Wednesday, October 10, 2012

AROUND THE WORLD...MY IMAGINATION!

Our mind is indeed a powerful tool. We can imagine whatever we want to. I have travelled to a lot of places by reading books, surfing the net and by seeing pictures. In reality, I have never been out of this country.

I have travelled within the country, but, what I have to see is lot more. I want to see it all. I am quite fascinated with the idea of backpacking around the globe visiting exotic places. Like Elizabeth Gilbert in Eat, Pray, Love. 

Mostly I travel to my home town...home is where the heart is. And, I book the tickets online. It has reduced a lot of hassles. But, mind you, even with this convenience, I have made mistakes more than a couple of times in booking. This caused considerable monetary loss and undue stress.

Sigh! The pros and cons of me.





Kate has us writing about "How Technology Makes Travelling Easier Today" on BlogFEST2012.
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10 comments:

  1. AkankshaOctober 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Oh, I know what you mean! I've booked flight tickets for wring dates - something which I always check at least two times before clicking on 'make Payment' :P :D

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    1. JANUOctober 10, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      Now I ask my children to check before confirming payment.
      Thanks Akanksha.

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  2. Corinne RodriguesOctober 10, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Someday...you'll do an Elizabeth Gilbert (not the whole nine yards, of course!). I made a huge mistake in booking my uncle's ticket to my wedding - he was the priest who solemnized our wedding - I booked his ticket for a whole year back! ;)

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    1. JANUOctober 10, 2012 at 10:08 PM

      I really would want to do Elizabeth Gilbert...wanna find myself in the process. LOL...your uncle must have been amused.

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  3. Journey of LifeOctober 11, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I still use a travel agent for some of the international flights just because they sell cheaper than online. Domestic and Europe tickets are definitely online!

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    1. JANUOctober 11, 2012 at 6:49 PM

      :-) Here booking through agents is costlier.

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  4. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    I think it could get complicated which is why travel agents train to know how it is done for a price. I never go anywhere that would require a travel agent or the need to book anything...but it is amazing that if I did technology would be at my disposal to make it all that much easier.

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. JANUOctober 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

      Good for you Kathy...as I don't travel much, my experience is not as rich as yours.

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  5. IreneOctober 11, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Oh I already traveled to India, Janaki, through your, Corinne's, and our other Indian friends' blogs! *wink* ;-)

    My mom always makes the travel agent take care of bookings and stuff when we travel abroad so so far, we haven't encountered any hassle. :-)

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  6. JennOctober 13, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I love traveling through my reading. I get to travel on occasion...but not often enough. Great post :) Jenn

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