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18 things you don’t know about IKEA

IKEA was on top of list of my visit to Hyderabad last week.. To witness the facts prompted by IKEA as its USP. Check out my previous blog to know more about Hyderabad- Hyderabad-Travel Guide IKEA a Swedish furniture retail outlet launched its first Indian store in Hi-tech city of Hyderabad in 2017. It was first started in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad who just passed away on Jan 27 at age of 91. Ushering through the corridors of IKEA was a wealth of experience. 74 years journey of IKEA is full of wonders.  Let’s take a look on some of interesting facts about IKEA 1.       Ingvar Kamprad, the founder, at age of 17 went door to door to sell matchboxes, selling fountain pens, cigarette lighters and nylon stockings. 2.       Ingvar Kamprad, world's 8th richest person wore  second hand clothes  till end of his life  3.       Ingvar Kamprad was dyslexic so all products were identified with names rather than numerical codes till 2006, as they went internat

Hyderabad-Travel Guide/ Things to do, timing, entry

From Pune to Hyderabad a city Marathas to city of Nizams travelling aerial distance of 504 km, from one IT hub to another, from misalpav to Briyani, from silk saree to kharaduptta from shaniwarwada to charminar, a wonderful journey to witness diversity of our country India Journey started at midnight as I had to board flight at 4:20 a.m, but the flight of Indigo to Hyderabad was quiet comfortable. It was a 55 minute flight, if you are travelling with a friend, family or spouse journey will end up soon with a intimate conversation but if you are travelling alone not to worry you can have a quick power nap. Landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad was a comfy experience, kindly be cautious when you book taxi at airport just cross check the authencity of driver if they belong to appropriate authority The morning was patriotic with a flag hoisting at airport. The way to mainland Hyderabad is lush green with multi soothing colourful flowers and sky high trees.