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Travel and vacation are both great things. But, there is a big difference between traveling and going on
vacation. Travel vs Vacation, According to Wikipedia, a vacation, or holiday, is a leave of absence from a
regular occupation, or a specific trip, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. Travel, to me, is
more about discovering different cultures and expanding your horizon.
"WE TRAVEL not to escape life but FOR LIFE not to escape us"
People go on vacation mainly to relax and get away from it all. People travel to see and try new things
and experience a different way of living. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with going on vacation (I
have been on some great vacations): staying in one place, relaxing and enjoying the comforts. But, it is
completely different from travelling. When traveling you generally interact with locals more, you use
local transport and you get a glimpse of what life is like in the country you are visiting.
“Real travel is not just about seeing new things, but also about seeing things with a new and
refreshed perspective.”
Sometimes we not only need a city break, but we need a break from the city. In our Escape series we
highlight some amazing locations and places to stay where we can unwind for the weekend or longer. If
it’s recuperation more than excitement you see, check out.
Every city has its unique selling points and specialties– we propose to
celebrate them!
I am sharing my experience few days before the visit of Delhi. Delhi is the largest city and the second
most populous metropolis in India, and the eighth most populous metropolis in the world. The Indian
capital city of Delhi has a long history, including a history as the capital of several empires. Delhi is
known to have been continuously inhabited since at least the 6th century BC, though human
habitation is believed to have existed since several millennia BC. Delhi is generally considered close to
a 5000-year old city as per the ancient Indian text. But archaeological evidence to support the claim is
scarce and inconclusive. The excavated ceramic pottery and excavated layers of the ancient city seem
to match what the verses of the Mahabharata indicate. More possible evidence in its favor is the
existence of a village named Indraprastha, very close to the Parana Qila, that was destroyed by the
British during the construction of Lutyens' Delhi. Delhi was built, destroyed and rebuilt several times,
particularly during the medieval era, as outsiders who successfully invaded the Indian subcontinent
would ransack the existing capital city in Delhi, and those who came to conquer and stay would be so
impressed by the city's strategic location as to make it their capital and rebuild it in their own way.
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Whatever records exist of Delhi, they crown the city as the capital city of some empire or the other all
through, with minor random breaks in between, making Delhi one of the longest serving capitals and