Category: experience
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As we are planning our trip this long weekend to Arches National Park in Utah, we couldn’t help but think about the beautiful Zion National Park and the hike to the Narrows we did there. During our time there, we hiked Riverside Walk, a small, 2-mile paved trail that runs parallel to the Virgin River.…
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When I was a kid, I had a phobia of insect worlds. I remember being very scared of grasshoppers, earthworms, and crickets. In my maternal grandmother’s house, we used to spend our school break, and she had a big backyard with lots of plants. I would call it a mini-jungle. Every rainy season, countless earthworms…
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There have been multiple tornado warnings over the years, but nothing has come close to a serious situation. It’s been close to six years in Omaha, and we are used to those warnings, asking you to take shelter as soon as possible or reach a safe place. Friday, 26th April 2024, was just like any…
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Last month, we were in Zion national park, Utah. During our time there, we hiked Riverside walk, a small paved trail of 2 miles that moves parallel to the Virgin River. The end of the riverside walk is the start of the famous Narrows hike, one of the most famous attractions in the park. We…
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Being with your loved one in the lap of Mother Nature on a special day like today is the best you can ask for. Neither a fancy date nor a luxurious trip can create the magical atmosphere that a good hike in mesmerizing surroundings can do. We are here celebrating the day of love in…
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One thing we love about America is the need for self-dependency in day-to-day activities. In India, we don’t typically assemble or install anything, such services are often complimentary and even if chargeable, at least not worth your kidney. The labor in America is costly, so it’s always better to assemble the things by yourself. You…
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Diwali word is a modified form of the Sanskrit word Deepavali made up from two separate words “Deep” and “Avali” which means row of lights. Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights, celebration, and happiness. When Lord Ram (Hindu deity) returned to Ayodhya, India from Sri Lanka after killing Demon Ravan who abducted his wife,…
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October is special, at least for me. My dad and I share this month for our birthdays and today is his big day. I wish him good health and a happy long life. I wish we could have been with him for the celebration, but due to the COVID situation and some visa issues, we…
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Standup Paddle boarding, sounds cool right? I experienced it first, 3 years back when my sisters visited me in Omaha. Recently those pictures popped up in the photo widget of my iPhone. I showed them to Harmit and asked her if she want to try it. The answer was obvious. The last time we did…
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We decided to spent full day in Ponca State Park, Nebraska and were actually discussing about the food items to bring for our picnic on the night of 9th July. In an instant, it went complete dark and only lights available were the continuous lightnings flashing over our faces from outside. It was the beginning…
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