Still trying to figure things out

The second thing Bangalore is famous for, is the traffic. With a government in slumber, poor roads, poorer transportation, and hooligans on the road, there is nothing left to do, but curse and wait for autos (Ola and Uber are 2x + traffic charges + whatever charges + pathetic drivers, sometimes. Metro isn't operational everywhere). When you stop an auto, never feel ecstatic ; for you might end up with the most annoying, hilarious or scary conversations. For instance(s), Me : *Destination name* Auto Driver : Yes Me : <Alright, today I am lucky> Me : *Destination name* Auto Driver : Nods the head..says No and speeds off Me : *Destination name* Auto Driver : Extra 20 Rs Me : I say no and look away Me : *Destination name* Auto Driver : Nods the head and asks, how much are you ready to pay? Me : <With slight irritation and confusion if I am at an auction> Whatever the meter reads Auto Driver : Says No and speeds off Me : *Destination name

Of late, I have begun to like giving free-advice. It is mostly this uncontrollable urge to tell people what needs to be done, how things need to be handled and what potentially works! Blame it on crossing the quarter life, I seem to have become a pro. The more I try to stop myself, the more I feel I am not contributing to the welfare of the society. Coming to the post, I would like to go with the flow and give some free advice on planning a trip and travelling to Dubai.  * Best time to travel is from Oct-Feb. Weather is lovely, but the package/hotel costs might soar. You can also consider travelling between March-early weeks of may. Temperature is somewhat bearable, and the package/hotel costs might dip a bit. Anytime after May, is not the best time to travel. It gets hot and remains deserted (??) throughout except in the evenings. But, the hotel/package deals are the cheapest. * Package selection - depending on the days of stay/interest/budget, select the package wisely.

I have come to believe that Dubai is one of the creations of Aladdin's magic lamp. When the earth gives you sand and water in abundance (and just that), what do you do? You construct jaw dropping high rise buildings and townships in the sea! And, that is Dubai for you. While I have lots of good things to say about this place, I want to write about an evening spent here - in the mighty desert, under the limitless sky, amidst a lot of drama, camels and falcons - The Desert Safari.. an experience etched in memory forever. Endless Sand It starts with a drive to the desert, which is about 90 minutes from the city of Dubai. They take you in a Toyota Land Cruiser, which can comfortably seat 6~7 members. The drivers are a trained lot. Apparently, in Dubai, getting a driver's license is as good and strenuous as getting a degree. So, fear not about the drops, mid-way halts, cross climbs, and wheel-balancing acts. One suggestion would be to have a light stomach before the ride. A