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The Heritage Gem called Ellora Caves: A Photo Essay

I don’t know why the Kailasa temple at Ellora is not one of the seven wonders of the world. It’s excavation, carving and stature is unparalleled in the whole world. After all, it is the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. Ellora caves is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world. Dating from the 6th century CE, this UNESCO World Heritage site houses monuments and artwork is dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like I mentioned in my earlier photo essay article on Ajanta Caves, the 2200 year old rock cave wonder , photographs don’t allow you to experience the magnitude of its magnificence and size, but it still gives you a good idea about one of India’s best heritage sites. The idea is to give you a sneak peek into the rich architecture, stunning sculptures, gorgeous carvings and inhuman excavation capabilities of Ellora caves through this photo essay. I hope it takes you on a virtual tour through one of Incredible India’s rich

Discover these hidden gems of Madhya Pradesh

Domestic and international travelers to India usually know the popular tourist destinations that our beautiful country has to offer. But, there are so many hidden gems out there that are as beautiful and offer a rich experience to its visitor. Shouldn’t we visit such lesser known places? Let’s take the state of Madhya Pradesh as a case in point. It’s popular tourist destinations are its tiger reserves of Bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench, Khajuraho and Sanchi Stupa. While these destinations are fabulous, there is more to the state of Madhya Pradesh. And not only are they as special, they span the full spectrum of diversity ranging from culture, heritage, nature, adventure and more rich wildlife avenues. Below are four such lesser known destinations that need to be a part of every Madhya Pradesh holiday itinerary. 1. Bhimbetka – is an archaeological treasure and these rock shelters encompass over 500 caves. They exhibit the earliest traces of human life and gives us a sneak peek into the ev

How to dead-head Dahlias

There is often some confusion when it comes to dead-heading Dahlias as the spent blooms and the newly forming buds can look very similar. Also there seems to be a general habit of snapping off the heads of Dahlias and leaving unsightly stalks behind. So if you want to know the difference between an finished flower and a bud about to bloom and the best technique to remove the stalks then check out our video above on everything you need to know about dead-heading dahlias. If you have any questions at all then don’t forget to leave a message in the comments, we would love to hear from you. Also consider pressing the subscribe button so that you never miss an episode.

African Cacti 'Orbea variegata' - Carrion Flower or Star Flower

If you are interested in growing African cacti then Orbea variegata is probably the easiest species to begin with. Although not actually a cactus but instead a specialist succulent it is super-easy to grow, super-easy to propagate and will even survive outside in an unheated greenhouse (at least it will where I live on the south coast of England. And this isn’t a bad thing as when the blooms open they will smell of carrion!  They can be difficult to find but they will pop up at Cacti and Succulent shows as well as maybe some plant material on-line from which you can propagate your own specimens. Of course the best thing about these wonderful plants are the gorgeous blooms which are incredible intricate in their colouration and design. The second best thing this that they will thrive on neglect just so long as you water them at least once a month but preferably weekly during the growing season. If you would to see more content like this then why not consider subscribing to our YouTube

Under The Bed Shoe Rack

Under The Bed Shoe Rack . Rolling under bed shoe rack made from our old closet doors diy shoe rack under bed sh. 1 under bed shoe organizer. IKEA Under Bed Shoe Rack/Storage in Poole, Dorset Gumtree from www.gumtree.com See more ideas about under bed, shoe rack under bed, shoe rack. Diy under bed shoe organizer. Shop online at bed bath & beyond to find just the under the bed shoe racks you are looking for! Source: www.pinterest.com With the three racks, you can store up to 21 pairs of shoes per unit. With the specification of rack extends from 25.4 to 46.6 inches wide, it is plenty of space for the shoes. Source: www.amazon.com Rolling under bed shoe rack made from our old closet doors diy shoe rack under bed sh. Fitting best under larger beds, this sizable unit measures approximately 36.5 by 23.5 by 5 inches and includes 16 cells to hold pairs. Source: www.pinterest.com Open spaces felt storage bins. With the specification of rack extends from 25.4 to 46.6 inches wide, it is p

Green Under Acrylic Nail

Green Under Acrylic Nail . They are usually caused by moisture trapped under your nails that leads to excessive fungi growth. Ok it’s not a fungal infection but a bacterial infection. Green Spot Under Acrylic Nail Beautiful 3d Nail Designs for This Week from www.pinterest.com If you have concerns that involve green. How do you treat fungus under gel nails. The illness can be cured by soaking the hands in vinegar each day for 30 minutes. Source: youkeidesign.blogspot.com Mix vinegar and water in the ratio 1:6. Pseudomonas can also invade the nail plate if lifting is present and the client has been ‘digging in the dirt’ since the pseudomonas. Source: newexpressionnails.com Green nail syndrome is generally caused by bacteria called pseudomonas aeruginosa. This bacterium grows and flourishes in wet environments. Source: www.pinterest.com Best way to get rid of nail fungus from under acrylic nails. Immediately go to the shop where you had them done and make them take off any acrylic tha

Can You Be Vegan in Tokyo?

Japan is the first country I’ve visited where I wished I wasn’t vegan! I mean this isn’t really saying much since I’ve become vegan I’ve only travelled to countries I’ve been to as a meat-eater and thus don’t have the fear of missing out (Italy, Germany, USA, Thailand Philippines ). OR I’ve been to new countries which are super great for vegans and/or aren’t really renowned for their exciting cuisine anyway ( Canada , Laos , Malaysia , Indonesia and Dubai – I’ll let you work out which ones fall into which category. lol). But back to Japan: Japan is the first country I’ve visited where I considered not being vegan. Why? Why Is It Hard to Be Vegan in Tokyo? 1. If, like me, you don’t read or speak Japanese there’s no way you’re going to be able to guess what’s in the food – this isn’t like Italy where you can make an educated guess. 2. In Japan, there are some super unusual foods and food-combos – the temptation to go into a supermarket or restaurant and order something blind is overwh