BANGALORE TIMES, THE TIMES OF INDIA
10
SOLO TRAVELLER
LIKES TO MAKE
MEMORIES AND FIND A
DEEPER MEANING IN
LIFE WHILE EXPLORING
DIFFERENT
hether youre taking off
W for a weekend or a long vaca-
tion, there is a possibility of
bumping into a diverse group of trav-
ellers, which can make your journey all
the more exciting. These travellers may
look similar to you but there is no possi-
ble generalisation for them, especially
when you are in India. So, get ready for a
plate full of diverse and fun types of trav-
ellers youll come across when travelling.
1 THE SOCIAL-MEDIA
FREAK
This type is very common and can be
found on any type of journey. And thats
why they top our list. They click a picture
of anything and everything they see and
live for shares and likes on their timeline.
Their entire journey is documented on
camera and shared with everyone on
social media.
THE CONFUSED
2 TRAVELLER
This is also an interesting species in the
world of travellers as he/she is always
confused. They keep a list of everything
and still end up confused. Be it their flight
tickets, the right terminal to go to or
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his season, who wouldnt want to sport
T their best hair updo? Ditch the usual pony-
tail and choose from these varied braid
styles that will make you look glamorous.
FISHTAIL BRAID
Whether you are wearing
something casual, ethnic or
formal, a fishtail braid looks
great with almost all outfits.
It looks elaborate and is a
favourite with most women
with long hair. Divide your
hair into two large sections,
parting it from middle. Pull a
thin strand of hair from the
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KINDS OF Five military diet myths busted
7 TRAVELLERS T
WE MEET IN
he Military Diet, a
three-day diet pro-
gramme, helps to lose up
to five kgs of weight within a week,
say experts. But watch out for the
myths.
METABOLISM
FACT: Diet alone
cant do that for you.
Along with diet, you need to
exercise regularly. There are
stimulants like caffeine that can
speed up the metabolism
MYTH: YOU ARE ON but that is for a short
OUR LIFETIME DIET FOR ONLY THREE
DAYS
FACT: This isn't true. Though the
diet plan is designed for three
days, you continue observ-
span of time.
MYTH:
NUTRITION
EXPERTS DEVELOPED
ing your calorie intake for
the remaining days of the THIS DIET
week. This practically Fact: No one knows accurate-
keeps you on a diet for all ly about the root base of the
seven days of the week. Military Diet. Nevertheless,
A Though the first three sources suggest that the design of
days put you through a strict the Military Diet came from junk
sightseeing and controlled diet, the other four mail, bulletin board, faxed from one
THE HARD-TO-
places to visit,
there is unc-
5 PLEASE TRAVELLER days are definitely not cheat days.
You need to eat in moderation,
person to another and word-of-
mouth.
ertainty ab- You must have definitely know a person though this may result in
who is never pleased by anything in life.
out every-
This person can be found while travel-
mood swings due to low calo- MYTH: THIS IS A EALTHY
thing. Ho- rie intake.
wever, we mi- ling as well. He/she will find fault in AND NUTRITIOUS DIET
flight ticket hidden charges, hotel rooms FACT: It is not a low-fat, low choles-
ght have some-
thing helpful for and even the nicest tour guides. Theyre MYTH: YOU DON'T COUNT salmon with a lean terol, or a low-salt diet and it is only a
PLACES this kind of trav- extremely hard to please, which is why CALORIES IN THIS DIET protein or non-vege- low-calorie diet. As a result, it is not a
eller apps on their
smartphone that will
ensure they are well informed. From
we advise you to stay away from this
one.
FACT: Whether it is a three-day diet
programme or the rest of the four
days of the week, you have to eat in
tarian with a vegetarian one, you need
to make sure the calorie intake is the
same.
healthy and balanced choice for most
people with specified problems, includ-
ing high cholesterol, hypertension, dia-
betes and heart disease.
showing them the cheapest flights THE ONE ON A moderation. If you are switching one
to web check ins, these apps will help 6 FAMILY TRIP type of food with another, for instance, MYTH: IT SPEEDS UP YOUR IANS
with everything.
The most typical type of a traveller is the
THE SOLO one whos out on a family trip. This one is
3
TRAVELLER
This one travels for the love of it. He/she
likes to explore and engage in the culture
and heritage of the place theyre visiting.
inspired by movies like Zindagi Na
Milegi Dobara and immediately plans a
similar trip. He/she is on a budget trip
and wont spend extra on anything
unplanned. They often bargain for the
These brushstroke cakes Would you go
out in your
Basically, you can call this one a true trav-
eller and not a tourist. This one likes to
make memories and find a deeper mean-
ing in life while travelling. Dont forget
to ask for recommendations if you
get a chance.
closest seats for family members.
7 THE METICULOUS
PLANNER
This person is always found planning
are an artists dream Pics: Instagram slippers?
acky footwear is what we
4 THE THRILL
SEEKER
everything, right from the start of the
trip till its end. Such travellers have their
entire trip scheduled by the hour on a
spreadsheet and get nervous if some-
W will all be wearing this
summer, thanks to a host
of A-list celebrities who have
embraced the trend for strange
More than indulging in adventure tours, thing happens that will make them stray
this one thrives on the thrill of exploring from the plan. This one will give you all
the information about the place even if
shoes. From fluffy sliders to
designer crocs, these shoes may
a new place. This person has lived in tents look ugly but that has not stopped
to the most luxurious hotels and still you didnt ask for any assistance. Beware, fashionistas from following in the
doesnt have a whiff of pretentiousness they might also plan your vacations to-do footsteps of celebrities and slip-
in them. While some take vacations for a list for you. Bon voyage! ping into the funky footwear. Here
few days, this one is out for months, we round up the ugly shoes we love
exploring every part of the country. Anchal Kandpal, Mensxp.com and loathe.
outside of the left section and pull it over it and
C
akes. They are as much
a marvel on our taste-
buds, as they are for
our eyes. Cake-making videos
can give cat videos a run for
HOW TO MAKE BRUSHSTROKES
Melt coloured white-
chocolate or candy
melts.
grasp it under the right side. Repeat this with the their money, when it comes to Josh
bored people looking for some Take a baking Duhamel
right side as well. Keep alternating the sides, weav-
ing over and under until you reach the bottom.
Tie it off in the end with a hair bobble.
BRAIDED UPDO
online timekill. And cake
trends? Well, we have one
almost every other week.
sheet.
Dip a pastry brush
in your melted
sports toe
trainers
Terrarium cakes, geode cakes, chocolate and paint
This is one of the simplest
drip cakes, mirror glaze
styles to sport and looks al- a brushstroke on
cakes The latest one to join the sheet. Make
most great on every face
shape. If you are having a bad them are brushstroke cakes. sure its not too thin
hair day, this is a style you can And we have no better way to a layer, to avoid
try out. describe them but to say, as breaking. If
To do this, start braiding clichd as that might sound,
required, layer the
your hair from the crown un- they look like paintings made TOE TRAINERS
of an artists deft brushstrokes, strokes with a cou- They may provide comfort and
til the end. Then wrap it ple of more strokes.
around and secure it using literally. protection while running, but
The trend, that originated in A jagged end of the these arent what youd call stylish.
bobby pins.
a bakery in Russia, has taken stroke is what you are aiming for. Designed so each toe is separated
over Instagram. You take one Freeze the sheet. like the fingers of a glove, these
look at them, and you know When they solidify, slowly peel them off the strange looking trainers are said
Fishtail braid why. A normal cake, topped sheet and stick them to your cake. Make pat- to replicate the benefits of running
with brushtroke sheets, made terns according to your whims. barefoot. They may have their ben-
of melted chocolate, in varied efits, but wont score you any fash-
colours. The best part is, you ion points.
can decorate your cake with
Variations to try
any combination of brush- Make a cake in a swan shape and arrange the brush-
stroke colours, depending on strokes to resemble its feathers.
the occasion. Stick to blue and Go for a floral
pink pastels if its a cake for a theme by
dreamy babyshower. Loud adding flowers
vibrant shades in rainbow and arranging
hues make it perfect for a green brush-
teenagers birthday party. Or, strokes to look
make mini versions for cup-
like leaves.
cakes and treat guests at a
house party. Enough reading, Want some-
now just gawk at these pic- thing fiery?
tures. And if you can peel your Stick to orange,
eyes off, theres how-to instruc- red and yellow,
tions below. Trust us, its as to resemble a
easy as a sweeping brush- blaze of fire.
stroke.
Braid updo
Rihanna
wears fluffy
sliders
FLUFFY SLIDERS
The sporty slider has been given a
glamorous makeover with faux fur
and shearling styles. First spotted
worn by Rihanna, the furry slide
has become a huge hit.
DESIGNER CROCS
Seen as the reserve of the old,
small children and nurses, Crocs
have never been cool. Even a
designers attempt to give the clas-
sic Croc a stylish makeover met
with a lukewarm response.
Whoopie Goldberg in crocs