Be it the innate curiosity of a child, the rebellious nature of a teenager or an adult – eager to escape, all of us have this immense desire to travel and to explore, irrespective of the stage of life we’re at. However, we do not satiate our desires but often inhibit them. A child wanting to travel is turned down by the overprotective parents. A teen’s willingness to explore the world alone is crushed beneath the mountain of expectations and the urgency of accomplishments.
Then comes the helpless adult human being, unable to step out of the monotonous routine that she/he trapped herself/himself in, just to sustain the feasibility and cost of living. At the end of it all, we are left with the regret of not exploring more, of not extracting more out of life, and of not following our passions; eventually settling for less.
Thus, one needs to travel. One needs to learn how to travel.
There are a lot of myths associated with travelling, like it’s not safe out there or that you need to have a lot of money to travel. Well, that’s not necessarily the case. You don’t need to have a lot of money to travel. Just a bit of courage to start. We all talk about how one day we’re going to travel and explore every nook and cranny of the world, but that day never really comes. Not for most of them out there making such claims. Thus, you need to start now.
Talking about the travel expenses, it can be divided into three categories.
Transport
Accommodation
Food and everything else
Your travelling expenses can be minimised if you take note of the following few travelling tips.
Hitch Hike – Don’t shy away from asking for a lift. More than often, someone will stop and offer you a ride. Feel free to engage and interact with them and exchange stories.
Volunteer for Transport/Accommodation – As you travel, you may come upon many opportunities where you can work interchange for accommodation or a free ride forward.
Get a sleeping bag – You may save money by camping by the side of the road and saving money.
Start a blog/vlog – With internet on the rise, you may start a blog or a vlog. You can use it to document your journey and share your experiences with the world. You might even make some money.
All these will certainly minimise your travelling expenses and make it more affordable. This is not a lavish way of travelling, but you will be able to tour the world and earn priceless experiences. Who knows, you may even find yourself.
Just have the courage to step out because “to travel, is to live”.
This post is inspired by Tomislav Perko, who travelled across the globe with almost no money. Feel free to check out his eye-opening TEDx Talk.
Buying a car is like cashing in on your dreams. All of us dream to own a car that not only gets us from A to B but also satiates our lifelong fantasies of cruising in a superlative automobile. Be it your first car or the 10th, the dopamine rush that you experience whilst buying a new car is euphoric.
We all know that one cannot just keep buying a new car every time she/he wishes to witness the above-mentioned feeling of euphoria again; not unless you’re highly affluent or inherited a great deal of money recently.
So, how do you sustain the state of being in a euphoric trance? How do you relive the rush you felt whilst buying your car?
The answer is simple. You invest in a sturdy, pleasant automobile that you can rely on throughout the years.
More than often, people end up buying cars on a hunch. They just walk into a car dealership and go with their gut. Thus, one often ends up with a sub-standard vehicle with minimal features and double the price. You need to be aware that you will not be able to savor the purchase if it burns a hole in your pocket. Be it in terms of a huge loan (because you bit off way more than you can chew in the heat of the moment) or the continuous depreciating value of your car, you need to make sure that you make a wise purchase and extract the most out of it.
Now you’re probably thinking that the points listed above are valid points but how do I make a wise purchase?
Cars.com is like an online Walmart for cars. Just like you walk into an aisle and see a wide variety of products for you to choose from, you can “walk into” this online portal and choose from a wide variety of cars that are listed. All the information is at your disposal at the click of a button.
Cars.com will help you in finding a reliable car, at the best possible price.
Research – One should always research before making such a substantial purchase. This is where CARS.COM will help you out significantly. All you have to do is log onto CARS.COM and put in the specifications of the type of car that you wish to buy and VOILA!!! Just surf through the results and stumble across your ideal car.
Reviews and videos – The more you know about the car you wish to buy, the better. You can read the reviews written by people who already bought the car and you can watch videos related to the one you are interested in.
Compare – CARS.COM provides a smooth and user-friendly interface when it comes to comparing cars. You can compare up to 4 cars and can easily determine the best possible choice for you.
New or Used – Whether you want to buy a new car or you want to go easy on those staggering finances and opt for a used car, CARS.COM provides you with both the options. You may also trade in your previous car and walk away with a brand new one. No more dealing with multitudes and finding a buyer for your car. No more hassle. Trade in and experience the joy of being the owner of a new Batmobile. Oh wait, I meant to say automobile*.
Sell your car – If you are not looking to buy a new car and you just wish to sell your car at the best possible price, guess what do you have to do? CARS.COM, that is correct. You may sell directly to a dealer using quick offer or you can even sell it yourself and make a tad bit more money by hogging up the “dealers profit”.
Even if you don’t want to do any of the above and are just curious to find the value of your car, you can do that too. Curiosity killed the cat, sure, but in your case, your curiosity may result in you selling your car and ending up with a new one, at the best possible price. Thanks to CARS.COM
With the commencement of week 6 of the Super Blogger Challenge 2018, the stakes keep getting higher and higher and the competition is intense. Everyone is putting the pedal to the metal and aiming to be the first at the finish line. With hundreds of immaculate articles pouring in week after week, the Super Blogger Challenge 2018 has certainly come to life.
Taking part in the Super Blogger Challenge 2018 has not only proved to be a learning curve in my otherwise straight line graph but has also revealed a lot of insights which may have gone unnoticed if it wasn’t for this competition.
Here are the 5 things that I learned from the Super Blogger Challenge 2018.
Importance of community
Being born and raised in this capitalist dog-eat-dog world, almost all of us are selfish in our ways and seldom do we put others above us.
However, Super Blogger Challenge has taught me the significance of a community and the joys that come with it.
The Super Blogger Community is a well-knit online blogging community with individuals from diverse backgrounds coming together and encouraging each other to do well. Every active member of this community is keen on interacting with others, be it through the comments or by giving shout-outs. The Super Blogger Challenge has done a breath-taking job in bringing together such passionate individuals and forming a group that represents the online blogging community in India and across the globe.
A few of the fellow online blogging “comrades” that I had the pleasure of interacting with online are listed below.
Super Blogger Challenge has been a key specimen in demonstrating that if people are provided with a platform to excel, they will make the most of it.
Thus, if ever given the opportunity, we all should unite and build platforms for others to grow and branch out. Not only will the likeminded people pour in, but they might also end up investing in the venture and promoting it to varying degrees.
Branding & Marketing
What I am truly impressed with is the strategic thought that has gone into making this whole challenge a success. To start a blogging competition to create brand awareness about different products and to widely increase the online reach for the products, is pure genius.
Not only is everyone aware of the products like INSTACUPPA, but many are even buying it. That is how you put a good product in front of an audience and just watch it sell.
Moreover, the Super Blogger Challenge has resulted in bringing many aspiring and talented bloggers to the surface and in the eyes of a huge audience.
Interactions
The best part of this Super Blogger Challenge is that we get to interact with different people across the nation and form friendships. We get honest feedback on our articles and everyone in the community is actually interested in each other’s posts. They don’t read it just for the sake of it. I’ve learned a great deal from this challenge and the importance of building social friendships with like-minded individuals is at the top.
Promoting authentic content
Last but not the least, the importance of promoting authentic content. Everyone these days is fixated on plagiarising to succeed. People don’t give credit and end up reaping the benefits of someone else’s labor. Thus, it is an absolute necessity to bring good authentic content to a wide audience, so that the writers/bloggers can be accoladed for their hard work. Not only would this limit the ongoing plagiarism, but it would also encourage and push people to write their own content; which is exactly what the Super Blogger Challenge 2018 is doing.
This article is written as a part of #SuperBloggerChallenge2018 conducted by Healthwealthbridge.com,Fashionablefoodz.com,Allaboutthewoman.com and should not be repurposed, republished or used otherwise. The content herein is owned by the blogger. SuperBloggerChallenge2018 is not responsible for any kind of infringement caused
The ongoing Super Blogger Challenge 2018, has been a massive hit in the online blogging community. With over 64 individual blogs and websites taking part in the Super Blogger Challenge 2018, it has not only showcased an outstanding reach in the blogging community but has also managed to capture a wide audience throughout the nation.
Hosted by healthwealthbridge.com, fashionablefoodz.com and allaboutthewoman.com, the Super Blogger Challenge 2018 has been blooming within the blogging community and outreaching the masses. With its 5th week in process, out of the set 10 weeks, it has witnessed an incremental response. Now that we’ve come halfway in this journey, the stakes are higher, the audience is well-versed, and the prizes are enormous.
However, if you were unable to dive into this year’s Super Blogger Challenge, or if you are laden with regret that you were not able to take part in this experience, do not get disheartened. The Super Blogger Challenge will be back in 2019 and it will be bigger, better and have more vibrant prizes. So be ready to ride the learning curve and maybe even conquer the Super Blogger Challenge 2019.
Following are 8 tips that might be of some help to you in conquering the Super Blogger Challenge 2019.
Perseverance
Being a successful blogger is not a piece of cake. It is not the tide that you can easily ride and then reap off the benefits. To be a successful blogger, you need to put in the work 24/7 and never give up. You need to find out the things that you are passionate about. You must post regularly. To stand a chance at conquering the Super Blogger Challenge 2019, you should be a successful blogger who posts relevant content.
Abide by the rules
If you want to do well in any competition, you must abide by the rules. These rules are a set of guidelines provided by the organisers that you cannot and must not ignore. Following the rules will make sure that you aren’t disqualified from the challenge. A few examples of rules and regulations of this year’s challenge is that you must tag the 3 hosts at the end of your article and you must mention that your article is written as a part of the Super Blogger Challenge 2018 and cannot/should not be copied or reproduced in any way.
Build an audience
For a blog or a website to do well in any competition, having a loyal audience provides you that extra edge. Try posting regular content that you think would appeal to the audience a lot more. Posting content that your audience can relate to will ensure them revisiting your blog/website again thereby converting a potential web surfer to a loyal audience.
Always be on time
The sooner you post your blog and link it to the parent landing page, the sooner will more and more people be able to read your article, thereby adding to your views and your online reach. It is a first cum first serve basis. So be quick to post your article. Do not wait till the last day to post it.
Interact with your audience and build a social media presence
Building a social media presence should be a must for every blog/website. First you need to be able to capture the attention span of the audience and then you need to form a bond with them. To build a bond, always interact with your audience and be open to feedback. Always reply to any comments and take keen interest in your audience.
Be Creative
To stand out in any competition, you must be creative, and you must be unique. You need to figure out a way to appeal to the audience a lot more. Whether it be through your relevant and high-quality content, or through your massive social media prowess, you need to hack into the mindset of your readers and cater to their needs.
7. Keep an eye on competition
To be at the forefront of any competition, one should always keep an eye on the other participants. Always be sure to check out the ones in the Hall Of Fame and the ones in the top picks of the week. Read the articles that have been nominated in the HALL OF FAME or as the top pick of the week and aspire to build on that. Be appreciative of their posts and try to incorporate the same passion and commitment in your own articles.
8. DO NOT PLAGIARISE
This is something that one should never do. Not just in a competition, but also in life. You shall never use someone else’s work and claim it to be your own. You shall never copy extracts from somewhere and post them online claiming it to be yours. Always be authentic. If you ever end up taking reference, GIVE DUE CREDIT. Do not try to hog up/feast on someone else’s credit. Plagiarism is both morally and ethically WRONG.
This article is written as a part of #SuperBloggerChallenge2018 conducted by Healthwealthbridge.com,Fashionablefoodz.com,Allaboutthewoman.com and should not be repurposed, republished or used otherwise. The content herein is owned by the blogger. SuperBloggerChallenge2018 is not responsible for any kind of infringement caused
In our day-to-day lives, we often end up consuming beverages that not only have an adverse effect on our health but are also continuously deteriorating us from within. Think of all the beverages or drinks that you consume in a day. Have you ever bothered to even check the ingredient label at the back of your soda can or your juice box? You probably haven’t. It’s not your fault. You are just not aware of what is happening today in the food and beverage industry. Hopefully, this will change after you’re done reading this article.
The beverages that you drink regularly are laden with harmful preservatives and additives that rack and ruin your health. These additives and preservatives are added to increase the shelf life of the food or beverage, or to add flavour or texture to it. All of this is done to make sure that the product lasts longer and tastes better, thereby appealing to a wide customer base.
BUT AT WHAT COST? The big companies are using harmful preservatives and chemicals to increase the shelf life of their products while completely disregarding the health of their consumers. All of this just to maximise their profits. By the looks of it, they are most certainly not going to develop a moral conscience about it any time soon. So, it is our own responsibility to be aware of the stuff that we put in our body.
If you ever find yourself chugging down a beverage of any sort, just check the ingredient label once. You will be shocked to find out the number of harmful preservatives and chemicals that are used in its processing.
This is what the ingredient label of a cold drink looks like.
Moreover, the number of calories that you consume as you go down on these beverages is the reason why you are not physically fit. Lack of awareness about nutrition is the reason behind the drooping health standards in India.
Thus, there is an actual need to address these issues.
So, what to do? How do you stop consuming these beverages and shift to a healthier diet?
Start consuming all natural and organic drinks and focus on a clean, healthy diet.
Drink lots and lots of water.
Studies have shown that people who drink 4-5 litres of water everyday are considerably fit and healthier than those who reside on drinks and beverages for quenching their thirst.
But you can’t just keep drinking water all day, can you? You must have tried it many a times and failed.
Believe me, we all have.
Thus, finding an alternative is an absolute necessity. This is where a revolutionary product comes in.
INSTACUPPA.
Image from – https://instacuppastore.com/
Now what is #Instacuppa, you ask? Well, it is a 100% food safe, FDA approved product which helps you infuse water with all the natural fruits, vegetables and herbs that you can think of.
Amazing, isn’t it?
I was as excited as you, when I too, stumbled across this gem of a product. With the rising costs of all-natural organic food and beverages, this product is a one-time investment in your health. You just buy it once and use it for years to come and bless yourself with healthy, all-natural, fruit/tea leaves/herbs/coffee infused product.
How to infuse your water using Instacuppa.
Put the desired fruits, herbs, coffee beans or tea leaves in your infuser core.
Fill the instacuppa with cold water and make sure that the infuser core is submerged in the water.
Leave the instacuppa for 12-24 hours. (ideal time)
THAT IS IT!!! IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE.
Think of all the fruits/vegetables you could use to infuse water. Think of the iced tea or the cold coffee that you could drink every day; not worrying about the preservatives or any other harmful chemicals that might be added to your drink. You’d be aware of what you put in your drink. You’d be aware of how healthy the infused water is that you’re drinking.
WHY CHOOSE INSTACUPPA OVER SIMILAR PRODUCTS?
There might be a few similar products available in the market, but they are either imported directly from the US, thus having exorbitant prices due to the enormous shipping cost and custom duties, or it is just a bad quality product with plastic that contains BPA.
WHAT IS BPA?
BPA stands for bisphenol A. It is a chemical that is used in the preparation of polycarbonate plastics that are used to hold beverages. Moreover, it is also used as a coating on the inside of soda cans. Thus, it is safe to assume that the beverages that you are drinking are in contact of this harmful industry chemical.
There have been a lot of research on the adverse effects of BPA on our health.
Not only does it lead to an increase in blood pressure, but it is also associated with causing several other health problems in infants, children and even adults.
WHY CHOOSE INSTACUPPA?
Instacuppa is designed for the sole purpose of bringing you the best quality environment friendly unit to cater to your health needs.
It is BPA free.
It is FDA approved.
To keep it ergonomic, natural materials like TRITAN, bamboo or glass is used instead of plastic.
Health benefits of drinking infused water. (Preferably using instacuppa)
It will act as a DETOX drink in your diet. It will help to cleanse your body from within.
Drinking fruits infused water is good for the skin as it is rich in antioxidants.
You’d experience an all-natural glowon your face once you start drinking the infused water daily.
Infused water tastes delicious. So, naturally, you’d be able to drink more of it throughout the day. Thus, it would be much easier for you to stay hydrated.
Due to the soaked fruits and vegetables in the water, the infused water acts as a nutritional powerhouse.
It will strengthen and improve your immune system.
It will help you suppress your desire to drink sugary drinks.
Our body needs water. The more water drink, the better our body functions. All the bodily processes like blood circulation, digestion, excretion etc. would be improved.
You will feel healthy, thereby having a positive affect on your mental well-being.
It will suppress your false hunger and keep you from eating more and more.
Significantly low in calories. Will assist in weight loss.
Although whenever you buy an INSTACUPPA, you get a free recipes eBook. Still, here are a few recipes that you might want to give a whorl.
Cucumber and Tulsi – Add a few thinly cut slices of cucumber alongside 8-10 fresh tulsi leaves.
Orange and mint – Add half an orange with a few basil leaves. Let it soak overnight.
Pineapple and lemon – Add roughly around 150gm of pineapple with 4-5 slices of lemon.
Mango and Pineapple – Add a few pieces of mango and pineapple.
Strawberry and mint – Add a few strawberries with 8-10 mint leaves.
Image by – http://dish.allrecipes.com
The list can go on and on. You may add whatever you want, to infuse your water using instacuppa and enjoy the health benefits that come along with it.
Just make sure that the fruits and herbs that you use are fresh, organic and free from harmful pesticides or other chemicals.
After reading all this and processing all the information, you must be pumped about this gem of a product that is turning tides in the health industry.
I’m sure that you can’t wait to jump on their website and checkout the product. Preferably, even BUY ONE.
InstaCuppa Fruit Infuser Water Bottle 1000ml – Click Here
InstaCuppa Fruit Infuser Water Bottle – Thermos steel edition – Click Here
InstaCuppa double walled glass green tea/detox infuse bottle – Click Here
Check it out and buy the original product with “100% happiness guaranteed.”
This article is written as a part of #SuperBloggerChallenge2018 conducted by Healthwealthbridge.com,Fashionablefoodz.com,Allaboutthewoman.com and should not be repurposed, republished or used otherwise. The content herein is owned by the blogger. SuperBloggerChallenge2018 is not responsible for any kind of infringement caused
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