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The Most Beautiful Place I Found Wasn't on Google Maps
Before almost every trip I do what most travelers do. I open Google Maps search for places to visit, read reviews, save restaurants, check viewpoints and create a list of locations I don't want to miss. Technology has completely changed the way we travel. Within seconds, we can find the highest-rated cafe the most photographed viewpoint, or the fastest route to almost anywhere. But one of the most beautiful places I have ever discovered had no reviews, no saved location and n
Vikas Thirumalashetty
Aug 104 min read


Five Minutes Without Your Phone Changed My Entire Trip
Travel is supposed to help us escape our everyday routines, discover new places and experience something different. Yet somehow one thing from our normal lives follows us everywhere - our phones. We use them to navigate, take photos, check restaurant reviews, book accommodation, message friends and share our experiences on social media. Phones have undoubtedly made travelling easier, but during one trip, I realized they can also quietly take us away from the very experience w
Vikas Thirumalashetty
Aug 104 min read


Why Every Traveler Needs One Day Without a Plan
Travel has become easier than ever before. With online maps, travel apps, hotel bookings, restaurant reviews and detailed itineraries available at our fingertips, it's possible to plan every minute of a trip before even leaving home. While planning certainly helps us stay organized, I have discovered that one of the most valuable things a traveler can do is leave just one day completely unplanned. It might sound unusual at first. After spending weeks researching destinations
Vikas Thirumalashetty
Aug 64 min read


The Best Trips Never Go According to Plan
If you have ever planned a trip you have probably spent hours researching destinations, saving Instagram posts, watching YouTube videos, comparing hotels and building the perfect itinerary. I have done it too. There something exciting about organizing every detail and imagining how each day will unfold. But after several journeys, I have realized something surprising - the moments I remember most were never part of the plan. They were not the famous landmarks or the attrac
Vikas Thirumalashetty
Aug 63 min read


Why Travel is about Experiences Not just destinations
When people think about travel, they often imagine famous landmarks, beautiful beaches or ticking destinations off their bucket list. Social media made it easy to believe that a successful trip is measured by the number of places visited or photos shared online. While visiting iconic destinations can be exciting. i believe true value of the travel lies in the experience we gain rather than the places we simply visit. Every destination has its own beauty, but the moments that
Vikas Thirumalashetty
Jul 83 min read


how to plan a meaninful trip without overplannig in detail
Travel planning is become easier than ever. With countless travel blogs, videos and apps available. It is possible to plan every minute of the trip just before leaving home. From choosing where to eat to deciding the exact time to visit a tourist attraction, everything is mapped out in advance . While preparation is important, overplanning can sometimes take all the excitement that make travel memorable. Start with Your Why Over the years i have realized that some of the be
Vikas Thirumalashetty
Jun 183 min read
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