United States of America
Travel stories across America
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Top Places To Visit In USA
From coastlines to enormous urban communities, the United States is comprised of such a large number of different goals that it's difficult to choose which spots merit the qualification of the best in America.
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New Product Launch – Handy Notes for Food Entrepreneurs
“Positioning Is the Key to a Successful Product Launch – NOT Taste.” For food entrepreneurs, the New Product Launch is the holy grail of your business. This new product holds so much promise—it will increase your company’s market share, it will boost your annual revenue, and it will be the best product of its kind. It’s easy to understand what you can gain from launching something new. But what so many food entrepreneurs fail to understand is how to build an effective strategy. Your ultimate goal is to launch a product that’s appealing to grocery stores and food retailers, and through this exposure, you’ll stand out from the competition, make…
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How I Turned My Life Around Even On A Depressing Dependent Visa (H4) in USA
Taking that decision to shift base to USA, without going to office at all – on an H4 visa, was not an easy call. And heading straight into a sudden break from a hectic corporate work schedule made that role transition in life, even more difficult. Backdrop of My Travel on an H4 Visa I travelled to USA on Nov 1, 2017 with an H4 visa. Back then, I was not quite a believer of long distance marriages (well, I still have my reservations there!) and was a flag-bearer of ‘no-matter-what-couples-live-together’ policy. Prior to this, I was working in Singapore, in a well-salaried and full-fledged role of a software developer-cum-analyst,…
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Photo Blog Series on Lake Tahoe – California
Never have I experienced a more magical sunset than that evening at Lake Tahoe in California. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the border of California and Nevada. It’s popularly known for its beaches and ski resorts. It was an impromptu road trip to Tahoe from San Francisco, last winter. We quickly packed our bags on an early Saturday morning, booked a cosy accommodation at the Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge on Groupon (on-the-fly) and hit the roads. With small pit-stops for food and refreshments, we made it to Lake Tahoe by afternoon. Wish I could exactly describe how I felt, on that first…
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A Road Trip to Las Vegas – The Sin City
Las Vegas is christened with many titles – “The Gambling Capital of the World”, “The Sin City”, “The Entertainment Capital of the World” and what not! Little did I know that my first official trip in the United States would be straight to its heart – Las Vegas. This was yet another unplanned trip when we decided to head to the Sin City over a weekend from San Francisco. All the last minute bookings were made mostly on GroupOn and AirBnB on a Friday night. We took a 2-day off from work and were on the roads by Saturday morning. I’m penning down a short and crisp check-list for your…
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Top Places To Visit In USA
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Top Indian Restaurants in Austin – Texas, USA
Even though I am not a huge fan of Indian food outside India (it just does not taste authentic), I still have this knack of checking out the Indian restaurants outside the country. Perhaps, it is my faint hope, which silently keeps nudging me to find out an authentic taste of India abroad. So, when I arrived in Austin (capital city of Texas – USA), it was a natural tendency for me to look for a nice and warm Indian restaurant, just to welcome myself in a new country in some way! Being in a new city with no acquaintances, I tried looking for options over the internet. And the…
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An Indian Girl in America – What To Expect On Your First Visit to USA!
By the time I was on my first trip to USA, I had already travelled to 4 other countries in the world (except India). So, I was pretty sure that this visit to USA would be quite similar to other foreign trips. Little did I know that I was in for a plethora of surprises in America. Life’s so different here! As I was trying to soak in all that was new for me, a thought often crossed my mind. What if I had a handy list of what to expect from America on a first trip! Maybe the surprise element would have gone, but I would have been better…
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Interesting Facts About GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Golden Gate Bridge – Ranked #1 in any travel-list for California – This beauty first caught my attention in a song ‘Chunari Chunari’ from a 1999 Hindi Movie – Biwi No.1. I was hardly 10 years old back then and couldn’t quite look beyond the vivacious Sushmita Sen and the handsome Salman Khan. But amidst all this innocence, that image of a bright orange suspension bridge in the background, remained in my memories. However cheesy this might sound, but this was my first impression on the Golden Gate Bridge. I simply had no idea about what its name was or where it was. Nevertheless, that gigantic bridge at its vibrant…
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9/11 Memorial & Museum ~ A Must-Visit in New York
No visit to New York can ever be complete without a trip to the 9/11 Memorial. September 11, 2001 – A day which has probably left an indelible mark in our minds forever. The chain of events on that unfortunate day, have been described so aptly in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum that it will definitely give you gooseflesh. Probably, it was one of the worst attempts of terror attack in any country, which pulled down two of the tallest skyscrapers in the United States, along with thousands of innocent people. A True Story from the 9/11 Memorial This was such an emotional moment for me! It was a rainy…
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Standing right under the NIAGARA FALLS – Maid Of The Mist!
The Niagara Falls is well-known as one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Until now, I had read about the Niagara Falls in my Geography books in school, and then maybe saw few videos on Niagara Falls in the National Geographic Channel. But boy! What an experience you have, when you actually stand right there and watch it live. The grandeur of the crystal clear waters and the gushing winds make this place a visual delight. It is a geological wonder indeed. Journey from New York to Buffalo City There’s an interesting story behind our travel from New York to Buffalo City. We were so focused on budget travel…
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Things To Know Before You Visit Statue of Liberty, New York
As part of a tightly-scheduled itinerary for New York, we were almost weary and tired on the last day of our trip to New York. But, no visit to New York is ever complete, without catching a glimpse of the Lady – the Statue of Liberty! So, we got ready early in the morning, quickly hopped into the Subway and reached Bowling Green Subway station – one of the closest stations to the Ferry terminal. It was a sunny Tuesday morning and and I had never imagined that there would be so many visitors to this place on a tourist off-season and working day. This clearly explains the world-class charm…
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New York ~ A Perfect 5-Day Travel Itinerary for First-Timers
New York City, often termed as the “Fashion Capital of the World”, is a must-visit in the United States of America. Now, that you are reading this post, I assume that you belong to one of the following categories – You are planning a trip to New York soon. You are interested to know about my trip details, which might inspire you to travel to New York soon. You are a dear friend, who is looking to relive my memories and happiness, by going through my travel posts. You are my favourite group of blogging critics, who help me improve more and more with your constant suggestions. Welcome aboard! I…
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Delectable Dishes Galore At The Texas Food Truck Showdown 2018
Before moving to Austin, I had read and heard a lot about the food culture in Texas and was quite eager to set out on a food adventure in Texas. As luck would have it, the Texas Food Truck Showdown 2018, was scheduled on March 17, 2018. This seemed like a perfect timing (right after I reached in Austin) and before I even realised, I was ready with my “Mission Food” in Texas. Though I was never a voracious eater, I have always been fond of nibbling at a wide variety of dishes in small portions. Here, there was food and drinks galore, with a typical carnival-like feel – just…
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The Day I Fell in Love with America!
I always had a personal vendetta of sorts with America, since I was on a long-distance relationship with my then-boyfriend (now, husband) for about 3 years when he was working in USA. The cause for our separation (read : America) naturally made me detest the place to the core. However trivial it might sound, that was the only reason for my repulsion to America. While people all over the world craved to materialise their American dream, I hardly ever gave it a thought! Meanwhile, I travelled to different countries and even stayed in one of them for about a year. Perhaps, the travel during that time, gave me a lot…
