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I was charged rRs.r2,100 for overweight luggage at the airport; here's the packing mistake I won't make again

India, Sept. 7 -- I thought I had packed sensibly for my flight. My ticket gave me 15 kg of check in baggage and 7 kg of cabin baggage, so I was confident I had enough room for everything I needed. Th... Read More


I switched from duffel bags to trolley bags, and there's no going back; my insights after 12 years of non-stop travel

India, Sept. 6 -- When I first started travelling, I was a duffel bag person. I had one with two wheels at the bottom, so I could drag it around quite easily and, at the time, I was perfectly happy wi... Read More


From Kolhapuri chappals to Coorg coffee; 7 things I would recommend bringing back from travelling across India

India, Sept. 4 -- I have always believed that a trip is never really complete when you return home with only photographs on your phone. I like bringing back a little piece of the place with me. Someti... Read More


Travel Swiss Military launches Alpine Club with 36 new luggage options for Indian travellers

India, Sept. 3 -- Swiss Military is adding a new name to its travel gear portfolio. The company has launched Alpine Club, a new sub-brand aimed at India's mass premium travel gear segment, as it looks... Read More


I used both budget and premium suitcases, and the difference surprised me; my tried and tested insights

India, Sept. 2 -- I have tested more suitcases than I can count comfortably now. From Safari and HRX to Swiss Military, Victorinox, Delsey Paris, Rare Rabbit, Uppercase and several others, I have trav... Read More


Tried and Tested: I used the Nespresso Lattissima One for a month, and here's my review of the rRs.r39,999 coffee machine

India, Sept. 1 -- I am someone who absolutely loves coffee. It is not just a drink I have when I need a caffeine fix. It is part of my daily routine. My mornings start with a coffee smoothie blended w... Read More


I tried self-baggage drop at Mumbai Airport T1: 5 things travellers should know before using it

India, Sept. 1 -- I recently flew from Mumbai to Bhopal from T1 Mumbai and got to experience the self-baggage drop feature first-hand. I was impressed by how smooth the process was, and there is curre... Read More


I never thought a luggage organiser could save this much space until I tried travel cubes on my holidays

India, Aug. 31 -- Packing for a holiday used to be one of my least favourite parts of travelling. Not because I did not know what to take, but because I knew exactly what would happen once I reached m... Read More


Travel Why more young indians are turning their homes into holiday stays you can rent

India, Aug. 30 -- India's Gen Z is changing more than the way it travels. Increasingly, young Indians are also opening their homes to travellers, with Airbnb reporting nearly 40% year-on-year growth i... Read More


Travel Visa service providers promise greater support for Indian travellers before and after a rejection

India, Aug. 26 -- A visa rejection can hurt twice. First comes the disappointment of not getting the visa, followed by the money already spent on application fees, flights and hotels. Atlys, the trave... Read More