FortRide - Thr the lens of an Explorer

This Saturday I was invited to experience the #FortRide which is one of the tours included in Urban Safari, a concept of Khaki Tours where people are taken in an open vehicle to see the heritage spots and enclaves in Mumbai. 

The glimpse of the ride through my lens.

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Soapbox Race : Thr the Lens of Explorer

The Red Bull Soapbox Race is an international event that started back in the year 2000, in Brussels.
Since then more than hundreds of Soapbox races have been organized globally.

India hosted it's second soapbox race which took place in Hiranandani, Mumbai.

In this event every team has to build their own soapbox which has no engine or breaks on it.
One of the teammate seats in the machine and others push it down the track.
Points are given on the basis of the creativity put into the designing of the machine and how efficiently you reach the finish line.

Here are the pics from the race -:

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USA - One of the best travel destinations in World

I love to travel the world and explore new places. For me travelling is the perfect stress buster which brings me back to life whenever I am dead.

I have being in US for a year now and I can definitely say that it is one of the best travel destinations in the world.
Here are the factors which make it one -:

1. Awesome Road trips
    I have been to more than 10 road trips in US and each time I have felt on the top of the world.
    Lush green forests, breathtaking scenic views, smooth straight roads extending min 3-4 lanes on
    each side, bridges and causeways built in the most efficient manner, Restrooms, Gas Stations and 

    Food junctions at regular distances and apt driving directions & instructions offers nearly a perfect     road trip magic.

2. Magnificent Amusement Parks
    US is home to world’s best amusement parks which include Disney Kingdom, Sea World and
    Universal Studios to start with. A day spent in these parks is like living in a completely different
    world, having an experience of lifetime. There is so much to do, see, explore and cherish that you
    will want to visit these parks again and again.

3. World famous beaches
     Who doesn’t like to stroll around, enjoy water sports, swim and feel the beauty of a beautiful
      beach? Hawaii – The Big Island, Honolulu – Oahu, Miami Beach – Florida are some of the
      beaches here which are counted among World’s top. Also US enjoys a great geographical 

      location having proximity to world’s best of the best beaches situated in the Caribbean Islands, 

       Puerto Rico, Cuba and Bahamas being the most popular ones.

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4. Vibrant Nightlife
     Rocking night clubs, Stylish bars, Colorful Downtowns, lively parties and High class Gentlemen
      clubs make US one of the favorite destinations for night lovers.

     Exploring a city in the day time has its charm but nights are the best way to enjoy a city.
     With cities like Las Vegas which is the undisputed nightlife capital of the world and New York
     which ranks no far, US is undoubtedly one of the best travel destinations for people who love to
     live every night like never before.

5. Unparalleled Architecture
     Be it the stunning, royal and tall buildings of the Downtown, world famous bridges or the
     spectacular monuments and highly rich museums, US is known to home to one of the finest 

      architectures in the world.

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6. Natural Beauty at it’s best
     With half of US covered in forests, it won’t be a false statement to make that you will be enjoying
      the beauty of nature nearly every time you travel across the country.
      US is home to spectacular mountain ranges, deserts, canyons, caves, waterfalls, ancient forests,
      glaciers, volcanoes and swamps, making it one of the hottest travel destinations for nature lovers.
      Not to forget natural wonders like Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Niagara Falls and world best
      National Parks.

7. Cuisines from across the globe on your plate
     Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Thai, Indian or American, just name the cuisine and there will
      restaurants serving the best of the dishes in that segment.

     As America has immigrants from across the globe your taste buds can enjoy the delicacies of
     most parts of the world.

8. World’s best Amenities for everything
     Sky Diving, Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Scuba Diving, River Rafting, Surfing, Sailing,
     Parasailing, Snorkeling, Tubing, Canoeing, Helicopter rides and the list is endless. 

     If you want to try any adventure sport or activity, you will get the best amenities here with safety
     given the utmost priority.

9. Perfect Maintenance and Arrangements
     Comfort, ease of navigation, proper maintenance and arrangement are some of the most important
     factors a person considers while visiting a place.
     I have been to numerous places/spots in US and will definitely praise the way things are being
     presented and arranged which makes life of a visitor quite smooth and relaxed, allowing him to
     experience the things closely rather than wasting time in frustration and irritation because of mess
      at that place.

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Top 10 attractions in Las Vegas..!!

“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”, is one of the most popular phrases in the world today.
The two words, “Las Vegas”, stealthy conceal a different world under the curtains.
This world is thrilling, exciting, flashy, ecstasing and adventurous.

So let’s raise the curtains and explore the magical world of Las Vegas.
Before that a small briefing on how we got there. 

We drove all the way from San Jose to Vegas, one hell of a road trip it was.
It took us around 8.5 hours to cover 500+ miles, which is pretty decent. We were lucky not to find much traffic on the way, especially because of any accident or other stuff.

The road trip is full of scenic moments, where it will be highly impossible to resist yourself from taking out your DSLR.
Magnificent mountains, curvy roads and vast water bodies on either side, are a treat for all nature lovers. 

The moment you enter Nevada, flashy lights and casino banners glittering all around gets you into a feel that the magical city is just a few miles away. 

Las Vegas the most populous city in the state of Nevada is known internationally for gambling, nightlife and luxury. 

Here are the top 10 attractions in Vegas that you can’t afford to miss.

World Famous Casinos
 If you are in Vegas, you will definitely give your luck a try.
The iconic and spectacular casinos in Vegas are home to world famous poker players.
Caesars Palace, Bellagio and Venetian are the top class hotels with mega casinos to place your bet.

Eagle view of Vegas from StratosphereSee the jaw dropping view of the glittering Vegas from the tallest building of the city.
Not only this, there are some awesome rides, Big Shot, X-Scream, Insanity : The Ride and SkyJump which will enhance your adventure experience.

Strip Lane tour
Strip lane is where all the fun begins in Vegas and never come to an end.
You can see the whole word here, right from Eiffel tower to State of Liberty and much more.
If you have a car, start from Stratosphere and drive all the way to MGM Grand.
Otherwise there are double-decker hop on and off buses that you can get at filthy cheap $8
for a day long.

Dancing Fountains at BellagioThe signature Dancing fountains at Bellagio are one of the main eye catching attractions in Vegas.
The fountains go live every half-hour beginning at 3 p.m. and every 15 minutes after 8 p.m.

World class ClubsIf you are in Vegas, you can’t miss to visit a club depending on your interest and taste.
Hakkasan at MGM Grand, 10AK at The Mirage, Marquee at The Cosmopolitan, TAO at The Venetian and Hyde Bellagio at “The Bellagio” are some of the best options available where you can get a great nightclub atmosphere.

Pool PartiesAlmost all the Big Hotels have their own pool parties.
In recent times the demand for pool parties has increased drastically.
Get your ticket for one of them as they are just as crazy as the nightclubs and offer you a great crowd to enjoy with.

Shop till you dropThe Fashion show mall along the strip lane, Forum shops at Caesars Palace and Grand Canal Shoppes inside the Venetian and Palazzo are home to some high end retailers which can satisfy your shopping desires.

Enjoy a showThere are lot of shows in the town, some international shows where you will get to see a celebrity perform, while the other famous ones are city’s production shows.
While we were there, Jennifer Lopez concert was scheduled to happen at Planet Hollywood.
We were short on time so had to miss it.

Treat for taste budsWith a series of world famous hotels in Vegas, the dining options to treat your taste buds increases manifold. Menus range from lip smacking seafood to unparalleled dishes of cuisines from all over the world.

Helicopter RideThough I won’t recommend this much but if you have extra money to spend , go for the Helicopter ride which will give you a break taking aerial view of the city.
It will cost you some 100 bucks, I suppose.

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