TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
Dev Diwali 2017—quick facts about Varanasi’s festival of lights
Do not confuse Dev Deepawali with Diwali, though both are festival of lights but are extremely different in rituals. Celebrated ev...
1FEATURED
Diwali mela 2017 in Delhi—a quick guide to the very best
Diwali mela in Delhi is popular not just for the sake of it, but for all right reasons. Diwali can easily be called the biggest In...
2FEATURED
A unique journey into the heart of northern Laos
First, either fly or take the overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, the heart of Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is the first stop on a well-trodden tourist...
3FEATURED
The world's best sunset destinations
Sunset has a magic beyond the scientific fact of the sun disappearing behind the horizon and the atmosphere playing up the colours as the earth turns. Memories,...
5FEATURED
Ten countries that deserve more tourists
There are more than one billion tourists in the world, but some destinations don't get quite as many visitors as you would expect.
6FEATURED
Know more about Mahamana Express—the luxury train connecting Varanasi to Vadodara
PM Narendra Modi’s favourite city Varanasi is getting all the due attention it needed! Recently, he flagged off the Varanasi-Vadod...
7FEATURED
Malaysia visa guide for Indians
If you’ve set your heart on a trip to Malaysia but are not sure about the visa formalities for the same, here’s simplyfing the process for you. The first step i...
8FEATURED
The world is your playground (well, at least Sweden is)
Imagine any open space in an entire country as your dwelling place; all you have to do is pitch a tent, and make a bed. Visit Swed...
9FEATURED
Banff National Park: an essential wilderness experience
Banff National Park is an essential wilderness experience, a fairy town dwelling, blue lakes, sun-kissed towering mountains, casca...
10FEATUREDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR
NEWSLETTER
Get Inspired!
Travel ideas from across the world straight to your inbox.
10 tips for first-time Goa visitors
So your bags are packed and you're ready to go to Goa. But are you sure you've got everything? Here's a checklist to get you ready for the sunshine state.
12FEATURED
Dilwalon ki Dilli: the most romantic places of Delhi
Delhi or Dilli is often referred to as Dilwalon ki Dilli, which translates to ‘Delhi belongs to the large-hearted’. Add to it the fact that Delhi is also called...
13FEATURED
Hidden and unexplored—Himachal’s 7 best kept secrets!
Call it a poet’s inspiration or a painter’s imagination, the beauty of Himachal can’t be summed up in just a few words or sentences! Some places we know, some w...
14FEATURED
Eat, pray, love: 10 honeymoon destinations that are perfect for FOODIE couples
There are a million reasons that make us love travelling. And, for the newly-married, choosing that one destination for the perfec...
15FEATURED
Gorgeous places to visit in October in India
The sprightly wind and a spring in your step, this month can do that to you. And if you have travelling high on your mind and are searching for the best of plac...
16FEATURED
London like you've never seen before
A relatively recent but hugely popular tourist attraction in the city, the London Eye is a giant observation wheel located along the South Bank. Rising 135 metr...
17FEATURED
The top 10 spots in New Zealand to fall in love
New Zealand lets you experience an intimacy with nature that’s hard to find anywhere else. The two of you can discover magic places, where you can fall in love ...
18FEATURED
6 undeveloped islands worth visiting
25 years ago, a few intrepid travellers found paradise in the Andaman Sea. Phi Phi Island, off the coast of southern Thailand, was almost totally undeveloped. T...
19FEATURED
Trips for the young, restless and BROKE–an ode to youth!
Youth is an improbable gift, simply because it evades before you can catch hold of it. The quality of youth lies in its nostalgia,...
20FEATURED
Top 5 trips in Kerala for your honeymoon
After marriage, there always comes a stage that is meant for taking a break from the stress (and hassle) of wedding planning, long ceremonies, and instead optin...
21FEATURED
A trip to these toilets if you fancy a stunning view thrown in won’t be a bad idea!
If you're anything like us, you must be generally not okay with the idea of having to use a public bathroom. For some people, it i...
22FEATURED
No physical police verification for passports now
The centre, in a new move, has announced that that new passports will be dispensed without physical police verification. Instead, the new plan is to connect the...
23FEATURED
Your comprehensive guide to the Srinagar-Leh road trip
The best option to reach Leh by road is via the 434 km long Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)-Leh highway. Also called NH-1D, this is a better alternative for going to...
24FEATURED
8 beautiful locations that'll refresh your memory of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
If like the rest of India, you grew up watching Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, then you've probably seen the new trailer commemorati...
25FEATURED
Delhi tops the list again; travelling away might just be the best idea ever!
Delhi has done it again; it has once again managed to squeeze into the top list. Yes, we are talking about the recent study that w...
26FEATURED
Greece visa guide for Indians
One of the hottest and fast-emerging destinations on the tourist circuit, Greece is right at the top in every traveller’s bucket list. A land that is (almost) mythical, Greece is a dream for many. If it has you wooed, here’...
27FEATURED
Ghosts of a glorious past: Kolkata’s most haunted
A mention of the most haunted places in Kolkata brings alive its fascinating past as well. A city that was much loved by the Mughals, French, British and Dutch,...
28FEATURED
A complete guide to the Manali-Leh road trip
This is a road trip that has changed many people’s lives. Passing through two 5000 m and two 4900 m high passes with jaw-dropping views, the Manali-Leh road was...
29FEATURED
Giethoorn—a dreamy village in Netherlands with no roads is waiting to be explored!
As a little girl, I used to read all those lustrous fairytale books filled with colourful houses and picturesque locales, but neve...
30FEATURED
The shocking history of Kanipakam Ganesha Temple is a must-know this Ganesha Chaturthi
Did you know about the Ganpati temple in Kanipakam village, located in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh? Mu...
31FEATURED
12 heart-stopping pictures that show how beautiful Uttarakhand is
There are plenty of reasons to travel to Uttarakhand, including its rich history, the charm of Himalayan mountains, warm culture, ...
32FEATURED
France visa guide for Indians
Have France on your mind and eyeing a visa? If yes, then you might have been wondering how to get one in a hassle-free way. The French Embassy in India accepts visa application via VFS, its service partner. The first step t...
33FEATURED
A loners’ dream: a man lives alone atop this 131 ft rock in Georgia
A traveller who has visited the most beautiful locations on the planet often shares a common dream with his fellow globetrotters. ...
34FEATURED
The best beaches of Goa
Goa is synonymous to many things that are indicative of a life without worries and carefree measures. Be it the parties, the casinos, the flea markets or the beach shacks—Goa is to India what Ibiza is to the world. Here, we take ...
35FEATURED
Relive Game of Thrones moments at its doppelganger destinations in India!
The Game of Thrones has just winded up its seventh season with a bang. Discussions surrounding this season and speculations about ...
36FEATURED
13 offbeat places to visit in Kerala we bet you are not aware of!
Kerala is a destination where beauty breathes, wonders are created and nature smiles in all its glory! The place has rightfully ea...
37FEATURED
9 must visits in Bhutan
Bhutan is a tiny kingdom nestled in the Himalayas between India and China. It is considered as the happiest country of Asia and 8th happiest in the world. Travellers from around the world visit Bhutan to experience its gorg...
38FEATURED
Long weekend escapes around Pune
Thanks to a convenient location and excellent roads, there are plenty of stunning weekend getaways from Pune for extended breaks. Whether it’s exploring the his...
39FEATURED
10 reasons to leave for that trip to Ladakh RIGHT NOW!
Summer time is Ladakh time; yes, to me the two are synonymous. Take away Ladakh from summers and I would not want the winters to end. Brutally honest. A Ladakh ...
40FEATURED
A guide to exploring Langkawi
The thrilling cable ride concludes at the peak of the Gunung Machinchang mountain, which is also the entry point for the Langkawi Sky Bridge. Perched at a height 700 m above the sea level, this is among the longest curved suspens...
41FEATURED
Interesting things to do for couples in Paris
Paris is the city for lovers, we all know that; but, when you’re lost in a city that’s known to be not too friendly, you could easily lose sight of romance. It’...
42FEATURED
10 international honeymoon destinations under Rs 2 lakhs
Getting married, but unable to afford a killer foreign honeymoon because you’re short of the moolah? Well, get set to fly because ...
43FEATURED
15 mind-blowing facts about the Titanic that will leave you stunned!
The lifeline of RMS Titanic was merely five days (10th April – 15th April, 1912), but the aftermath of its sinking in the maiden v...
44FEATURED
Bangalore in pictures
A cosmopolitan haven, Bengaluru is all about the youth. This is why Bengaluru is noted to be one of the best places to party, pub-hop, shop, and dine. The capital city in the state of Karnataka is popularly known as ‘Silicon Vall...
45FEATURED
Amsterdam—must-visits in the bicycle city
While enough has been said about the historical and cultural background, and the customary places to visit in Amsterdam, a quick trip to its cultural hubs and p...
46FEATURED
Top places to visit in September in India—destinations you cannot miss!
Wondering about the best places to visit in September in India? If yes, then this is your quick guide to the best that India has o...
47FEATURED
The best of Rishikesh attractions. Plus, The Beatles Ashram!
If you have to choose between the myriad of places to visit in Rishikesh, this top list of its attractions is what you need. Anyon...
48FEATURED
5 reasons why you should visit Kerala during the monsoon
During the rains, god’s own country transforms into a veritable paradise with lush greenery gracing its backwaters and hills, clou...
49FEATURED
Three reasons to visit Goa during the off-season
Be it season or off-season, Goa's exciting festivals ensure that you never have a dull time. Goa has always been a much sought after holiday destination for its...
50FEATURED
Bali in pictures
Here is a place so ancient that it can tell its own tales with a culture that is an alluring mix of myths, rituals and folklore. Welcome to Bali, arguably one of the most enchanting islands on this planet, Bali is not a tourist’s...
51FEATURED
Shimla in pictures
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Its spectacular hills are dotted with old buildings from the colonial era and the town’s bazaars flow with local life and quaint lit...
52FEATURED
The top attractions in Goa
From sun-kissed beaches to vibrant flea markets to stunning Portuguese architecture, there are so many options for sightseeing in Goa that you'll find it difficult to fit them all in one trip. Add its water sports, happenin...
53FEATURED
10 weekend treks in India every backpacker would love to go on
Only those who share the passion of being ardent travellers can understand the joy in being a backpacker. After all, as a backpack...
54FEATURED
Glimpses of Varanasi
One of the oldest living cities in the world—Varanasi—is situated on the western bank of the Ganga and extends beyond the riverbank into a labyrinth of alleys. Also known as Benares (or Banaras) and Kashi, the city is a melting p...
55FEATURED
Top 7 unmissable day trips from Bern
The capital of Switzerland is a glittering UNESCO World Heritage gem and a destination that is revered by history enthusiasts, artists and nature lovers in equa...
56FEATURED
Top free attractions in Istanbul
Istanbul is a pearl embedded in between Asia and Europe, a bridge between western and eastern culture. It's not a coincidence that many of the biggest civilisat...
57FEATURED
24 hours in Singapore
Home to a myriad of communities, cultures and religions, Singapore is one of Southeast Asia’s most pulsating cities. From wandering through vibrant Little India and feasting on Singapore’s street specialities to poking thro...
58FEATURED
The hills are alive to the sound of Bob Dylan
In the year 1961, a 19-year-old young man arrived in New York all the way from Minnesota with nothing but stories to tell. That year New York saw the harshest w...
1FEATURED
8 glorious images of Diwali festival capturing its essence
Diwali in India is just not any festival! It’s a celebration of life, happiness and prosperity; people eagerly wait for this festi...
2FEATURED
Children’s Day 2017: places in Allahabad you can explore on this day
Children’s Day 2017 is nearing, and we can’t help but remember how each one of us has fond memories attached to this particular da...
3FEATURED
Govardhan Puja 2017: Look forward to pleasant weather, cheery rituals, 56 delicacies!
The festive fervour is building up fast as Diwali is just around the corner. But it is not just Diwali that has got people across ...
4FEATURED
8 Instagrammers who will put Pakistan on your bucket list!
In all probability, travellers in love with social media have already fallen for Pakistan. Those, who have not, will do so after a...
7FEATURED
Enchanting Slovenia of obscure wonders
The tiny nation of Slovenia, wrought from the perils of history, is often forgotten as a tourist destination. A natural haven, Slovenia is almost that meditatin...
7FEATURED
Free Wi-Fi in Italy for friends, Romans and countrymen
A pre-requisite for modern travel is the availability of internet so that you can post (read: show off) your travel stories online, whether on Instagram, Facebo...
8FEATURED
Cooking in open and swimming after sunset banned in Goa
The Goa state government is on roll these days. After announcing swimming after sunset and drinking bans, the government is now ba...
10FEATURED
There is a mysterious place in Gujarat where gravity does not work!
We have read stories about the mirage in a desert, but can there be a mirage on a hill as well? Can there be a place on earth whic...
11FEATURED
