Okay, picture this: you’ve got your dream vacation in mind, but before you even start packing, the headache begins. You’re scrolling through endless websites, comparing flights, hotels, activities—and then getting sidetracked by a random video on YouTube. We’ve all been there, right? But guess what? You don’t have to do it the old-fashioned way anymore. […]
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Some places stay with you long after you’ve left them. A few years ago, I had a work trip to Kochi, and from there, I travelled to Trivandrum to meet a friend. I reached late at night, and the next morning — before the sun was even fully up — I was standing outside the
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Let’s be honest… Travel as escapism isn’t always about finding yourself or discovering new cultures like those fancy Instagram captions suggest. Sometimes, I travel because I just need a break. From work, from people, from my thoughts—sometimes even from myself. And honestly? That’s okay. We don’t always have to dress up our reasons in poetic
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Let’s be real—when Indians say, “Let’s go on a road trip,” what they really mean is:“Let’s plan our route around legendary food joints and pretend it’s about the scenery.”Because honestly, Indian foodie travel isn’t just a thing—it’s a full-blown tradition. From dhabas to jalebi stalls, we travel with our stomachs leading the way. Here’s how
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🖤 What is ‘Dark Tourism’? Let’s start with the basics.Dark tourism, also known as grief tourism or thanatourism, is about visiting places linked with death, tragedy, and historical pain. It’s not about thrill-seeking—it’s about connecting with the past, reflecting on human experiences, and sometimes facing the uncomfortable truths we usually avoid. (source). 🕵️ Are You
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There’s a weird thing that happens when you open Instagram.You’re just casually scrolling— and suddenly everyone’s life looks like a movie. Someone’s chilling in the mountains, someone’s swimming with turtles in the Maldives, and someone’s doing yoga on a cliff with the perfect hair bun that defies gravity and humidity.And here you are… stuck in
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You know what’s better than scoring cheap flight tickets? Scoring free flights with the best travel credit cards in India. Yup. Free. And no, I’m not talking about jugaad or some shady uncle’s “contacts”. I’m talking about travel credit cards — the kind that turn your everyday spending into lounge access, airline miles, and even
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Let me start with a confession:I love the mountains. Like, love-love. Give me winding roads, pine forests, Maggi with a view, and I’ll happily disappear into some hillside town with no network and all heart. But lately, the tourism impact on mountains is hard to ignore. You know those quaint hill stations we used to
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False fire alarm in an Indian train – Aisa kya ho gaya train mein? Bas sun lo…You know how some journeys start off all chill and then suddenly turn into a full-blown adventure? This one’s exactly that. Just one random train ride, one loud alarm, and full-on chaos. Ready? Let’s go Just after the grand
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So this February, I finally visited Shimla after having it on my travel list for the longest time. This 3 days in Shimla itinerary was planned as a relaxed 3-night family getaway, nothing rushed, just slow mountain vibes. Since it was my first time visiting Himachal, Shimla felt like the perfect destination for an easy,
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