Miscellaneous

After dealing with the mountain of paperwork required for my Schengen visa, applying for an Australia tourist visa felt surprisingly straightforward. That’s not to say Australia grants visas casually. You still need proper documentation, proof of funds, and a genuine travel plan. But compared to many Western countries, I found the process refreshingly transparent and […]

If I were to make a list of countries with the easiest tourist visa policies in the world, Cambodia would probably take the top spot. At the other end of the spectrum, you’d likely find the Schengen visa. I still remember landing at Siem Reap International Airport around 2 PM and being outside the airport

The first time I travelled from Delhi to Chitkul was 4 years ago. I was on a 9-day solo Delhi to Spiti Valley motorbike trip. My recent trip, on the other hand, took place in August 2019. On this trip, I was travelling with a friend and we were travelling from Delhi to Chitkul by

Across social media, among travel influencers and netizens, more people are discovering the unique charms of Chinese culture while finally adding China to their Asia travel destination checklists. Travelling to China has got easier over the last few years — eg India has also commenced direct flights to china recently to make it easy to

If you’re planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh and want to go beyond the usual Shimla-Manali route, let me introduce you to Theog — a serene, offbeat hill destination just a stone’s throw from Shimla that completely took me by surprise. Nestled amid apple orchards, deodar forests, and winding Himalayan roads, Theog is one of

In 2026, travel has become both easier and more complex. On the one hand, there is access to technology, instant bookings, and digital service. On the other hand, there are new risks that few people thought about a few years ago. Today, a modern tourist is not limited to buying discounted flight tickets or booking

A Michelin-starred dinner in Lyon. A private gallery tour in Florence. An evening at the opera in Vienna. Luxury travel in Europe isn’t about winging it – it’s about removing every friction point so you can be fully present for the experiences you’ve planned. There’s a certain image people carry when they think of a

I Didn’t Plan to Fall in Love with Landour The first time I went to Landour, it wasn’t part of the plan. I was in Mussoorie — stuck in traffic, inching forward on Mall Road, surrounded by cafés blasting music that didn’t belong in the mountains. It felt less like a hill station and more

I’ve done the Coastal Maharastra Road Trip, otherwise known as Konkan Road Trip, twice: once in 2018, and once in 2026. The 2018 trip was done in a car with friends and the 2026 trip was done on a motorcycle, solo. Though I followed the same route, the itinerary was different. Both journeys took 4

For travellers, overtourism ruins the experience. For locals, it can be a nuisance. But neither of them are the real victim! Human beings tend to call themselves the victims of all situations. Global warming? Caribbeans are losing their home! Air pollution? People in New Delhi & Beijing deserve a better life!! Coronavirus? Oh, the poor