Travelling after demonetisation is a tricky business. You’re in a new place where no one is prepared to lend you a credit card, and no one is willing to sell without the new currency. In such situations, it’s wise to opt for all-inclusive packages. Beforehand, make sure to check with your travel agent about their payment methods—whether they accept cheques or credit and debit cards. For instance, when planning your […]
Travel: How a trip to Dharali changed my life For many months, the following words of Zen Master Eihei Dogen had been reverberating intermittently in my ears: ‘From time immemorial, the mountains have been the dwelling place of all the great sages. Wise ones and sages have all made the mountains their own chambers, their own body and mind, and through these wise ones and sages, the mountains have been […]
While most have already had their yearly vacation during the summer holidays, many are still raring to pack their bags to leave town from the hustle and bustle of their lives. Still clueless about where to go? Fear not. Many a places in India boast of a beautiful monsoon. Sure the rain looks nice pouring down your window, while you sip a cup of tea – but add to that […]
Congrats to all of the new grads! If you’re looking to put your career on hold and TRAVEL before you dive into a committed occupation, here’s list of ways to do it! After all.. “You’re not a tree, if you don’t like where you are: move.” I get it: you don’t hate your city, but want to travel in your 20s… yet you don’t have years worth of savings… Fear […]
I travel around the world, and often have long flights, close connections, and multiple stops in a week. Over time, I’ve developed a few rules that help me perform at a higher level despite a grueling schedule. 1.Never check baggage. There are extremely efficient ways to pack a rolla board and one smaller bag. I go for weeks with just two bags. Less is more. 2.Sleeping on the plane is […]
There’s a characteristic of our generation that can only be described as severe restlessness. I am not specifically referring to the number of friends you have who are prescribed Adderall; although that’s definitely another cultural trend I could discuss in length. What I’m talking about is a restlessness of the soul, the wandering spirit, a culture of nomads. We’ve been bred on this notion that we are going to do […]
Travel expenses, prices & safety We have calculated that the total cost of hotels booking in USA is bigger then cost of accommodation in India . Prices in restaurants are usually bigger than in India. A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households. USA price index is 54 and is higher then India. This means […]
The only reason to live is to travel and the only reason to travel is to learn how to live. Imagine yourself walking along the cobblestone streets of a remote village in the Netherlands, waking up to French-pressed coffee and danishes that change everything you know about the word. Imagine swimming in a warm ocean that looks onto sprawling mountains and colorful houses, with coves that enclose caves of crystal […]
The US has warned Americans not to travel to Egypt and has told non-emergency diplomatic staff to leave, as clashes continued in the country. The state department also urged US nationals in Egypt “to remain alert”. The warning came as at least three people – including a US citizen – died in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi. Tensions have been rising ahead of a mass rally […]
