There is a reason the Golden Triangle—connecting Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur—remains the quintessential introduction to India. It is intense, historically dense, and visually overwhelming in the best possible way. For first-time visitors, or even Indian travellers who have never explored North India properly, this route offers a cross-section of the country’s character. It brings together...Read More

Planning a trip to India’s most colorful state with children is a balancing act. You want them to see the forts and the history, but you also want to avoid meltdowns in 40-degree heat. I’ve planned enough of these trips to know that the “Instagram version” of Rajasthan is very different from the reality of...Read More

If you have seen photos of Munnar, you have seen the green. That impossible, undulating carpet of emerald that seems to stretch until it hits the granite skyline of the Western Ghats. It looks serene in a picture. But standing in the middle of it is different. Unlike most Indian hill stations built around viewpoints...Read More

The Andaman Islands feel different when you’re traveling with children.It’s not the chaotic beach holiday you might be imagining. Instead, there’s a calmness to it—clear water that kids can actually see through, beaches with manageable crowds, and the kind of space that lets families breathe. This is one of those destinations where parents find themselves...Read More

Thinking about going to Himachal Pradesh? You may be looking through many travel packages, seeing beautiful photos on Instagram, and getting lots of different ideas about when is the best time to visit, like May or October. To be clear, there is no one right answer. Himachal is not just one place. It is like...Read More

We all know the feeling. It’s Wednesday afternoon, your inbox is overflowing, and the city noise feels just a little louder than usual. You need a break, not a two-week expedition, just a quick reset. A change of scenery, some fresh air, and maybe a meal you didn’t have to cook yourself. For busy professionals...Read More

There is a specific moment on an Indian safari that you never forget. It’s not necessarily the moment you see the tiger. It’s the moment the engine cuts. The guide raises a hand, signaling absolute silence. The forest, which seemed chaotic a minute ago, suddenly feels heavy with anticipation. A langur monkey gives a sharp...Read More

Japan wasn’t on most Indian travelers’ radars until recently. Thailand dominated Southeast Asia. Dubai captured Middle Eastern attention. Europe remained the aspirational Western destination. But something shifted around 2023-2024. Suddenly, Japan started appearing in conversations—not just among backpackers, but families planning vacations, corporate teams organizing retreats, and couples researching honeymoon destinations. The numbers tell the...Read More

There’s something about mountains that rewires how you think. The air changes. The pace slows. Conversations get deeper. India’s hill stations have this particular magic—they’re not just destinations, they’re full resets for overwhelmed minds and tired bodies. For decades, Indians have escaped to these peaks to find clarity, romance, adventure, or simply peace. The choices...Read More

Okay, let’s be honest. Luxury travel can be confusing. What even “IS” luxury these days? Ask a bunch of well-off folks, and you’ll get a bunch of answers. Some dig fancy stuff like marble and chandeliers. Others just want peace and quiet. Some want those Insta-worthy shots. Others run from them! Here is the thing,...Read More