#indian food in bali

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[majianguo]

Ganesha ek Sanskriti - probably the best Indian food that I've had since moving to Indonesia (particually loved the butter chicken). This is located where Octopus Restaurant used to be which is part of Ayoda Resort Nusa Dua.

[everythingne]

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ ➛ out of the woods - chapter seven (ls2)

Logan tries to give the two of short break in Bali. Which does succeed, but then the Canadian GP tears down anything Dhanishka had left to stand on. Good thing she's got Logan, the Norris' and Charles, right?

warnings/notes: alright buckle in. Like two sex jokes, car accidents, concussions/migraines, lightly mentioned injuries, the FIA doing their job, heavy heavy betrayal, me yet again trying to hint at the biggest Marketing Ploy x Out Of The Woods connection no one has noticed LMAO

Logan's arm is firm around my waist as I stir the food in the pan, watching the sizzle of the chicken against the oil underneath it. I murmur along to the song playing, and Logan sways us to the rhythm. I'm home for a weekend with him while my parents are off in Cambridge with my sister for her college visit. We'd taken the invitation to house sit, deciding to take a full break in the short interim off we have before we both have to leave for Canada.

"We should go somewhere." Logan hums, mouth peppering a kiss to my bare shoulder next to the strap of my tank top. He's been abnormally clingy, and while I would usually mind... it feels nice.

"Where would we even go, Lo?"

He smiles, beginning to pepper soft kisses to my shoulder, trailing them up my neck as he speaks, "Well, Dalton and his wife are in Bali this weekend. He told me he wants to see you again."

"Bali? That's a like.. fifteen hour flight from here." I chuckle, squirming when his kisses get a little ticklish around my neck and the air he huffs out in a alguh rolls across my skin.

"Fifteen hours there, then a twenty three hour flight to Canada." He says, "I looked into it."

I blink, then look down at him, "You already bought the tickets, didn't you?"

Logan smirks and I laugh, capturing his lips in a soft kiss, "I'll tell my parents tonight when they get back. I'm sure they won't mind."

Logan grins and pops a few more kisses to my lips, cheeks, and forehead before I shooing him away so I can keep cooking. The meal I'm making is not something I'd typically be eating, because its for Logan's meal plan, but luckily his team had let me throw in a small bit of Indian influence to the dish via a makeshift biryani dish. Which I know Logan's been missing by the way he melts when he steals a bite.

"You cook like your mom used to when we were kids." Logan groans against my shoulder and I laugh, taking my own spoonful and pouting a bit because its not as flavorful as we used to make it.

"You have to come to Bahrain over your winter break so you can have a proper Aayi Dubey biryani with all the spices and such." I muse, "it's lacking my mothers proper smothering of spices, sadly meal plans do restrict us from going full Indian mother here."

Logan nods, taking a bit more of the rice dish into his mouth and I laugh softly before making us two bowls of it to eat. He starts washing up some of the dishes while I'm setting the table, and I mange to pull him away to eat--promising we'll finish cleaning later.

We don't talk of much, other than him calling Dalton to let him know we'll be in Bali in two days their time. He taps his sock against my leg as I stare out the window at the setting sun. It's comfortable, just existing with him.

"I never thought we'd get here." Logan admits and I turn, looking at him curiously which makes him continue, "I thought you'd hate me through this whole thing after that night and we'd never speak again."

"I did too, to be honest." I laugh softly, finishing off the last of my rice and setting the bowl aside to take Logan's hands to stop him from picking at his fingers, "I called Lando about it, since he was the only person I knew in London at the time since Oscar was... I don't even remember, and Charles was in Monaco. I went to his and Olivia's apartment, the one they have over here because of McLaren? They told me I should just go through with the plan and do the whole fake dating thing because we kinda had too, but also to see if it maybe wasn't as one sided as I thought."

Logan just starts to giggle, small laughs that slowly grow louder before he brings my hand to his lips again, kissing my palm and then each finger.

"What's got you like this?" I laugh in response, and he grins at me sloppily with the most lovestruck look as his lips hover over my left hand. His bottom lip just brushing along my ring finger as he smiles and shrugs.

"Funnily enough, Dalton told me the same thing.” He firmly kisses my ring finger now, and just resorts to playing with my hands as a fidget instead, “You really fell for me huh?"

And now it's my turn to laugh, standing up to lean over the table to properly kiss my boyfriend. He grins, meeting me halfway with a gentle caress of my jaw and when we pull back, I rest my forehead to his.

"I was always in love with you, dumbass."

Hours later we're at that same table, Logan making sure the little decorative centerpiece my mother has is perfectly clean while I dot my lipstick back to perfection.

I figured cleaning the entire house and then making ourselves well pull together would keep my father from realizing we'd done nothing but laze around for the last few days.

Hey, we were on break, okay?

“Aw fuck.” I complain as I twist out my lipstick a bit more. Logan hums, looking over at me as I groan impatiently as I pull the whole tube up.

At the second groan he asks, “What’s a matter?”

“I’m almost out of lipstick.” I whine in complaint and he huffs out a laugh, stepping around the table to press a few soft kisses to my cheek.

"We can buy more tomorrow, yeah? Isn't there a Dior in City Centre?" He hums, pressing a kiss to my lips that has me rubbing the lipstick off his lips with a laugh as his arms wrap firmly around my waist.

"Yes, but it's fine, I can get it later and--"

Logan cuts me off with a firmer kiss this time, letting me wipe the lipstick off his lips again as he says, "Let me buy you a refill. For old times sake."

"Fine." I smile as the door opens and Logan retracts to just make it look like he was taking the lipstick from me to put it in my purse. I smile as Anya bounces to my side and starts babbling about the campus and such. I glance over my shoulder to see Logan with mt parents and the smile and wink my mom sends me says one thing,

This is all gonna work out.

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logansargeant: booked the tickets before i asked her :)

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user1: SHUT UP SHE WENT ON FAMILY VACATION?

a.sargeant: it was lovely having u and isa!!!

user2: dhanishka sargeant at this point fr

I'm standing in the bathroom of the hotel this time when Logan wraps his arms around my waist. I can hear Dalton and Ashlynn laughing in the connected living room, it feels weirdly homely as he presses a soft kiss to my jaw as one of his hands rubs small soothing circles against my hip bone.

"James call you?" I asked, I had been the one to hand him his phone, so I had seen the caller ID.

"He asked about you, actually." Logan rests his head on my shoulder once I've finished fixing up my hair and I hum as I lean back into his touch. His arms are firm, and the way his gaze wanders across my face tells me he's thinking as he takes one of my hands. My left ring finger is pecked by his lips before he settles them back at my waist again.

"Me?" I hum, watching the way he nods and still thinks. I assume it's the wording as his hands fiddle with something. I'm too focused on doing my eyeliner to look.

"You didn't answer your phone and he wanted to say he’s got the final draft of your contract ready to be signed.”

I laugh softly, looking at him in the mirror, “Wow, already?”

"Mhm." Logan kisses my cheek once I'm done with my eyeliner and steps aside to just watch me finish up my makeup. Once I've sprayed myself down with setting spray, I go to grab my lipstick and open it, pausing when I notice it's refilled.

Logan wears a triumphant smile.

"You." I poke his chest and giggle, capping the lipstick before turning around to kiss him. He laughs into the kiss, catching himself on the doorway as his hands slide around my lower back. One kiss turns to two, and ever since we'd fallen back in love it'd been impossible to keep off of eachother. Like we were making up for lost time.

A few seconds after a soft groan leaves the back of Logan's throat, followed by my giggle, Dalton shouts,

"I'm walking in, you both better be dressed!"

Logan and I laugh and I part from him, lifting my hands to fix up the bits of his hair that I'd jostled. Dalton smiles as he steps in and looks us over.

"What did you think we were doing?" Logan says to Dalton who shrugs, punching his brothers arm.

"Something not PG." Dalton shrugs and I blush, now taking my turn to whack his chest.

"Not with your immature ass around," I hum, turning back to finish up my make-up while Dalton and Logan talk about getting to our dinner reservation.

It's weird how naturally I slot into this little family, like I've always belonged.

Canada starts great. Luckily for Logan, and his success in straights, theres quite a few here. Unluckily for me, it means my overtaking this weekend is gonna be shit.

But, I know I'll fight.

I qualify Q3, beating Logan out by less than .5 or even smaller. I can't even really remember as the whole weekends a blur. Ferrari is practically running me ragged, insane amounts of training, simulator work, media... I'm exhausted each night when I fall into Logan's hotel room bed. His arms barely wrapping around me before I'm asleep against his chest.

He promises it's okay, but I feel like shit each morning for not spending time with him. But he just presses a kiss to my jaw and squeezes my hip as I get out of bed way too early to shower.

And after three nights of that, it's time for the race. By Sunday I feel like a husk, trudging myself to the garage with a water bottle full of Red Bull I'd stolen from Max. I go through the motions, take my migraine medication just as a precaution as I feel a headache forming.

And the first half of the race is fine, until I overtake Oscar to fight Carlos for P3. And I manage to get him on the hairpin turn, but something is weird about how easily he lets me by. The back wheel of my car clips something and I start to spin. I right myself, but narrowly dodge Carlos, who whips around me.

It's fine. I'm fine.

Something bumps me again and I check my mirrors, one of the RB cars coming very close to my side. I curse, steering in a bit more and understeering to get out of who I assume is Yuki's way before I'm blocking him from overtaking.

When did he get around Oscar?

"Wing damage, wing damage, I need to box." I curse into my headset, feeling the steering starting to go. It's always my steering first, I expect the rear wing to follow shortly.

"Copy."

I turn in a bit harder now, trying to get to the pit lane. It's becoming harder to steer and I feel panic rising in my stomach but I clamp it down. All I can do in this moment is trust myself, and trust my training.

I don't make it to the pitlane.

We go back through the hairpin and Carlos juts out, making me swerve to dodge. With my shit steering, it sends me into a spin. I shriek, grabbing my harness as the car--and the world around me, shuffles and spins. When the car stills I huff out slow breaths, willing myself to open my eyes.

I'm in the wall.

I can't move.

I force breaths in, force my hands to unstick from my harness. My hands come to the steering wheel and I shake, trying to disconnect it. Everything feels disconnected. I can't hear. The world is blurry. I feel sick. Sicker than sick. I manage to get the steering wheel out, tossing it up to the top of the car.

I realize no ones called for me over the radio, through the incessant ringing in my ears.

I click off the restraints slowly, trying not to jostle my aching ribs, and I get out of my car with shaking arms. And then promptly fall back in.

"Fuck!" I shriek, groaning and arching my back out of pure pain. Two hands come to my shoulders and I lift my head to see Lando. I know he's talking, but my head is swimming too much to focus on his words.

"C'mon, Danny." Lando's voice finally cuts through when he lifts my visor, "C'mon, we're gonna get you out, okay?"

"Your race..!" I gasp and he shakes his head.

"I can always get more points later, but I can't do anything if you're seriously injured and I don't help you now." He says and I nod. His hands grab under my shoulders and he helps hoist me up to sit on the halo. I try to focus, but find myself in a haze.

Somehow, I end up on a stretcher. My helmet is off and I blink slowly as Lando holds my hands.

"Dhanishka." He says softly. When did he take his helmet off?

"Lando." I hum back as the stretcher starts to roll. He follows, his hands tight in mine as he follows inside the ambulance. They've got me covered in blankets, and something clicks.

"Lando. Lando." I start saying, slapping his hands when he's not looking at me. He stops, taking my hands in his, but I just see that he's looking at me so I gasp out, "tell Logan to race. He's gonna wanna not because I got hit, tell him he has to. Tell him I said so."

When Lando nods, coaxing me to lay down again as they strap me in, I feel a bit more at ease... but the world is still soft and fuzzy and I still feel sick.

Concussed, strained muscles around my ribs, and something fucked up with my shoulder.

I'm out fully for a week, I'll skip Barcelona and be back for Austria.

Lando and Olivia are by my side when I'm told. Olivia taking it upon herself to use my phone to call my parents to let them know what was going on, and when she disappears into the hall, Lando keeps a soothing hand intertwined with mine. It's my first injury, ever. Not just a sore spot that'll go away.

And of course, the hazy symptom I'd been feeling all weekend had to be a major migraine on its way. So I'm grumpy, in serious pain, and quickly losing my stomach in a hospital bathroom while a nurse gently ties my hair back and rubs my shoulders while Lando goes out in the hall to grab Olivia.

I'm so weak I can hardly move, and the nurse is so kind, so gentle. It makes me want to cry as she guides me through the hardest parts of my migraine and gets some painkillers for my IV when it's clear I'm only set to get worse.

It takes off the edge as I'm coaxed to lay down in bed once more, a bucket off to the side if needed.

I learn from the TV playing in the room that Logan went on to place P5 behind Oscar, Carlos, Charles, and Max, in that upwards succession. Which makes me feel better a bit as Lando and Olivia help me get situated. It's only been maybe twenty minutes since the race ended, but I can hear more commotion outside than before.

A nurse calls out my room number and it takes maybe two seconds before Logan comes through the door, still in his racing gear, holding his helmet, panting like he’d ran straight here.

He had, hadn't he?

“Isa.” he sighs and I smile, extending a heavy arm to him. He shuts the door, blocking the hall light and makes his way inside the little makeshift room. He slots perfectly against my side and gently kisses my head, sighing once he’s got me safe in his hands. I wrap my un-IV'd arm around Logan shoulder, kissing what part of his head I can reach without moving. He settles me back against the blankets as Lando gives him his chair, going to get another from the hall.

Olivia sighs softly and moves a bit closer to check my IV, “She’s pretty badly concussed. Strained some muscles around her ribs and her shoulder. She's out for Barcelona, they're gonna try to get her back in for Austria."

"Ah, shit." Logan hums and I lean into his touch so he shifts so one of his hands holds mine, the other running through the wispy bangs by my face that have fallen out of my ponytail.

"Lo..." I murmur softly and he hums, looking down at my small pout. A tiny smile crosses his lips as he leans down to peck mine, then rests his forehead to mine as I whine, "my head hurts."

"I know, baby." He's basically crooning, kissing the tip of my nose and squeezing my hand, "you're gonna be alright."

Olivia gives a tiny sigh, patting Lando's arm and making a vague motion for him to follow her out of the room. They leave me and Logan in silence, the only sound the soft noise of his thumb running along my knuckles, the heart monitors methodical beeps, and the occasional kiss.

Logan, Lando, and Olivia take me back to Ferrari. The two Norris' waiting outside while I slip in with Logan. I'm only half sneaking him in and out, because if Ferrari even tried to raise hell with me when I was as in pain and as pissed off as I was right now, someone would be getting hit.

I nod to Charles when I enter and he gives me a half nod, trying to conceal the way I sneak Logan in by engrossing the engineer with a few more questions about... my car?

Why mine? Why not his?

I let the question slip from my mind, I figure I can ask him later, and go to my room. Logan helps me collect my stuff, having already brought me a change of clothes to the hospital given to him by Charles. Logan uses my phone to send a text to my manager Lucie to show her the damage to the suit, helmet, and shoes so she can get me set for new ones and then we make sure I have all my belongings and bounce.

I'm halfway through shutting the door when I hear Charles shout, "You did what?!"

"She's an idiot if she hasn't realized by now." I hear a mechanic say and I clamp a hand over Logan's mouth, he's about to complain (which, I'm sneaking him out of my drivers room, he has no right to) when a cruel laugh echoes followed by Charles' shocked gasp.

A short conversation in French, slowly getting louder and louder, is cut off by a loud slap and a scuffle. Eyes widening as I hear the two beginning to shout even louder and I grab Logan by the sleeve and shove him in my drivers room. His big eyes watch me as I pause, one hand on the door before I curse and look back at him with a sort of flame in my eyes.

"Stay!" I hiss, before slamming the door shut and following the hall to the garage. He feet carry me, sliding on the balls of my feet into the room as Charles shoved a mechanic against a wall.

"Charlie!" I shriek despite my head pounding, moving forward, knocking him to the ground with my shoulder. As he fall he pants up at me and I turn to the mechanic, then down to Charles, then step back.

"What the fuck is going on?!"

Charles wipes blood from his own nose and slowly rises to his feet. There's a challenge in his eyes, and a challenge in the mechanics--and I come to realize that Aakash stands off to the side with his fists tight.

"What is this?!" I shout again and look down the hall where Astrid is dragging Logan out of my room and I blink, straightening up. She basically tosses Logan at me, and my arms shoot out to grab him as he sticks to my side.

"Ferrari's been purposefully fucking up your car this entire season! Aakash and his--" Charles starts to say before Aakash moves. It's Logan who manages to intercept, shoving me behind him as he shoves Aakash to the floor. My eyes widen to literal dinner plates, backing up until my back hits something and I look up to see Olivia.

Lando seems to have given up on holding her back as she holds her phone up.

"Charles, talk." She snips and the Monégasques listens, quickly spilling everything from his lips as Logan keeps Aakash and the other mechanic at bay, Astrid glaring daggers.

"Aakash has been having the engineers purposefully loosen the steering and rear wings, causing any and all jostling to randomly disengage them. They have it all written out on Aakash's computers, even if he tries to delete the files Ferrari keeps all changes up to a month." Charles shouts, moving closer to where Olivia keeps a hold on my shoulders. Logan backs off as well when Lando calls him over, but the guys stand in front of me and Olivia, like a wall.

"Astrid's plan was to have Dhaniska continuously wreck out so that there would be positive PR of Logan coming to her aid, but bad PR for Dhanishka because she keeps wrecking." Charles says and I see Olivia's jaw tick, her eyes glancing back to Lando's who's are equally as shifty.

Somethings not right.

Olivia and Lando echo each other as they say, "Who?"

"My manager," Logan peeks over his shoulder, "Astrid Marina."

"Oh you've gotta be--" Lando starts but Olivia's shoving her phone in my hands. And I'm reminded of the time Lando had called her the 'most aggressive Piastri' at a bar during Monaco's weekend as he darts forward but not before Olivia delivers a strong backhand to Astrid.

"You fucking bitch! They're not your little PR playthings!" Olivia screams and Lando grabs her arm, pulling her back as she keeps shouting, "I should've made sure no fucking team ever hired you again but I didn't think anyone was that level of stupid!"

Logan and I share a confused look. How the fuck does Olivia know Astrid and what the hell did Astrid do to her?

“She’s Astrid?!” Charles shouts, “what the fuck?”

“Why do you all know her!” Logan shouts and the room goes quiet. Olivia's mouth gapes, but it's interrupted by a few stewards entering the garage to see what's happening. My headache flares and I grip Logan's arm when everyone starts shouting over each other and he escorts me outside where it's a bit colder and a lot quieter.

"I-I don't understand." I eventually choke out, and Logan wraps me tight in his arms. Soft kisses are pressed to my head as he coaxes me to sit with him on the ground outside Ferrari.

And when a steward approaches us, and he sits with us, I wish I could be surprised by the fact we're being interrogated.

But yet, I'm not surprised.

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You know what we don't see a lot of in TMA'verse? The exploration of Jon's brownness. It's widely accepted that Jon is some flavor of brown in fanon but we never see him with a bindi or read that he always smells faintly of sandalwood from morning prayer to his parents and grandmother. I'd love to see fanart of a young Jon next to his tiny dadi (paternal grandmother), both wearing traditional white clothes as they pray during Narayan Bali Yagya (Hindu funeral rites for unusual deaths) for his father. Or a background picture on his desk of him and dadi, in a beautiful saffron orange and deep red sari, posing and serious at his high school graduation ceremony, his olive green dhoti peeking from behind his unzipped gown and NEHS stole, cap held carefully in his hands.

What if Martin finds out that he's more successful in getting his workaholic boss to take a meal break if he brings in Kerala food, particularly Idiyappam with Curry.

What is, once Jon has been sufficiently traumatized so like s3, he searches for comfort in childhood memories and Jon pulls out some stuff he remembers his mom and dad wearing around home when he was small, including a rather small mango mala necklace his mother wore and a couple gold bangles that match his father's heirloom ring passed down for 4 generations.

Like, he doesn't have to be Hindu (approx. 1.6% of UK identifies as Indian) but the point is we should fully embrace him being brown.

[deux-baguettes]

sardines

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Clupeiformes Family: Clupeidae Number of Species: 21

Sardines are a group of herring fishes that encompass five distinct genera and at least 21 unique species. One of the most common sardines used in cooking and food preparation is the Pacific Sardine, also known as Sardinops caeruleus.

Sardines are small fish that typically do not exceed 12 inches in length and can weigh as little as three ounces each. However, some larger herring varieties, such as the American Shad, can reach as much as seven pounds in weight.

European fisheries refer to these fish as pilchards. In fact, the UK and other European nations define them as juvenile pilchards that are less than 6 to 12 inches in length. Other varieties include the South American Pilchard, the Bali Sardinella and the Indian Oil Sardine.

These fish all have silvery scales and one small dorsal fin. They swim in large schools that can stretch for miles. They are found in almost every area of the world including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Mediterranean Sea, the Dead Sea, the waters around Morocco and other nations.

[kyndaris]

Obligatory Beach Episode

When most Australians think of surf, sand and sun, they think of their local beach. Press them a little on famous ones that they can lounge on or which tourists frequent and they might say Bondi Beach or the Gold Ask. Ask them for something a little more exotic and they’ll probably name a resort in Bali or Fiji.

Ask Europeans for an exotic beach locale and you might get something like Hurghada. After all, it’s not too far from the European mainland and has some killer snorkelling opportunities to get up close and personal with adorable little fishes!

Our tour group had chosen to stay at the Stella Makadi Resort. More exactly: the Stella Gardens Resort and Spa Makadi Bay. From the outside, it looked almost like a massive compound. On the inside, it was a nice relaxing stroll down to the beachside with a few shops dedicated to selling trinkets and souvenirs that screamed: EGYPT!

Our first day at the resort was one of rest. We had no activities planned, which seemed apt when travelling with a large group of geriartrics.

Okay, I kid. They were mostly in their 50s and 60s. Which, I mean, still isn’t young by any means but considering I was the youngest of the entire group sitting at the round number of 30 says a lot. Heck, even 30 is old when you talk to teenagers.

So, what does one do when there isn’t much of a rush to head anywhere and everywhere? You go to the local beach, of course. As, as part of a package with the resort, there was a shuttle could take the adventurous down to the shoreline instead of having to hoof it down, plebeian style.

I don’t believe much explanation is required when photos will suffice in terms of the atmosphere of the Stella Makadi. It was pretty much your typical resort stolen from every tropical resort ever. Which isn’t to say it was bad, but I hadn’t brought swimmers. I had been more intent on learning the history of fishing rather than focusing on my tan lines.

As a random aside, most of the elderly Europeans (of which there was a lot down in Hurghada) seemed to love the idea of burning their skin until it was lobster red. They might not have peeled yet but is it any wonder their skin was so saggy and wrinkly when compared to Asians?

In any case, my first day of Hurghada mostly revolved around getting to know a few select members of the tour group a bit better than I had before by playing cards with them on the beach and pondering what our buffet meals had on offer.

The second day at Hurghada was, thankfully, one of adventure albeit ones where you had to pay a little bit extra on top of the $7000 that had to be shelled out at the start for the trip. 

Our first stop was Sindbad Submarine. And no, that’s not a typo. It was literally called Sindbad rather than Sinbad.

In any case, the Red Sea, it should be noted, shares a few similarities with the Great Barrier Reef. In that it has a reef where plenty of fish call home. And to truly appreciate the aquatic life in and around the area, one must go  beneath the waves. Hence, many of our tour group packing into a floating tin can that could sink down about 25 metres below the surface, all so that we could marvel at coral, the diver that came with us, and the fish the diver had managed to lure towards our window with the promise of food. 

I even spotted a Red Sea clownfish poking out through its home anemone, as well as an Indian lionfish lying low but wasn’t able to snap a shot fast enough on my phone. Alas!

After our submarine adventure, we boated back to shore and were presented with a certification of completion. Our local tour guide, Ahmed, even saw fit to write our names in Arabic on the slip of paper.

With our morning activities over, it was back to the resort for lunch before we enjoyed a Jeep Safari through the Sahara Desert. But although I say Jeep, I really mean Toyota Land Cruisers.

Since most of those in our tour group were an elderly bunch, the dirvers took it slow on the small hills and crests in the desert. Throughout the drive, we stopped at multiple areas, snapping shots of a distant mirage, a lonely Acacia tree (that was not the Tree of Tenere), and a towering dune of sand.

We even stopped at a nomadic village. In Chinese, it sounded like Bolu but a search on Google tells me that it might be the beduins. In any case, we got to taste their special type of naan, cooked over a flat stone with camel dung used to fuel the fire, ride a few camels and enjoy a cup of red tea that was a little too bitter for my tastes.

By the time we left their village, the sun was setting. Though I would have preferred to have returned to the resort by then, we still had one last stop. A performance, actually, that involved belly dancing and some clever dervish twirls. Along with some food and refreshments.

And even though I was asked to participate in some additional dancing, like the I coward I am I refused. Me? Belly dancing? In front of strangers? Never.

Besides, I’m not very curvaceous - at least in the sexy sense - and the thought of being the only poor dancer on  stage was a huge disincentive to get up and ‘shake my booty.’ 

So, while this wasn’t the most stereotypical beach episode in every anime ever, there was plenty of sun, surf and sand to enjoy. Certainly, for any enterprising influence, Hurghada would have been a great relaxation spot with excellent water views and opportunities to get down and dirty with beach volleyball and Zumba on the sand. 

As for budding Egyptologists, well, a little leisure can go a long way. Hurghada might not be rich in history, but it is rich in demonstrating the interconnection between cultures and giving some much needed zing if all one does is trek from one dusty old temple to the next.

[buvis-holidays]

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Seine River Cruise

2. Maldives

The Maldives is a tropical paradise known for its stunning white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and luxurious overwater bungalows. Located in the Indian Ocean, this archipelago consists of over 1,000 coral islands, each offering its unique charm. The Maldives is a top destination for honeymooners and those seeking relaxation, water sports, and vibrant marine life. Popular activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunset cruises. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs teeming with colorful fish, making it a haven for underwater enthusiasts.

3. Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a diverse island in Indonesia, famous for its lush landscapes, rich culture, and stunning beaches. From the vibrant nightlife of Kuta to the tranquil rice terraces of Ubud, Bali offers something for every type of traveler. The island is known for its Hindu temples, traditional arts, and warm hospitality. Adventure seekers can enjoy surfing, hiking up volcanic mountains, and exploring hidden waterfalls. Bali is also a wellness destination, with numerous yoga retreats and spa experiences set against the backdrop of tropical scenery.

Highlights:

Ubud Rice Terraces

Tanah Lot Temple

Uluwatu Temple

Beaches of Seminyak and Kuta

4. Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto is a city where ancient traditions and modern life coexist harmoniously. As the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto offers stunning temples, traditional tea houses, and beautiful gardens. Visiting during the cherry blossom season is a popular choice, as the city transforms into a pink wonderland. Don't miss the Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its thousands of red torii gates, and the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Highlights:

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Gion District

5. Santorini, Greece

Santorini, with its iconic white-washed buildings and blue-domed churches overlooking the Aegean Sea, is a dream destination for many travelers. Known for its stunning sunsets, volcanic beaches, and rich history, Santorini offers both relaxation and adventure. Explore the ancient ruins of Akrotiri, hike from Fira to Oia, and savor delicious Greek cuisine at a cliffside taverna.

Highlights:

Oia Village

Red Beach

Akrotiri Archaeological Site

Sunset Views

6. Singapore

Singapore is a bustling city-state in Southeast Asia, known for its modern skyline, green spaces, and multicultural atmosphere. Despite its small size, Singapore offers a mix of attractions, including the iconic Marina Bay Sands, the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, and the vibrant neighborhoods of Chinatown and Little India. Singapore is also a food lover’s paradise, offering a variety of cuisines from around the world. The city is known for its cleanliness, efficiency, and high standard of living. Universal Studios Singapore and the Singapore Zoo are popular attractions for families.

7. Dubai, UAE

Dubai is a city of superlatives, known for its ultramodern architecture, luxury shopping, and vibrant nightlife. Located in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and the sprawling Dubai Mall. The city offers a mix of traditional and futuristic experiences, from exploring the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood to skiing indoors at Ski Dubai. Desert safaris, luxury hotels, and extravagant events make Dubai a must-visit for those seeking a blend of adventure and opulence. The city's skyline, with its towering skyscrapers and innovative designs, is a sight to behold.

8. New York City, USA

New York City is a bustling metropolis that offers endless attractions and activities. From the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan to the artistic neighborhoods of Brooklyn, NYC is a city that never sleeps. Iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty are just the beginning. Explore world-class museums, catch a Broadway show, and indulge in diverse culinary experiences in the city that truly has it all.

Highlights:

Statue of Liberty

Times Square

Central Park

Metropolitan Museum of Art

9. Sydney, Australia

Sydney is a dynamic city that combines urban sophistication with natural beauty. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are iconic landmarks that dominate the skyline. Spend a day at Bondi Beach, take a ferry to Manly, or explore the Royal Botanic Gardens. Sydney also offers vibrant neighborhoods like Darlinghurst and Surry Hills, known for their art, food, and nightlife scenes.

Highlights:

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Bondi Beach

Taronga Zoo

10. Rome, Italy

Rome, the Eternal City, is a treasure trove of history, art, and culture. Walk in the footsteps of emperors as you explore ancient ruins like the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Visit Vatican City, home to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Rome's charming piazzas, fountains, and trattorias make it a city where every corner has a story to tell.

Highlights:

Colosseum

Vatican City

Trevi Fountain

Roman Forum

Conclusion

These international tourist destinations offer a diverse range of experiences, from cultural immersion and historical exploration to natural beauty and adventure. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first international trip, these places are sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. So pack your bags and set out to explore the wonders of the world!

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Life On A Spree- Equipping the Indian Workforce for Greater Performance

In today's vibrant Indian company atmosphere, the secret to achieving success depends on making best use of labor force productivity. A highly effective labor force not only boosts efficiency and innovation however also ensures consumer contentment, which is important for sustainable growth and international competition. To prosper in this affordable landscape, organizations need to concentrate on empowering their employees, promoting cooperation, and harnessing the power of electronic tools. By focusing on efficiency, Indian businesses can lead the way for long-term success. For beneficial insights discover a reputable everyday Indian blog that caters to your particular requirements. We have the Best Workforce in India.

Trick Reasons Behind the Emphasis on Efficiency Stressing performance is important due to the fact that it straight affects earnings. When employees are productive, they create far better work in a much shorter quantity of time, leading to expense savings and raised earnings. In addition, a determined and reliable labor force can easily get used to market adjustments, making the company more resistant during financial ups and downs.

Overview of Methods Customized for the Indian Business Landscape Indian companies are accepting a series of customized techniques to enhance efficiency. These techniques cover numerous aspects of labor force development, such as holding impactful team-building occasions and advertising a culture of continual learning via modern technology training programs. Furthermore, integrating motivational speaking sessions can considerably improve employee engagement and morale. Additionally, executing company gifting approaches can efficiently acknowledge and award staff member payments, eventually increasing inspiration degrees.

Moreover, harnessing the power of digital advertising and marketing devices can enhance group interaction and cooperation, resulting in increased productivity. If you're keen on remaining notified about these innovative techniques, stay on par with the most effective blog sites to check out everyday which can offer you useful understandings and practical tips.

Event and Wedding Celebration Organizer: Enhancing Team-Building for Performance in India

The Function of Team-Building in Boosting Efficiency in India In the realm of Indian organizations, team-building holds immense importance in enhancing the efficiency of the workforce. It motivates collaboration, reinforces social bonds, and cultivates a favorable workplace. By taking part in team-building tasks, employees can overcome barriers and enhance interaction, causing a more united and cohesive group. Subsequently, workers become more determined, entailed, and aligned with the company's objectives, inevitably leading to an impressive boost in general performance.

Steps to Strategy Culturally Relevant and Effective Team-Building Occasions

Understand Social Subtleties: India boasts a wide variety of multiculturalism, making it important to take into account local and cultural sensitivities when arranging team-building activities. It is important that the activities are inclusive and show respect for the various practices and customs.

Set Clear Goals: Clearly outline the purposes for the team-building event, such as enhancing interaction, motivating imagination, or enhancing analytical abilities. Having well-defined objectives will help in arranging the occasion successfully and making sure the tasks sustain the designated results.

Pick Appropriate Activities: Choose tasks that connect with the individuals' cultural heritage. Including conventional video games, cultural workshops, and neighborhood food can make the event extra significant. You can also tailor tasks like witch hunt, outside experiences, and interactive workshops to reflect their social history. Including elements such as a Bali location wedding or a wedding celebration in Sri Lanka can bring an one-of-a-kind social touch to the experience.

Integrate Learning and Fun: To maintain participants involved and motivated, it's important to strike a balance in between finding out opportunities and enjoyable elements. By doing this, the event comes to be not only satisfying however additionally useful in terms of team-building outcomes.

Tips for Gauging the Success of Team-Building Activities

Pre- and Post-Event Studies: Make certain to carry out surveys both prior to and after the event to measure any type of changes in staff member attitudes and understandings. By examining these studies, you can gain valuable information on exactly how the event has actually influenced group dynamics and specific morale.

Feedback Procedure: Establish comments sessions for participants to review their experiences and supply recommendations. This straight input can assist recognize both the staminas and areas that need renovation in case.

Performance Metrics: Monitor efficiency indications like efficiency degrees, project conclusion prices, and employee interaction ratings both before and after the event. Improvements in these locations might signify the performance of the team-building workouts.

Monitoring: Pay attention to just how employees interact and collaborate both during and after the event. Boosted cooperation and better interaction are indications of a successful team-building endeavor.

Business Gifting Strategies That Can Motivate Staff Members

The Psychology Behind Corporate Gifting in India Business gifting in India goes beyond just tradition; it explores an extensive social belief of showing appreciation and regard. Giving gifts is deeply ingrained in Indian culture as a means to reveal gratitude, establish links, and acknowledge contributions. Within the company setup, gifting works as a potent instrument to acknowledge the effort and success of workers, nurturing a sense of belonging and commitment. This emotional uplift can cause enhanced motivation, improved morale, and inevitably, greater efficiency.

Choosing Significant and Inspirational Presents for Indian Employees Selecting the ideal business gifts involves cautious factor to consider. It is necessary that the gifts are not only practical, yet additionally straighten with the individual preferences and ideas of the workers. Right here are a few suggestions for picking impactful and inspiring gifts for Indian employee:

Individualized Gifts: Version 1: Customized products like pens with inscriptions, diaries with monograms, or mugs with customization can develop a sense of individuality and recognition amongst staff members. Customized gifts in India hold wonderful worth as they mirror a personal touch and thoughtful gesture from the person giving them.

Cultural Significance: Consider presents that display Indian traditions and society. Points like standard crafts, ethnic clothing, or presents specific to festivals can really resonate with employees, helping them really feel more attached to their roots and valued by their company.

Practicality and Effectiveness: Employees always appreciate presents that they can use in their daily lives. Whether it's top-notch stationery, green items, or trendy tech gadgets, these practical gifts can make their everyday regimens even better. Plus, it's a terrific method for the firm to show that they really appreciate their employees' wellness.

Luxury Products: Providing premium presents like vegan leather bags or top quality devices is a superb means to recognize top achievers. These gifts are not only highly valued however additionally function as a symbol of status, motivating staff members to strive for greatness.

Timing and Occasions for Corporate Gifting in the Indian Context Timing is of utmost significance when it comes to the performance of corporate gifting. In India, there are numerous important events where gifting can genuinely make a distinction:

Events: Big parties such as Diwali, Eid, Xmas, and Pongal are terrific opportunities for giving company gifts. Offers provided throughout these festivities not just note the occasion yet also show gratitude and compassion.

Worker Turning points: Commemorating significant milestones like job wedding anniversaries, birthday celebrations, and individual accomplishments via gift-giving can improve morale and foster loyalty. These occasions hold unique importance, adding additional significance to the motion.

Performance-Based Incentives: Rewarding staff members with presents for reaching goals, completing tasks, or showing superior efficiency can be unbelievably motivating. It aids enhance etiquette and advertises a culture of success.

Business Occasions: Business events like annual events, escapes, or team-building workouts offer a terrific chance for giving presents. These occasions are excellent for giving out personalized presents in India that honor the celebration and improve group unity.

Success Stories: How Company Gifts Improved Morale and Productivity in Indian Business Several Indian services have actually properly made use of business gifting strategies to improve spirits and efficiency. Take, as an example, a popular IT company in Bangalore that saw a marked surge in worker interaction and contentment adhering to the launch of a tailored gifting initiative. By providing customized gifts for birthdays and work landmarks, staff members experienced higher retention prices and increased work satisfaction.

A Mumbai-based advertising company just recently celebrated a success tale by acknowledging its leading up-and-comers with lavish gifts like vegan leather bags and high-end gadgets. This gesture not just passionate employees to exceed their objectives however additionally grew a positive affordable atmosphere among the staff member. Therefore, there was a considerable boost in efficiency and total efficiency.

Incorporating Corporate Gifts into Business Society in India To guarantee business gifting achieves success, it has to mix perfectly with the firm's culture. Below are a couple of tactics to make this happen:

Regular Acknowledgment: Do not neglect to incorporate gift-giving into your acknowledgment routine. By regularly showing appreciation to your workers with purposeful gifts, you can cultivate a culture of ongoing inspiration and appreciation.

Inclusivity: See to it that the gifting program is inclusive and satisfies the varied choices of the labor force. This might consist of providing a variety of gift alternatives or giving staff members the liberty to choose their own gifts.

Comments Mechanism: Create a system for collecting feedback to gain insights into workers' preferences and assumptions regarding the gifts they obtain. This will allow us to fine-tune our gifting technique and guarantee that it straightens with their assumptions better.

Interaction: Make sure to clearly clarify the factor behind the gifts and why they are important. When staff members know that the presents are a means to show appreciation for their initiatives and commitment, it will make the gesture even more purposeful.

Motivational Speaker: Exactly How Motivational Talking Can Drive Worker Involvement

The Effect of Motivational Audio Speakers on the Indian Labor force In India's ever-evolving service world, it's vital to maintain high degrees of staff member engagement. Inspirational audio speaker in India play a significant duty in enhancing engagement by inspiring and stimulating the workforce. Their effective speeches can reignite interest, boost morale, and foster a favorable job culture. With India's multiculturalism and different inspirational drivers, an experienced motivational speaker can connect gaps, address special difficulties, and align the workforce towards common business goals.

Choosing the Right Motivational Audio Speaker for Your Indian Team Choosing the appropriate motivational speaker in India includes taking into consideration a number of aspects:

Significance and Experience: Choose audio speakers that recognize the Indian business society and the specific obstacles dealt with by your sector.

Interaction Design: The speaker's style must resonate with your group, making use of relatable language and examples.

Trustworthiness and Expertise: Guarantee the audio speaker has the required qualifications. A history in executive coaching in India can include important insights.

Modification: The audio speaker needs to tailor their material to resolve your business's special challenges and goals.

Topics that Resonate: Customizing Talk With Indian Companies Efficient motivational talks resolve appropriate and purposeful topics. Key topics include:

Management and Innovation: Motivating campaign and imagination.

Stress Monitoring and Work-Life Equilibrium: Taking care of tension in India's hectic atmosphere.

Team effort and Partnership: Fostering a joint job culture.

Including Motivational Talks into Routine Corporate Occasions Incorporating motivational speaking engagements into regular corporate occasions can optimize their impact:

Yearly Conferences and Hideaways: Use motivational talks to help staff members show, reenergize, and redouble.

Quarterly Conferences: Normal sessions to strengthen vital messages and keep involvement.

Workshops and Training Programs: Combine talks with skill-building workshops for all natural advancement.

Gauging the Performance of Motivational Speaking Engagements Examining the influence of inspirational speaking interactions is essential:

Employee Feedback: Gather responses with studies and focus groups on their experience and crucial takeaways.

Interaction Metrics: Screen changes in involvement degrees utilizing studies and pulse checks.

Efficiency Indicators: Track metrics like efficiency, absence, and turnover rates to assess the influence.

Digital Marketing Agency: Using Digital Tools to Foster an Effective Work Environment

Enhancing Inner Communication and Collaboration In today's busy electronic era, developing an efficient work environment in Indian organizations requires using the power of advanced digital devices. With systems like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, groups can connect in real-time, fostering smooth cooperation. These devices simplify interaction, giving a central system for sharing details and decreasing the demand for lengthy email strings and meetings.

To efficiently manage projects, devices like Asana, Trello, and Monday.com pertain to the rescue. They aid arrange jobs, track progression, and make certain alignment with job goals. By allowing efficient workload monitoring, priority setup, and meeting deadlines, these tools dramatically boost performance. Furthermore, cloud storage space options such as Google Drive and Dropbox make papers conveniently accessible, advertising transparency and helping with partnership. We have the Best Workforce in India.

Applying Digital Marketing Techniques Integrating digital marketing approaches right into the Indian office can have a considerable effect on performance and organization development. By utilizing digital marketing services, firms can simplify their advertising and marketing initiatives, increase their reach to a broader audience, and generate more leads. Tools like HubSpot, Hootsuite, and Barrier can assist in managing social media campaigns, automating email advertising, and monitoring client interaction.

Implementing search engine optimization methods is crucial for improving on the internet presence and driving natural website traffic to the company's website. A trustworthy search engine optimization firm in Mumbai can help organizations optimize their on-line presence, making sure that their services and products get to the right target market. Information analytics tools such as Google Analytics and SEMrush provide valuable insights right into client behavior, equipping companies to make informed choices and tailor their advertising techniques as necessary.

Training and ROI Evaluation In order to totally profit of electronic devices, it is important to provide staff members with training on the latest electronic advertising fads. By conducting normal training sessions and workshops, employees can remain up-to-date on new devices, techniques, and finest methods. Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Knowing provide on-line courses and accreditations that supply extensive training on numerous facets of electronic advertising and marketing.

To genuinely understand the effect of electronic tools on productivity, it is critical to evaluate the return on investment (ROI). Companies can measure ROI by tracking essential efficiency indicators (KPIs) such as raised sales, boosted consumer engagement, and higher worker efficiency. Gathering surveys and comments from employees can additionally give useful insights into how digital devices have improved operations and interaction, allowing companies to evaluate the efficiency of their digital investments.

Laptop Computer Fixing Institute: Offering Tech Training to Workers for Better Efficiency In today's hectic business globe in India, having strong tech abilities has become crucial for increasing employee performance and general business efficiency. With modern technology constantly advancing, it is essential to provide employees with the required tech skills to remain affordable. As an example, a computer training institute in Thane can play a considerable function in closing the technology skills space by using specialized training courses.

Key Tech Abilities Indian employees should prioritize learning crucial tech skills such as fundamental troubleshooting, software application usage, and cybersecurity awareness. For those aiming for even more technical functions, it is critical to obtain abilities in laptop fixing, network arrangement, and advanced software applications. By mastering these competencies, employees can properly address everyday tech-related challenges, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity.

Creating and Implementing Developing effective tech training programs in India needs a deep understanding of the company's unique needs and the skill degrees of its employees. Tailoring training modules to straighten with various task duties and tech competence levels guarantees that the training is both useful and appropriate. By consisting of hands-on sessions, interactive workshops, and real-life situations, the performance of the training can be substantially enhanced.

Real-world advantages The advantages of supplying technology training to Indian staff members are substantial. Enhancing tech abilities can result in boosted analytic abilities, quicker issue resolution, and raised task fulfillment. Employees who feel great in their technology proficiency are much more likely to tackle new difficulties and add to development within the company. Additionally, tech-savvy employees can provide better support to customers, bring about boosted solution quality and consumer complete satisfaction.

To review the effectiveness of technology training programs, firms can analyze metrics like the decrease in tech-related troubles, improved effectiveness in job completion, and employee responses on the training sessions. Monitoring these metrics allows organizations to gauge the impact of the training and make any kind of essential modifications for continuous improvement.

Conclusion To improve performance in Indian companies, focus on empowering your employees, motivating team effort, and making use of electronic resources. Remain upgraded with an everyday Indian blog for customized suggestions and creative services.

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Top 6 Quick Weekend Trips from Dubai for a Perfect Break

Living in or visiting Dubai is a thrilling experience, but sometimes a quick escape is just what you need to recharge. Luckily, Dubai’s prime location offers easy access to some of the most exciting destinations in the world. Whether you’re in the mood for cultural exploration, tropical relaxation, or a mix of both, here are six perfect weekend getaways from Dubai that will leave you refreshed and inspired.

1. UAE: Discover Hidden Gems in Your Backyard Before you jet off to faraway lands, consider exploring the UAE itself. The country is full of stunning landscapes, cultural landmarks, and unique experiences just a short drive away from Dubai. Visit the tranquil Hatta region to enjoy mountain scenery, or head to Abu Dhabi to explore the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the cultural riches of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. A staycation in the UAE offers a blend of luxury, adventure, and history, making it an ideal quick getaway.

2. Indonesia: The Island Adventure Indonesia is a diverse archipelago that offers endless possibilities for adventure and relaxation. Bali, with its lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and world-class beaches, is a top choice for a rejuvenating weekend. Experience the serenity of Ubud’s rice terraces, enjoy surfing on the beaches of Kuta, or unwind in the luxurious resorts that Bali is known for. If you’re seeking more off-the-beaten-path experiences, explore the untouched beauty of the Gili Islands or the cultural richness of Yogyakarta.

3. Azerbaijan: Where East Meets West Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire, is a destination that offers a unique blend of ancient culture and modern innovation. Baku, the capital, is famous for its striking Flame Towers and the historic Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the Caspian Sea promenade, explore the mysterious Gobustan National Park with its mud volcanoes and ancient rock carvings, and visit the natural wonder of Yanar Dag, a hillside that has been continuously burning for centuries due to natural gas. Azerbaijan offers a weekend full of surprises and cultural richness.

4. Singapore: A Fusion of Modernity and Tradition Singapore is a dynamic city-state where ultra-modern skyscrapers meet rich cultural traditions. Spend your weekend exploring Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and the bustling streets of Chinatown. Singapore is also a paradise for food lovers, offering a mix of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisines that reflect the city’s multicultural heritage. Whether you’re taking a river cruise, visiting Sentosa Island, or shopping on Orchard Road, Singapore is a vibrant and diverse weekend destination.

5. Malaysia: Nature and Culture Combined Malaysia offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from its bustling cities to its serene natural landscapes. Kuala Lumpur, the capital, is a mix of towering skyscrapers and historical landmarks like the Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves. For a more relaxing weekend, visit the Cameron Highlands, known for its tea plantations and cool climate, or Langkawi, an archipelago with stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters. Malaysia’s diversity makes it a perfect destination for those seeking both adventure and relaxation.

6. Thailand: The Land of Smiles Thailand is a beloved destination for travelers seeking beautiful beaches, rich culture, and delicious cuisine. Phuket and Krabi offer some of the most picturesque beaches in the world, with turquoise waters and dramatic limestone cliffs. For a cultural experience, explore the temples and bustling markets of Bangkok, or visit Chiang Mai for its serene mountains and traditional handicrafts. Whether you’re looking to relax on a beach, explore ancient temples, or indulge in world-famous Thai food, Thailand is a weekend escape that never disappoints.

Conclusion These six destinations, all within easy reach of Dubai, offer a diverse range of experiences, from the cultural richness of Azerbaijan and Singapore to the natural beauty of Indonesia and Thailand. So, pack your bags, book your flights, and embark on a weekend adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories. And for all your travel needs, including visa assistance and travel packages, visit Equator Travels to make your trip seamless and enjoyable.

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Cluster Indian Chef

Job Description: Job Number 24137880 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali, Jalan Lod Tunduh, Br. Kengetan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Po…Click to Apply Direct

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Savour Authentic Indian Taste at Punjabi Grill in Seminyak

Nothing does justice to the rich, diverse tapestry that is Indian food in Seminyak, quite like an assurance of Punjabi Grill. This fine restaurant, nestled in the pulsating heart of Bali, will offer an epicurean journey to take diners on a trip down the streets of India, where each dish is a tale of tradition, culture, and flavours so true.

A Culinary Jewel in Seminyak

Seminyak revels in a greatly diversified range of dining; however, experiencing true Indian food in Seminyak is quite a challenge. Here are steps in Punjabi Grill, a saviour to those who like their food really spicy and smelling fragrant, as Indian dishes are.

The Punjabi Grill menu is an exotic spread of fine Indian cuisine in Seminyak cooked to perfection by seasoned chefs who know how to wield salt with precision and balance. At the heart of the menu are a wide variety of dishes ranging from creamy and rich curries of the North to spicy and sour signature dishes of the South.

If you're a vegetarian, a meat lover, or someone who enjoys a bit of everything, Punjabi Grill has enough to satisfy any kind of craving one could name.

The Tandoori section is a gem on the menu of Punjabi Grill, offering Indian cuisine and being one of the culinary jewels in Seminyak. The Tandoor, a hand-built clay oven, is pivotal to the cooking of India, and a restaurant fully cooked in this piece of perfection presents a series of dishes.

Murgh Malai Tikka is a favourite dish, especially because it is marinated in yoghurt and cream with a mixture of spices. It acquires its creaminess and smokiness from these ingredients.

A delight for vegetarians would be Paneer Tikka. Morsels of Indian cottage cheese marinated in exotic spices and grilled to perfection in a Tandoor oven give out a smoky flavour— a characteristically rich dish of flavours.

Spice Trail: Indian Food in Seminyak

What sets Punjabi Grill apart from other restaurants is its authenticity. Indian food in Seminyak, and especially at Punjabi Grill, is not just about the taste but about the experience. Everything that is served here is prepared in an age-old traditional fashion with indigenous ingredients, making every bite taste very authentic.

The restaurant directly sources all its spices from India, which is quite evident in the depth of flavour you get in every dish. Take, for instance, the famous Butter Chicken in Indian cuisine. At Punjabi Grill, this dish emerges as a union of flavours—soft chicken, thick tomato-cream sauce, spiced to just the right kick for your taste buds. Enjoy it with freshly baked garlic nan or aromatic basmati rice for a meal that leaves you wanting more of everything.

Another classic Kashmiri curry makes Rogan Josh another dish to die for. The tender lamb is cooked in yoghurt and a mix of spices to make it heady, full, and deeply satisfying.

Summing Up

Punjabi Grill is the place to be. Its commitment to authenticity—with a warm and inviting space—will differentiate it from the rest in the buzz around the dining scene in Seminyak. Next time you are in Bali and miss that Indian taste, make sure not to forget a visit to the Punjabi Grill. It's more than just a meal; it's a journey through the flavours of India right here in Seminyak.

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A recipe for blackstone beer á la Thrór's curse

Greetings, lovers of fine beverages and many a good drop. Today we delve deep into the sick world of the mad dwarf king. Some claim Thorin Oakenshield's grandfather was possessed by dragon sickness, but the ancient writings of the sage Raldha of Ejub from Gelsum - also known as Mordor Minor - prove that the royal craziness possessed a miraculous correlation with the consumption of Morgul-Psilos. However, his drug-savvy majesty had even more fun in the head than with the miracle mushrooms and occasional lucid moments exclusively when drinking blackstone beer, which was reserved only for the noble members of Durin's gender.

As we all know, at the end of the Fourth Age, the dwarves went mad because a powerful sorcerer called Primus Amazonias Idioticus forced upon them a mind-numbing spectacle called 'The Rings of Power'. Eventually they made the most stupid and incompetent their leaders, destroyed their high-tech forges and, through all manner of folly, their prosperity. In the end, they stuck themselves in their mines to demonstrate against global warming under the earth and thus transferred themselves united into dwarf heaven.

But enough of the history lesson, let's now get down to the preparation of the Blackstone Beer. We need the following ingredients from the shop of the Druid of Tingeltangel (today's offer is a free 'Dulldwarf' branded pointed cap only for a mega-small handling fee of a measly £99.99):

- 5 litres of beer (stout, porter or a mix of both)

- 1 litre of whiskey (the Druid recommends Laphroaig with a minimum age of 10 years)

- 0.5 litres of mulled wine (but please not the cheap stuff from Shiddl or similar food abusers)

- Peel of 2 lemons

- 200 g 'magic mushrooms' from your local chemist. Okay, if you're not keen on studying jailology and don't want to run a bit afoul of current law, you can also replace the magic mushrooms with the same amount of cranberries, but they should be soaked in 250 ml vodka (at least Smirnov) a day before.

- 1-2 teaspoons cardamom

- 2-3 cloves

- a pinch of black pepper

- 250 g obsidian

If you are too stingy to finance our needy and climate-loving druid's next Bali holiday, you can also buy the ingredients elsewhere.

First of all, let's dig out the magnificent jug of the great kings of the dwarf kingdom from the royal junk room. If this is unfortunately not available, the druid of Tingeltangel offers you the model 'Moria Deluxe' in his shop, which was produced completely climate neutrally by industrious Indian orphans for the fair price of 50 cents, for only a tiny £9999.99. If you do not want to support the selfless druid in his development work of his fortune, simply offer a suitable container with a capacity of at least 8 litres.

Normally, suitable courtiers would now supervise the production process of the delicious swill, but since they unfortunately live in the dwarf graveyard at the moment, as many garden gnomes as possible - if necessary, you can steal them from the stuffy neighbour, but please none that ride a wutz (Palatine for a truffle-loving proboscis animal) - should be distributed in the kitchen regarding the ambience.

Now fill the energetic gems (obsidian) and the whiskey into the jug. Stir according to an old custom in honour of the seven dwarf gods the mixture for 7 minutes with a suitable utensil - you don't have an original dwarf axe(?), you can also get it from the druid as the brand 'Gimli's Shame' for only £999.99. Now add the beer by the litre and stir the noble drink for 77 seconds each. Do not forget to make an appointment with your therapist or take your psychotropic drugs before continuing the process.

Then we send a suicide squad of volunteer heroes with a short life expectancy from the tribe of militaristic 'dimwits' into the mines of Moria to get Balin's Cauldron for the mad king. Let's leave the druid out of it this time, we don't want to make one-sided advertisements in an attitude journalistic manner. So we quickly get an ordinary saucepan and fill it with the mulled wine, which we now heat up on medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 77° C. Now we add cloves. Now we add cloves, cardamom and pepper and let the mixture simmer for 7 minutes.

While the mulled wine cools down afterwards, we use the time to cut the lemon peels into the smallest possible pieces - in memory of the ritual slaughter of hobbits by the mad dwarf king during the brewing process to appease the gods of the Morgul-Psilos. Then we put the cut-up hobbits (citron peels) with the miracle mushrooms (cranberries) into a mortar and pound them - well, how do you think?- for 7 minutes.

To crown it all, we combine all the components with the brew in the ceremonial jug and stir the mixture for seven minutes. Afterwards, the delicious potion should be kept in a cool, sinister dungeon for 77 minutes to refine the flavour, while his psychologically deviant majesty cruelly tortures recalcitrant high elves for pleasure. Less insane people can, of course, keep the blackstone beer in the fridge instead.

Cheers then

© 2023 Q.A.Juyub

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Discover Aceh's Culinary Delights A Flavorful Addition to the Bali Tour Packages

Planning your next Indonesian getaway? While Bali tour packages often highlight the island's stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, why not add a twist to your itinerary with a culinary journey through Aceh? Nestled at the northern tip of Sumatra, Aceh boasts a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant culinary scene that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The Essence of Aceh Cuisine

Acehnese cuisine is a delightful fusion of indigenous ingredients and spices, influenced by Indian, Arab, and Malay culinary traditions. This blend results in unique flavors that set Acehnese dishes apart from the rest of Indonesia.

Mie Aceh

Imagine thick yellow noodles swimming in a spicy, aromatic curry broth, topped with your choice of beef or seafood. Whether you prefer it as Mie Aceh Goreng (fried noodles) or Mie Aceh Kuah (noodle soup), this dish is a burst of flavor in every bite. Garnished with crispy fried shallots, fresh lime, and emping (melinjo crackers), it's a meal you won't forget.

Roti Canai

Roti Canai, also known as Roti Cane, is a popular Acehnese flatbread. This flaky, buttery bread is perfect for dipping into savory curry sauces or enjoying on its own. The skillful dough stretching and folding make it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside – a true delight!

Kuah Pliek U

This traditional vegetable curry is made with a blend of local herbs and spices, simmered in a rich coconut milk broth. The addition of pliek u, a fermented coconut paste, gives it a distinctive deep, earthy flavor. It's a hearty and wholesome dish featuring vegetables like eggplant, long beans, and jackfruit.

Ayam Tangkap

Crispy, aromatic chicken marinated in traditional Acehnese spices and deep-fried with pandan leaves, curry leaves, and lemongrass – that's Ayam Tangkap for you. Served with steamed rice and sambal (spicy chili paste), it's a flavorful feast for the senses.

Sie Reuboh

A unique preserved meat dish, Sie Reuboh is made with beef or buffalo, cooked with vinegar, salt, and spices, and then left to marinate for days. The result? A deliciously sour and spicy meat that pairs perfectly with rice and vegetables.

Adding Aceh to Your Bali Tour Packages

While your Bali tour package may focus on the island’s popular attractions, incorporating Aceh's culinary experiences can provide a richer and more diverse adventure. Here’s how you can do it:

Culinary Workshops

Join workshops that teach you how to prepare traditional Acehnese dishes. These hands-on sessions will give you a deeper appreciation for the cooking techniques and ingredients that make Acehnese cuisine so special.

Food Tours

Embark on food tours that include visits to Acehnese restaurants and street food vendors. You'll get to taste various dishes and learn about their cultural and historical significance.

Cultural Exchanges

Engage with local Acehnese communities in Bali. These interactions offer a unique insight into Acehnese culinary traditions and their place in Indonesian culture.

Final Thoughts

Exploring Aceh’s traditional dishes adds a flavorful twist to any Bali tour package. Whether you're savoring Mie Aceh’s spicy noodles or indulging in the aromatic delight of Ayam Tangkap, Aceh’s culinary offerings are sure to enrich your Indonesian journey. So, when planning your next trip, consider adding a detour to Aceh – your taste buds will thank you!

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Top 5 Places to Visit in Bali: A Guide to the Island's Hidden Gems

Bali, often referred to as the "Island of the Gods," is a paradise known for its lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. This Indonesian island offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, making it a top destination for travelers worldwide. Whether you're exploring the serene Jimbaran Bay in Bali or the bustling Denpasar city in Bali, there's something for everyone. Here are the top five places you must visit in Bali to experience its true essence.

1. Uluwatu Temple

Perched on a dramatic cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali's most iconic sea temples. This ancient Hindu temple is not only a spiritual hub but also a cultural landmark that offers breathtaking sunset views. Visitors can wander through the temple grounds, which are home to a playful troupe of monkeys, and enjoy the traditional Kecak dance performances held at sunset. The combination of cultural heritage and natural beauty makes Uluwatu Temple a must-visit destination.

2. Ubud

Often considered the cultural heart of Bali, Ubud is a haven for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking tranquility. The town is surrounded by terraced rice paddies, lush forests, and traditional villages. Key attractions in Ubud include the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where you can interact with hundreds of playful monkeys, and the Ubud Palace, which hosts traditional dance performances. Art galleries, yoga studios, and organic cafes line the streets, creating a vibrant and artistic atmosphere.

3. Jimbaran Bay

Jimbaran Bay in Bali is famous for its stunning beaches and fresh seafood. This picturesque bay offers a tranquil escape from the more crowded tourist spots. The calm waters make it ideal for swimming, and the long stretch of sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing and leisurely walks. As the sun sets, the beachfront transforms into a culinary paradise with numerous seafood restaurants offering delicious grilled fish, prawns, and lobsters. Dining under the stars with the sound of the waves is an unforgettable experience.

4. Tanah Lot

Another iconic sea temple, Tanah Lot, is set on a rocky outcrop surrounded by the sea. This temple is particularly famous for its unique offshore setting and dramatic silhouette against the sunset. Visitors can explore the temple at low tide and learn about its significance in Balinese mythology. The area around Tanah Lot is also home to various markets and restaurants, making it a great spot to shop for souvenirs and enjoy local cuisine. The scenic beauty and spiritual ambiance make Tanah Lot a must-visit.

5. Denpasar City

Denpasar city in Bali is the island's bustling capital and the main hub of its economic and cultural activities. While it might not be as glamorous as the beach resorts, Denpasar offers a glimpse into the real Bali. The city is home to several notable attractions, including the Bali Museum, which showcases Balinese art and history, and the Bajra Sandhi Monument, a striking structure commemorating Bali's struggle for independence. Denpasar's markets, such as the Badung Market, are vibrant and full of life, offering a wide range of local products and street food.

Conclusion

Bali is a destination that offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from the serene beauty of Jimbaran Bay to the cultural vibrancy of Denpasar city. Whether you're exploring ancient temples, relaxing on pristine beaches, or immersing yourself in local traditions, Bali has something to offer every traveler. These top five places—Uluwatu Temple, Ubud, Jimbaran Bay, Tanah Lot, and Denpasar city—showcase the island's diverse attractions and are sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. So pack your bags and get ready to discover the magic of Bali!

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Explore the World: 10 Visa-Free Destinations for Indian Travelers

Traveling to new destinations is an exciting adventure, and for Indian passport holders, several countries offer the convenience of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. Here are ten incredible Visa free countries for Indian where you can travel hassle-free!

1. Maldives

The Maldives is a tropical paradise known for its stunning overwater bungalows, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life. Indian travelers can enjoy visa-free access for up to 90 days, making it a perfect getaway for relaxation and adventure.

2. Thailand

Thailand is famous for its rich cultural heritage, delicious street food, and bustling markets. Indian tourists can get a visa on arrival for up to 15 days, allowing them to explore cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the beautiful beaches of Phuket and Krabi.

3. Mauritius

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is known for its stunning beaches, lush forests, and diverse culture. Indians can visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 90 days, making it an ideal destination for a peaceful retreat or a honeymoon.

4. Fiji

Fiji is a beautiful archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, offering breathtaking landscapes, friendly locals, and a rich cultural experience. Indian passport holders can visit Fiji visa-free for up to 4 months, providing ample time to explore its natural wonders.

5. Nepal

Nepal, is the closest Visa free countries for Indian, it’s home to the majestic Himalayas, offers incredible trekking opportunities, vibrant festivals, and spiritual experiences. Indians do not need a visa to enter Nepal and can stay indefinitely, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and adventurers.

6. Bhutan

Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, is known for its serene landscapes, ancient monasteries, and unique culture. Indians do not require a visa to visit Bhutan and can stay for an indefinite period, allowing them to immerse themselves in its tranquil beauty.

7. Indonesia (Bali)

Bali, an Indonesian island, is renowned for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage. Indian tourists can get a visa on arrival for up to 30 days, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the island's attractions.

8. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the best Visa free countries for Indian. Sri Lanka is an island nation known for its diverse landscapes, ancient ruins, and delicious cuisine. Indians can get a free visa on arrival for up to 30 days, making it a convenient destination for a quick escape or an extended holiday.

9. Jamaica

Jamaica, in the Caribbean, is famous for its reggae music, beautiful beaches, and laid-back lifestyle. Indian travelers can visit Jamaica visa-free for up to 6 months, offering ample time to enjoy its vibrant culture and stunning scenery.

10. Senegal

Senegal, a West African country, boasts rich history, lively music scenes, and beautiful coastal areas. Indian passport holders can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days, making it an excellent destination for cultural exploration and relaxation.

Tips for Traveling Visa-Free

Check Passport Validity: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your travel date.

Confirm Entry Requirements: Double-check entry requirements as they can change.

Travel Insurance: Consider purchasing travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances.

Plan Accommodations: Book accommodations in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles.

Stay Informed: Stay updated on the local customs, culture, and laws of the country you are visiting.

Traveling visa-free opens up a world of possibilities for Indian passport holders. Pack your bags, plan your itinerary, and get ready to explore these incredible destinations without the hassle of visa applications. Safe travels!

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Visa-Free Travel for Indian Nationals in 2024: Your Passport to Adventure

The strength of the Indian passport continues to grow, providing access to many exciting destinations worldwide without the need for a visa. Whether you’re seeking tropical beaches, cultural immersion, or thrilling adventures, visa-free travel makes your journey smoother. In this guide, we reveal the top 10 countries that allow visa-free entry to Indian nationals in 2024, along with essential details to help you plan your travels.

1. Thailand

Thailand is a favorite destination for Indian travelers, offering vibrant cities, delicious cuisine, and idyllic beaches. From Bangkok’s bustling streets to Krabi’s serene shores, Thailand provides diverse experiences.

Visa Details

Indian nationals enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand for 30 days until November 11, 2024.

Highlights

Bangkok: Explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew.

Chiang Mai: Discover ancient temples and the Night Bazaar.

Phuket: Relax on beautiful beaches and enjoy vibrant nightlife.

2. Maldives

The Maldives is a dream destination for beach lovers and honeymooners, with its crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and luxurious resorts offering a perfect escape.

Visa Details

Indian travelers receive a free visa on arrival for 30 days.

Highlights

Underwater Adventures: Snorkel and dive among vibrant marine life.

Luxury Resorts: Stay in overwater bungalows with world-class amenities.

Island Hopping: Explore various islands, each offering unique experiences.

3. Indonesia (Bali and More)

Indonesia, particularly Bali, is known for its rich culture, stunning beaches, and exciting activities. It’s a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Visa Details

Indian nationals can enjoy visa-free entry to Indonesia for up to 30 days.

Highlights

Bali: Visit Uluwatu Temple and surf world-class waves.

Yogyakarta: Discover the ancient Borobudur and Prambanan temples.

Komodo Island: See the unique Komodo dragons and explore marine parks.

4. Malaysia

Malaysia offers a rich blend of cultures, stunning natural beauty, and modern cities. From Kuala Lumpur’s skyscrapers to Langkawi’s beaches, Malaysia has something for everyone.

Visa Details

Indian passport holders enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days from December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.

Highlights

Kuala Lumpur: Visit the Petronas Towers and explore the street food scene.

Penang: Discover George Town’s history and street art.

Langkawi: Relax on beaches, explore mangroves, and enjoy duty-free shopping.

5. Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a bustling city known for its iconic skyline, vibrant shopping districts, and diverse culinary scene. It offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition.

Visa Details

Indian passport holders are granted visa-free entry for up to 14 days.

Highlights

Victoria Peak: Panoramic views of the city and harbor.

Tsim Sha Tsui: Shopping, dining, and cultural attractions along the waterfront.

Lantau Island: Visit the Big Buddha, Ngong Ping 360, and hiking trails.

6. Bhutan

Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, offers stunning Himalayan scenery and a unique cultural heritage. It’s a country where tradition is deeply rooted in everyday life.

Visa Details

Indian nationals can enjoy their stay in Bhutan without a visa for up to 14 days.

Highlights

Paro: Visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery on a cliffside.

Thimphu: Explore markets, museums, and Dzongs.

Punakha: See the majestic Punakha Dzong at the river confluence.

7. Nepal

Nepal is renowned for its breathtaking trekking routes, ancient temples, and serene landscapes. It’s a perfect destination for adventure seekers and those seeking spiritual solace.

Visa Details

Indian passport holders can stay indefinitely in Nepal without a visa.

Highlights

Kathmandu: Explore Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Durbar Square.

Pokhara: Tranquil Phewa Lake and views of the Annapurna range.

Chitwan: Wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park.

8. Barbados

Barbados, a Caribbean gem, is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and friendly locals. It’s an ideal spot for a relaxing tropical getaway.

Visa Details

Holders of Indian passports can travel visa-free to Barbados for up to 90 days.

Highlights

Bridgetown: Historic capital with colonial architecture and markets.

Harrison’s Cave: Stunning underground cave system.

Beaches: Relax on Crane Beach and enjoy water sports at Carlisle Bay.

9. Mauritius

Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, is famous for its turquoise waters, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture. It offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Visa Details

Indian citizens enjoy visa-free tourism in Mauritius for up to 90 days.

Highlights

Grand Baie: Vibrant nightlife, shopping, and beaches.

Black River Gorges National Park: Hike scenic trails and discover waterfalls.

Ile aux Cerfs: Water sports and relaxation on a picturesque private island.

10. Fiji

Fiji is known for its warm hospitality, stunning beaches, and lush rainforests. It’s a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

Visa Details

Indian passport holders can stay in Fiji visa-free for up to 120 days.

Highlights

Suva: Markets, museums, and vibrant cultural scene.

Nadi: Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Sabeto Hot Springs.

Outer Islands: Island hopping, pristine beaches, and vibrant coral reefs.

Final Tips for Visa-Free Travel

While visa-free travel offers significant convenience, it’s essential to be aware of each country’s specific entry requirements. Some countries might require proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, or a return ticket. Always verify the latest regulations with the respective country’s embassy or consulate before you travel.

With your Indian passport and a sense of adventure, the world is more accessible than ever. These are just a few of the many countries that welcome you with open arms. Happy travels!