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Bollywood Movies That Took Road Trips to Another Level

Life without the spice of a road trip isn’t much of a life at all. This is totally apt when you think of all those favourite actors and actresses of yours who have shot their films and made you jealous of their travel experiences, isn’t it? Don’t you feel like joining them or driving down their path so that you can also indulge in the same fun and frolic as they did? If your answer is a ‘Yes,’ then you must begin your ‘Yatra’ or journey by taking inspiration from these Bollywood movies!

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara: There isn’t anything as alluring as the three musketeers in ZNMD going out on a road trip to celebrate bachelorhood. So, if you are getting married soon and you want to visit the days of hooligan-like fun, haul your best friends of their beds one morning and set out on your Europe tour by road. You never know; when you come across a hot girl or a dashing guy, you can even change your mind on getting married to your lover. Just kidding, guys!
Highway: Highway shows you what it really is like to feel the breeze blowing against your cheek, to fight the shivering cold weather and to take relief by sipping a cup of hot tea from the ‘dhabas’. Moreover, what must have inspired you the most while watching this film is the freedom of exploring new corners of the world, to visit places of no return and yet to come back healthy and fine; isn’t it? So, you must take a long drive up and down the winding Himalayas, but, do avoid the truck for a comfortable journey!
Piku: Piku is another jewel from the bag of Bollywood that clearly evokes in your heart the desire to take a road trip down the Indian highways. Trust me; you will simply love the experience of eating the delicious dal tadka and butter roti from the dhabas and, you will cherish the experience of stopping by at the budget hotels to straighten your back for a while!
Dil Chahta Hai: Do you really need a description as to how inspiring the movie was in terms of the road trip? I hope not because you surely remember how many times you pictured yourself riding the Royal Enfield down the royal and not-so-royal roads of India, right? This movie perfectly instills the desire to set out on a road trip in the hearts of every Indian and also the frenzy foreigners! So, if you live in Bangalore and plan to take a road trip from Mumbai to Goa like the three leads did, you can always avail Cheap flights booking from Bangalore to Mumbai to make your road trip from Mumbai the most memorable one.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is the perfect love story that brings out the essence of a trek up the mountains. If you decide to venture out on your own one day, you would definitely return from your trip as a developed person both physically and mentally. So, are you up for the challenge?
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge: DDLJ is the heartthrob in the world of Bollywood romance. It is that movie which showed the world that even getting lost during your trip can be the most significant happening of your life because nobody wants to lose the opportunity of meeting his or her soulmate, right? While the brilliant travel agencies like Yatra would never take this guarantee of helping you find that special someone, you can always keep your hopes high especially on a road trip.

So, why don’t you book one of those flights falling under the category of Cheap flights booking from Bangalore to Mumbai? Once you do so, you can get off at the Mumbai airport and explore every possibility that a road trip has in store for you. So, have a blast!

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Make it a Fun Summer with Kalahari Resorts

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We are a family that looks forward to summer all winter long. For us, summer is made for cookouts, late nights, road trips, beach days, swimming, and water fun.

Over the last few summers, we have also taken a few trips and enjoyed some indoor/outdoor waterpark fun and introduced the kids to something they love……water slides!

Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells newest iconic water slide, The Smoke That Thunders, is now open and ready for you to zip, zoom, twist, twirl, slide and splash all under the summer sun!

The Smoke That Thunders is one of the wildest raft rides out there! You will find yourself soaring through a dark tube, around in a circle and then experience some of the longest hang times, facing zero-g oscillations as you sweep up and across the wall, virtually defying gravity before sweeping back down.

Kalahari Resort is home to Wisconsin’s Largest Indoor Waterpark, The Arena virtual reality experience, Indoor Theme Park, Spa Kalahari and Salon and more.

Are you ready to experience The Smoke That Thunders? Book your family vacation at Kalahari Resorts today!

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Must Have Items When Traveling with Kids

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We spend a lot of time in our family minivan. With 5 kids of all different ages we are constantly on the go due to different events at different schools for each of them.

One thing I have learned over the years is to be prepared for anything when you have kids in the car, you never know what to expect. I learned a valuable lesson at a soccer game once when we forgot the diaper bag at home. Let’s just say my child ended up wearing a grocery bag and towel as a makeshift diaper.

Since that day, I have kept diapers and wipes in the glovebox of our cars in addition to having these items with us whenever we head out for a trip that will have the kids in the car for 30 or more minutes.

Must Have Items

Books – Keep a few age appropriate books in the car at all times and encourage them to hone their reading skills or create their own story based on the pictures. Books also give them something to do instead of them asking you over and over if you’re there yet.
Blanket(s) – It never fails that we are headed somewhere and I hear that someone is cold or tired and they ask for a blanket.
Baby Wipes – These are a must have with kids as they can be used for so much more than changing a diaper. You can bet that someone will spill, or get an owie or rub up onto something and get dirty.
Snacks – Make sure you have something on hand for when the inevitable I’m hungry comes out of their mouth. Fruit snacks, fruit bars, crackers, are all great snacks for in the car.
Beverages – Of course, if you’re going to have a snack, you’ll want to have a car friendly beverage such as bottled water, juice box or a sippy cup.
Clothes – Yes, you’re traveling, you have a suitcase of clothes but you should always have an extra outfit readily available for each kid in case someone gets sick or has an accident.
Garbage Bag(s) / Trash Receptacle – I don’t know how they manage to do it but it never fails that there is a mess in the car when you are traveling with kids. Have something handy for them to throw their trash in.

Do you have any must have items when traveling with your family?

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The DOS and DON’TS of Festival Etiquette

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It’s that time of year again – festival season! Get ready to rock out at one of the 450 music festivals taking place this year in the UK. This is a time to relax, escape to the country, and dance your pants off. BUT there are some things that you need to be aware of before you go… and that is the rules of festival etiquette. Even if this isn’t you’re a pro-festival-goer, you may still be unaware of some of the unwritten ‘rules’ that you have to heed to when going to a festival.

Don’t worry, we’re here to help with some DOs and DONTs to follow during your next festival experience.

DO be friendly

We’re all here to enjoy ourselves and have a good time, there is no point in shutting off from the people around you or being irritable. You are sharing the space with these people, so make sure you do so amicably. Make friends and be courteous and helpful whenever possible, it’ll make your festival experience far more enjoyable. Also, the more allies you make during your weekend away, the better. Maybe you need toothpaste at some point, or you’ve lost your mate or you’ve run out of beans – that new friend you made a couple of tents down could be the one to save you.

DON’T be too friendly

Respect that everyone is here to do their own thing. It’s fine making friends, but don’t cling onto new friends as it will make them feel as if they are responsible for you. It can be slightly uncomfortable. Keep it cool and relax!
DO dress up and get into the spirit of things

Dress up, wear a costume – get into it! This is the only time you can walk around with glitter all over your body or dressed as Scooby doo without anyone thinking you’re a weirdo. Take advantage of the occasion and go all out!

Even if you’re not going in something ‘wacky’, get out in one of your favorite maxi dresses, or pair of shorts, or vest tops and make sure you enjoy the sizzling summer weather!

DON’T wear a costume that will get in the way

You don’t want to be that person. You know who ‘that person’ is … it’s that guy (or girl) who decided it would be a good idea to wear a huge hat or headdress and block everyone’s view of the stage. Don’t be that person… unless you want to be one of the most hated people in festival history.

DO think about your shoes
Honestly, you’re going to marching around the countryside for three days straight, you’re going to need shoes that can handle the pressure. Make sure you bring some wellies just in case the English summer fails us and pours us into oblivion with rain. Even if the weather is looking pretty good, you better get yourself a reliable pair of trainers, or comfort conscious shoes for the occasion. For example, if you’re a girl, getting your hand on some comfortable Marco Tozzi shoes from somewhere like Mr Shoes is a great stylish/comfortable shoe option!

DON’T waste time looking for lost friends at a festival

The amount of hours, or even days, you could waste looking for that one friend who you lost in the crowd could be detrimental to your festival experience. Instead of wasting your time looking for them, make new friends instead and enjoy the festival, they’ll turn up don’t worry.

DO bring wet wipes

You’ll thank us when you get there. Wet wipes will be your bath, your shower and your best friend during your festival experience.

DON’T litter

It’s just annoying and makes the experience worse for everyone else. Don’t chuck a glass bottle on the ground and carry on with your day, who knows, that bottle could significantly injure someone! Take a moment to clean up after yourself, especially if you are at a country side event such as Deepdale Hygge where nature is at the heart of what the festival is about. It’s the least you could do.

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Traveling with Pets is Easy with Extended Stay America

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If your family is like ours, then you enjoy traveling and you have a pet. As you probably know, traveling with pets can be difficult and so can finding a reliable caretaker or boarding facility.

A lot of times families have to rely on a caretaker or board their pet in order to travel but thanks to Extended Stay America, you can bring your pet with you!

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