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by Aman Sharma

Indoor plants

There were times when plants were considered to be kept in the garden only. Some time back people used to make a small garden in their homes/apartments. But this concept has now changed and plants are considered as important part of the regular household items. It doesn’t matter whether you live in a skyscraper or an apartment, indoor plants have become a part of the new age homes. They make your place look beautiful and in addition they have numerous benefits which you might not get even if you try to pay for them. Below I will tell you some types of indoor plants for your house and how to take care of them.

Spread nature’s comeliness indoors.

If you buy plants from nursery, than look for its benefits more than its beauty. Also keep in mind the place where you will keep this plant. Plant will grow obviously, keep the plant in a space where it can grow to its normal size freely.

Things to take care of while buying plants.

Always pay attention while purchasing or choosing the plants. Look at leaves that they are not teared, the soil of the plant must be wet and soft. Do not buy if it’s hard and dry. If you are buying plant to put in a big place, buy a single plant that will grow big instead of buying too many small plants.

Indoor plants for your Home. For Lobby- Lobby is the open space of home. It has the highest of temperature and brightest of sun. To make this area look beautiful you can place the big plants along with wall or stands. Some of the plants that can be used are ficus benjamina, Philodendron etc these have various colour leaves which make them look more beautiful. Long plants will make your lobby more beautiful. If you have a small lobby than you can place small plants such as coleus, aglaonema on stands or hang them on walls. They take less space and also look good on walls. Various types of hanging baskets are available in market or you can also customise one with different types of ropes, wires and stones.

ficus benjamina

Plants for drawing room.

If you have light colour on the walls, place plants that have big and more leaves. Wide and colourful plants can contrast with bright colour walls. Ficus elastica, ficus benjamina, elegance etc are some of the plants which can be kept in your drawing room. You can also put some plants on your center table like agnoloma, schefflera plant etc. These are colourful and only take a minimum space. If your stairs are passing through drawing room you can also use money plant.

agnoloma

Plants for the room which have ample light.

If you have a room that receive ample light and has a moderate temperature, than you can use different plants to décor the place. Some big plants like Monstera plant, Define bakia plant, Reflexa variegata plant etc can be used. They can also be accompanied by small plants such as fern, ribbon grass etc. You can also add flower plants to make them look more colourful.

Define bakia plant

So this were the plants that you can use inside to cheer up your mood, freshen up the air and brighten the house. But the next and most important that raises is How to take care of them? Well, below is the answer to that-

1- Water them when the top soil is totally dry, don’t water them too often.

2- Put a plastic sheet under the pot so it don’t leave any stains on your floor or furniture.

3- Keep cleaning the big or wide leaves with soft cloth or cotton from time to time.

4- If your plant is growing only from one side that means it is only getting sunlight from one side. Keep rotating it or put it in a position that the plant gets sunlight on every angle.

Apart from this plants there are some other plants such as ZZ plant, Snake plant and peace Lilly etc. that can be placed in your house and are perfect for your bedrooms, kitchen and bathrooms.  

I hope you guys liked this and I will be glad if you can write your reviews in the comment section below.

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by Aman Sharma

Unseen beaches of Goa.

Goa is one of the most chattered and visited tourist attraction in India without any doubts. It is extremely famous between all the age groups and is visited by large number of tourists every year.  From last some time it has become the most liked place to celebrate New Year and Christmas, and not these two but it is considered as the perfect spot to celebrate. Various parties and other carnivals are organized here throughout the year including- Sunburn. Whenever someone plans to explore beaches, happening places, nightlife, enjoy or relax, Goa is considered as the prefect spot for all of it. Despite of thousands of people visiting Goa every year, there is a large part of Goa that has not been well known by the people especially the beaches. In this article I will write down about five beaches to explore on your next Goa visit.

1- Miramar Beach– This one is not so hidden and is visited by people but just. This beach is just 3 kilometers from Panaji. The silky sand, Palm trees and a clear Ocean in front of you. These factors will stole your heart for sure. The surroundings will left you amaze and will make a space in your heart for the lifetime. This beach is also known as ‘Golden Beach’ because of its golden-brown sand color. This beach is lined up with shops and local eateries when there is an event nearby.

2- Mobor Beach– People who want to seek adventure, Mobor beach is considered as a perfect place for them. The way to this beach goes through a highly dense forest. In between the route tourists can play or do various adventurous activities such as Skiing, Water surfing, Jet Ski, Banana- Bump ride etc.

3- Vagator Beach– It is located near Mapusa road and at distance of 22 kilometers from Panaji. Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone’s throw of the sea. But Vagator has little by way of seaside accommodation. There is also a 500 year old Portuguese fort nearby. Though it is mostly visited by western bag packers but however it is also becoming popular to Indian tourists now. This beach is also known as ‘Big or Little Vagator’.

4- Morjim Beach– Morjim is a Census Town in Pernem, Goa, India; it is situated on the northern bank of the Chapora River estuary. It is home to a variety of birds and is a nesting site for Olive ridley sea turtles. The village has become known as “Little Russia” because of the concentration of Russian immigrants living there. The beach offers you and high and low wave tides which is why it is also considered a favorable place for kite surfing.

5- Betalbatim Beach– This is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches of Goa. It is also known as the ‘Sunset beach of Goa’ because of it mesmerizing sunset view. This beach is more peaceful and cleaner than all of other beaches. The advantage of the beach is that it has a vast coastline. Morning risers can take total advantage for a long run or walk on the beach. There are few bakeries which serve local breakfast and bakery food. This beach is apt for family picnics or if you want to spend good time by yourself under the tree or at one of the shacks. On weekends, you will also see locals playing football.

Travelers generally choose this area for a long duration of stay, as it offers affordable home stay and it also has few resorts close to the beach.

by Aman Sharma

Okinawa, Japan- A perfect place spend your days off

As the year is coming to an end so why not end with a smile and cheers to new beginnings. This is the time when you have a plenty of holidays to recharge yourself before taking on new challenges in the coming year. If you were planning a trip abroad, than this might be for you. Recently I was going through different destinations to go and I found this one really interesting, close to nature and value for money. This is none other than the Okinawa, Japan. Let’s get to know about it.

Okinawa is a Japanese prefecture comprising more than 160 islands in the East China Sea between Taiwan and Japan’s mainland. It’s known for its tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs, as well as World War II sites. On the largest island (also named Okinawa) is Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, commemorating a massive 1945 Allied invasion, and Churaumi Aquarium, home to whale sharks and manta rays.

Beach life of Okinawa-

Tropical beaches of Okinawa attract tourists from around the world every year. Japan is a land of culture and is also famous for its architecture and has lots of tourist attractions. But Okinawa has a separate fan base. As soon as you keep your first feet on land you will feel like you have landed in heaven. Sitting on the attractive beaches alongside the blue ocean with your better half, family, friends etc. would be great experience for the lifetime. It absolutely relaxes your mind and soul.

Flower valley-

Okinawa is also famous for some rare species of colorful flowers that grows here throughout the year. These flowers can also be found alongside the beaches. Sunshine falling on the white glittering sand enhances the beauty of these flowers and also your travel leisure.

Aquarium-

Churaumi Aquarium is situated in the in Okinawa city. It was considered as the largest aquarium till 2005 before Georgia Aquarium. Tourists can visit this amazing aquarium and can see a lot of species of the fish and so on.

Top attractions for the tourists-

Okinawa consists of 160 small-big attractive beaches. From which Miyakojima, Ishigaki and Onna are few beaches where you will feel more relaxed.

Hiking and canoeing are some of the activities you can experience here. Apart from this you can simply look around and find out a lot of birds of different species.

If you love Scuba diving, than this place is a bonus for you. Miyako  island is famous for scuba diving.

Shuri castle and City gate are also two historic monuments to watch out for.

How to Reach-

You can get a flight from New Delhi to Okinawa. On average it may cost you upto 60k. (The prices and routes are entitled according to Indian timings and currency. Please check your local listening before booking.)

Where to stay-

Okinawa have many luxurious hotels. On an average you will get a well maintained room between 3k to 15k. Sea beach resorts are also a good option to stay.