Tips on setting up New Year Resolutions

 

Adopt a healthy lifestyle, by aiming to lose weight, quit smoking and exercising regularly .

-Don’t spend mindlessly, instead save money for special occasions such as a family vacation to the Northern Areas .

-Overcome your fears! If you’re afraid of heights set a long term goal to hopefully hike K2 .

-Explore Pakistan and reconnect with your cultural backgrounds. Many people have become increasingly Westernized drifting away from their roots .

-Volunteer and contribute to your community, making others happier and in turn helping your self .

-Aim to travel more, create a bucket list of places you’ve always wanted to visit whether it is in your hometown, nationwide or international!

-Spend more time with your family and friends, appreciate their company and create memories with those that mean the most to you .

-Love yourself! This is the most important resolution of them all, to be content and happy with yourself, so you can spread the love to others .

Careem Teams up with LUMS for Sports Fest 2016

Careem, MENA region’s locally founded app-based car booking service, served as the official transport partner for LUMS Sports Fest 2016 which concluded on the 6^th of January.

They provided all out of town delegates and members of the event hassle free transport from their points of arrival in Lahore to LUMS at an exclusive flat rate of Rs. 220, and at no charge for new Careem users.  

Careem also sponsored a fun picture booth and a few contest prizes for the delegates. The LUMS Sports Fest is the university’s annual sports competition with over 1000 delegates from around the country coming to participate in various sporting events.

This year, there was a four day fest where, aside from the actual sports, there was a ceremony to officially open the tournament, a concert featuring RDB and a closing ceremony.

 

Countries recommended to be visited in 2016

 

Kenya, East Africa

Kenya encompasses a variety of landscapes and an abundance of exotic. Places to explore consist of Nairobi, the capital, the Maasai Mara reserve known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and the Amboseli National Park, where views of Tanzania from a height of 6,000ft are offered from Mount Kilimanjaro.

Romania, Europe

Romania is a central European country surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains that are ideal for hiking and other sports. The medieval towns, churches and castles of Transylvania, notably the Bran Castle, are associated with mystery and adventure and of course the legend of Dracula.

Colombia, South America

Colombia is located at the northern tip of South America. This country encompasses beautiful aspects of nature such as lush rainforest, towering mountains and coffee plantations. The country is rich in colour and culture, celebrated through a massive yearly Carnival in Barranquilla.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, formaly known, as Ceylon is a tiny island situated in the Indian Ocean. It is famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, flavorful cuisine, exquisite wildlife and abundance of beaches. From Colombo to Nuereliya, diverse weather conditions can be enjoyed.

Wales, Great Britain

Wales is a country in southwest Great Britain known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive language and Celtic culture. Cardiff, the capital, is a refined coastal city with a nightlife scene and a medieval castle with ornate Gothic Revival interiors.

Making Effective New Year Resolutions

New Year resolutions follow shortly after celebrating the New Year. Usually, we tend to write a long list of things to accomplish in the year, but that has never worked out for me – the list becomes overwhelming! After some research, Jovago brings you some ways to stick to your resolutions:

1. Set realistic goals! Many people tend to create goals that are difficult to accomplish. Instead of this, break down your long-term goals into steps, so you can reward yourself along the way.

2. Avoid trying to fulfill previous resolutions since this will make you more anxious and frustrated.

3. Allow yourself to fail once in a while, and view it as a minor setback that in turn will make you stronger and more determined if you overcome it.

4. Invest in a journal, and track your progress. This is more interactive and journaling your successes is a useful and a good habit.

5. Share a few resolutions with friends and family who can encourage you and help you accomplish them.

We hope this list will help you stick to your goals. Also, make sure you make time to travel. You don’t need to take long and expensive trips, but instead take short trips throughout the year. Travel helps in refreshing your soul and it keeps you motivated in your current pursuits.

Breakfasts from around the world

What is the first thing that comes into your mind after waking up? Breakfast! It is undoubtedly the most important meal of the day and starting your day with a good and healthy breakfast provides a boost to your entire day. Some people can’t start their day without breakfast, while others simply survive on tea or a glass of juice. Let’s explore the different breakfasts from around the world.

England

A traditional English breakfast includes bacon, fried, poached or scrambled eggs, fried or grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, bread toast with butter or jam, sausages, and baked beans. English tea is the main energy drink for English people. 

France

French people generally do not prefer savory items for breakfast. The simplest and the most common meal is toast with jam. Apart from that, a pastry known as croissant is widely consumed. Breakfast cookies (sweet) are also desired. Any of these breakfasts is coupled with tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

Pakistan

Pakistanis like it heavy as oily food is a trademark. The traditional Pakistani breakfast is ‘Halwapoori’ that is a deep fried flour flat bread enjoyed with chickpea curry, spicy potato curry and sweet semolina dish. Other Pakistan’s favorite breakfast is ‘paratha’ which is a local version of flour bread topped with ‘ghee’.

America

Americans bulk up a single meal with lots of elements. The common breakfast is pancakes topped with maple syrup, whipped cream and fresh fruits. On a lighter side, they also enjoy cereal in milk. Of course, no American breakfast is complete without a doze of coffee.

India

Indians enjoy a variety of yummy breakfasts that include dosa-thin rice crepe stuffed with spicy fillings and chutneys, uttapam-vegetable pancake, aalooparatha- potato stuffed flour bread with a desi flavor, idli-rice bread paired with lentil stew and many more. Lassi is a refreshment that is very common for breakfast.
All of these meals sound super delicious! Which one of these breakfasts would you enjoy?

Larkana- the Eden of Sindh

Larkana, the 17th largest city of Pakistan, is situated in the north-west of Sindh. Referred to as the Eden of Sindh, Larakana is the 4th largest city in the province and is home to the historic Indus river.

Larkana is widely occupied by Sindhis. The Sindhi speaking population outweighs the rest of the tribes that speak languages such as Urdu, Baluchi, Brohi, Punjabi, Pashto and Seraiki. Essence of the Sindhi attire, Ajrak and Sindhi topi, are commonly worn here. When you are planning a trip to Larkana, it is very important to keep the weather conditions in mind – Larkana experiences the highest of temperatures in summer as well as extremely low temperatures in winter, 53.5 °C to -2 °C respectively.

JOVAGO’S TOP 3

Mohenjo Daro

Mohenjo Daro was one of the largest cities of the ancient civilization which was abandoned along with the decline of the Indus valley civilization. It was rediscovered after 3700 years and some notable relics found were dancing girl, priest-king, seven-stranded necklace, Buddhist stupa, and much more, that represent its history.

Garhi Khuda Buksh

Garhi Khuda Bukshis a small village located in Larkana and is also home to the Mausoleum of Bhutto family. It is a popular destination amongst supporters of the Bhutto family who visit their graves whenever they visit the city. Shah Nawaz Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Murtaza Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto are buried there.

Shahnawaz Bhutto Public Library

This library was commenced in 1984 and is greatly valued as it provides educational facilities to the public. It is home to books by more than 8000 authors and categories and also contains an internet café. The library plans to establish a museum in the future.

TIPS

Restaurants

Larkana is rich in agricultural crops and fruits. People enjoy eating out, and restaurants are mostly occupied with tourists. Some famous restaurants include Mehran restaurant and Al Mansoor Hotel.

Shopping

With its historic background, Larkana is known to have a modern structure. Everything is available here. Larkana has various shops and markets as well as shopping malls and you will find clothing based onAjrak patterns.

Hotels

Being one of the top tourist attractions, many hotels can be found in Larkana. You can visit Jovago’s website to find some of the best deals on the most popular hotels in the city. Log on to grab exclusive deals on hotels in Larkana.

Dengue Protection Tips – Travel Safely

Dengue fever is a serious viral disease transmitted by the bite of Aedes albopictus mosquito. The Aedes mosquito mainly bites during the daytime, however only female mosquitoes bite humans, as they need proteins to develop eggs. The virus is not contagious and cannot be spread directly from person to person. It causes an illness that can resemble flu. Dengue can be managed at home, however, it can become very severe.

To prevent or diagnose whether you may have dengue, here are a few useful tips!

To Prevent:

1. Wear protective clothing when outside: long-sleeved shirts and pants
2. Use a mosquito repellant containing DEET or lemon eucalyptus oil
3. During the early hours before the sunrise, and the evening before the sun sets, be sure to keep all doors and windows closed
4. Stay away from water bodies where mosquitos can breed: water in flower pots, ponds, etc.

To Diagnose:

1. High fever with chills, temperature goes up to 102 to 103 degrees causing discomfort.
2. Severe headache
3. Behind the eye pain and reddened eyes
4. Severe joint and muscle pain
5. Nausea and vomiting
6. Sore throat

Stay safe while traveling!