Travel Guides
Practical travel advice, visa guides, itineraries, apps, connectivity, transport and travel tips from our real journeys across Asia and beyond.
Apple Pay Is Finally in India, and Your Japan Trip Just Got Easier
Apple Pay launched in India with Axis Bank. Here's how Indians can add Suica to iPhone for Japan, top it up with an Indian card, and the myths to ignore.
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From Chandni Chowk to Chongqing: Our Trip to China's 8D City
Hongya Cave's 11-floor staircase, Liziba's train through a building, hotpot in a WWII bunker served by robots, and HARMAY minis. Our May 2026 Chongqing trip.
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Bye Bye Swiggy Bhaiya, Hello Sky-Drop: Our Shenzhen Drone Food Delivery Experience
Ordered food from a drone at Shenzhen Talent Park as tourists — no Chinese number needed. Full Meituan drone delivery guide: cost, apps, and how it works.
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The China Power Bank Trap: Why Airport Security Seizes Foreign Chargers (And the ₹270 Fix That Saves Yours)
Indian travelers keep losing power banks at Chinese airport security over a missing CCC mark. Why it happens, what to buy locally, and the ₹270 fix if caught.
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China Tourist Visa from Hyderabad Without an Agent: Our Complete 2026 Guide
China Tourist Visa from Hyderabad without an agent. COVA system, docs checklist, Rs. 1 lakh bank rule, VFS Delhi tips. Saved Rs. 12,000. 2026 guide.
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eSIM vs VPN for China: The Internet Guide Every Indian Traveler Needs
WhatsApp, Google and Instagram are all blocked in China. We tried eSIM, VPN and physical SIM. Here is what actually works, with costs and our Trip.com pick.
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Alipay for Indian Travelers: Complete China Setup Guide (2026)
How to install and set up Alipay in India on iPhone before your China trip. Apple ID workaround, VPN, card linking — all done from India. 2026 guide.
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Shanghai Greeters: Wukang Road, Xintiandi and a Friend for Life
How to apply for the Shanghai Greeters program. We met Athena, an 18-year-old local who made our first day in China something we'll never forget.
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How to Apply for a South Korea Tourist Visa from Hyderabad — A Complete Guide
South Korea C-3-9 tourist visa from Hyderabad — now via a local BLS center. Full documents checklist, fees, and first-hand tips from someone who went.
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2 Days in Busan, South Korea: The Itinerary I Wish Someone Had Handed Me
Seoul to Busan by KTX, Sky Capsule, Gamcheon Village and Gwangalli drone show. 2-day Busan itinerary with booking tips for Indian travellers.
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