Travel journal

Notes from the road

Seasons, routes, food and the practical things nobody tells you until you're already there.

India · 12 August 2026

Kashmir, month by month: when to actually go

Tulips in April, meadows in July, powder in January. A practical guide to picking your window in the valley — and what each one costs you.

Food · 6 min read

Toddy shops, estate kitchens and the case for letting your houseboat chef decide. How we plan food-led days in the south.

Planning · 8 min read

Passports, buffer days, forex and the mistakes we see most often. A checklist for travellers leaving the country for the first time.