How I Enjoy My Vacation in India and Abroad

After being a traveler for so many years, it is not easy to write down what I like the most about a place. Nonetheless, I do like to travel to various places, most of which are in India, and some of them are abroad. Here is my top list of things that I love to do, no matter where I am.

Enjoy being idle

Whether I am at an airport or a railway station, I just love sitting at a place to watch people busy in their lives. In my usual city life, I barely get a chance to sit with myself. That is why; I enjoy the waiting period at such places and do nothing at all. Even if I feel sleepy, I prefer to stay awake and observe people doing various things. There are parents busy with their cute kids, old people struggling to read the newspaper, people from various backgrounds struggling to find their train or the way to boarding the airplane.

I also love to wait for people at the cafés, restaurants, or public parks unless I have something urgent in my schedule. While I was sitting in the garden city browsing self drive cars in Bangalore, I met a lovely elderly couple who talked about their life history with me. It was intriguing to know how they survived a plane crash in London. I had never met a truly grateful person before that day, and just one session of conversation made me realize the gifts I had in my life. 

Read books

I am not a tech-savvy person at all, which is why I never thought of buying a Kindle to pursue my love for reading books. Even though I am a lazy reader, I am persistent at it. During my airport hours, I make sure to read something if the waiting time is too long. The railway stations in India sell interesting novels at throwaway prices, and I buy them in abundance whenever I get a chance.

Window shopping

There used to be a time when I would shop for literally anything that caught my eye at a tourist destination. However, I have matured as a traveler with time and I am not an impulsive buyer anymore. Nonetheless, it does not mean that I have stopped visiting the local markets completely. Now I prefer to go for window shopping and shop for things that I truly feel will not take any extra space at home. I don’t like to haggle too much with the locals of a tourist place, which is why, I tell the shopkeeper upfront that I am only looking around at stuff and I don’t intend to buy anything. They also understand my thoughts as they encounter several window shoppers in a day. I get out of a shop once I am done satisfying my eyes with the beautiful local stuff.

Travel gives a lot of time to kill, but I love to enjoy it rather than just pass the time.

How I overcame the fear of beginning my solo trip

I always believed that the solo trip is not a big deal, but the beginning of it is definitely scary. Even though I had planned my first solo trip to Coorg as perfectly as I could, I was still petrified to sit in the bus to my dream destination. However, it was only when a week was left to leave, I started calming down, and my fears became subtler than before. I also realized that no matter how headstrong I was, I could not avoid a few things around me. Wherever I go in the world, I have to adjust with a lot of things. I cannot change the perception of every person towards a solo female traveler, modify the culture of a place, and find out every little thing that comforts me.

Anyway, I had already decided that no matter how scared I felt inside my heart, I would not let my vulnerability show in my persona. I will deal with the challenges on my own, and ask for help only when I cannot do without it. After I journeyed to Coorg and reached there, I fathomed that most of the problems almost always came with a solution. I found myself developing a toleration for issues I had never even faced, and honestly, I managed it well. At the end of the trip, I felt proud of myself that my first solo trip was a success.

Dealing with security 

No one else is responsible for the security of a person, but the person himself, except in the extreme situations of course. After living independently in Bangalore for more than five years, I had already realized that an under-confident person is more susceptible to crime. It's not always the attire that attracts the attention of wicked men in India or abroad, but the timidity of a person encourages dominance. I made sure that I covered my body well with loose-fitted clothes, and walked with confidence even though I did not feel the self-assurance in my heart.

Concerning my belongings, I never left my valuables in the open and kept an eye on the people around me. I kept a watch that no one followed me wherever I went. It was tiring at times to be so watchful at all times, but the worth of being all on my own at such a beautiful destination never let me complain. It was a huge confidence boost for me when I realized that people were not at all bad at every place. It's just that I have to be cautious with people than feeling sorry later. I must say that I did not find a single person in Coorg from whom I could sense a threat. Considering the relative safety of a place was the first thing in my mind even when I had not finalized the destination. Still, I never went to the lonely places alone to be on the safer side.

Being in contact with someone at home was the other thing that I strictly followed. I am in my early twenties, and I understand the concern of my loved ones towards me. I made sure that at least one or two persons in my hometown or Bangalore knew everything about my whereabouts. One of my friend works in Car rentals Bangalore, and he had assured me that I could call him anytime if I wanted to return immediately from Coorg. I sent him the updates about my locations and activities so that at least one person can reach me in case I need help. Being carefree is different from being carefree. I took my safety seriously, which really helped me have a good time even with strangers. Just a little bit of pretending went a long way in making friends with strangers. Anyway, my first solo trip was indeed unforgettable, and I am grateful to God that I could finally make it.

How My Dad Deals With Unexpected Episodes during Travel

Having a composed and relaxed temperament at all times is not an easy job, particularly in our times when we do not have any patience to deal with unexpected incidences. I don't claim that my dad is the best person in the world, but he means the world to me. I have seen him dealing with several instances in life that can make anyone wonder from does he bring so much of strength and patience.

I become particularly picky when I have to travel to any place in the world. The anxiety of leaving something behind takes me over, and it becomes difficult for me to hide my frustration and irritation with things. At the age of twenty-three, I behave like a 10-year old kid in front of my parents, and it is my father who calms me down. Last month, we were planning a road trip to Coorg, and my father suggested to take a Car Rental in Bangalore without Driver so that we can experience a new car this time. Although I was not against the idea, my dad sensed it that I was not in favor either. I always preferred taking a driver along with us so that none of us gets tired driving the car. Anyway, he was adamant this time, and it was my duty to take the delivery of the car from a particular pickup point.

When we were about to leave at seven in the morning, we got a call from the car rental company that the driver who was supposed to deliver the vehicle was stuck somewhere and it will take some time to send the car to us. So the trip had not even begun, and we had started arguing at home. As usual, I started blaming others that it was their idea to Rent Cars in Bangalore and now we were stuck at home. We could not even take the chauffeur-driven car because we had already paid for the Self-Drive Car. Nevertheless, my dad was calm and unruffled as usual. He made me sit, handed over a glass of water to me, and asked me to show the itinerary. He justified the company’s act that they are also humans working for a company and they are allowed to make mistakes. We just sat there for a few minutes talking about random things and then he remade our itinerary according to the delay in departure. 

He has a habit of not making a fuss out of simple problems. When people like me lose our temper, he magically maintains his cool. He would either keep a poker face or even laugh at the situation. God knows where he draws his strength from, but he is amazing at handling life. Otherwise being very loving by nature, my mother is a little high tempered by nature (I guess this is where my temperament comes from). I feel amazed to notice that my father has hardly ever got angry with her. Whether it was the matter of Self-Drive Car Rental Bangalore or several other silly incidents in their twenty-five years of married life, he has managed to handle their married life really well.

I am no one to judge anyone for their habits, nature, preferences, or temperament. Nonetheless, after meeting thousands of people in life, I feel proud to be the daughter of such a gentleman who knows how to deal with the toughest situations in life unlike others. After waiting for three hours that morning, the Self-Drive Car finally arrived at our doorstep, and the driver had a bouquet with chocolates tucked in it. It brought a cheerful smile on my face, and my father again established it that the company runs with humans. No robotic establishment could have delivered the car with such a delightful gesture as compensation for their little slip-up. I, once again, learned a lesson to let go petty matters and take delight in the present.

How Living in a Tourist Town Feels Like

I have to be a brat if I say that life in a tourist town feels awful. It does seem tiring sometimes to entertain the visitors all the time, but in the end, you end up being kind enough to be patient with everyone around you. Many people think of living at a place where people go for a holiday. Ask me, how it feels like to be surrounded by clueless people all the time who want to feel amazed at every little thing they see. It really feels awful at times. Still, I would say it is not that bad. However, read further to judge whether you want to change your mind about living there or not.

The Vacationers 

Seeing new faces every day in my town, Coorg does not really feel good to me, especially when some people annoy you in your face with sheer intentions. I don’t hesitate to call myself old at the age of 25 because I have seen people from other cities coming to mine and spreading filth. Of course, not all of them are like that, but yes most of them are. The tourists do keep our economy alive, although they should understand that it is their responsibility to keep the town clean. 

The fantasies of people 

Whenever I meet anyone from Bangalore or any other city, they have a look of wonder on their faces- all the time! And they ask very clichéd questions like, "Do you enjoy the sunset every day?" or "Do you enjoy breathing in the aroma of coffee all the time?" Trust me guys; even unique things become mundane sometimes. I do feel good to live in the lap of nature, but please, excuse me for not being very polite while answering all your questions.

The fun side of a career 

I should not forget to admit that I do enjoy my job in the hospitality industry in Coorg. I help people arrange things like Self-Drive Car Rental Bangalore if they cannot do it on their own. It does not take much exertion to do so. Still, people feel grateful to me for it. Moreover, I get paid for it! What else should I want from life? I am on a full-time vacation while earning money to pay my bills. I can be a kid throughout my life and still be fine with it. I know that now you feel jealous of me! (Wink!)

Drunk drivers

We are always taught not to drink and drive, but what should I do when I see a drunk driver trying to maneuver the car on the risky roads of the hills? It is too risky for their lives as well as that of the others, yet, we have to cope with them. They take the Car Rental in Bangalore without Driver, but their thoughtless driving makes me think is it really worth it driving like that? Is it worth that enjoyment that may eventually cost them their lives some day? I am sure it is not. If they have to rent Cars in Bangalore, they should take care of it too, right?

Give directions 

I own a grocery store in the central market, and I am tired of giving directions to everyone on the street. Almost every person comes asking for the same place, and I cannot refuse them. I have to tell them the directions, and that too with a smile on my face. The worst day is when the ATM at my store does not work. I cannot deal with the mess on that day. People come over, try taking out money, and fail to do so. In spite of the obvious picture in front of them, they come over to the counter and ask if there is no cash in the machine! Now, what am I supposed to do? Smile, of course!