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Switzerland Salutes Veteran Indian Director Yash Chopra
Hello My Allys,
I’m back this week with another #BeingAllycaralFridayFeature 👒 This week, I thought of sharing with you a memory of Switzerland. A Place which instantly brings a smile on our faces. It is true, many of us might have not been to Switzerland or some of us have gone there. But I am sure, each of us atleast once in our lifetime visited Switzerland through movies. Switzerland is a home to many hollywood movies to name a few would be Angels and the demons (2009), Star Wars episode III : Revenge of the Sith (2005), Golden Eye (1995) and also Bollywood movies like Dhoom 3 (2013), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) The most famous movie of our times, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
So more or less looking at these and many of the innumerable movies which we have seen shot in Switzerland, we definately have an idea of how Switzerland actually looks. Keeping the same vision in mind, when I first traveled to Switzerland, I had the notion I would land on a road covered with ice but well, that wasn’t the story. I landed on a normal grey road!!!
My holiday was in planned in August so to actually get the snowfall during the time I was there was difficult. The season of winter was almost over, but none the less thankfully some places are always covered with snow throughout the year. So that didn’t disappoint me.
The place is world famous for two major things one is swiss chocolates & second swiss watches. While, I was going through sightseeing sights in Switzerland, I came across this place called Interlaken, a beautiful place situated right below a hill. As I was exploring this place, I came across a familiar fountain. And well, this wasn’t an ordinary fountain, this was the famous fountain which was seen in the iconic, Yash Chopra’s Movie of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). This spot is fondly referred to as the DDLJ spot. It was here that the characters of Raj (Played by Mr. Shahrukh Khan) was seen proposing his lady love Simran (Played by Mrs. Kajol) with a rose which she accepted and all what happened was the water from the rose spilled on her face.
While exploring this area on foot, next I came across a Life Size Statue of Veteran Film Director, Late Yash Chopra. Yes, indeed it was a very proud moment to see a statue of an Indian on a foreign land, so much loved and respected for. After Interacting with officials in the place, I got to learn that the statue was installed by the Swiss Tourism board in the year 2006, to acknowledge the Veteran Director, Late Yash Chopra’s contribution towards single-handily boosting popularity of Switzerland among the Indian Tourist – Indeed, Boosting Swiss Tourism as a whole.
It is simple, You get a car drop up to a single point then you have to explore the place on foot. The place is called the Kurssaal Garden in the central Swiss town of Interlaken.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The Statue is 350 Kg and is a replica of the one in Chopra’s film Studio in Mumbai.
- The Statue was installed in the year 2006.
- The same was unveiled by his wife, Pamela Chopra and daughter in law – actress Rani Mukerji.
- This is one of it’s kind statue in Switzerland in the open space dedicated to a film director who boosted Swiss Tourism.
TIP OF THE DAY:
- If you plan to visit Switzerland to experience Snowfall visit it in between December to April.
- Don’t forget to wear comfortable walking shoes as the same is explored best by foot.
#BEINGALLYCARAL With Yash Chopra Statue at Interlaken, Switzerland
Women’s Day Special – Solo Female Travel Tips
Hello My Allys
It is Tuesday again and here we are marching in full speed towards women’s day which is celebrated throughout the world on the 8th of March. This is a day dedicated to women and empowering them to make sure that they are no less than anyone in this world. This Year, the theme for the day is “Equality for Women, Progress for All.” And so I decided I should evolve this week’s tips around woman and what could help them on their travel journey.
Travelling alone can be a daunting and terrifying task but if you are up for the challenge, accomplishing it will make you even more happy and more confident about your self.
As Exciting as it may sound, it will not always be so you need to get the following things tick marked before you embark upon a solo travel journey.
- Research well about the destination you are heading to, places to visit, clothes one should wear in those place. Also, Learning the basics of the language helps a lot – May just Hello, Good Morning, Emergency, Please and so on.
- Remember as you are outside avoid drinking too much when you are alone. You need to handle your own self well, when you are alone. Also, when served a drink, always keep an eye on your drink may not be an alcoholic one but still, keep an eye on your glass.
- When You sense some danger, don’t afraid to create a scene. In such places, learning basic words definitely helps.
- Trust Everyone and No one – This is the golden rule that you should know and understand. It is but obvious when you travel you make a lot of new friends, that’s the exciting part, but you need to understand when to Open up about your thoughts with whom and where.
- If you visit crowded places – remember to take care of your belongings that includes the cash, credits cards, (If travelling internationally than your Passports) And don’t keep all your cash at one place.
- Optional but this would be add on for your safety carry a pepper spray in a bag or learn martial arts. Up to you what you want to choose between the two or maybe you could select both.
So this Women’s day, take that extra step that will make you feel empowered. If possible, take a day off and explore a place in your in own locality. (It may sound unrealistic as it’s a exactly in the mid of this week. No, worries weekend will definately come soon. In case, you are a guy reading these tips then hey! you should forward this to your female friend circle.
Do you have some solo female travel tips? I would love to hear, why not share. You can comment on this post or simply, Share it on any of your social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram using the hashtag – #TravelwithAllycaral I’m really looking forward to hear from you all.
Here’s wishing my beautiful ladies a Very Happy Women’s Day in advance. Grow and Empower one another
Until next post, See Ya!
The First Church in Bardez Taluka – Reis Magos Church
Hello My Beautiful Allys,
Hope you all are doing fine. It is Friday or should I say Fri- Yay! It is the time of the week that I look forward to! Not only because we can see the weekend is near, but also because I get to feature one place of my choice in #TravelwithAllycaral 👒#BeingAllycaralFridayFeature 👒 ! Yes… This Week, I thought of featuring a beautiful church, the first in the state of Bardez.
Sounds familiar ? Yes Couple of weeks back I asked you about Which is the first church built in the Bardez Taluka. So here it is… The Reis Magos church. The church is the first church built in the Bardez Taluka way back in 1555. The Name Reis Magos is derived from a Portuguese word which means, “Three Magis” which points towards the Three Wise Men who bought gifts for Baby Jesus when he was born.. Situated in the fortress of the Resi Magos Fort, the church has a pleasant view of the River Mandovi. Earlier looked after by the Franciscans, it has consecrated to St. Jerome. But as the time passed, it grew as a learning centre for priest across the state.
If one takes a closer look at the church, the church has a facade of Portuguese imprints on it and the beautiful outer coat is eye catching. The interiors on the other hand have a wood that depicts the Three Wise Kings giving gift to the baby, Jesus. Every Year, the Church celebrates the Feast of the three kings on 6th January with great pomp and splendor. A huge procession is carried out by the locals to mark the feast.
As one walks near the foot of the steps of the church one can see a small shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Hope. Several people devotedly worship and pray for to this shrine.
How to get to Reis Magos Church. ?
BE CAREFUL:
The Best View You can get when you click a photo here is when you stand on the roadside. Be careful of the vehicles then.
TIP OF THE DAY:
Best time to click photo of the church is early mornings.
On that note, here I am leaving you with my photograph at the Church. I would love to see your photos too when you visit the place. Share the photos on your instagram, facebook and twitter using the hashtag – #TravelwithAllycaral Looking Forward to see your wonderful pictures!
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT Reis Magos Church
Tip of the Week – Things to Carry while travelling on a long flight
“Hum Tum Ek Kamare mein bandh ho aur chabi koh jaye” (Hindi Song)
Hello My Allys,
Hope You all are doing fantastic during the last days of February month. I’m sad that this month is ending because this month thought me several things while happy too as I looking forward #March Gracefully this March. On that note, a lil context of the hindi song about, (It meant You and I get Locked in a room and the key gets lost.) No no this week I will not lock you anywhere neither will I steal your key, but this week, I thought of giving you #BeingAllycaralTuesdaytips on What one needs to keep in mind while travelling on a long flight and Trust me it is no less than getting locked in a room.
So let’s get started:
1. Pack Your In- Flight Hand Bag Wisely.
The best way to enjoy a long flight depends on how smartly you pack your in- flight hand bag. This Bag, needs to include your travel toiletries like right from your toothbrush to travel size moisturizers. Also, extra pair of clothes is mandatory because long flights get tiring and these things keep you fresh.
2. Wear Comfortable clothes.
Wear something in which you are comfortable for ladies could be a pair of jeggings and loose tank tops or for guys loose comfy tshirts. Avoid something which is too tight and something that sticks to your body. Also, the same with shoes.
3. Drink A lot of Water
Long Flights often dehydrates a person which our body doesn’t get instantly accustomed to change in temperature. Drinking Water keeps you hydrated for entire flight.
4. Get Sleep.
Several People like to stay awake during long flights. Try to Avoid this, You need to get good sleep. So then you land on your holiday destination you be fresh and active.
5. Carry Required Entertainment Material Only.
Flights that carry Passengers for such a long distance travel have a wide range of in built entertainment at your finger click. Right from latest movies, Be it Bollywood, Hollywood or classic Television series You name it and the LCD before you provides you with it. However, if you are a Book Lover then you have limited option which you satisfy yourself only with the in flight magazine. So if you want to carry your favourite novel or book go ahead carry it.
See ya, Until we meet again.
