A day out in Greenwich

Time begins in Greenwich. A day out in Greenwich can be a refreshing and enriching experience. Greenwich is a world heritage site and is known for the Prime Meridian (0.00 longitude) and The Royal Observatory. It is one of those places which I would love to visit again and its not just because it is a great tourist spot, but because of the happy feeling in its atmosphere. Every single person in this town looks happy and smiling which gives away a very positive feeling. Greenwich is really worth visiting.

Getting here:
Though the best time to visit Greenwich is summer, I feel any sunny day can be a good day for it. Greenwich is just 6 miles away from London and is well connected by water, road and rail. The best way to get here is by public transport. One can take a ferry or boat from Westminster Bridge or Millennium Bridge in central London to Greenwich Pier. You can also use the Dockland Light Railway, Rail and Tube services to reach Greenwich. Another good option is taking the Greenwich foot tunnel. It is a pedestrian tunnel under the river Thames between Greenwich and London. The northern entrance (London side) to the tunnel is close to Island gardens train station (DLR).

Getting around:
Greenwich is home to beautiful architecture and rich history. Maritime Greenwich is a world heritage site and it includes places like Greenwich Park, The Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, and The Royal Naval College etc. They are all beautiful and quite popular among tourists. Greenwich Park is on a hilly land and the view from the top is mesmerising. One has to visit this place to understand its beauty.
Apart from sightseeing, this place also has several markets which specialise in the products on offer. Look for the flea market as it is easy to miss and the antiques market. They have lots of interesting tiny shops which sell funky cloths, junk jewellery, antiques and good food.

Indian festival of chhath winds up

The four day long hindu festival of Chhath was celebrated all over India from 10th to 13th November this year. It is a festival dedicated to the divine form of Sun. Chhath is celebrated every year to express gratitude to Sun for sustaining life on earth. It is mostly celebrated by the people of Bihar in north India.

The rituals

The rituals are rigorous, strict and continue for four days. Day 1: On the first day, the devotees take bath in the river and prepare sweets at home for offering. They cook in new utensils and use cow dung cakes for fire. The whole house is cleaned and decorated.
Day 2: The devotees observe fast for whole day which is broken in the evening with a feast of rice pudding, puris (wheat flour puffs), fruits and sweets.

Day 3: On the third day the devotees go on strict fast for more than 36 hours during which they don’t even drink water. Whole day at home, they prepare food and sweets for offering. In the evening, they go to the river where they take bath and stand in the water with half body in water for a long time offering prayers to the setting Sun.
Day 4: This is the final and grand festival day. The devotees again go to the river bank to pray and make offerings to the rising sun, this time. Chhath is celebrated at the crack of dawn on the river bank. It is a mesmerising and magical scene. Thousands of devotees with their families and friends gather on the banks of the river. They play folk music and burst crackers on this occasion. The devotees break their fast at the end of the celebration and sweets and offerings are given away to friends and family.

The atmosphere during chhath seems like a carnival full of joy and colour. Loud folk music is played everywhere. Everyone wears new colourful cloths on this occasion. Huge crowds of dancing and singing people together go to the banks of the river. The banks are cleaned and decorated for the festival. The streets are decorated with lights and flowers. All kinds of socio- economin differences and barriers are forgotten during this time and people from every strata of society come together to celebrate Chhath.

Vitayu Ukraine!!!

Travelling is one of the most exiting aspects of life. Life is a journey which has all sorts of ups and downs. But within this journey we make lots of little journeys by travelling from one place to another and going on holidays. Life stuck at one place can be boring and depressing and that is why we all travel. We need to keep moving to keep our lives fresh and energetic. We meet new people, encounter new cultures, see beautiful places, and absorb the beauty of life. As long as one is alive, one should not stop moving.


I love travelling watching travelogues and writing about them. Recently, I watched a travelogue about Ukraine which inspired me to write about it for my readers. Ukraine is a beautiful country in Eastern Europe. It is a very colorful country, rich in culture and history. There is much to offer tourists, many lovely sights, beaches, historical places, castles, dance, music and nightlife. A wide variety of attractions in Ukraine capture the interest of tourists from the world over.

Feodosia and Crimea are one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Ukraine.

Located on the sea, this place is very popular among young adventurous tourists, fun loving and who want to enjoy and indulge in life. It offers a wide range of adventure sports like sky diving, paragliding, rafting, water sports, rock climbing.

The nightlife in Feodosia with dance, trance music, alcohol and dreamy situations give the feel of hippie culture. Ukraine also has a rich history, which dates back to several millennia, and the remains can be seen in its old castles at several archaeological sites. All in all it is can be a great place to chill out for young people. And don’t forget to learn few Ukranian phrases before heading out. Vitayu stands for hello in Ukrainian.