Guides, reviews & real budgets
Everything we learned on the road, written up from our vlogs: where we stayed, what we paid and what we'd skip next time.
Atiiva Resorts & Spa, Khandala: A Peaceful 5-Star Staycation Near Pune & Mumbai
Our honest review of Atiiva Resorts & Spa (formerly Duke's Retreat) in Khandala: which block to book, spacious rooms wit...
Vietnam Itinerary for 10–12 Days: Route, Budget & Tips from India
Our self-planned 10–12 day Vietnam itinerary from India: Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay. Visa,...
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Unboxing: Vlog Combo, 12x Zoom & Low-Light Test
We unboxed the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vlog combo imported from Japan: what's in the box, the clip-on fill light, the mic, th...
7 Things You Must Do in Sapa, Vietnam (Quick List)
Our top 7 things to do in Sapa: Fansipan, Cat Cat Village, Moana Café, the Glass Bridge, Heaven's Gate & Silver Waterfal...
Vietnam Scams: 5 Tricks We Faced (and How to Avoid Them)
The taxi note swap that cost us 1 million dong, fake Grab drivers, shoe-shine glue tricks, fruit-basket photos and fake...
Pondicherry Travel Guide: 2-Day Itinerary, Where to Stay, Auroville Tips & Getting There
A complete Pondicherry guide: a short history, getting there by electric bus from Chennai, staying in White Town, rentin...
Hanoi Old Quarter Guide: Street Food, Shopping, Cafés & a Scam to Avoid
Our first day in Hanoi: where to stay in the Old Quarter, the best banh mi, vegetarian food, Hoan Kiem Lake, night marke...
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise vs Overnight: Which to Book (Honest Review + Tips)
Day cruise or overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay? What our ~₹3,500 day cruise included (Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, Ti Top Is...
3 Days in Da Nang (with Ba Na Hills & Hoi An): First-Timer's Itinerary
A simple 3-day Da Nang plan for first-timers: where to stay (My Khe beach, Hoi An or in between), how to get there, one...
Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge: Honest Guide (Tickets, Wow Pass, What's Worth It)
Is Ba Na Hills worth it? Our honest take: the Golden Bridge is overhyped, the Alpine Coaster is a must. Tickets, Wow Pas...
Hoi An in One Day: Coconut Basket Boat, Ancient Town & Lantern Boat (Prices)
Our day in Hoi An, Vietnam: coconut basket boat price, Japanese Bridge, lotus tea, lantern boat cost, leather bags and t...
Ninh Binh in 2 Days: Trang An Boat Ride, Mua Cave & Where to Stay
Our 2-day Ninh Binh itinerary: getting there from Sapa or Hanoi, Trang An Route 2, Mua Cave, the lotus season, Hoa Lu ol...