Northern Thailand: cultural gems and luxury wellness
Beyond the beaches: temple cities, misty hills and some of Asia's most restorative spas, from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.
Journal
What we've learned from twenty years of planning — written for travellers from India.
Europe by train: the scenic routes worth experiencing once
From the Glacier Express to the Cinque Terre coast — Europe's great rail journeys, when to ride them and how to do it comfortably.
Hidden gems of Southeast Asia: places no one told you about
Quiet Cambodian islands, cool Vietnamese mountain towns and the food alleys locals keep to themselves.
Applying for a UK visitor visa from India
A separate visa from Schengen, with its own timing. What to know before you plan London or Scotland.
Thailand visa for Indians: the 2026 rules
Visa-free stays are now 30 days. What changed in September 2026, when you need an e-visa, and the arrival card everyone must fill in.
Dubai visa for Indians: tourist visa and visa on arrival
Most Indian travellers need a UAE visa before they fly. Some can get one at the airport. Here is who qualifies.
Singapore visa for Indians: how it works
Indians need a visa for Singapore and must apply through an authorised agent. Fees, timing, documents and the arrival card.
Japan visa for Indians: the eVisa, fees and timing
Indian travellers can now get a single-entry tourist eVisa through VFS. The fee is still ₹500. Here is how it works.
Planning a Japan trip from Delhi: flights, visa, trains and money
Everything to sort before you fly: nonstop flights, the ₹500 eVisa, rail passes, the new departure tax and how tax-free shopping changes from November 2026.
Vegetarian and Jain food in Japan: a practical guide
Japan is wonderful for food, but fish stock hides in many dishes. Here is how Indian vegetarian and Jain travellers eat well.
Japan in 10 days: an itinerary from India
Tokyo, a ryokan night in Hakone and Kyoto with Nara — the first trip most of our travellers take, day by day.
Japan's autumn leaves: when and where to see them
Maple season is Japan's second great spectacle after the blossom, and it is running later than it used to. Here is how to time it.
Schengen visa for Indians: applying from Delhi
Which country to apply to, the €90 fee, how early to book an appointment, and what changed with EES and the new multi-entry rules.
Vietnam visa for Indians: the e-visa, step by step
A 90-day e-visa for US$25, the one official website to use, and the new arrival card at Vietnam's airports.
Bali visa for Indians: e-VoA, tourist levy and arrival card
Three things to sort before you land in Bali: the visa, the IDR 150,000 tourist levy, and Indonesia's new all-in-one arrival card.
Maldives visa for Indians: free on arrival, with one form to fill
The visa is free, but you need a confirmed stay, the IMUGA declaration, and to know what the 2025 tax changes add to your bill.
The best time to visit Europe, month by month
School holidays, weather, crowds and prices — how to choose the right month for your family.
Planning Japan for cherry blossom season
Dates move every year. Here is how to plan a journey that follows the blossom rather than chasing it.
How to choose a Maldives resort
Every resort is its own island. The right one depends on transfers, reefs, villas and who is travelling.
Vegetarian and Jain food abroad, destination by destination
Where it is easy, where it takes planning, and how we arrange it before you arrive.