Spend on Experiences !!! Make memories all over the world...

Fueled by a desire to take better photos? But you are always confused with the technical stuff; ISO, EV, MACRO, APPERTURE, and SHUTTER SPEED, oh my-gosh! So many things to consider before taking a photo! Do not worry I am equally confused. But taking awesome pictures is not just about the technical stuff.  For me it’s all about creativity and individual style. And that’s what makes it so interesting. There are lots of tips and tricks available on the internet, most of which makes you go haywire. Here, listed below are some of the simple thumb rules to follow to get your photo appreciated across different social media platforms or you may never know you could even get your photo featured in some Travel Magazine.

The Composition - The heart of a photograph is its composition—the position of different elements in a frame. Try and align the subject of your photo into the frame. Don’t just capture the subject right in the center and miss out the environment. This gives you a more dramatic, visually interesting shot than one where you subject is located dead center.

We will continue from where we left in the first part...

The word ADULT printed on the ticket proved that Ocean Park’s not for kids only. Hehe .. so I consoled myself. A single day in Hong Kong is a sensory-busting experience. Get an early start at the massive Ocean Park — Hong Kong’s answer to SeaWorld, but much more animal-friendly (they don’t have Orcas).
We were welcomed graciously by the staff at Ocean Park, a rather far cry from Genting Highlands Theme Park where you marched in and the attendant at the gate would only glance at your wrist, not your face.
Once entering, do not rush but instead take your own sweet time preparing your own itinerary. Grab a map and the daily show schedule available at the entrance, and plan your erm … “journey” else you’ll be running around in circles wondering when and where the shows are being held. But rest assured all the shows and feeding schedule are presented at least twice a day, and some may not be worth spending time on.
Located in the Southern District of Hong Kong, Wong Chuk Hang, Ocean Park is one of the top tourist destinations in Hong Kong. This marine-life theme park features thrill rides, world-class entertainments and animal exhibits. It is the first Asian winner of the Applause Award, the most prestigious awards in the amusement and theme park industry, in 2012 for its outstanding entertainment.
Are you wondering what we did there? Oh well, we did nothing but had fun! So if you are also planning to go here, I am giving you 12 reasons to try its diverse selection of world-class marine attractions, rides and shows!

​Hong Kong is a fascinating city. With buildings kissing the blue sky to vast stretches of ocean washing the floors of the country side. This city has it all. It’s a second home for food lovers.  You could sit over a bowl of noodles in a busy street and engage in endless conversations watching the locals pass by. I bet you would lose the count of bowl of noodles you must have had. 
Not many know, unlike other cities Hong Kong is different. Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, located at the southern part of China, and has a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign relations and military defense. The city consists of the half island Kowloon as well as several islands, Hong Kong Island being the most important of them. It has one of the busiest harbors in the world, and is the finance center of ASIA.
If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong, you won’t have much trouble getting around. It’s a gorgeous, friendly city with a lot to see and a lot to do. What one can never forget to notice is the jumble of markets, street cafes/restaurants and high-rises. For shopping, there is the world renowned Jade Market and The Tung Choi St Market (or Ladies Market) is your go-to, one stop shop from socks to counterfeit luxury handbags, ladies can go gaga about, apart from that a dozens of Cheap( but no compromise on quality) custom tailor stores. If you’re looking to stock up your wardrobe, Hong Kong is the place to do it.
Like many other 1st time visitors I did all the planning for my trip to Hong Kong.  My Hong Kong experience started as soon as I landed.  To my surprise I had to take a train and navigate through dozens of escalators to finally come out of the airport. No wonders Hong Kong airport (HKG) is the fourth busiest international passenger airport in the world and has the busiest international cargo facilities. Before I could gulp down the amazement I took a cab to The Kowloon Hotel Harbour Plaza on 19-21 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui.  Without wasting a minute in the fine luxuries of the hotel, I got ready and packed my day bag and took a city guide booklet from the hotel reception and left to see my 1st location Victoria Peak.
 If a single image could encapsulate Hong Kong, it would be the panorama from Victoria Peak. Looking down at the city from this famous vantage point, you'll see one of the finest harbors on Earth and a skyline so improbable, audacious and lofty that Manhattan's looks provincial by comparison- By Times.com. I was so much awe struck with the view that I lost track of time. I was engrossed in clicking pictures from the camera (DSLR) I rented from Bangalore. I wanted to fully utilize every penny paid for rent. (If you want to experience to be on the Highest point of Hong Kong Island, getting into Sky Terrace 428 is a must.)

Disclaimer: This document is based on my personal experiences and some information might not hold true for everyone. I moved to New Jersey. So things might be slightly different in other states but not entirely. Don’t hold me responsible for anything that goes wrong and yes I make mistakes too!!!

You have planned your move to the U.S. and are looking forward to a new exciting life ahead. But give yourself a moment to pause here. Things always look bright on the other side but it’s a long way before you make it to the end. And believe me you probably will be changing your mind and think ‘let me stay back, India is awesome’ by the time you reach the end of this document. Wait! You have already planned your move, don’t let these hold you back. Get that international exposure and you can always come back to your home land. So let me start the journey for you.

​First few weeks
As you land at the airport, remember you need to pay for your luggage cart (first shocker!!!) – About $6 per cart. Second stop converting that to INR. You cannot survive in the US unless you stop that.
You can rent a car (self-driven) from various car rental counters:
Hertz - https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/         
Enterprise - https://www.enterprise.com 
The car rental can always help you with initial few days in the U.S. where unlike India you are handicapped without one. Go for weekly rates which are much cheaper as compared to the daily rentals. And note, you can drop the car back at any Hertz/ enterprise counter nearest to you, in any city (yes, even California if you picked it up from New York). Hertz is more wide spread and easily available. And get that GPS on your phone to work. Trust me, google maps will be your best friend in the U.S.
If you are not comfortable driving around in a car right after you land, get a taxi to your destination from the airport (again expensive but your only option unless Uber is willing to pick you up or if you will be living in a city where you have access to metro or buses)  - Costs about 75 cents a mile.
You first few days in the US should be spent on getting a social security number, opening a bank account, applying for a credit card, finding a home for yourself, locating a school for your child (if you have one), getting the gas & electricity connection, water connection, phone connection, cable and internet, Renter’s insurance, car, car insurance.