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24 hours in Jaw-dropping Jaipur

Looking for a walk down regal Rajasthan? Or are you a history buff looking to step back in time? Headed to Jaipur for a wedding/event and not sure what to do? If you checked off any one of these 3 options, the sights and locales of Jaipur are tugging for your attention.   I had just one day to soak in Jaipur, before leaving for Alwar the next morning, so I meticulously planned my day to absorb whatever I could. Upon arrival, went directly from the airport to the famed (over-hyped!) Taprri. There are many branches, but I was advised to head directly to Tapri Central (which has outdoor seating and a view of the garden greens). I reached around 9:30 am and was given a token and asked to wait in the queue! While the tea and service were good, I really didn’t see what all the hype is about! Having had tea/breakfast, I would advise you to finish all your city shopping since Tapri is located in the city centre. The shops begin to open their shutters by 10am, so spend 1-2 hours buying your cot

40 things to do BEFORE you turn 40

They say u have a mid life crisis when u turn 40. I’d be lying if I claimed not to have gone through one myself. I couldn’t quite grasp this term in my 20s and 30s, thinking why would someone have a crisis at 40? By then, life would be set, and I’d have exactly what I had envisioned. That is precisely the root of the crisis.   The chasm between what you had imagined life to be and what it turns out to be is the crucible where the crisis dwells. It swells and subsides periodically; but, it’s important to remember that you, alone can control the intensity and existence of the crisis. Much like in school, you can focus on the 95 points you scored, or the 5 you lost. Inevitably, first my mind wreaked havoc on me - all the things I had *ASSUMED* I would have by 40 that were now amiss came flashing into my head. I didn’t have a spouse, or children, a company listed on the stock exchange, a dream home, and yes, that island in Hawaii now seemed far out of reach. Had I failed? Had I not lived u