“Traveling is a bug”, a famous quote symbolizes many things and the people who love to travel, do not think much about the place, weather and circumstance. They just want to enjoy the new place in their own terms and condition. I am a traveler too, and never step out of my house without essential items in my luggage bag. Check out these following items while on a trip and you must take these items in your travel bag to make your trip successful.

Notebook

You must write down the points in the notebook that you will visit in a particular place. For example- If you are traveling to Paris, then write all the famous places of Paris that you want to see on your trip. Trust me, it is a good habit and you will have a track of your trip flawlessly.

Smartphone Charger

                        

There is no doubt that you will take your gadget with you. It is your second life through which you can get many information and stay connected with the world. But, you should keep the charger of a Smartphone in your travel bag so there is no last minute rush.

Headphones

Music is a favorite time pass while you are traveling. Headphones give you the freedom to hear the music at anytime and anywhere.

Umbrella

It is such an item that most travelers overlook. But, you cannot imagine the benefits of an umbrella. It can protect you from sun rays, uncertain rainfall, act as a stick if you are traveling to any hill station and give you protection from burglars at night (emergency). Don’t forget to keep an umbrella in your travel bag.

Sunglass

Eye protection is must during day time. Sunglasses keep your eyes cool from UV rays and you can stroll different streets of a new place with great desire.

Hat

Whether you are a beach or jungle trip or a hill station trip, a hat in your travel bag will add more in your style statement. It protects your hair and creates an oomph factor.

Mid length scarf

The multipurpose scarf is available in various colors and designs that you can choose. It is not only for style, but you can use it as to cover your body while sleeping in a tent during adventurous trip. You can use it to cover your head while visiting any holy place.

Air pillow

It is necessary to carry an air pillow because you never know where you will get to sleep. It is your best friend for a soundless sleep and you cannot miss it from your travel bag.

Digital Camera

Memories are stronger than the moment. Digital camera keeps your memories fresh because you click more pictures of the moment and it becomes the memory of your life.

Pair of shoe

When your shoe betrays you, you should have an extra pair to save you. During an emergency, it is very helpful and you do not have to waste time for a shoe store in an unknown place.

These are small items, but very essential for you to have a smooth travel experience. Next time, you plan for a trip to a wonderland these must-have will complete your journey.

The night is dark

My eyes are still open

So many tales to share

But, no one to hear

As morning kisses my eyes

I wear the smile

Gulp down my tales

Inside my little heart

Time flies…

My tales are still unheard

I am a mess

It's hard to control

But, no one to look at me

Deep inside

The night is dark

My eyes are still open!!

“I am writing a letter about how a mother teaches honesty to her child with the Max Life Insurance i-genius #YoursHonestly activity in association with BlogAdda.”

My dear lovely Maa,

It was 27^th September, 1987 when I first met with you crying out loud so that you can take me in your arms and embrace me with all your love. For me, you are my comfort zone where I can rest my body and talk for hours. I am blessed to have you as my mother. The rules and principles you taught me are indispensable and still works today though I am a married woman now.

You never showed extra pamper and spoon-fed me during my growing age and I am grateful to you Maa. You make me a self-independent, confident girl and I can take care of myself in any situation. It is your confidence in me that make me so strong in life. Even if I cry, or breakdown in any situation I can again stand up and face the reality of the world. Maa, did you remember?-One day when I was coming from school and it was so hot outside that you want me to wear light clothes in the house, but I wanted to wear heavy dress. You got so angry that you make me wear 17 dresses and like a “fat cat” I had my lunch after that. Ha ha ha…I know you remember and you must be smiling now. Within 10 minutes, I understood why you said me to wear light clothes and stay relaxed during summer. After so many years, it only bring giggles on my face.

You never express your care through words, but your action says everything. In another incident i.e. in my cousin’s marriage, I could not take part because of my graduation exam and when you asked “what I ate?” I told you the truth of PG food, but later on my cousins told me that you were crying silently and you did not ate the menus of the marriage. A Maa can only make such sacrifices. I accept, that I did not have a friend like relationship with you, but your honesty taught me to become an honest person. When I had a first relationship in my life, it was you whom I told first and never lie to you and it was “you” who told me whether the relationship will work or not. Today, I am lucky that I follow your words and understand how is our society? Though lately.

#YoursHonestly

Dipannita (Anwei, munai)

“I am writing for the #ShareTheLoad activity at BlogAdda.com in association withAriel.”

“Sharing is Loving”

I am 28, I am a professional and I am married. My husband and I share a good rapport, but when it comes to sharing household chores I am quite lucky. He is a modern age man who does not feel shy to share the household work with me. I must say, he is a great cook and after office, he spends more time in the kitchen helping me in cutting vegetables, washing the utensils and cooking. It is good to see him cooking because he is a foodie and me too and when I am bored with my cooking, he is there to help me out. The good thing is that when he is in the kitchen, I can look after the laundry and cleaning of the house at weekends. Trust me, it saves our time and we spend quality time in the evening.

Are you jealous? Well, it is not your fault if your man is not helping you in the household chores. After all, we live in India and we are blessed with patriarchal ideology. 90% of men love to give orders to their wives and the “Sati Savitri” women are ready to oblige the orders of their “Pati Parmeshwar”. Thanks, that my husband belongs to that 10% who understand the equality in household chores and never leave me alone with washing, cleaning, laundry and cooking. India’s social custom did not allow the men to work at home and if they do so they are called “ladies”. It is a sick mentality, but it is changing slowly because of the nuclear family concept. Most couples live in metropolitan cities because of work commitments and at the end of the day doing these household chores give them the time to spend together and exchange sweet words.

Don’t you think sharing the household chores is a good idea? Most importantly, it will help you come closer to your partner both psychologically and physically. After a tiring day, a sweet smile of your spouse will fix your spoil mood and increase the level of happy hormone. In fact, the household chores make you active and fit and you can overcome the drowsiness. I know, society does not take this matter in a good way and not even your in-laws. But, it is the understanding between you and your partner that will strengthen your relationship and everyone will understand automatically. To me, there should be equality in household chores and share a good bond as a happy married couple.