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5 Must See Places In Land of LOVE – PARIS

International Sojourns Travel Travel tips November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 by Familyonthewheels

While the city of Love is gearing up to Host Olympics 2024 , let us list down 5 Must see places in Paris while you plan to explore the city on its own. It is an amazinlgy beautiful city with many attractions and landmarks to explore. Hope you enjoy visiting all these places as we did during our last trip :

Eiffel Tower: This iconic structure is one of the most recognizable symbols of Paris and France. You can admire it from the ground or go up to the top for a panoramic view of the city . Probably

Emergency Strike – How to arrange money quickly

Travel Essentials Travel tips March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by Familyonthewheels

As the saying goes, Hope for the best and prepare for the worst! The question arises as to how to arrange money quickly, wherein an emergency strikes, but you don’t have an emergency fund ready.

You need to define the type of emergency, as in

- The amount you will need (like it could be a sudden medical emergency or a sudden house repair)
- Define the duration of the emergency, whether it is a short-term, one-time emergency, or a long recurring one?
- Assess if the income sources are intact or not?

The first step, when Emergency strikes and you don’t … Continue Reading

Buying a home : Luxury for Few & Necessity for all .

Travel Essentials Travel tips February 4, 2023 by Familyonthewheels

“Home, the story of who we are and a collection of all we love”!

Such a beautiful quote that defines why there’s no place like Home.

For some a home is a dream place & for others just a necessity. This emotion varies from person to person as well for the same person in various phases of life.

We are travel bloggers by passion and operate like digital nomads. For us, most of the weekdays are spent in the office & weekends roaming around the town on short road trips. House for us is like a “big hall” divided into … Continue Reading

Travellers guide to festivals across the world – HOLI (India)

Indian sojourns Indian Voyage Travel Travel tips May 9, 2022 by Familyonthewheels

A Festival celebrated by 500 million people to welcome the onset of spring.

Water splash, patches of color, yum food & happiness everywhere .

Where – India

What – HOLI (Festival of Colors)

When – During 2-4^th Week of March.

Duration – 2 day event.

What to expect – 1^st day people collect heap of wood & put a fire on it and perform rituals to pray god to take care of family. 2^nd Day they splash water & colors using bare hands or tubes on each other. People generally dress up in white & visit Family … Continue Reading

Travel Guide: Shoes To Carry Based On Your Vacation Type

Travel Essentials Travel tips February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by Familyonthewheels

With things looking a bit glum at the moment and the work from home environment tiring us out to the bone, a trip to the serene mountains, or a chilled escape to the refreshing beach or a trekking trip is definitely on our minds. And, out of all the different branches of fashion, vacation wear being the one we rarely think about (well, not until we start brewing a getaway plan, at least), it’s officially time to get your shopping shoes on!

Just like different occasions and functions demand different types of attire, each unique holiday destination requires you … Continue Reading

3 ways to add vitamin C to your diet when you have a busy lifestyle

Travel Essentials Travel tips December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by Familyonthewheels

I have always been the type of person who has looked after his health and worked towards building a lifestyle that is sustainable. I’m always on the lookout for how I can be healthier, stronger and aid my body and its immune system to function properly.

Recently, I was helping my son with his studies when we came across Vitamin C and how it benefits the body. It reminded me of all those times when my mom, a science educator, would ask us to consume Vitamin C-rich foods, especially during weather changes and winter.

After my son had finished his … Continue Reading

As you age, it is important to Ensure Stronger Inside Out. Check your real age with the Muscle Age Test today!

Travel tips October 7, 2021 by Familyonthewheels

Keep up with your strength exercises because, after the age of 35, you start losing your muscle mass. It could be as much as 3%-5% per decade or even higher as you age”, shared my family doctor, on my recent visit.

This was something new for me as I was not aware of “Sarcopenia”[1] or age-related muscle loss which is a natural process and a part of aging. But that got me to think if muscle mass can be preserved? If yes, how can we do that? But before sharing the ways to preserve our muscle mass, let me … Continue Reading

Choosing the right nursing home for your loved one

Travel tips September 30, 2021 by Familyonthewheels

While we all hope that our loved ones can enjoy living out the rest of their lives independently or at least with family, not all of us can provide full-time in-home care, particularly when someone requires high-quality care 24 hours a day. That’s why there are nearly two million nursing home beds across the U.S., according to the latest statistics available.

When the decision is made that a nursing home will be the best option for your loved one, the transition will be much easier if you give yourself enough time to research which one will be the optimal match. … Continue Reading

Let me go …. Farewell of an traveller !

Travel Essentials September 18, 2021 by Familyonthewheels

The sky is waiting for me,

The eyes are searching for the sea,

The wheels are set to roll.

Let me go … Let me go…

It’s not about you and me,

It’s not about the way you see,

It’s just about the callings we got.

Let me go … Let Me go …. Let me go…..

I promise to be in your thoughts,

In your dreams and in your goals,

But now I want to sail in a boat.

Float with the winds & go beyond.

Let me go … Let me go.

To discover … Continue Reading

What can ageing adults do to safeguard themselves from infections?

Travel Essentials Travel products reviews June 21, 2021 by Familyonthewheels

Trekking to the Himalayas, Antarctica expedition, swim across the fog-shrouded Farallon Islands, are all yet to be unchecked from our Wishlist. For us, life begins at the end of our comfort zone ‘coz there ain’t any joy other than the joy of discovery. The only fear that keeps gnawing us, is the fear of ageing, to complete our adventure driven wishlist in the next 10 years. The recent months have once again emphasized how important it is to lead a healthy lifestyle and work towards a stronger immunity as we age. Have you ever thought, about what can ageing adults … Continue Reading