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We have mentioned some of the crazy, funny and sometimes disturbing travel myths in our previous articles, but here we are about to discuss something serious. We love to hear about the countless travel and about the wanderlust person in you, but often we are surprised to hear some health myths that everyone has. More surprisingly we all travel years and years believing it to be true and end up having a bad health when we return or sometimes even on the trip. Here are some of such myths busted, 1: ‘I never get ill, so travel health insurance is a waste of money.’ Wrong.  Health insurance provides a helpline number so any worrying symptoms can be discussed with a clinician. They will also have a list of local clinics where you are likely to find a doctor who can speak English. These days, there is an ever-expanding industry of 'health tourism'. Businessmen have set up fancy hospitals to attract foreigners to come for hip replacements or cosmetic surgery, and in the e...

Top of Form Bottom of Form W hat kind of person comes to mind when you think of an “adventure traveler”? If you envision a young, fit, risk taking, outdoorsy person like the one in the picture above, then keep reading. While this profile is also of an adventure traveler, it’s not everyone. Lets burst some myths about adventure travel today. What adventure is to one person, may not be to another. So before we get started, let’s define what adventure travel is. For the purpose of this post lets say it’s a combination of two or more of the following: Physical activity, interaction with environment, state of mind, getting out of your comfort zone and cultural exchange. MYTH #1: YOU NEED TO BE YOUNG TO BE ADVENTUROUS THE TRUTH: This is a poor excuse that is far overused. Adventure knows no age. It’s never too late to try something new and get out of your comfort zone. Adventure travel is about connecting like-minded people. I would much rath...

T he first thing we worry about after planning for a holiday is about VISA. It is not wrong saying that we have all got nightmares about visa getting rejected just before the trip. But a new set of visa rules is going to ease the process of travelling for Indian passport holders. As of 2018, 59 countries offer visa on arrival or visa-free travel to Indian passport holders. But that is hardly any consolation, given that most countries in Europe and the Americas still require you to get that visa stamped on your passport. However, in what comes as slight relief to Indian passport holders, visa rules have been relaxed a little. Lets take a look at the new rules: 1. UAE has announced new visa rules to promote tourism in the Emirates. Between July 15 and September 15 every year, UAE is offering visa-free travel to dependents below 18 years who are accompanying you. This means if you are travelling to Dubai or Abu Dhabi for a family h...

P eople call it ‘The Scotland of India’. I personally don’t like such comparisons. Coorg is an abundance of beauty in itself and is incomparable with any place in the world.   The coffee plantations of Coorg covered with stunning greenery would charm anyone. With its undiluted landscapes, lovely waterfalls and an amazing assortment of flora and fauna, it has much to offer visitors. Wake up to the view of misty mountains in the morning and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee. But of all the places to visit in Coorg, the wildlife sanctuaries are the most fascinating if you are with a loved one or on a family trip. Spot a bison, an elephant and if you in luck then a Panther. Take a look below for some of Coorg’s tourist places and plan your trip to a place that shows you the real color of green, 1. Abbey falls – Gushing through the rocks Abbey Falls makes for one of the most popular places to visit in Coorg. Located 1 km from the town of Madikeri, the waterfall i...

You will find them everywhere. On the streets, around the temples, on the beaches, near the monument, on the roads, within the hotel area   – pretty much everywhere you go you’ll come across street dogs. If you are not a dog lover, it pretty much scary to be in an encounter with them. I kind-of-love dogs but they also scare me to death, so while I traveled all of Asia I made it a point to learn tricks to handle them politely. In this post, we’re going to share some tips for dealing with street dogs, so you’re prepared if such situation like this arise. 1.   Avoid Conflict Dogs are pack animals and as such their social behavior is mainly about  conflict prevention . A dog will not randomly threaten or attack you just out of unpredictable viciousness. There is most likely a reason why it’s upset with you. Don’t panic! It’s not a pleasant situation to be in, agreed, but the calmer and more confident you are, the better. 2.   Freeze - Do not run! You real...