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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

I remember when I first spoke to Sharath, asking if I can visit them, and explore the coffee plantation and the nature around their homestay, in Kabbinakad, Coorg, he replied in the most candid manner. A part of his response also sounded a little flaunting, following the usual banalities of any hospitality business. He wrote,

Goa Hot Air Balloon – something more offbeat and romantic than most experiences you will know! After groggily waking up at 5:15 in the morning – before even the birds woke up – I was ready for my Goa hot air balloon experience. I could barely sleep the night before because of the excitement. The

This Karnataka Travel Guide with tips on how to travel there, best time to travel and top places to see in Karnataka is all you need to know. Karnataka is one of those rare Indian states where you will find something for everyone – from historical palaces to wildlife centuries to ancient ruins. At its

When planning my first backpacking trip I Googled tourist places to visit in Meghalaya to get an idea from other travel guides out there. People suggested that backpacking in Meghalaya, won’t be a good idea because of the lack of public transport. But it wasn’t the transport that I was worried about. Limited travel information

Earlier this year I decided to travel on Thailand Visa on Arrival. It appeared like a good deal.. You land in the country whenever you want, avoiding embassy visits and visa waiting time. Just pay 1000 Baht (INR 2000) at the airport (as the fee) and be done with it. You’re free to wander across

I remember when I was leaving for my first solo trip I was doubtful more than ever. Would it be safe? Interesting? How will I make friends on the road? I had a million questions going through my mind. But out of all the doubt, one thing that bothered me the most was dealing with

A few months ago, while backpacking through Southern India, I met a group of college students who were on holiday. They found it intriguing that I had quit my job to travel. During our 10-minute conversation, one of the 3 girls in the group asked if I ever found solo travelling risky. A few assuring