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Best Gift Ideas to gift to a Traveler Friend
Hello my Allys,
It is Tuesday and here I am back to give you Tips that will definitely help you while you plan your travel. First of all, before I get started let me tell you, I am all excited to head towards the month of Love – February which is almost around the corner. This month is indeed a very special month for me as this one is my birthday month! Yes 15th February that’s the date, that I wait throughout the year to celebrate – my birthday. And travel being such an important part of my life, this week, I thought of giving out some gifting tips, keeping in mind you too might have a birthday around the corner in your friend circle! Yes Tips on what should you gift your Travel Buddy.
If one goes to see, there are several things you can gift a traveller, but if you want to seriously be remembered gift them something that they will cherish and make use of during their trips.
Here is a shortlisted list of Top 5 things you can gift your Travel Buddy.
- Backpack Bag – A Normal size backpack bag can be the most handy item to gift your travel buddy. This is the thing, come what may your friend will definitely carry on his/her trip. If you plan to buy a bag, buy a small one. As your travel buddy will definitely have a big bag that they travel with. And a plus point of a small bag is that this bag can come in handy, when they are on the trip and they decide to stop by a store to collect souvenirs on a return trip. This Bag will indeed be very useful to him or her. So this is a great option to gift a bag.
- Polaroid Camera – Yes! Polaroid Camera is the new in thing, where you instantly get your photos on the go! Initially it was used but then with DSLR, Iphones these were lost. But a good thing is now, among the youth the same is picking up once again. And most importantly, the cost of the same isn’t much, you will get these camera for less than 5,000/- (Indian Rupees only) So what’s the wait, go pick one for yourself and for your buddy too. And capture memories and get them printed on the go!
- Portable Charger – Yes a portable Charger. This may seem like a simple thing, but it has a great value especially to your travelling buddy, who is continuously on the go clicking and posting photographs of their trip on social networking sites. And suddenly they realize that their phone battery is draining. In such circumstances, if you gift your buddy a portable charger, he will remember you for life. The same will act as a backup for his phone, thus allowing him/her to use his phone to click and post some more pictures usual!
- Watch – Yes a Watch! If you gift a travel watch, it would be handy to a person. And if the same has a dual time, then it would be a must! Especially for those who are travelling abroad and there is a time difference between the home and the country they are spending their holiday in. This will allow your friend to identify time better and also call home as per the convinence. A good thing is that thess watches you get at a budgeted prize and the same is also readily available at any given online shop.
- Personalized Goodies – Who wouldn’t like any personalized goodies. I love personalized goodies, you can gift a personalized Key Chain which could have the key of the lock to your luggage to a Diary where you can pen down memories of trip to a Travel Pouch in which you could carry your travel goods like mini Shampoo, Moisturizer, then next in line is a Sippers, may sound small but goodies with personalized mark on them makes the gift even more special. So incase you plan personalise goodies, well I’m in for it.
Yes here it is! The list that would help you decide the best travel gift for your friend. An advice which you can keep in mind while deciding the gift is – Pick up anything or create anything with love, he/she is your friend in the end and you will know her likes and dislikes better, mine were just suggestions that I hope the same will prove useful. So along with the gift go meet them on their birthday, wish them and make them feel special. Sometimes, more than anything all they need, is your time!
Well with this, it’s time to part away, but with a promise I will be back again with more tips next tuesday.. Till then write to us if you have some more ideas in this regard or what are the things you would like to know. And most importantly don’t forget to like, comment and share using the hashtag #TravelWithAllycaral I am waiting anxiously to see the lovely travel goodies that you will gift your travel buddy.
Lots of love! Until we meet again!
#BeingAllycaral Poll of the Day
Have you explored the new hangout place in Panjim?
The capital of Goa is indeed a beautiful place. A home to some stunning structures like you must have read in my previous articles where we visited the Adil Shah Palace, Panjim church all housed in the capital of the state of Goa. There is certainly no doubt that Panjim – the capital is visited by several people every single day. However, like always said and gone very few people take time out and notice the beauty of this place.
Ofcourse, we all know that we have a very busy life, where we work so much so to ensure a better future. But in order to ensure a better future we often forget to take time out and live the moment we are in. And as a prominent person once said, Work Well but at the same time take time off for the people and things that matter because afterwards all that you will have is these memories rather than those projects and deadlines to meet. There is no doubt, working too is important but taking breaks are equally very very important.
Well today’s feature is a place, which very few people are aware of! It is the place which is situated near the SAG Ground. A very common question I received, through my previous blog post and so here I am introducing a segment of how to get there.
How to get there?
The location is simple, even if you plan to go via a bus, you will get there. Incase you plan to go by bus, take a bus heading from Panjim Bus Stand towards the Miramar Beach, here tell the conductor to drop you to the “marriots” stop. Once he drops you to that point, there is a road which is bang opposite to the point he dropped you. (To be more specific, the marriots stop means he will drop you right infront of Times of India Goa Office, Bang opposite Times of India Office is the road. Enter that road and walk till the point where the road ends. (If you have a bike, you can take that along. There is a parking area once the road ends) Once you reach that point, left side you will see the campal indoor stadium while right hand side, is a place under construction, well that is our destination. The same is still under construction in the sense the light connection yet to be installed so the same area is prohibited for visitors during late evenings. However, during the day time this place gives you some really beautiful pictures. Well, and for us that is all that matters!!!
The peacefulness and serenity of the place recharges your soul instantly! During the afternoons you get sunkissed, as you walk or run on the footpath which gives you a phenomenal view of the beautiful Mandovi River holding the boats, barges floating in it’s arms. Adding to this mesmerizing view is the Reis Magos Fort, the light house and the outer coastal line of the Verem Betim making it a picture perfect frame.
This place is nice, peaceful and pleasant. A place that as we were discussing can revive energy, an as it is in Panjim the same can be visited in between your busy day. And a good thing is that, there is by default two policemen in civilian clothes patrolling the area for any kind of misconduct.
As we were enjoying the view with fresh vegetables detoxing ourself, in our first visit itself, we fell in love with this place! Time just flew, it was almost 3 hours in this beautiful place and with a heavy heart though we wanted to see the sunset we couldn’t as we had rush back soon. But definitely, one day we will and will definately share a post about it. Incase, you have been to this place or now that I have told you’ll how to get there, do share with us your photos of this particular place when you visit, it could be selfies or random photos of this place. Share Your Photos on facebook, twitter or instagram using the hashtag #TravelwithAllycaral. Trust me, I am really looking forward to see your pictures!
Well, before I say a Goodbye, Remember we only live once, So lets live the same to the fullest.
FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
This footpath is an initiative to beautify Panjim under the Smart City Mission. There are several such places and structures which are installed under the mission in the entire capital. The work for the same is in full swing. The person who is closely working to ensure the work is sped up is Ex- MLA Shri. Sidharth Kuncolienkar and his team.
TIP OF THE DAY
Enjoy the view, with any food items of your choice, however avoid taking alcohol as it is strictly prohibited in the area. If you are found drinking, then the cops which are present simply ask you to leave from the area. So avoid unnecessary argument and go there to enjoy the place rather than spoiling your mood for petty issues.
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT SAG FOOTPATH
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