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Tej Kohli brings you a checklist of all the essential things which you must carry while traveling abroad.

Luggage and Belongings

    * Suitcases, bags, luggage ID tags, luggage locks
    * Travel alarm clock
    * Camera, batteries, memory card
    * Mini sewing kit, scissors*
    * Laundry bag, plastic bags, soap packets, Travel iron
    * Book, magazine, playing cards, games, walkman / ipod
    * Sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, earplugs
    * Laptop, power plug adapter, modem plug adapter
    * Torch / flashlight, batteries
    * Binoculars

Clothing

    * Keys, phone, watch, wallet, purse, handbag
    * Socks, underwear
    * Trousers, skirts, shorts
    * Shirts, blouses, t-shirts
    * Swimming costume, goggles, mask, snorkel
    * Jacket, raincoat
    * Shoes
    * Pyjamas
    * Dress, suit, tie, belt, cufflinks
    * Cap, sun hat, sunglasses

Toiletries

    * Comb, brush
    * Shaver, razor, shaving cream
    * Aftershave, perfume
    * Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, lipbalm
    * Deodorant
    * Cotton buds
    * Soap, shampoo, towelettes
    * Towel, blow dryer, hair straighteners / curlers

Medication

    * Personal prescriptions
    * Personal hygiene items
    * First aid kit, antibiotic ointment, alcohol wipes
    * Paracetamol, aspirin, vitamin tablets
    * Cough Syrup, cold and flu medicine
    * Indigestion tablets, diarrhea medicine, laxatives
    * Motion sickness medicine
    * Insect repellent
    * Sunscreen, after-sun lotion
    * Glasses, contact lenses, contact lens solution

Food and drink

    * Sandwiches, sweets, chocolates
    * Water
    * Tea bags


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Tej Kohli is an avid traveler who had backpacked around all the continents. To make your travel experience happy and pleasurable Tej Kohli blog brings you general travel tips that will make sure that you don’t get any bad surprises later.

The success of any trip or vacation depends on the adequate preparation. When packing for a vacation it’s important to organize your itinerary, hotel reservations, documents, clothes etc. in a proper way. So, if you’re planning a trip do check out these travel tips :

Preparing for a vacation

There is no doubt that traveling widens our perspective of the world we live in. Traveling to places abroad gives us an exposure to various cultures, foods and languages. A lot of countries promote international tourism to boost their local and national income. But there are still many counties which foreigner tourists with disbelief and are not too welcoming. There are some very popular travel destinations where one can easily be robbed or cheated. Thus, when traveling to such places its best to be alert and avoiding traveling alone to an unfamiliar place. As they say when in Rome do as the Romans do, so make sure you do a little bit of research on the customs and traditions of the place you want to visit before leaving on the journey.

Travel Arrangements

Making arrangements for your trip involves a lot of planning. While a travel agent can help you prepare a certain things like itineraries, passport, visas etc. there are a lot of things that you need to organize on your own. First and the foremost, organize you travel documents. There are some countries that require only a passport, but there are others that require both passport and the visa. If you don’t have a passport, don’t wait to apply for it at the last moment as it it is a long process which may require several weeks. If you want to get the best deals for your hotel accommodations and transportation make your reservations in advance. If you want to get the best bargains make reservations during the off season when demand is low.

Due to the increasing terrorist activities, airports have made the security checks more stringent. Make sure you reach the airport well in advance so that you have plenty of time to manage the check-in rush. Also, try not to exceed the container size limits of carry on fluids, gels, aerosols etc. or the customs might confiscate it.

 In the next post Tej Kohli will provide you a checklist of important things which you must carry while traveling abroad.

Tej Kohli is an avid traveler and has travelled across the world. Recently he was in Dubai for a business cum leisure trip, and was quite impressed with the city’s magnificent architecture and natural scenery.

Check out Tej Kohli’s 7 most favorite places to visit in Dubai:

1.Dubai City Center: An outstanding shopping, entertainment and leisure complex, Dubai city center is one of the hottest destinations for visitors. Also famous as Deira City center, it is one of biggest shopping malls with a variety of shops, restaurants and a kids’ entertainment zone.

2.Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum: One of the Tej Kohli’s personal favorite is Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum. The fort, which was built in 1878 in the center of Old Dubai to safeguard the seaport, now houses the famous Dubai Museum where you can see a collection of weapons, traditional boats and a wind tower, an air conditioner of the olden times. To the east of Al Fahidi Fort is the largest concentration of traditional courtyard housed within wind towers.

3.Dubai Creek: The natural sea water inlet cutting through the center of the city is called Dubai Creek. Visitors can watch the traditional dhows loading an unloading their goods and setting out to places as far as India and Africa. Take a trip across the creek in Abra, a small water taxi or yachts. You can also walk along the creek or take a boat ride to watch Dubai’s spectacular skyline while passing by many of the city’s historic and modern landmarks. The inland end of the creek has now been turned into a wildlife sanctuary where you can see migrating shore birds, including the spectacular flamingos.

4.Heritage and Diving Village: Explore and experience Dubai life and culture before the discovery of oil. It is very interesting to see the daily life of fishermen and pearl divers. A marvelous recreation of the famous Bedouin village, this place gives potters and weavers a good opportunity to display their art. Relish the lip smacking traditional Dubai food and visit the souk to buy fascinating souvenirs for your near and dear ones back home.

5.Hatta Rock Pools: Another of the Tej Kohli’s most loved sites in Dubai is the Hatta Rock Pools. A 1.5 hour drive from Dubai city towards east will take you to Hatta, nestled in the Hajar mountains. Some of the major attractions of this place are its cool climate, the mountain scenery and the bursting water falls, which invites you to swim and enjoy the landscape.

6.Jumeirah Mosque: It is one of the largest and most exquisite mosque in Dubai. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this mosque is a perfect example of modern Islamic architecture, which also allows non Muslim visitors. The mosque looks amazingly alluring especially during night when its is brightly lit.

7.Tower of Arabs: Dubai’s most important landmark and one of the most luxurious hotels across world. At 321 meters, it stands as one of the tallest hotels in the world. Shaped like a dhow, the traditional sailing vessels, Burj Al Arab or the tower of the Arabs is built on an artificial island and is a part of the Jumeirah beach resort.

Tej Kohli has recently been to Italy with his family. Italy is not like every second tourist destination. This place has a distinct appeal and swathes a rich heritage of culture.

Dare il benvenuto all’Italia ( Welcome to Italy) - Tej Kohli
When in Rome you should always do as the Romans do. This may be a cliché of sorts but it also applies to any Italy travel that you may undertake n the near future. Italy is not extremely strict on what outsiders coming in do, but they will not thank you for any disruption to their customs or way of life either! This is why it is important to do a little research before you go!
Italy travel can be a whole lot of fun, but not if you flaunt your own beliefs if they are completely different to the Italian way of life. Italians are extremely proud people and will not tolerate any form of outside interference. For example, family is extremely important to them and if you show disrespect they will protect their own interests and call you on it. Always be respectful, no matter what. Italy is a very traditional country and the man is still responsible for the household. This will become apparent in restaurants if you dine as a couple. The waiter will always speak to the man and not the woman!
You will find that Italy has an extremely laid back way of life, which is perfect for a holiday but bear in mind that there is a siesta time. Although you can still be out and about at that time during your Italy travel, do not expect any help from people until it ends. This is more in the south than the north because of the heat. However, no matter where you go, there are little customs that you should be aware of so do your research in advance.

Tej Kohli misses everything about India. On he last visit to India he manged to steal some time from his busy schedule and visit Taj Mahal. Here on Tej Kohli personal blog is an elaborative account of his visit to this ‘Mecca of Love’.

Although, I have traveled to a lot of places, but when it comes to monuments, the allure of Taj Mahal is beyond comparison. An icon of beauty, Taj Mahal is rightly termed as ‘Mecca of Love.’
On my recent visit to India in April this year, I took a trip to Agra, where the Taj Mahal is located. Built by Shah Jahan  as a mausoleum for his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years and 22,000 people to complete the Taj Mahal. This huge monument of love, built entirely of white marble, is indeed the most beautiful building ever made. What that adds more to its beauty are the precious stones engraved on it. Perhaps, it is this mesmerizing beauty as well as historic significance that have pushed me to Taj Mahal over and over again.
Taj Mahal is beautiful both inside and outside. Interiors of Taj take you into a world of everlasting splendor. From Architecture viewpoint Taj Mahal is an avant-garde in its own ways. It stands on a raised, square platform with its four corners tapered, forming an unequal octagon. The design is Italian inspired, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. The principles of self-replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements has been used in formulating the whole set up. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration. The entire mausoleum is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy from Qur’an, using precious gems such as agate and jasper.
The whole architecture of Taj Mahal comprises of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque, a guest house, and several other palatial edifices. The glance of this mesmerizing tribute is further enhanced by the presence of the mighty river Yamuna. The most significant part of the Taj is that when ever you plan a tour to Taj Mahal and at whatever number of times you visit, you will find different aspect of Taj. The Taj at noon, the Taj at sunset, under the full moon, against the setting sun, and against the rising ball of fire, each time the mausoleum acquires a different accent and tells a different story.
No one person conceived the Taj Mahal. It is the collective creation of different people who contributed to the project at various times over the course of two decades. The design is ever evolutionary. However if you want to witness the full glory of this heart touching architecture, the best time to visit is between March to April and October to mid December, as the weather is quite soothing during these months. So rejoice your Taj Mahal trip to the utmost leve, like i did.

Planning a cruise holiday by Tej Kohli

If you’re planning a lifetime holiday on a cruise, you need to do a bit of homework before embarking on the ship.

The first question - who is going to accompany you? Whether it is a family vacation or a holiday with your soulmate, you need to plan things accordingly. Next you need to decide on your budget. And while there is a lot of competition around you may strike the best bargain for this otherwise expensive alternative.

There is, however, a lot of choice when it comes to choosing a cabin. You can choose from the most expensive ones with balconies or say a lounge to the inner bowels of the ship.

Though, cruises around Mediterranean and northern hemisphere are all the rage, but they are not as fun specifically during the extreme winters. In the spine chilling cold you will barely find any moments to enjoy there. Caribbean and Mexico, on the other hand, are better options that guarantee adequate sunshine during winters.

Cruising is fun always, but if you are disabled then it might not be the right holiday for you. Even getting ashore can be challenging and physically demanding.

Overall, a cruise is like a Disneyland on water, where you find everything that you need whilst on the board.