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The Travel Tag

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Hi, everyone! 🙂

I’ve been tagged for the Travel tag.

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Before I start, I would like to thank K.M. Sutton for tagging me. She posts great articles and tags. Do visit her blog! 😀

Let’s get started:

  1. You are leaving tomorrow to start a life in a new country, where would you go? 

    Image result for londonI think it would be nice to start a new life in London because it’s a beautiful place.

  2. You can take someone for a weekend away to the place you had the best holidays ever, where would that be and who would you take to go with you? 

    Image result for switzerlandI would have to choose Switzerland. I love the mountains, the greenery, the snow and everything about this place. Plus, the atmosphere is very relaxing which is perfect for a weekend getaway.

  3. You can get married wherever you want to, your budget is limitless, what is your choice?

    Image result for bora boraBora Bora! It’d be perfect to have a beach wedding over there. The breathtaking pictures make me fall in love with this place even more. *sigh*

  4. During your travels you can bring back home one animal as a pet, which one would you pick?

    Image result for rabbit gifRabbits, because they’re cute and fluffy.

  5. You can get back in time and relive one family trip, which one?

    Image result for singapore skylineOur trip to Singapore holds a very special place in my heart because it is far by the most enjoyable trip we’ve had together as a family. It would be amazing to relive the trip all over again.

  6. What is the first thing you would pack for a one year travel around the world? 

    Image result for camera gif tumblrThe first thing to go in my bag whenever I travel is my camera. I enjoy capturing all the moments because it’s fun to see all the memories in the future!

  7. What would your fantasy 100th birthday destination be, and why?

    Oh, wow. There’s a long way to go for that, but some place relaxing would be great.

  8. During your travel you can learn one sport to become a pro, what would that be? 

    Image result for i am free gifSkiing! There’s something satisfying and freeing about being able to ski through the snow filled mountains.

Nominees:

I tag everyone! If you decide to do this tag, feel free to drop a link to your answers in the comments section below. I’d love to read them. 🙂

I had lots of fun answering these questions since I love traveling and discovering new places. I hope you enjoyed reading my answers!

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Travel Essentials

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It’s family vacation time! All the packing, rummaging through luggage bags, and check listing has inspired me to write this post. I’m going to be traveling abroad for a few weeks to spend some quality time with my family. Hence, I won’t be able to post as regularly as I do now. Don’t worry! I won’t be completely invisible. I’ll try my best to keep some time saved for blogging. 🙂

Anyhow, let’s get started with the Travel Essentials:

accesories

  1. Glasses/Contact Lenses
  2. Watch
  3. Sunglasses

Beauty

  1. Comb/Hair Brush
  2. Toothbrush
  3. Toothpaste
  4. Body Lotion
  5. Face Cleanser
  6. Deodorant
  7. Shampoo
  8. Conditioner
  9. Makeup Bag
  10. Sunscreen
  11. Cleansing Wipes
  12. Shaving Cream
  13. Razor
    (If you get the above items in travel-sized packs, it’ll help you occupy less bag space, which means less weight!)
    clothing
  1. Jeans- 2 pairs
  2. Shirts- 3 casual and 3 formal (This depends on the climate and occasion.)
  3. Dress-It’s always a good idea to pack one dress, in case there’s a formal event all of a sudden.
  4. Undergarments
  5. Nightwear/PJ’s- 3 sets
    electronics
  1. Mobile+Charger
  2. Laptop+Charger
  3. Camera+Charger
  4. Headphones

footwear

  1. Sneakers- Always pack a pair of shoes as this will keep you comfortable when you’re traveling longer distances.
  2. Socks- 3 pairs
  3. Sandals

extras

  1. Wallet
  2. Passport
  3. Tickets
  4. Map
  5. Pen
  6. Travel Journal- I like to carry my travel journal with me every time I visit a new country because it helps me capture the best moments of the trip.
  7. Backpack- This is much better than carrying a purse around with you everywhere you go because it holds more things and is more comfortable to carry around.
  8. Snacks

I hope you enjoyed my Travel Essentials! 
What’s your most important travel essential? Let me know in the comments section below.  🙂

-The Jouska

The Get to Know Me Tag

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Hi, everyone! 🙂

I’ve been nominated for ‘The Get to Know Me Tag’. getiton.jpg

Before I start, I would like to thank Tiny Obsessions for encouraging me to do this tag. If you’re interested in posts related to books, movies, and all other things worth fangirling or fanboying over, you should visit her blog. 😀

VITAL STATS

Name: Flaneur
Nicknames: I don’t really have a proper nickname.
Birthday: 7th March
Star Sign: Pisces
Occupation: University Student

APPEARANCE

Hair Color: Dark Brown
Hair Length: Up to my waist.
Eye Color: Hazel Brown
Best Feature: I think I’m most comfortable about my eyes and nose because they’re my sharpest feature.
Piercings: I had my ears pierced when I was 12.
Tattoos: No, but I’d like to have a small feather on my wrist like the one below.
Right or Left: Right

FIRSTS

Best Friend: My first best friend’s name was, let’s say Alexis(Imaginary name). Our mothers were good friends and that’s how we met each other at a very young age. We’ve practically known each other since we were born. During those times, we shared a lot of common interests. Even though we’re not really the same people now, we’re still in contact and I consider her to be one of my good friends. 🙂

Award: I won a trophy for coming first in a Dance Contest! 

Sport: Basketball. I loved playing basketball when I was a child, I still do!

Real Holiday: When I was 12, I went on a trip with my family for the very first time to Thailand. It was a great trip, I often look at the pictures stored in the attic. Ah, sweet old memories! ❤

Concert: I went to a One Direction concert 2 years ago with my younger cousins. They are huge fans and I was there to look after them. I’m not a big fan of the band, but I don’t hate them either. I actually like some of their songs. 🙂

FAVORITES

Film: Big Hero 6! It is by far the best movie that I’ve watched. Even though it’s an animated film, it’ll make you cry. 😦

TV Show: I watch a lot of TV Shows. But, I guess that my all time favorite TV show would be Gilmore Girls.

Colour: Turquoise

Song: I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston

Restaurant: I’m a big-time foodie, so it’s very difficult for me to answer such a question. Anyway, my favorite fast-food restaurant is Papa John’s and my favorite dining restaurant is Little Italy.

Shop: Galeries Lafayette! It has all the things you could ever ask for, from clothes to furnishings to gourmet.

Book: I can’t only choose one book! That’s insane. I can tell you my favorite genre, though, which is Young Adult Fiction.

CURRENTLY

Feeling: Content with my life.

Single or Taken: Single like a Pringle. (Bad pun, I know. I’m sorry.)

Eating: Well, I’m having a Hershey’s Chocolate Bar right now. 😉

Thinking About: The things I have to do tomorrow.

Watching: I can’t write and watch something at the same time, haha. Although, ‘The Voice’ is going on in the background.

Wearing: A loose t-shirt with some black leggings.

FUTURE

Want Children: In the future, yes. I love kids, they’re so cute and adorable that is until they grow up. 😛

Want to be Married: Yes, if I meet the right person and I can feel the connection.

Careers in Mind: I really want to pursue something in the Marketing or IT field. My dream job, however, is to work as the Marketing Director of a Fashion company. 🙂

Where You Want to Live: Anywhere peaceful. Although, London would be a great option.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN

God: I’m not very religious, but I do have faith in God.

Miracles: Yes, absolutely. I have even seen some of them happen in reality!

Love at First Sight: Um, I’ve never been in love before. So…maybe? 

Ghosts: Nope, not at all.

Aliens: Well, the theories of Aliens invading our planet make it seem very real. Although, I’m not too sure if I believe in them.

Soul Mates: Yes, to a certain extent. If two people share common interests, understand each other, can read each other very well, and all such things, then they might just be soul mates.

Heaven: I don’t know how to answer that.

Hell: Same answer as above.

Kissing on the First Date: I’m not saying yes, but I’m not saying no either.

Yourself: Yes, believing in yourself is way more important than someone else believing in you. 🙂

Gosh, that took me so long to write, but I had fun doing it!
I hope you enjoyed reading my answers and got to know a lot more about me. If you’re interested in doing the tag, feel free to let me know in the comments section below! 😀

-The Jouska

 

 

 

 

Travel Diaries-Arabian Travel Market, Dubai

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Recently, I attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The exhibition mainly dealt with the travel sector such as cities, hotels, and resorts around the world. 😀

There were more than 100 stalls, which were indeed lavishly adorned. There were so many countries that I’d never even heard of before. Moreover, new projects coming up in the city were displayed in the form of miniature models.

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I got a chance to click a few pictures. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take out too many because my hands were filled with bags, brochures, and food. Haha. 😉

The lady above was wearing a dress made of magazine paper. How creative! 
The lady in the traditional pink kimono was patiently writing my name in Korean while I stared at her in awe. She was using some kind of charcoal black paint to paint the letters on a thin white sheet. 
And, the red wall was made of fresh red roses, crazy right?

Legos
Smurfette
Cookie Truck, they tasted delightful!

In the end, I saw these lovely characters greeting all the visitors.

Overall, it was a great experience and I got to know a lot more about traveling.
I believe that the exposure to new ideas and places never ends! ❤

-The Jouska

 

 

life.love.beauty-Keegan Allen

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Ever heard of Pretty Little Liars? Toby Cavanaugh? 

Well, then the name Keegan Allen should ring a bell. Keegan has always had a passion for photography. Hence, he drew his inspiration in a book called ‘life.love.beauty’. 

The book gives an overview of the actor’s life growing up in California and diving into the world as an adult.
Let me start off by telling you all that the photos are magnificent! ❤
The book is filled with photos of nature, life, Hollywood, the Pretty Little Liars cast, travelling, and much more.
Moreover, every photo is complemented with a caption. Some captions are short and sweet while others are long and descriptive. The book is well-balanced as a whole.

What I love most about this book is that it hasn’t been written in a span of one year or within a time limit, rather it is a stunning photographic journal that has been compiled over the past years.

Overall, a great book and totally worth a read!
Have you read any book like this one before? Let me know in the comments section below. 😀

-The Jouska

 

Travel Diaries-Madinat Souq, Dubai

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View from the top balcony!

 

Madinat Jumeirah Souq is the place to be! From its very traditional look to its classy restaurants, this place will not disappoint you.

 

If you are a fan of antiques, arts, and heritage, then you will surely love this place. ❤

There are many stalls and shops present in the souq. What caught my eye were the small stalls that were selling many artifacts from handmade crafts to jewelry to paintings and much more.

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Adorable ceramic printed elephants

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Dreamcatchers! 

There are many fancy restaurants and cafes too. Also, they offer a wide range of cuisine. Italian, Indian, Chinese, American to name a few.

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To top off all the other beauties of this place, you get a good view of the Burj Al Arab, an iconic tower of Dubai.

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I hope you enjoyed the pictures. 🙂

-The Jouska

 

Wanderlust

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“A strong desire to travel.”

Before I die, I want to travel the entire world! ❤

It may seem silly but it’s the truth. I love travelling to new countries, cities and continents. My sole desire in life is to explore undiscovered gems.

I love meeting new people from different backgrounds, cultures and belief systems. It gives me a sense of happiness and peace which no materialistic object can ever achieve.

Places I have traveled so far:

  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Bangkok
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Mumbai
  • Goa
  • Paris
  • Vienna
  • Switzerland
  • Dubai
  • Germany
  • Austria ….to name a few

I know I haven’t even covered the tiniest bit of the entire world yet….but hopefully in the coming days, I will. After all, not all those who wander are lost. 😉

What are your favorite travel destinations? Share them in the comments section below!

-The Jouska