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As I stepped out of the airport, to spend 24 hours in Zurich and have my first Couchsurfing experience, I was more sceptical than ever. I was under the impression that a Couchsurfing experience in Zurich may feel sterile, bounded by house rules (because Dutch people can be strict with rules sometimes) but it wasn’t […]

Travelling abroad? Avoid these travel mistakes, and save money! From avoiding currency exchange at the airport to avoiding traveller’s cheques — travel writers keep sharing those useful dos and don’ts that can later lead to regret. Keeping those tips in mind, and with a little planning, it’s easy to avoid common travel mistakes, save some

First things first, this blog on reasons I hate travelling in India was written keeping a backpacker in mind — someone who travels on a limited budget! Those who are into luxury travelling, may not experience below mentioned plights. I know you must be thinking how can I hate travelling in India when I love

Some people are born savvy travellers. They are street-smart and know how to be prepared in every situation. However, others learn from their experiences. My travel savviness was also gradual — born out of missed flights and countless tiny errors. From what to carry while travelling to how to budget travel in India, I slowly learned

Before you make generalizations let me get this straight, I am not scared of flying.  I am not afraid that the aeroplane I’m flying with will fly into a mountain because of pilot error. Or that a Korean Navy ship thought that the Boeing flying above their head is an enemy aircraft and knocked it

“So how many years have you travelled for so far?” “Almost two. I quit my job to travel, in February 2015, and that’s where I’ve been ever since.” “And you said you lived in Scotland for a couple of years while studying, right? That makes it four years man, and not two.” I clearly remember how a

The most common reply I get every time I talk to someone about my nomadic lifestyle is that they wish they could do it too. People tell me about their solo travelling dreams and share the fantasies of being a solo backpacker somewhere in Amsterdam, then they come up with common excuses as to why

Travelling would be much easier if we could just travel anywhere we wanted by road, and not have to worry about buying cheap flight tickets! If there’s one thing that makes travelling difficult – especially for budget travellers like me – it is the expensive flight tickets. I mean look at it this way: you

If you’re travelling alone, and are unaccustomed to the frenzies of India, streets in Varanasi may just be the craziest Indian experience for you! Varanasi, also known as Benares, is considered as the holiest of all Hindu towns. It is believed that death in Varanasi brings salvation. By getting a cremation on one of its