Anything I spend money on, I definitely ensure the quality of the product is good enough and its something that suits my personal style.And  slim wallet from URBY fulfills my requirements.


Urby is a direct-to-consumer, lifestyle and travel accessories brand. They design and manufacture essentials for an urban lifestyle using the most premium materials and finest craftsmanship. You can also check their wide range of men's wallet, women wallets, card cases.......and many more.

A wallet is undeniably a thing without which you can't step out (other than your cell phone).So, it must be one of a kind and URBY designs each wallet keeping their customers in mind.I explored the range of leather wallets on their online website and really liked the quality and design of the wallet that I ordered.


I have been using it for a month now. I like the smooth feel of the genuine leather. Also, they add the personal touch with your name imprinted on it. Moreover, all the luxe essential lifestyle products from the brand come in revolutionary prices. So, you need not have to check your pocket twice before ordering the product.Plus, they claim to offer a collection of the finest quality of handcrafted wallets with the best leather possible which comes in both, full grain and smooth finishes.Also, I liked the idea of gifting the customized wallet. Isn't it cool?



Explore the range of their wallets and find the most perfect for you.

Let me know in the comment section below how did you liked it.

We all wish to meet people with similar interests. Well, I met and married one. We both love traveling and we traveled to Sri Lanka recently.

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The yummy Khaman to Khamani, the buttery Paranthas with more than 100 varieties and similar number in varieties of Dhosa to even Dabeli, the array of chats from Delhi and Rajasthan, the variety of Handvos it has all.

But what doubles the joy of savouring food here is a unique culture that exists nowhere but in Surat. There is an area in Piplod where the footpath is lined with several hawkers with their menus just as in Restaurants. They spread Carpet on the footpath where people either order food or bring their own and enjoy it on the roadside amidst the shiny lights of Malls and cars zipping past.

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I often think I miss out a lot of things to know culturally when visiting different places, being a vegetarian. But on the other hand, it is an adventure in itself, to find delicious vegetarian cuisines at destinations, which are considered to be the worst for vegan or vegetarian travelers.

I faced this vegetarian problem recently, on my trip to Vietnam. I was baffled in restaurants when I found out almost every food article had a slight touch of non-vegetarian ingredient in them. So my first day in Vietnam was spent by eating just fruits and coke. Then next day I met a Vietnamese guy, who was kind enough to teach me a few phrases, to ask for vegetarian food, and this helped me a lot during the whole trip. Not only I ate decent vegetarian food but I also enjoyed some of the exquisite vegetarian Vietnamese cuisines.Same thing happened with me during my trip to Thailand.

So I decided to learn some phrases, that will help me during my future travels. I spent some quality time on Google Translate and Voila ! I now know, how to ask for 'green' food in 5 different languages. I chose these 5 countries to start off because to find vegetarian food in these countries is like finding a needle in a haystack.
 

1. China

(Dragon fruit and Star fruit) Picture Courtesy : Twisted Sifter and this work was for Sydney International Food Festival

Eating meat is seen as a sign of prosperity in China. Only 4-5 % of the total population of China eats vegetarian food.

A few phrases which I thought asking would make everyone understand what I am looking for. Because people asking for vegetarian food in these countries are not much.

- zhe li you mai su shi ma - Do you sell vegetarian food?
- wo chi su : I'm a vegetarian.
- wo bu chi rou, wo chi shu cai : I do not eat meat, I eat vegetables.

2. Japan

( Tuna and Rice ) Picture Courtesy : Twisted Sifter and this work was for Sydney International Food Festival

According to a 2014/12 survey 4.7% of the Japanese population are vegetarian or vegan

Now to find the food of your choice, that too vegetarian is quite difficult. I have never visited Japan, but I intend too soon. So, I researched about some of the phrases that may save my religious beliefs from getting spoiled and ultimately getting spanked by the almighty.

You could try telling people that you are vegetarian (“Watashi wa bejitarian des”) but they probably won’t understand exactly what this means. It is better to be clearer and instead say “watashi wa niku toh sakana wo taberarimasen” which means I don’t eat meat or fish.

Let's again use the ultimate source of truth, Google. Let us see what does google translate says about some of the phrases that may lend us a decent vegetarian dish.

A few useful words and phrases:
yasai – vegetables tamago – egg katsuobushi nashi de onegai shimas – without bonito (fish) flakes please …arimas ka? – do you have…? nan des ka? – what is it? oishikatta des – that was delicious. This always made people smile. arigato gozaimas – thank you sumimasen – excuse me

3. South Korea

( Kimbap and Sauces ) Picture Courtesy : Twisted Sifter and this work was for Sydney International Food Festival

South Korea is a carnivore’s paradise. Cuisine in Korea is largely based around meats, seafood, and rice, although as ever, there are some options for vegetarians. 

I like to dream about traveling to different destinations.Although, at the moment it is not possible for me to travel everywhere I dream. But planning to travel to places has always made me happy. So I started searching about the electronics capital of Asia, South Korea. There are few basic phrases which I learned they might help in getting some green food in this meat paradise.

I’m a vegetarian - Jeoneun chaeshikjooeeja imnida

I don't eat meat - naneun gogileul meogji anhneunda

Thank you - gomabseubnida

I eat only vegetables - naneun danji yachaeleul meoggo
 

4.Thailand

( Sweet chilly sauce, shredded coconut, and blue swimmer crabs ) Picture Courtesy : Twisted Sifter and this work was for Sydney International Food Festival

I was not in a culture shock, when I visited Thailand. Because, everything felt like home. Although, vegetarian food availability was not high, but it was still manageable. Thai people are fluent in English, so we can relax. But still there is no harm to learn a few phrases, so that you are never left out, when going for a street food trail.

There are a few simple Thai phrases you’ll need to help convey your preference. The words “kin chey” and “mangsavarat” both imply vegetarianism. In a sentence, you may say “Di chan kin chey” (for females, or “Pom kin chey” if you are male).

Hello - Sawadee Khrap (For male) / Sawadee Kha (For females)

I am a vegetarian - Chan mangswirati

I do not eat meat, fish and eggs - Chan mi kin neux pla lea khi

Thai are well aware of most of Indian traditions, so if you can say I am Indian in Thai, they might understand that you may be asking for vegetarian food. But don't just rely on this. This worked for me, but not sure it will work for you. So remember the phrases or use a translator.

5. Vietnam

( Rambutan, lichee and star fruit ) Picture Courtesy : Twisted Sifter and this work was for Sydney International Food Festival

I completed my maiden backpacking trip last year. I chose Vietnam to be the lucky destination. This dragon shaped country, is a hub for foodies.From various street food trails, to a street-food market in almost every town. But again majority of them serve non-vegetarian food. Some of the spices were also made of fish crumbs.

I survived on fruits and coke for the first day and some Gujarati Thepla for the next day. But than I grabbed some courage and asked a Vietnamese fellow traveler to help me taste the best vegetarian Vietnamese meal. Well, he than taught me a few phrases and the next few days were a delight to my taste buds.

Hello - Xin chao! 

I do not eat meat, fish or eggs - Toi khong an thit, ca va trung

No meat - Khong thit 

Vietnamese people mostly drink black coffee without sugar and milk. If you are not used to it, ask for 'Duong' which means sugar and 'Sua' for milk.

You can always have the famous 'Pho' , 'Bun Cha' and 'Banh Mi' at every corner of Vietnam. Just ask for no meat and you can enjoy the vegetarian version of the famous cuisines of Vietnam

Picture Courtesy : Living Language

After your meal, don't forget to say Thank You !, it is accepted in every country. If you could show gratitude in their language, it will be even better.


Your first line of defense in an “ordinary” restaurant is to not ask for vegetarian food per se, but to mention what you do not eat and hope the server can point out menu items that fit. You can immediately see how language skills are going to play into that process, but, at least as a starting point, you should know the basics or at least use some technology to make the person understand your food habits.

We all know without healthy and tasty food, we might get lethargic and won't be able to enjoy our journey. In the end, we should know the basic language of the place we are visiting, not just food but the greetings as well. Language skills might save us big time.

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1. Street Food Haven

From a hygienic fruit filled breakfast to a full platter of sticky rice in lunch, Vietnam can allure anyone with the savory aroma of its delicious cuisines. Being a vegetarian , I was not sure; if I would be able to find something worth eating which included no meat, no egg. But, this dragon-shaped country has a variety of cuisines for vegetarian travelers in store as well.

It is the mecca for the street food lovers. Among the dizzying traffic and noisy markets of the capital, Hanoi, you’ll find street hawkers, food carts, and makeshift cafes at every turn – all dishing out some genuinely fresh specialty, ready to be devoured on the spot. Pho, Bun Cha (which even Obama couldn't resist), Egg coffee, Banh Mi...are some of the amazing cuisines which we tried and were really ambrosial

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2. Halong Bay

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 3. Paradise Caves of Phong Nha ke Bang

Although there are other caves which are really cheap and have fun-filled adventurous activities like zip lining, swimming, cave exploration, kayaking and the ultimate mud bath. These are done at the Dark Caves. You can also explore the Light Caves also known as the Paradise caves, which has out of the world structures naturally built inside the caves. We did the Light and the Dark caves and I was awestruck by experiencing such phenomenal creation of nature.

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