There’s a special kind of dread that comes with seeing a long layover on your flight itinerary. I remember my first major one – 10 hours in a foreign airport. I pictured myself stuck in an uncomfortable plastic chair, feeling bored, tired, and counting the minutes until my next flight. And for the first few…

For years, I came home from incredible trips and looked at my photos with a sense of disappointment. The landscapes I saw were breathtaking, the moments were magical, and the colors were vibrant. But my photos? They were often blurry, poorly composed, and just… flat. They didn’t capture the feeling of the moment, the hum…

I’ve spent years exploring the world, and in the beginning, my focus was entirely on me: what I wanted to see, what I wanted to do, and where I wanted to go. It was on a trip to a beautiful coastal town that my perspective began to shift. I remember walking along a pristine beach,…

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…

Growing up in India, summer meant two things: scorching heat and delicious, refreshing drinks. As a child, I remember coming home from a long day of playing cricket under the relentless sun, completely parched. My grandmother would always have a glass of something cool waiting for me, and the first sip felt like pure magic….