Hello guys! 

Probably the worst time for such a post, heeding the quarantine situation in Kuwait. But I had this drafted to decided so post anyway :P.

Let’s hope and pray that things resume ASAP and we are all healthy and safe Insha’Allah. 

A few weeks ago, I visited the much talked about Yasmeen Farms located in Wafra. Here is m experience there. 

The route: 

Easily available and on maps and not tricky to follow. The entrance has a big sign that can be spotted from a distance. 

The fee: 

The basic package costs you 1 KWD per person. On entering you’ll see the different packages and can choose from either. (You can see all the packages in the video linked below) 

The attractions:

Yasmeen farms are mainly known for their organization and tidiness. Which is 100 percent true the area doesn’t reek of the animals or fresh produce. 

As soon as you purchase the ticket you are asked to wait in line for your ride. An array of golf carts keep circulating  to help you commute. Once you board a cart, you are taken from amidst the plantation to a mini zoo area. Animal and birds such as (camel, peacock, deer, etc) are there and you can enjoy your time feeding them. 

On walking a little further, you reach an area where fresh fruits and veggies are on sale, you can enjoy roasted corn and pick your strawberries right from the stems and take them home with you 😊.

  

There is a mini-mart with  fresh and organic dairy products from the farm up for sale. 

Adjacent to which is a play area with some fun slides/rides for kids and a place to dine. (outside food is allowed). 

I made a short video of my time there. Click here to view my IGTV on the same. It's worth a visit. If you have kids they would rejoice this place so much.

Until next time

Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)

  

I reached home earlier this week to find an elegant Women’s Leather Wallet from Urby waiting for me. I would say it arrived in perfect timing as my old wallet had started eyeing it’s doomsday. I was given the option to choose from an array of wallets ranging from coin purses, card holders, fordable purses and more. I usually carry around sling bags and wanted a small purse to fit in.

One thing I LOVE about Urby is the amount of attention they put into packaging in order to deliver you the best quality. The wallet came encased in a drawstring bag which is further stored in a box for protection. 

The only drawback about online shopping is that the color or the quality doesn’t come as promised on the website. Urby combats that issue as well. The color and quality isn’t compromised at all. The wallet came personalized with my name embossed on it. It sure looks as premium as they promised it would. Plus the fresh smell of leather adds to the feeling of holding something first-class in hand.

Specifications:

·                     Fold over front with snap button loop closure.

·                     Top gusseted pocket with snap button closure. Customization available. You                  can get your name embossed on the wallet.  

·                     One Main Interior currency pocket.

·                     Six credit card slots.

·                     Hand turned edges for long life.

·                     Rich poly jacquard interior for slim finish.

·                     Handmade in premium leather by skilled craftsmen.

·                     Comes encased in a drawstring bag for protection

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Check out their collection women's wallets and men's wallets.

Last week I uploaded my GOA blog and it was quite a read( Click here to check it out). Today’s post is about the outfits I wore on my mini vacation. Leggo!

D A Y 1 : Hello Goa

This day was dedicated to  chilling at the beach and strolling around the hostel’s neighbourhood . For a relaxed day I chose to wear a very light and neutral chambray top with bell sleeves that give the attire a very comfy chic look. Paired the look with a cap and sunnies for the beach.

Top : Amazon ( Kuwaiti Local Store)

Light wash denim : Reliance Trends

Cap: Max

Sunnies : Rayban

Day 2: Explore

We had a lot planned for this day. That meant a lot of walking, climbing and staying out. Hence I chose to wear a maxi dress as it is airy and light. I loved the colors and pattern on this one. As it was sleeveless I topped it with a denim shirt and knotted it in the front to give a more laid back casual feel to it.

Maxi Dress: Max

Denim Shirt: Lifestylestores

Flip Flops: Bata

Day 3 : Long drives and shopping

This day was all about  long drives and shopping at flea markets so, wore is super comfy shirt dress . Vertical stripes are something I am currently crushing on. By evening I rolled the sleeves up to give it more laid back look.

Top: Local store

Leggings : Melange

Day 4 : Beach shoot

Legit dressed up just to go to the beach and take pictures :P (blogger issues). Wore a graphic tee teamed with  a flowly cardigan to compliment the beachy vibe.

Tee: H&M

Cardigan : Lifestylestores

Jeans : Reliance trends

Heyyyyyy Ya’ll

If you follow me on Instagram ( @kyriasabah )you already know I went on an all girls trip to GOA. Yes achievement unlocked :P Okay not making the intro any longer. Let’s go.

DAY 0: P A C K + G O

I had mind mapped all the stuff I wanted to carry as I wasn’t sure if I was going until a few hours before I boarded the bus. As soon as I got the green signal I dumped stuff into my duffel bag, it filled up sooner than it should have been because of the haste in my packing. I rechecked if I had everything I needed and booked a cab to @geetsingh's hostel. 

The pickup point was closer to her place so stayed there for a while. Boarded the bus at 7:45 pm from Anand Rao circle. It was a full sleeper Volvo. Super comfy. As there were four of us travelling we took adjacent beds and spend three fourth of the night playing typical travel games and getting to know each other. Made a quick stop for dinner and then rested our heads for the journey ahead.

DAY 1: H E L L O   G O A

Woke up to the rays of the sun caressing the earth. If you are an early riser then you know exactly what I am talking about. Dawn and the breathtaking view of Goa promised a very pleasant day ahead.

 

The bus halted at Mapusa, we got down, grabbed our bags and started on the quest on hiring a cab till our hostel. There is absolutely zero trouble finding a cab/scooty/auto here as there are numerous people just waiting for you at bus stops.

We took an auto till our hostel “The funky monkey hostel”. It is the perfect place to stay as it is on the coast which makes it close to most of the beaches and touristic spots. Our room wasn’t ready so, we were chilling in the common room meanwhile. As soon as our room was ready we unpacked, rested for a while, got dressed and headed out (yes zero chill).

                                

                                                -Anjuna Beach-

Headed off to Anjuna Beach in our ride (we rented a car). It was a suuuuper sunny day but, that didn’t stop us from posing away and spending some amazing time at the beach. Being the adventure junkie  I am, went for some water sports. Parasailing (serious the view from us there is absolutely breathtaking ). After which we grabbed some lunch and headed back to our hostel. All dead tired.

DAY 2: E X P L O R E

Wake up , dress up. Headed for breakfast. Another amazing thing about our hostel was that it offered complimentary breakfast ( both Indian and English).

Known as the ‘Dil chahta hai fort’ :p. It was quite the hike up to the fort.We managed to the top daring the torturous sun. Took one zillion pictures against the rustic walls and picturesque view.

Adjacent to the fort. Came here post lunch to witness the sunset. It is a rocky beach and the sound of the waves hitting the rocks is so soothing. I won’t post any sunset pictures as I hoarded my insta feed with them .

Witnessed the karaoke sessions at St.Anthony’s and the serene sight of lights adorning the night’s darkness. There is something very calming about beaches at dusk. Had the best ice cream from ‘Gelato’ on the way back to hostel.
 

DAY 3:  S T E R E O T Y P I C A L        T O U R I S T

The Saturday flea market was up and we all head there to shop for some sovereigns. Put all my bargaining skills to the test here and they worked XP.

Took a long drive to Panjim ( capital ) jamming on ‘gedi’ songs.  The capital full of historical Latin & Portugese culture .Once you walk around a little in old Goa, it's easy to get addicted to its houses, especially the ones from Portuguese era. These houses have the most beautiful colors and textures, and are very inviting. Visited a church there and then spent rest of the eve admiring the sunset.

Had Dinner and lounged in the common room at our hostel singing songs.

DAY 4: A D I O S

Last day so made most use of it . On a stroll the previous day we discovered a beach at walk able distance from our hostel. It also had a shack so, chilled there took a dip in the ocean and came back in time for lunch and headed to the bus stop. Replenished so many memories and hilarious instances mid journey. Reached Bangalore at 7:00 am.

Had soo much fun, it definitely is a whole different experience travelling with likeminded people. The weather and time was perfect it wasn’t crowded anywhere. Definitely recommend visiting Goa during Feb.

P.S apologies if this was super long but, I had to share all deets.