SHIKHA DUGGAL
England packed a big punch for Pitchers fame Maanvi Gagroo, with her husband this time! She saw some jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches and a whole lot of character embedded deep inside the country. If you are still not convinced, you must hear her travel record for our special weekly segment.
“This was the third time I came to see the United Kingdom. What I enjoyed most this time were the concerts that I attended! For the very first time in my life, I was present at a metal music festival.”
She had her sunscreens and shades packed in the go-to bag, and she got ready for a lot of music to hear there! She continued to indicate with cheeriness, “Britishers are known for their empire—surprisingly, the UK architecture reminded me of Delhi in many places. There are so many edifices of historical significance! There are many arches that you’ll find of the utmost importance to a British kingdom. Gothic architecture!” She was referring to the Victorian era, which exerted a lot of influence on the famous OTT actress.
She could see how the architecture was defined by prodigy houses dating from the time when the Queen was throned. “The appeal of a concert added to my culturally rich stuff. I loved their museums because most of them are free to the public! It’s a smart move, free of cost; any traveller can see showy or ostentatious piles built by the country to preserve now. The sun is so much stronger there, by the way. I was sunburned and returned with
red arms and a red nose,” added the Triplings fame. There are many new houses for the wealthy built there now; however, what else did she discover? “There is a small township on the outskirts of London where I experienced the Roman culture. The cathedral is ruined! Hovered around Buckingham Palace, these places add to the historical importance of the kingdom of the Queen. Scotland was the main attraction for us this time—the castle of Edinburgh and the countryside.”
Italian designers have worked a lot on the structures built there. The English architectural style influenced the actress in the book! She felt like she was in mediaeval times. The famous Hyde Park is such a tourist attraction for our celebrities; who haven’t we spotted in that green space feeding the ducks? Maanvi is a regular guest over there too—Again, it
reminded me of Delhi. But it had royalty! It forms a chain from Kensington Palace to St. James Park. There are even historic treasures there! So in the middle of an overactive city, you have your blissful time with the ducks there.”
Maanvi has never stayed in a hotel every time she’s been to London! So, where else? She uttered, “I stay with my friends or relatives. In Scotland, I tried Airbnb. I am not a hotel person at all, hotels lack character. They are all the same! If I am traveling, I would love to experience the local life rather than live in a sanitised hotel.”
On her last trip to London, “My phone got stolen. It was an unpleasant experience! But this time around, my husband turned the tables for me.
Both of us share a commonality of walking, so to every place in London, we were taking a stroll together like a romantic couple.
There are very well-maintained pedestrians for us! Both of us love watching musical shows together.”
