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The Road Less Traveled

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Traveling to new places gives us considerable happiness. However, doesn't packing, booking tickets, preparing your passport and visa need a lot of time and money? It's true. Sometimes traveling may just not be an economical option. Falling sick, bad weather, losing one's luggage, delayed or canceled flights are the many things that can ruin your trip. But fret not! Here's a unique way to travel - as good as FREE! There's no need to wait in long queues, no need to pay for tickets, and what's more - there is absolutely no need to worry about a plane crash! That's right! Ready your cup of tea, grab that book, sit back, and gear up for mission exploration! As Stephen King simply said it, "Books are a uniquely portable magic." Over the years, writers have produced great works of literature specially related to traveling. Here are a few travel books that will take you around the world without a plane ticket.

Can Violence be justified in the Pursuit of Freedom?

This is another write-up submitted by me for an English assignment. Thought I'd upload it - since the blog has been starving since a year! Would like to know your views. IS VIOLENCE JUSTIFIED IN THE PURSUIT OF FREEDOM? Violence alone can never be justified. However, violence in the pursuit of freedom has plagued political philosophers for centuries. In every circumstance, when human rights have been denied beyond a certain extent, people have revolted violently. I believe that violence is wrong. Violence is inhuman. To take the life of an innocent victim is brutal. It is ruthless and savage. In it there is no benefit whatsoever. But then a new question arises. Freedom. There is a tipping point in all humans, beyond which, no amount of perseverance can be withstood. It is the point after which the human body and mind cannot endure the oppression any longer. In response to this injustice, torture, and persecution, violence is the last resort of the despera