Power is one thing that everybody likes and needs. Without power it is difficult to survive, by which I mean electric power. And charger is one such instrument that requires constant power, which is got by charging often. Imagine, while you are on travel abroad and your charger or adapter that powers your mobile goes dry and to your chagrin you find it not compatible in the supply point in the other nation. Relax. You may now add to your paraphernelia the 'Swiss Military Adapter' that features a three-in-one travel plug set, which is compatible across 150 countries. Get recharged with full zest while you are on tour abroad with this adapter.

Labels: 150 countries, Swiss Military Adapter, travel plug set

Yercaud, known for its cardamom and coffee estates is gearing up for the annual flower show scheduled from June 5 to June 7. The 'poor man's Ooty' would show off more than 10,000 flowers for the show which is next only to Ooty. Yercaud, is situated above Salem in Tamilnadu state of India and has all the elements of a hill station waiting to entertain a traveler. Canine show and boat race would also form part of the festival and before I forge, important tourist spots in Yercaud such as Anna Park, Pagoda point, and the lake is being spruced up for better ambience. The district administration is making elaborate transport arrangements to facilitate tourist arrivals. Book mark June 5 to June 7 if anybody has ideas to be in Tamilnadu at that time.

Labels: Anna park, lake., Pagoda point, Salem, Yercaud

It was the first of sorts in Belgium. And now it's in Tel Aviv, Israel. If you are in the old city of Jaffa, do have fun in the restaurant where you will be lifted to a height of about 133 feet to have an aeriel view of the city. A 120 ton crane capable of lifting a platform with 22 customers and 5 staff to serve tasty Israeli cuisine, takes them all up in the air so high to have an exhilarating experience. The name given is 'Dinner in the Sky'. No worry about safety. People are fastened to seat belts and bingo! Now the only thing left is to go in for some tasty items sitting atop hundreds of feet. A unique experience in await indeed. By the way, Israel is already for its 'Pago Pago' floating restaurant in water.

Labels: dinner, Israel, Jaffa, sky, Tel Aviv

Gustave Eiffel created this marvel and has gone into history forever. 120 years have passed since 1889, but the monument is young in pulling crowds from all over the world. One would find pride in saying he visited Eifel Tower in Paris. To commemorate its 120^th birthday, Paris has gone into the festive mode. Anybody nearby Paris even as you read this? Get the feel of the longstanding monument and also the party mood of the French.

Labels: Eiffel Tower, French, Gustave Eiffel, Paris

Ooty in Tamilnadu, India is now booming with travelers. It’s summer and the season is synonymous with Ooty. The boom of travelers and the bloom of roses is the talk of the town. The Flower show in Ooty has started, which has blossoms of different varieties of roses, lilies, daisies enchanting tourists and the locals. Come, watch and enjoy the beauty of the flower that the first Prime Minister of India, Jawarharlal Nehru wore close to his heart. The old saying ‘A Rose is a Rose is a Rose’ is evergreen and the ongoing flower show hosting scores of varieties of roses stands testimony to the adage.

Labels: Flower show, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ooty, Roses

If you were in Laos, you may not like to miss the 'Bun Bang Fai' or the rocket firing festival, which resembles the Diwali that is celebrated in India. If Diwali - the festival of lights is celebrated in India to commemorate the Triumph of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakusara, Bun Bang Fai is a festival in which serious salvos are fired in the air that is believed to bring rain on the country sides.

A good crop yield is the expectation which the rockets are believed to bring after profuse rains. The belief exists for several centuries and till today, the festival carries gaiety and fun filled excitement with cross-dressed Laos' people enjoying themselves with Lao whiskey, beer and 'sato'- a sort of brewed rice alcohol akin to the Japanese 'sake'. Sounds interesting... right.

By the way, Laos is a landlocked Southeast Asian country bordered by Burma, China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. The country has UNESCO world heritage sites 'Luang Prabang' - famous for 'Kuang Si' falls and 'Pak Ou caves', and 'Wat Phou' - that has a mountain with a natural 'linga' ( nuclear reactor shaped structure). This is considered to be sacred as linga pertains to Lord Shiva and the mountain is considered his abode. The country is seeking similar status for its 'Plain of Jars'. Vientaine is the capital of Laos.

Labels: Bun Bang Fai, Kuang Si falls, Lao whiskey, Luang Prabang, Pak Ou caves, rocket festival, Vientaine, Wat Phou

All roads lead to Rome; and this is especially true for butterflies. The most elegant and beautiful color stuffed creature is finding lot of patronage in Gardens at Rome. Romans are engaged in rearing butterflies in gardens which enables good natural pollination and adds beauty to the eyes of beholders. They are also teaching people who visit such gardens about techniques involved in raising butterflies. If you are in Rome, make an enquiry about these gardens and have a visual treat to look at the colorful flying creatures. You may also come to know the ways and means to bring them up in your native garden.

Labels: Butterfly, pollination, Rome