Pros and Cons of staying in an Airbnb in India

Finally, after travelling for years and staying in hotels and resorts of all budget ranges, we got ready for our first airbnb experience in India. And on our most recent trip to Goa in January 2023, we stayed in an airbnb villa in Calangute, Goa. Although, I have done my fair share of research on … Read more

How to pack light for traveling

Over the years we have gone from packing light to lighter to the lightest on our trips 🙂 And we know this is something most of us struggle with. I will be lying if I say we were always this smart with the packing and never had heavy luggage. When Aashi was small and we … Read more

6 Smart Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs

Traveling and seeing the world can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have, but it can also cost quite a bit of money. From airfare to accommodations, food, and activities, it’s easier than you might think to overspend on your trip. The good news, however, is that with a few simple and … Read more

Travel packing tips and tricks to pack like a pro

Travel packing tips and tricks

Finally, the time has come when readers are asking me to share my favourite travel packing tips and tricks that help me pack like a pro. Friends often ask – you travel so much, how do you manage to pack & unpack your bags so frequently? Isn’t it a hassle? Well, not if you know … Read more

Is it safe to visit Kashmir now?

Kashmir is a politically sensitive location, there is no doubt about it. As we planned our 9 days trip to Kashmir with family and kids, there were several apprehensions in our mind. There was a bomb blast in one of the main markets and a few targeted killings few days before we visited here. And … Read more

A tryst with snow on the Gulmarg Gondola in Kashmir

    “Snow ke chances hain” (There is chance of snowfall) Muttered our driver, with a little drama, taking one palm out of his window and feeling the air like a pro weather expert. Although, we tried to keep our hopes in control, I couldn’t help but wish for his words to come true. And … Read more

Ooty Tour : A perfect 5 days Ooty trip itinerary

Ooty is rightly called the “Queen of Hill Stations”. Having been there 4 times already, we are still surprised to discover a new side of Ooty with every trip we do here. After our most recent trip to Ooty this time, we decided to pen down for our readers a perfect 5 days Ooty trip … Read more

Which Digital Camera to buy for travel

Nowadays camera is an integral part of our lives. It is a companion of special occasions, common occasions and even of general occasions. But if you consider a traveler then one is incomplete without a camera in his or her possession. When we travel we come across too many sights and places which we want to … Read more

3 days in Jaipur – how best to utilize

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Jaipur keeps bemusing me. As a destination, it has so much to offer. Whether you take a guided tour or travel independently, Jaipur is bound to spell it’s magic on you. However planned an itinerary we create, at the end we feel short of time. However, this time around, we did a trip to Jaipur … Read more

How to plan a trip to Europe

Venice hop on hop off trip

Questions on how to plan a trip to Europe Since we retuned from our trip to Europe, people including our friends and family asked us a lot of questions around our fabulous trip. Some of these were questions like: When is the best time to visit Europe? For how long you went on vacation and … Read more