I’ll never forget my first trip to Europe. It was a long flight, and I landed in Paris with dreams of hitting the ground running and seeing everything. Instead, I spent the first two days in a hazy, zombie-like state. My body was on a completely different schedule. I was hungry at 3 AM, exhausted…

The allure of solo travel is undeniable. The freedom to chart your own course, embrace spontaneity, and experience profound self-discovery is a powerful draw. Yet, as exhilarating as it sounds, the thought of navigating unfamiliar territories alone often brings a sense of vulnerability. “What if something goes wrong?” “How do I stay safe?” These questions…

For years, I thought travel was a luxury reserved for the wealthy. Growing up in Vanta, Gujarat, the idea of exploring far-off lands seemed like an impossible dream, something you only saw in movies. My initial trips were always meticulously planned, but the underlying anxiety about money often overshadowed the excitement. I remember one particular…

I’ll never forget the first time I traveled to Europe with a massive, overstuffed suitcase. It was a beautiful trip, filled with ancient architecture and incredible food, but my memory of it is forever tied to the back-breaking pain of dragging a 20-kilo behemoth up and down flights of stairs, across cobblestone streets, and onto…

Oh, solo travel. The phrase itself can conjure up images of intrepid explorers scaling mountains or effortlessly blending into bustling foreign markets. But for many, especially first-timers, it often sparks a different set of emotions: anxiety, doubt, and a whole lot of “what ifs.” I know, because I’ve been there. My first solo trip felt…