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Few travel quotes capture the exact spirit of travellers as powerfully as this line by Saadi Shirazi, a famous Iranian poet, philosopher, and traveller from the 13th-century. Most scholars believe him to have been born in 1209 or 1210. Shirazi is famous as one of the greatest poets of classical Persian literature often known as…
Representative image/ AI generated/ Canva For many Indian families, a first international trip is more than a vacation, it’s a milestone. It’s months of planning, quiet excitement, careful budgeting and proud anticipation. That was exactly the case for one Indian traveller who recently took his 52-year-old mother on her first flight and first journey abroad,…
Travel brings us closer to many aspects of life. It isn’t just about checking out monuments, following food trails or ticking off our bucket list destinations. It has been witnessed that when people cross borders, apart from gaining knowledge about their culture, we also carry ours there. Meanwhile, in all of these, the exchange of…
Smuggling protected wildlife is a serious criminal offence in most countries, carrying strict penalties because of its impact on biodiversity, biosecurity, and conservation efforts. The illegal trade in animals is often driven by demand for exotic pets, private collectors, or black-market resale, and it still remains one of the most profitable forms of transnational crime…
Travel takes into account so many aspects, one being it looked upon as a soft-power exercise. When people are travelling abroad, or crossing borders, they don’t just carry passports, they also carry with them their habits, volume levels, queue etiquette, bargaining styles and unspoken social codes. Places like airports, markets, and amusement parks turn into…
Travel rarely goes exactly as planned. There can be instances when the flights get delayed, bags go missing, or weather even changes without warning. Then there are also times when the chaos begins before you even leave home, and in the most absurd, almost cinematic way possible.Now, imagine being fully packed for an international holiday,…
Representative image/AI generated/ Canva For many in the Indian diaspora, returning home after years abroad is looked upon as an emotional reunion. It’s all about a reconnection with food, family and familiarity. The nostalgia is supposed to overwhelm, make you emotional, and outweigh the inconvenience if there is any. Grandparents meet grandchildren. Old streets taking…
Travelling to any foreign place can be overwhelming, with unfamiliar customs, new languages, different food habits, and the list can go on. And then there are some destinations that have the potential to amplify that feeling, not because they are unwelcoming, but because they operate at an intensity that few places can match.Likewise, travel accounts…
An Indian traveller lost over ₹1 lakh on a planned Japan trip after their tourist visa was rejected twice, despite meticulous preparation and a strong profile. The lack of explanation for the rejections, even when a co-traveller with the same itinerary was approved, highlights a concerningly opaque system. This experience serves as a stark warning…
India is often described as a country that tests travellers, emotionally, physically and mentally, especially those visiting solo for the first time. From chaotic roads to stark contrasts between the rich and the poor, and then moments of unprecedented warmth and support, India can be an overwhelming and unforgettable destination for any visitor. However, for…
