Budget travellers not only balance the books, but also their outlook. The savings account needs to shape up, but so does one’s attitude. If you’ve always admired those who can…
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 possible to bring down the cost of your travel cost by…
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 the cheek on a pavement in the university area of Paris.…
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 from my mistakes, I started making a packing list before trips.…
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 palaces and forts and breathtaking sand dunes, it deserves every bit…
Why travel insurance is important
To those who did not buy travel insurance before your last trip, had an awesome time exploring new places, and came back with great experiences, I will tell you this…
Schengen visa guide for Indians
Germany has recently outsourced its visa application cell to VFS, which handles the visa process of several other countries, and it appears, the process has become simpler and faster. I…
Murshidabad: Your date with history
Before the British came to power, Murshidabad was the capital of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. This town, about 200km from Kolkata, is bursting with history. The best way to go…
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 brief introduction on what's it all about. A stays in Mumbai…
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, when many people landed on the booking pages of these airlines,…
Ten reasons to visit Saturna Island
The back entrance to our B&B Of all the people I know, only one person has been to Saturna Island, which is situated off mainland British Columbia in Canada along…
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 was quite terrified as our car snaked through some treacherous roads…