Here is a question for all Indians… ‘In what sense you want a better deal for Indian women?’ Is it just the reservation in the political arena? To me, when it comes to women, the freedom and empowered has a broader approach. Of course, women are making their presence felt at almost every field and every way. But, still there is something that needs to be taken seriously. What is it? Well, what is the most common thing you notice when you visit a disco, cinema hall, mall, beach and even an educational institution? No idea…of course, it has to be “Eve Teasing”?

Eve teasing is prevalent in every form in our societies. I guess, every woman in her lifetime has come across some form of eve teasing. No city in India is barred from this social evil. It would not be an exaggeration if I say each an every time when you step out of your home, you can see one or two such incidents around you, maybe on roads or buses.

When I am writing this, I could remember reading Bollywood actor, Preity Zinta’s column on BBC News online ‘Odds stacked Against Indian Women’. I totally go with her what she mentioned- “In India, ironies never cease, especially when it comes to women.” A typical Indian woman is safe, rather trapped in home, especially in conservative families. But, once she steps out of her home, she is not safe! So, is this the reason why a conventional Indian family is overtly concerned about their children, especially girls?

However, it is seen that whenever a girl is with her boyfriend, brother or parents, she is protected to some extent. Though, I am not saying that she is completely safe. But, the question is, how long the parents or anyone could escort a girl. It is not possible for them to accompany her to each and every place. When we call an Indian modern woman is free, I doubt if all women feel this at their heart! No matter how a woman is free-spirited and modern, she has a constant fear that she might be assaulted or teased at public places. With this fear, how could we expect the women empowerment steps to be successful?

Even though with the growing number of eve teasing incidents in urban Indian cities NGOs and other local authorities are showing their keenness in taking the problem seriously, but why the issue surfaces only when something severe happens. Such kind of incidents has the intensity to violate the basic dignity of a woman. Extreme form of eve teasing like sexual harassment can take away the life of a woman, owing to disturbed psychological state.

For how long women would be the targets of eve teasing? Will they ever be able to roam around without any fear at heart? To my opinion, besides asking women to be equipped with pen knives or pins, men should be made educated enough to respect their counterparts, colleagues and co-travelers!

Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts can find perfect comfort and harmony in Wellington, New Zealand! In short, an amalgamation of both extrovert and introvert activities at one spot! What else can one ask for! The culture, the famous tourist destinations, the diversity in cuisines, and the fascinating ambiance, everything is just perfect in Wellington and play a crucial role in applauding it as one of the hottest tourist destinations!

Some of the must-try options in Wellington are:

• Museum located on Queens Wharf: The monument symbolizes the various facets linked with the New Zealand history. For those who are eager to dive in the pool of NZ history, can take part in the Te Papa history event that happens on an annual basis.
• The Botanic Gardens in Wellington hold various events every year. For instance, a one hour tour that happens on the last Friday on May holds an altogether different charm. The event happens at other instances also. Another even hosted by the Botanic Garden is the Sensation walk that happens on May 26 every year.
• Cuban Carousel Celebration happens at the Opera House in April and is draped with various activities like singing and dancing.
• Relax minded people can head on towards Waterfront Walkway and watch the fisherman commencing their regular day-to-day activities in their beautiful yachts. Trust me, no better view would provide you with a better feeling than this!
• Waterfront lovers can straight away head towards Lyall Bay. The beautiful beach is perfect for you and your beau to spend some quality time together and capture those moments forever in your heart! Fun loving people have the freedom to indulge in outdoor activities like surfing on those beautiful waves.
• If you are with your kids, take them to Wellington Zoo! Kiwi, of course is a must-watch option here!

No matter where you drive in Wellington, your eyes would be treated with the fantastic views of the harbor and the city; no doubt it is regarded as the most picturesque city!

It is a facts that Australia is regarded as one of the best and commendable countries to migrate to! Be it for the purpose of studying, traveling, working, vacation or no matter what, but here are some fun facts about Australia that add more feathers in its cap as a prospective Immigration destination. Have a look at some of them:

• The Platypus, which is a rare semi-aquatic mammal, is only found in Australia! People from all over the world visit Australia to see this beautiful species!
• People who are health fanatics, they would be happy to know that Tasmania offers the cleanest ambiance and air in the world! So, people residing in Tasmania not only experience fresh air but also take advantage of plenty of health benefits offered by the place
• Australia is geared with the largest herd of wild Camels on globe. So if you think that deserts in your own country don’t allow you to witness camels, visit Australia.
• The continent serves host to some of the eccentric and gigantic structures, which say the story of the marvelous architecture of the place. Some of the cute examples are Big Banana in New South Wales, Big Apple in Queensland, the Big Koala in Victoria and the Big Stubby in The Northern Territory, to name a few.
• For those who are café lovers, Perth is the place for you. It has more cafes per capita as compared to any other all over the globe. And wine lovers can find solace in South Australia as the place as more than 50% of Australia’s total wine production comes from SA.
• Beach lovers, here is some hot news for all of you: Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay, NSW is famous for its white sand, which is whitest of the all!
• And if you are a lover of parks and reserves, then you would be more than excited to know that there are more than 60 national parks and reserves in the Northern Territory. Some of the famous ones include: Litchfield National Park, Davenport Ranges National Park and Kakadu National Park.
• Economist Intelligence Unit regarded Melbourne as the most liveable city on the globe.

The facts are endless. But the reality is one: Australia is one of the most favored countries to migrate!

There are times when you would want to be aloof, go away from the materialistic world and hide into a serene ambiance all alone! Also, there are times when you want to be independent and explore the world of your own. This blog of mine comprises of some of the hottest and spiciest destinations to travel alone (you can say ‘independently!’)

Belize: A Lilliputian English-speaking American country having a freezy ambiance and some of the best resorts to indulge into! With the increase in its popularity, a lot of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Francis Ford Coppola, including others have already booked their places in the serene environment of Belize.

Pittsburgh: Again it is my choice, so I don’t blame anyone for not choosing the same. The best part about the place is the nighttime view from the amazing Mount Washington. No matter whether you are alone or with some one special, the view always makes the place unique in itself!

The next on the list would be Queenstown, New Zealand. It is a paradise for all those snowboarders and skiers out there, plus serves as a brilliant travel destination to relax and calm down your nerves. The public transportation is amazing and not to forget the possibility of exploring the entire place, courtesy the rented vehicles that are easily available in Queenstown.

Next I would like to put my money on Sicily. The island is decked with some of the beautiful and most enchanting scenic views one can only think of. The seafood is out of this world, including the prices that are noticeably cheaper as compared to other Italian cities. An independent traveler would surely love every aspect of Sicily, be it beach, fishing, swimming, seafood, Italian culture and so on. Just consult a Travel Visa expert and head on towards a calm, exciting and independent journey.