Picture a big Christmas tree, fairy lights, mulled wine, sweets, carols and, most probably, snow.

Again, there’s plenty of opportunities for more food eating, but that’s okay!

Wander through the old distillery district to see what it has to offer.

Where else should you visit?

If you’ve got time, visit the world’s tallest free-standing structure in the western hemisphere – the CN Tower.

And, if it’s warm enough, head to the Toronto Islands which is only a short ferry ride from downtown Toronto.

The CN Tower is an iconic landmark to visit in Toronto.

Poutine, pancakes & coffee

You can literally eat your way around the world without leaving Toronto… Latin American, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Indian, Chinese, Polish as well as many Canadian-themed dishes.

Get ready to eat more than you should (but it’ll be worth it) consuming triple-stacked pancakes, sweet Canadian bacon or poutine – french fries, cheese curds, brown gravy and usually some delicious meat.

And yes, it’s as good as it sounds. Forget the calories.

Toronto is known for its food, so sample as much as you can!

Enjoy some craft beer tasting

Brunch is also religion here, as is craft beer tasting. Check out Bellwoods Brewery, Kensington Brewing Company and Junction Craft Brewing.

If you’re stuck in food choice paralysis, Blog TO is a great resource for finding somewhere to dine.

Daily brunch is not to be missed during your visit.

Organising your trip to Toronto

Life in Canada is pretty darn close to home, culture-wise. You don’t need to worry about vaccinations or learning the basics of a new language.

Organising and planning a trip here is fairly straightforward.

Transport to and from the airport

When you’re booking your flight, keep in mind there are two airports. If you’re travelling from Australia, you’ll most likely arrive at Pearson International Airport. Jump in an Uber to the city, which should only be around CAD$24 vs. a $55 taxi.

However, if you’re connecting in North America, you might land at Billy Bishop Airport on Toronto Island. Walk 10 minutes in the underground tunnel and you’ll come out in downtown Toronto.

Getting around the city – Uber Pool and the Subway system

Getting around the city depends on two things: the weather and where you want to go. I use Uber pool most of the time, but there is an underground subway system, Toronto Transit Commission, and something locals call ‘the trolley’, which is like Melbourne’s tram system. Visit TTC for more information.

But given that Toronto’s public transport is notoriously poor, many Torontonians ride their bike. And yes… that’s in sunshine, rain, hail or snow.

Ride, walk or use ride-sharing services when getting around the city.

Booking accommodation – where should you stay?

As for pre-booking your accommodation, don’t assume that you need to be right in the city’s downtown (near the water). Remember, the outer neighbourhoods are where it’s at. I’d suggest looking for AirBnb’s around Chinatown, Little Portugal, and King West Village. I spent most of my time in the Chinatown district. It’s always best to book a week or two earlier, especially during the warmer months.

Packing for the weather

The last part of your preparation, and probably the most important part, is packing for the weather. The summer sits at a perfect mid-twenties, but as soon as we get closer to November, it gets chilly… and I mean bone-aching kind of cold. Rug up, Aussies.

Pack your warm down jacket, a beanie and a scarf to keep yourself warm.

What gear to bring to Toronto

Thermals

Thick socks

Gloves

A scarf or /shoes

Daypack for sightseeing

It’s cold here, particularly in winter! So pack accordingly.

Visas and getting there

As for the visa, Australians can enter Canada (and stay for up to six months) on something they’ve recently introduced called an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).

You can apply for your eTA through the Government of Canada website. As for the currency, they take Canadian dollars, which is virtually one for one with the Australian dollar.

What’s your favourite city in Canada?

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