Flashback 2014: My Instagram journey
I had joined Instagram in the middle of 2014, shortly before my trip to Japan. Consequently, it was no...
Hostels add to your travel stories
A hostel is a wonderful thing for travellers. They add to the travel stories. One thing I find interesting about hostels is that,...
10 lessons from 3 years of travel sans travel agents
It was in the middle of 2011 when I got on that plane to Thailand all by myself. There...
Australia tourist visa guide for Indians
Grant Notification: That was the subject of the email I received from the department of immigration...
Why you should travel more in 2015
A brand new year is here and I’m very excited about it. I am looking forward to several things...
Why I’m excited about visiting Australia
Most people going to Australia go to the eastern coast because that is where all the major cities are. Few...
10 countries offering visa on arrival for Indians
Your Indian passport is more powerful than you think. Here are 10 countries that offer visa on arrival to Indian...
Ten ways to save money while travelling
We often plan trips on tight budgets but lose our money-saving ways when on the road. Here are ten...
Seven reasons to visit Hornbill Festival
I was at the Hornbill Festival for just two of its 10 days. Yet, I found enough reasons to...
The importance of a local contact
I have written earlier about the importance of a local contact when you are travelling. Much more than helping...
Five things a budget traveller should be
Budget travellers not only balance the books, but also their outlook. The savings account needs to shape up, but...
How I dug out cheap air tickets
Flying and sleeping eat up the major part of any travel budget. Consequently, if you can check these costs, it’s...
Greetings: Kiss, hug or shake hands?
I was quite surprised the first time I saw two grown men greeting each other with loud kisses on...
10 things you should always pack
When on a trip, have you had that oops-I-forgot-to-pack-that feeling? I used to have that quite frequently and learning...
Ten reasons to visit Pushkar Camel Fair
Rajasthan usually forms an integral part of the itineraries of most travellers visiting India. With its vibrant culture, grand...
Why travel insurance is important
To those who did not buy travel insurance before your last trip, had an awesome time exploring new places,...
Schengen visa guide for Indians
Germany has recently outsourced its visa application cell to VFS, which handles the visa process of several other countries,...
Murshidabad: Your date with history
Before the British came to power, Murshidabad was the capital of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. This town, about 200km...
Why you should be on Couchsurfing
Are you on Couchsurfing? No? Then, you are definitely missing out as a traveller. Let me give you a...
Don’t stress over elusive airfare deals
Over the past few months, several Indian airlines have been advertising incredibly low air ticket offers in phases. Interestingly,...
Ten reasons to visit Saturna Island
Of all the people I know, only one person has been to Saturna Island, which is situated off mainland...
Khecheopalri: Great place to do nothing
Khecheopalri village is 34km from the touristy town of Pelling in India’s Sikkim state, which nestles in the Himalayas. I...
Seven exciting Indian travel websites
The Indian travel industry is growing up and some very interesting websites have come up to cater to its...
How to get a Sri Lanka travel permit
I was in Sri Lanka a few months ago for a week of solo travelling and it sure was an...
Ten postcards from Japan
Over the past few weeks, I have posted a lot of stuff on Japan. I’ll agree I’m more than...
Five things to consider while planning a trip
How do you plan your trips? How do you decide on the place, dates and the like? For the typical...
Five cities I’d love to return to
If you ask me to choose between the city and the countryside, I will be at a loss. I...
Japan tourist visa guide for Indians
Japan is an awesome country and you should seriously consider going there (if you haven’t visited already). My Japan...
7 reasons to visit Palolem beach in Goa
Have you been to Goa? Have you seen the Palolem beach? If your answer to the first question is...
Ten postcards from Bangkok
The second time I went to Bangkok was in 2011 and it was my first ever solo trip. I love this...
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...
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...
Travelogue: Yoron island in Japan
“Why Yoron?” Chie wasn’t the first person to ask me this question. That I was in Japan was itself pretty random!...
Full Moon Party: Dos and don’ts
There is much more to Koh Phangan (koh means island in Thai) than the Full Moon Party (FMP). But...
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...
How to keep your backpack light
I have seen plenty of people paying tonnes of money at the airport baggage check-in counter because of overweight...
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...
How to have the local experience
I hate to queue up to see a ‘tourist spot’ while visiting a new place. When I am travelling,...
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...
8 things to know about trains in Europe
Trains in Europe function in a considerably different way than they do in, say, India. So, it helps if you...
Why travelling solo is awesome
The clarity on what is essential for the individual when you take the risk of travelling alone is unbelievable....
How to save on food on the road
I do not like to think about my budget too much when I’m trying exotic dishes in a new...
How to go around a city cheap
Budget travellers love good public transport in a city because it saves them lots of money. I know I...
How to sleep cheap while travelling
After airfares, the most amount of money you spend during a trip is usually for accommodation. But with the...
How to find cheap flights
Flying is costly and airfares usually form a major part of people’s travel budgets. However, if you are determined...
How to save money to travel
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. -Anonymous A lot of people cannot imagine how...
When is a good time to travel?
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the...
Eight reasons why you should travel
Don’t be a frog living in a well -Swami Vivekananda Here are eight reasons why you should travel. You...