Vacation in Singapore

I was too stressed out, stressed out of my work, stressed out in my personal life, did not know what to do to rejuvenate myself. At that very moment I happened to speak to one of my very closest friend who is a vacation planner, he recommended me and suggested that I should go out on a vacation! On first thoughts, I was like what a foolish idea, first only I am stressed out and then on top of that my friend was asking me to spend money and go out on a vacation? Was he lost it or what? Instead of going out of my town, I thought I will stay here take holidays from office and relax at home! But then on second thoughts I realized that my friend after all was not wrong! Why not try it out?

The very next week I packed my bags and there I was on my journey to rejuvenate myself. I had decided to go to Singapore. First thing first – I went to the Tours and Travels office, got all the details needed, after all I was traveling alone with no one to guide me there. Got my tickets done through travel website ‘My Trip.com’, they indeed gave me the best deals possible! While going from here I traveled by my favorite airlines ‘Singapore Airlines, they were as usual at their best services.I reached the Singapore Changi Airport, and wow the airport itself was so serene and so beautiful! I stepped out of the airport and reached my hotel. I had booked a 4 star hotel for myself. I had breakfast and dinner free with the package I had taken. Hotel was amazing.

1st day I visited in Singapore is the famous Santosa Island. I remember some bollywood songs were shot there. One famous song from BIWI NO 1 movie was also shot there. I saw many things in the island, like a LIVE cobra! I actually touched it. Bird Sanctuary, famous Water dance fountain. The Dolphin Show – that was just fantabulous. Also the 3D movie theatre, I really loved it. By the end of 2 days I was all exhausted and tired, but at the same time was feeling very relaxed and distressed.

3rd and 4th day was spent in shopping. The famous MUSTAFA Stores gave me best deals in everything that I Bought. You actually get anything and everything out here! Now I know from where did the Mall System developed in India! I got an IPOD for myself, a Digicam, and also Nokia N90. I also went ahead and shopped for some diamond rings. They are the best rings that I have got!

5th day I spent in window Shopping because by then I had very little money left, and could not afford to shop even a small keychain for myself. Oohh How I wish I could buy that!

I was surprised to see many Udipi restaurants out there. And by the way did you’ll know that there is a small town in Singapore that is actually called as Little India? That’s where the Mustafa Stores is located!6th day was spent in the Hotel itself, I went swimming, went for these massages that the Hotel provided. I really pampered myself and spent like thrift! On way back home I had booked the ‘Singapore Airlines’. Service was good, and up to my mark.That was my trip to Singapore that I will always cherish all my life. And I thank my friend who had advice me otherwise I would have not gone anywhere and wasted my holidays just like that! I felt like a Queen – really enjoyed out there, believe me Girls can enjoy alone too! I know all girls will agree with but boys won’t. Tell me your experiences on Singapore if anyone has gone. Also I would love to know other places that you must have visited and loved it, as I am planning my next vacation anytime this year. Your comments and suggestions as always are welcome! If you are to stressed out and want a change in life then the best thing to do is pack your bags and get outta the place you are staying in! And that’s exactly what I did and had lot of fun.

-Stella

Kashmir - Is this the Paradise on earth?

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 by Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka with a aim to improve economic growth and social relations amongst it members

The 14th SAARC meet is going on in New Delhi. Terrorism and Trade are the two imperative agenda for this SAARC summit. When we talk about terrorism the first things that comes to mind is Kashmir and its people. Lets hope this SAARC meet will move forward in solving the Kashmir issue for ever. I really wish they do it now. It’s high time that happiness returns on the faces of Kashmiri people. Let us do it for the people of Kashmir.

The people of Kashmir on both sides of India-Pakistan border have suffered lot for many years. They are not at all interested in a military general or the bureaucratic talk that are going for ages now. All they want is end to their agony. They want love and not hatred. They want their life back which seems to be so alien to them. They wish to be free of terror of guns and bullets. Kashmiri child/youth wants his innocence smile back that has been lost somewhere in these daily fighting between military and terrorist. They want to be part of the 21st century generation. The people of Kashmir wants the world to recognize Kashmir as a self reliable and progressive state. A state free of military interference in day–to-day life. A state marching towards the progressive society along with other states of the country.

India need to be ultra cautious in discussing the Kashmir issue. We need to have some very significant intention in our mind. First an foremost the state of Kashmir belongs to India and it’s people. This have to made very clear to General Mushraff and his team. All these talk about join management cannot success until unless we recognize Kashmir as part of India. Pakistan needs to free up the POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) for the success of any bilateral debate between the two great nations. Let us not talk of hatred as hate can destroy the mightiest of empire as seen in Saddam’ life history. But India should not even go to bed with Pakistan on their terms and condition. The interest of Kashmiri people should be the main aim of any ceasefire.

I believe and I know millions of people also believe that Kashmir is too good a place to be ruined in such a manner. It’s my wish that someday we will completely eradicate all the current erroneous experience in Kashmir. I wish that someday there will be a individual who will resolve their problems . I pray to GOD to give them peace at the very earliest. The Kashmiri people deserves it since longtime.

Your comments, support and love is needed for Kashmir.

-Stella