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Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

World cruises 101

Andrey ArmyagovIf you love adventure but want to stay somewhere more luxurious than a basic hotel or hostel, why not […]

February 14, 2026
the white tiger at the singapore zoo
Asia, Outside India, Singapore, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A handy Singapore Zoo travel guide

The Singapore Zoo is one of the most relaxing places in the glittering Asian city-state. Located on lush, verdant 26 […]

February 14, 2026
India, Karnataka, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A Guide to travelling in North Karnataka

The state of Karnataka is blessed with all possible gems of nature. The rocky mountains of the Eastern Ghats, the […]

February 14, 2026
#travelblog #Cuba #maverickbird
Cuba, Money Matters, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Cuba Travel Guide including costs and tips

Cuba is not a pocket-friendly destination and while traveling through the world’s last time warped, heavily sanctioned country, be prepared […]

February 14, 2026
Bagan Myanmar has great natural beauty
Asia, Money Matters, Myanmar, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Bagan travel guide and tips

I am not very good at summing up travel tips, but Bagan is a destination which creates such severe wanderlust […]

February 13, 2026
India, South, Tamil Nadu, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Planning a surf trip to Chennai

Planning a surf trip to Chennai Set right on the Bay of Bengal, Chennai’s coastal region is one of the […]

February 13, 2026
Visit Arctic Russia for extreme adventure
Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Travel tips for Arctic Russia

My Arctic Russia adventure was very short and conducted by a very reliable and efficient tour company called Nordic Travel. They […]

February 13, 2026
Asia, China, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

CHINA FOR FIRST-TIMERS: For Indian & Asian Travellers

China is not a country you simply visit — it is a country that unfolds, layer by layer. A land […]

February 12, 2026
Asia, China, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Shangri-La in 1 Day: A Perfect Itinerary in the Himalayan Highlands

Nestled on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau in Yunnan Province, Shangri-La (formerly Zhongdian) is a dream destination for travelers […]

February 12, 2026
Asia, China, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Chengdu in a Day: Pandas, Teahouses & Hidden Alleys

Chengdu isn’t a city you rush through — it’s a city that invites you to slow down. Even in a […]

February 12, 2026
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