Essentials for a fantastico trip

The thought of packing my bags and going on a trip has always excited me. 

Seeing new places, embracing new experiences, meeting new people. Travelling is always such a welcome change to a monotonous life. 

No matter if you are going with your family or friends or solo, trips are always so much fun. They make you see what you have only been hearing and reading. They enlighten you and give your soul a necessary break. 

Today I will share with you some must haves that can make your trip even better. 

In other words, this post is about the must haves for a fantastico trip. 

1)A GOOD CAMERA

sounds usual? It isn't! Most of us tend to rely these days on our phone cameras which are quite good no doubt but they aren't simply the best.

When going for a trip you ought to invest in a good camera so that you can keep all your memories crystal clear. 

You got to accept that once the trip is over, it lives on either in your memories or in the photographs. 

2)BOOK GUIDE TO THE PLACE

A trip is no fun if are not properly guided and informed about the places you plan to visit. A guidebook can provide you the best and detailed information about places visited and the background history.

Also, you can boast off your exquisite knowledge later on or back home. 

These guide books can also serve a unique gift option for who share an interest in travelling. 

3)A GOOD BOOK

Packing in few good books is utmost important not just for book lovers but others too. The genre can differ upon your interest. Most people prefer a fast paced or leisure reads but carrying a good book is a must. 

4)PORTABLE CHARGER 

In this era of technology, carrying some important gadgets is extremely important. You may not be willing to use phone or prefer staying offline during the trip but still keeping your phone handy and charged is important and hallmark of a sensible traveller in this age. 

5)SUNGLASSES

A pair of stylish sunglasses is an absolute must for a fantastico trip. Be it winters or summer, you can never go wrong with stylish sunglasses. 

So invest in good sunglasses that are not  only good looking but provide safety from sun too before you plan that trip. 

6)CHECKLISTS

you should always keep the checklist handy while travelling especially when travelling solo. 

We are bound to forget or miss on a lot of things be it during the flights or hotel bookings or places of interest. 

Different checklists for all such matters should be made and looked upon. 

This will make things easier to remember and your trip will be fantastico. 

Keeping your luggage to a minimum and making sure to pack all things of comfort are other necessities. 

The more you travel, the more you know.

This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.

A letter of love, to coffee

Dear coffee

There is no point asking how are you. You have always been the best for me and that can never change. You can make your passionate lovers like me fall in love with you after every single sip.

I am simply obsessed with your aroma. It tends to linger on no matter where I go and leaves me wanting more of you. 

Sometimes, I feel I am suffering from OCD. Now before you panic, I am talking about the "obsessive coffee disorder". 

Actually make that obsessive coffee lover disorder! 

Coffee, you are one thing in the world that I can go on praising. Such is your hypnosis and so I fondly call you my 'magic potion'.

Although, I can't remember the exact time when we met. Maybe it was when I caught a sip of you from my mom's cup but I am sure it was love at first sip. Wasn't it? 

It might have been many year since that time but our 'brew-mance' is still the same as first day. The desire to gulp you never seems to subside. 

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I know you are so popular and there are so many others who love you as madly as I do. 

However, I do not feel jealous believe me. For they all deserve your aroma and warmth as much as me. In Fact, I feel proud to be a part of the elite club of coffee lovers. 

Your admirers have referred you by a hundred names. Some call you the 'cup of sanity' others believe that 'you can't buy happiness but you can buy coffee and that's pretty close' and I happily agree with them all. For my feelings for you are quite serious and deep. 

To begin with, if there exists one fantastico beverage in this world then it has to be you dear coffee.

And do you remember the sleepless nights we have spend together? 

During the exam days, it was only you who came to my rescue and I can't thank you enough for that. 

When on cold winter nights, I would freshly brew and you arrived with that enchanting smell giving my sleep a back seat. 

Oh! If this is not love, then what is it dear coffee? I ditched away my sleep only to be with you. 

Every today no important work of mine is complete until you bestow your presence. 

Your admirable presence gives me energy, sanity and awakens me. 

Dear coffee, no matter how much people say that you are harmful or a cause of my pimples, I won't believe it. They are just jealous of our bond. 

Today, I confess again that my love for you is never ending and if I fall in love with anybody else, he would have to pass the 'coffee test'. 

He would have to love you first to get my love. If that sounds insane, then let it be.Love is meaningless without you, my cup of sanity;) 

I hope you trust me.

Brewly yours

Me

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5 Fantastico foods to try in Delhi!

It is a well known fact that Delhi, the capital of India is also a Food heaven. From Old Delhi to New Delhi, Delhi harbours not just a hundred different cultures, languages, expressions but also a wide variety of delicious delicacies. 

Walking on the roads of this culturally amalgamated city, it is not a surprise to encounter mouth watering delicacies in every nook and corner. 

Nothing unites Delhi the way its food does.  I may not be exaggerating and believe me when I say that whole of Delhi is complete foodie. 

We also have seasonal delicacies, be it the foggy winters or sweating summers, Delhi manages to keep temperatures under check with gluttony! 

I am so proud to be a Delhiite and almost a foodie too!

So, I decided to share my food adda's with you all. Although I admit they aren't new and I too found out about them from word of the mouth or newspapers etc. But once I did, I couldn't look back. Such is the power of food indeed! 

These foods are Fantastico! They are fabulously mouth watering! They will make your taste sour high up to the heaven! 

Do try:

1)Nataraj Dahi Bhalla corner, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi - Old Delhi is definitely famous for the kind of food you can get there but this is one amazing shop. 

They serve both dahi bhalla and aloo tikki and I loved both of them way too much to describe.

Dahi Bhalla's are spongy and soft, Dahi being just the right amount of sweet. 

Aloo tikki's are crunchy and so very hot. 

Green chutney added  to the yumminess. 

FANTASTICO meter - 4.5/5

2)Kachori Sabzi at Bhogal - Bhogal is another place every foodie must visit in Delhi. You can find so many delicacies all around that gluttony will catch the better of you. 

My favourite is the Kachori Sabzi. The guy serves 2 kachori's with a spicy aloo ki sabzi and chutney. I bet you can't have it just once! 

FANTASTICO meter - 4.7/5

3)Parathas at Moolchand - Another well know street food hub. The parathas at Moolchand are just delicious. 

They are crunchy and stuffed with a variety of items. 

You can choose egg parathas, mix veg parathas, cult favourite aloo-parathas and some more. 

FANTASTICO meter - 4.3/5

4)Chache Di Hatti at Delhi University -This place serve such delicious chole bhature and is completely crowded with the DU students all day. 

i found the aloo filled ones extremely tempting and the chutney just added to the taste.

The chole bhature are just the right amount of spicy and hot and served fresh. 

FANTASTICO meter - 4.5/5

5)Daulat Ki Chaat at Kinari Bazaar,Old Delhi - If street foods are mentioned anywhere all over India, Old Delhi cannot be overlooked. 

This place is just brimming with amazing delights all around and this chaat is no different. 

Just a small cart in which it is sold only 4 months a year i.e, November to February but is hugely popular and needless to say equally deliczious sweet dish whose history dates back to the time of Mughals.

FANTASTICO meter - 4.7/5

As mentioned earlier Delhi is brimming with delicacies all around. 

I can go on and on mentioning my favourites. Be it the street food or the traditional Mughlai dishes, the sweet dishes or refreshing drinks.

One can never fall short of foods in this capital city of India. 

What are your favourite food hubs? Do mention. 

Keep eating and stay healthy! 

This blog post is inspired by the blogging marathon hosted on IndiBlogger for the launch of the #Fantastico Zica from Tata Motors. You can apply for a test drive of the hatchback Zica today.