The second time I went to Bangkok was in 2011 and it was my first ever solo trip. I love this throbbing and lively city for the food and the very nice people. Bangkok…
What happened at the onsen
I seriously considered turning back as I stood in front of the grand Meiji-era building. This was the Takegawara onsen and if I managed to do it, it would be…
Four essentials that help you travel better
When travelling on a budget, you constantly need to think of innovative ways to cut your costs. I do it all the time! However, there are a few travel essentials…
Travelogue: Yoron island in Japan
Yurigahama "Why Yoron?" Chie wasn't the first person to ask me this question. That I was in Japan was itself pretty random! When I decided to travel in July, I had no…
Full Moon Party: Dos and don’ts
The best party ever! There is much more to Koh Phangan (koh means island in Thai) than the Full Moon Party (FMP). But probably more than 70 per cent of…
10 things to know before going to Japan
I’m just back from my three-week trip to Japan and I cannot stop thinking about the many ways in which this country amazed me. I had a little checklist and…
How to keep your backpack light
My bags at Prague railway station I have seen plenty of people paying tonnes of money at the airport baggage check-in counter because of overweight luggage. This has always confused…
How to plan a foreign trip
It's easy to feel lost the first time you start planning a foreign trip. Where do you start? Should you first book the flight or get the visa done? What…
How to have the local experience
Tourists queue up to get into the bell tower (out of frame in the left) at St Mark's Square in Venice I hate to queue up to see a 'tourist…
11 reasons I’m excited about visiting Japan
I’m going to Japan in two months and this country has got me pretty excited. I choose my travel destinations pretty randomly. Sometimes, it’s because I know someone there, in…
8 things to know about trains in Europe
A high-speed train at a Paris station Trains in Europe function in a considerably different way than they do in, say, India. So, it helps if you are somewhat aware of…
Why travelling solo is awesome
The clarity on what is essential for the individual when you take the risk of travelling alone is unbelievable. Ava Irani, a friend I made while travelling solo in Thailand…