Happiness In Small Things

One of the most celebrated festivals of India is Rath Yatra (to be held on the 16th of July 2026). As the day draws near, I can’t help but delve into the spiritual journey of an age-old tradition steeped in faith and observed by most states in India. The main festival is held in the sleepy seaside town of Puri (also called Purushottam Dham), situated in the eastern state of Odisha, which…

Chiang Mai taught me that revisiting a destination can shift your perspective on how to experience it. My first time there was filled with adventure and unique activities all chalked out to the T. An itinerary that needed to be covered. The second time around, I was years wiser to understand that hitting a pause and moving at a slower pace offers a glimpse into the tiniest of details that we…

15 trips to Goa and still so much to uncover. That’s what every visit to Goa is gifting us. One of the most offbeat things to do in Goa – digging these experiences up has become my forte now! Not just beaches or shacks serving cold King’s beer or dreamy sunsets witnessed from staggering cliffs. Like last time, this trip was also different. I went looking for something Goa keeps hidden. No beach,…

Malaysia in 2026 is having a major moment. With over 230 direct flights weekly from India and a visa-free extension until December 31, 2026, this Southeast Asian gem is more accessible than ever. And this the the ultimate Malaysia Travel Guide 2026 that has everything covered for you to plan your trip! Info Box · Malaysia Currency Update 📌 Good to know The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) has…

These days I go old school and sit with a map or get Lonely Planet. Now the clickbait of ‘Best Things To Do’ or ‘Offbeat Things To Do’ lure me no more ‘cause they are filled with the same info and nothing new. With the fleeting shelf life of reels only contributing to reducing concentration levels and packing all information in a 90-sec video that doesn’t even scratch the surface, I would any day…

Kolkata, the “City of Joy,” has a way of pulling you into its labyrinthine history. You can spend days marvelling at the colonial grandiosity of the Victoria Memorial or getting lost in the bookstalls of College Street. But for me, the real magic of this city lies in its quiet corners, the offbeat places to visit in Kolkata that don’t make it onto the standard tourist brochures. It was during one…

Kolkata, the “City of Joy,” has a way of pulling you into its labyrinthine history. You can spend days marvelling at the colonial grandiosity of the Victoria Memorial or getting lost in the bookstalls of College Street. But for me, the real magic of this city lies in its quiet corners, the offbeat places to visit in Kolkata that don’t make it onto the standard tourist brochures. It was during one…

The GPS guided us to the left from the National Highway to something that looked like an industrial estate. We almost turned back. Surrounded by dilapidated car workshops and not a soul in sight, I finally squinted and saw the Taoist vertical axis – Dong Hua Cave Temple Ipoh, tucked away at the top of a limestone hill, with its 154 steps of serenity. End corner of a small industrial area for car…

This wasn’t my first time in Perak, the province that houses Ipoh, one of the more popular places visited by travellers. 2020 was when I was introduced to this eclectic province and what appealed to me was its landscape. This time around I wasn’t collecting data for my post-grad. Instead, we were traversing some off-the-radar places in Perak – starting with the riveting Ipoh. My stomach was in…

Perhaps the easiest visa I have applied for, in a long time. No hassles, no inconvenience, easy to fill, straightforward, this is how to apply for Uzbekistan Visa. Indians can apply for e-visa on the Uzbekistan Visa Application site Click on Application for e-visa Enter all the below details correctly Enter the correct arrival and departure date to Tashkent (or other airports in Uzbekistan).…

A relatively new country to explore as opposed to the ones we had so far travelled, there are few things you should avoid when travelling in Uzbekistan. We came across the first one as soon as we landed. If you ask me, there are things you need to know before travelling to Uzbekistan. Verifying the Dollar or EUR Notes This is so effing imp and no one talks about it! When you are purchasing…

I am not ashamed to admit – I am addicted to checking flight fares! With trying to create a travel ecosystem which helps travellers with information (unfiltered and true), I like to keep myself updated so that my articles reflect the same (apart from the fact that I love to travel and always looking for cheap flights). As a result I end up looking for the cheapest countries to fly from Mumbai in…

It was just a slow day. George Town had welcomed us with a mild shower – a welcome change from the usual humidity that lingers in the air. With no written itinerary to adhere to, we decided to dedicate our evening to the legacy of this coastal Malay town – the Clan Jetties of George Town. A little early for taking in the bursting colourful beauty of the fading sun but perfect for a leisurely…

With its diverse cultures, India is not limited to a handful of festivals. Every state, every district, every corner celebrates something special every day. And a list of festivals of India from January to June 2026 is collated observed during the first half of the year (the whole year would have been way too long!!) so that it provides travellers with ample time to prepare an itinerary to attend…