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Hot Shopping Spots In Mumbai

Chor Bazaar

Chor Bazar is a chaotic flea market full of all kinds of antique shops, where anything, varying from English tea sets to Chandeliers can be found. People who want to decorate their homes with some "Old is Gold" grace, should definitely visit this place. While buying things from Chor Bazaar, it is important to remember that everything can be bargained. In precise terms, Chor Bazar is a great destination for antique lovers. Location: Mutton Street, Opp. Shafi Masjid, Mumbai

Crawford Market:

Crawford Market is one of the most prominent markets of Mumbai, especially for gourmands. It is surely a shopper's paradise, when it comes to buying eatables. The market is known for it's food shops. You can buy fresh fruits, cheese, chocolates, meat and poultry items. And all of these come at very reasonable prices. Thus, Crawford market is a must visit place for food enthusiasts. Location: South Mumbai

Fashion Street:

Fashion Street is actually a market full of export surplus clothing. It is an aggregation of more than 100 shops, where you can get modern clothes and fashion accessories for rock bottom prices. Apart from clothing, here you can find shops selling shoes and jewelry too. Bargaining is the bottomline of shopping at Fashion Street, where shopkeepers often quote very high prices but are ready to sell for cheap. You can really enjoy buying really cool items, while bargaining and getting some pretty good deals here. On your visit to Mumbai(Bombay), definitely go to Fashion Street to get some really nice stuff. Location: Opposite Azad Maidan in South Mumbai How many of the above are one of your footprints in Mumbai on the PlayCez Application?

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Travel- Wishlist and Trips

"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”- Saint Augustine

Do you  wish you had been the lead character of the book Around The World in 80 Days by Jules Verne and would travel the world. Though we won't provide you with a travel package as of now but what the PlayCez Application will help you with is preparing a travel wish list and marking your awesome trips.  Here is what you need to do : Searching First of all the Travel feature could be found next to the Footprints tab at the top. The  travel tab has this kind of look: You could see some numbers in and around some spots coloured blue and yellow. Thats's nothing but the number of places marked as suggestions plus the ones you have visited before. You can click on these clusters to see what places lie beneath (fun discovery isn't it!). Below the map you can see the list of places. These are travel suggestions given provided by the PlayCez God. Similar to the methods mentioned in the post  Creating Footprints On Playcez, you could use the Search feature to navigate to the desired place/city . Here we have navigated to Hyderabad. You can also use the travel suggestion tool on the top right as shown in the image above. Selecting Selecting a place is easy. Just left click on the place/icon and you will see the icon jumping. Categorising After you select the place you would see two options  - a star and a bag. The star denotes that you haven't been there before and wish to go there. You can fill in why you would love to go that place. The bag denotes that you have been there before and would like to share your tips about the trip. So, we have two things under Travel -

Wishlist

If you’re like us, you probably have a long list of places you’d like to visit in your lifetime. Travel wishlists could be used to list down the places you want to visit before you retire in life. The image below shows how easy it is to add a place (Hyderabad for e.g.) to your wishlist. Don't forget to share this with your friends, so that they can also follow your travel interests.

Trips

There are many places which have visited around the world or maybe around your country. You would definitely love to share your experiences about those places with all your friends. Those places would fall in the Trips category. The procedure is the same as explained for creating a Wish, the only difference being is that you need to select the bag option next to the bag and put in your tip/experience. So this was all about creating travel wishlists and trips. Use PlayCez to plan your trips and happy triptrotting !

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Soul of Asia - Seoul - The Megacity

Having landed in Incheon International Airport in our earlier blog post, we now move into S. Korea and we bring our attention to one of the largest cities in the world; Seoul. South Korea's largest with a population of over 10 million is home to people from across the globe. A major business and fashion district, Seoul is one of the fastest growing cities of the world and it exhibits a very high standard of living with eye popping architecture along with a mixture of ethnic cultures and values. Once into the city it doesn't take much time to realize that one has entered S. Korea's foremost economic, political and cultural center. The Seoul National Capital Area is the second most populated metropolitan area with a population of staggering 24.5 million inhabitants. Looking beyond the statistics, Seoul has been known for it's rich cultural history and tradition. The national capital area has four World Heritage sites; Changdeokgung, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. All these spots are a must visit for tourists. Also, Seoul not to forget has the 3rd largest subway network in the world and also the KTX Bullet Train hitting speeds of 350 km/hr. This bullet train ride is a must have, when in Seoul. So, come and feel the 'Soul of Asia'. Explore and share awesome destinations like Seoul on the PlayCez application.

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Creating Footprints on PlayCez - Reviewing a Place is Easy

By this time we hope you must have heard about our application named PlayCez and if not, then you are missing out on a lot of fun. PlayCez can be used to make discoveries and explore new places with your friends. All you need to do is to write 'reviews' and create 'footprints'. Your guide Jojo will help you in using the app. But if you still need help, then this post should come very helpful.

You get what you want

When you start using the app you are welcomed with a screen showing recent reviews made by your friends and your score and level details. But the real highlight of the application is the map with it's exploration feature. Here for example, Bhubaneswar is shown as the preferred city (the app will detect your city automatically or ask you for it). The map has you a zoom button (denoted by '+' & '-' sign) on the top left corner of the map. Now, on the map various places for eating, shopping, education, entertainment and others are shown using distinct and colourful icons. You can easily filter your choices using the categories menu (on top right part of map).

Writing Reviews

After filtering out your choices, you're now in for a real treat - writing reviews! Select the icon/place which you would like to review. On clicking on it you will see the icon dance for a little time before it shows you a box. This box is full of Emoticons... I know you love them (we love them too) . You can attach an emoticon to any place which you wanna tell about. Next is to write a very small review on how you feel about that place and click on the submit button. Make sure to tick the "Publish to my wall" so that your friends don't miss any of the action .Here I have selected a wonderful place named Khandagiri near Bhubaneswar for review. Well this sure ain't rocket science, is it? All those places which you have been reviewing will be known as footprints. There are basicaly three ways for looking up for your desired places. 1) PlayCez Suggestions The globe goes round and round and brings you the most recognized places in the city/town for discovery. You can also use the "Geo-location tool" or "Suggest Places" button on the map tool bar (top right) and you will be suggested some of the most awesome places to visit and review that are nearby. 2) Through Search You are provided with a search box  in the app too and you can search for places too. Enter the details ,click on the 'Locate Footprints' button and your desired places will be on the screen in a jiffy. 3) Custom Footprints Now what if you know of a place in the city but you can't find it on the map - what to do then? Simple, create a custom footprint! Navigate to the  desired point on the map and right click, add the name of the place and just hit "Enter". Yes, it's that easy to create your very own footprint! The whole gist of PlayCez is to actually provide a platform to start enjoying places with your friends and closed ones (and share your sentiments and experiences with everyone) whether it is just going out for a dinner or joining a new summer course. Its all playful and easy and that's what PlayCez is.

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The City of Joy has awesome Hot Spots - Kolkata rocks!

City of joy as it is called is really a city full of passionate people and amazing places to visit. It's a classic example of a place where traditional values meet the modern world, where you can see cycle rickshaws alongside 5 star hotels. The capital of India till 1911, Calcutta now Kolkata, is one city that you must visit. Let's take a tour with Playcez to "Aamar Kolkata"

Victoria Memorial :

This  building was built using white marbles from Jodhpur as a memorial to Queen Victoria. The architecture of Victoria Memorial is remarkably beautiful and the artifacts inside are truly awe-inspiring. It is one of the best monuments in the history of  India. This place has now been converted into a museum and is a must-visit for every person looking to visit Kolkata.

Howrah Bridge :

Built over river Hooghly, this is one of the oldest and grandest bridges showcasing the marvelous English engineering of the colonial era. This bridge connects Howrah and Kolkata. The beauty of the surrounding landscape and the flowing river is a must watch for every passerby. It caters to around 100,000 vehicles everyday.

Handloom House :

Kolkata has a long history in textiles. There was a time when India's best textile machines were produced in Kolkata. To keep that tradition alive, this place sells the best quality handloom in the city. People with a rich taste in traditional high quality handloom, should definitely visit this place. To explore and share your experiences about more destinations like these, check out the PlayCez application.

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Delhi aka Dilli

Hey! So we all know Delhi is our country's capital and we have heard a lot about it but despite many different aspects to this city, it is the architectural wonders and the historical monuments across the city that can bring a glowing smile on the faces of tourists and visitors. PlayCez brings to you some of the grandest and most visited architectural icons in the city.

Rashtrapati Bhawan:

New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is a baroque and architecturally grand building standing at an elevation, flowing down as it were to the India Gate. Coming out from Rashtrapati Bhawan is a stretch called the Rajpath, where the Republic Day parade is held every year. For people who love flowers and beauty, the annual spring opening of the Mughal Gardens inside the Rashtrapati Bhawan is a spectacle.

Red Fort:

Located in Old Delhi, Red Fort or Lal Quila, as it is called, is a symbol of timeless wonder. The decision for constructing the fort was taken in the year 1639, when the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan decided to shift his capital to New Delhi. Important places to visit inside Red Fort are wonders like Diwan-i -khas, Diwan-i-aam, Moti masjid, Nahr-i -Behsiht. This is a must-visit for tourists, visitors and locals alike.

Purana Quila:

The Purana Quila is an awesome example of mid-military architecture. Built by then Emperor Humayun, with alterations by Sher Shah Suri, the Purana Quila is a monument of grand design. Purana Quila is different from the many forts built during the Mughal era, as it does not have a complex of palaces, administrative and recreational buildings. The main purpose of this now-falling fort was its use, with less emphasis on any outside beautification. The Qal'a-I-Kunha Masjid and the Sher Mandal are two important monuments inside the fort. Delhi is a city of many jewels, this post just covered some of them. Explore more places like these on the PlayCez Application!

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Pondicherry – This is God’s Own Country Too!

This post is the first in our sequence of posts exploring some of the most awesome and scenic travel destinations of the world. At PlayCez, it's all about exploring interesting locations around the world and our "Travel Picks" will be a source of great travel ideas. Puducherry or Pondicherry is also known as The French Riviera of East. This place is for the romantic souls looking for a quick fun filled getaway. Pondicherry is just a 3 hour drive down the peaceful, scenic, East Coast Road from Chennai. If you're not a road person, Pondicherry is also well connected through rail and air transport. It is a Former French Colony . . . which explains the narrow well planned city layout. It also explains the loads of French tourists buzzing the streets and the exotic variety of food you can get at street side French cafes. It is a Coast side Union Territory, with a breezy moist climate. You can find amazing sea food and drinks here. And the best thing here is the peaceful calm and an un-busy atmosphere. The town is known  for its clothes shops which sell attires in vibrant colors and unthinkable styles . . . Just for the mix and match lovers. So if you're looking for that perfect and short getaway to beat the city blues and job stress, this is just what the doctor ordered! Explore more destinations like these on the PlayCez Application!

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Spend your day at Bangalore

The city of Bangalore is always busy with work and can be really stressful, especially for professionals. Who doesn't like spending a day doing something different? This post is just to make your life a little easier. Here are the Bangalore Hot Spots based on the theme – Spending your day in Bangalore!

Commercial Street :

Are you a 'shopaholic' ? Do you like to buy things at a reasonable price? Are you good at bargaining?

Then Commercial street is your choice. Commercial Street in Bangalore is one of the busiest and most popular shopping destinations. People flock to Commercial Street to get the best deals at the lowest prices. As you walk down these streets and rows, you can find a string of shops selling everything from clothes, jewelry, shoes and sports goods. With all these and more to its name, this is the best shopping area in the entire city of Bangalore. Take our tip, go there this weekend.

Location: Commercial St, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Shiva Statue on Airport Road :

Are you a person who likes peace and calm? If you are looking to spend a peaceful day and enjoy yourself, then this the place for you. The Shiva Temple, situated on the Airport Road, has a giant statue of seated Shiva in the Himalayas. This statue was built in the year 1995. Shiva's idol is a great attraction due to its grandeur, aesthetic values and majestic look. This is truly an architectural wonder. Location: Airport road, Bangalore.

Ulsoor Lake :

Are you busy planning for your weekend holidays? Do you want to spend it in a cool mood? Then try Ulsoor  lake. This lake is centrally located, over a space of 1.5 sq. km. It is a major tourist attraction with a boat club. The boating is organised by the KSTDC. Pedal and row-boats can be hired for Rs 120/- per hour. Boating is open on all days including Sundays and government holidays between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. You can enjoy a boat-ride which includes stops at some of the tiny islands that dot the lake. Attached to the lake is a park with a lot of shade and greenery. Location: Near M.G. Road. Explore more places like these on the PlayCez Application!