Explera Journal
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Page 2 of 4 in International — written by our travel desk for journeys that start in Gujarat.
Sedona, Arizona: A Red-Rock Travel Guide for Indian Travellers
Cathedral Rock at sunrise, Devil's Bridge at dawn, jeep trails, balloon rides and some of the darkest skies in America — here is how travellers from Surat and Gujarat can fit Sedona into a US trip, honestly costed and honestly timed.
9 min · 11 AUG
Argentine Patagonia: A Trip-of-a-Lifetime Guide for Indian Travellers
Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno, Bariloche and Ushuaia — an honest Surat-based guide to planning Argentine Patagonia from India, including the long flights, the flipped seasons, the visa reality and realistic rupee budgets.
10 min · 11 AUG
Torres del Paine, Chile: A Patagonia Park Guide for Indian Travellers
Granite towers, blue glaciers and famously fierce wind — how travellers from Surat and Gujarat can plan Torres del Paine sensibly, from Punta Arenas transfers and Puerto Natales stays to the W Trek versus day-trip decision.
9 min · 11 AUG
Bodrum Travel Guide from India: Castle, Gulet Cruises & Aegean Beaches
Bodrum is Turkey's whitewashed Aegean resort town, home to a crusader castle, the site of an ancient wonder and some of the country's best boat cruises. Here is our detailed Bodrum guide for Indian travellers, with visa notes, food tips and itinerary ideas.
10 min · 3 AUG
Ha Long Bay Travel Guide from India: Cruises, Caves & Karsts Done Right
Everything Indian travellers need to plan Ha Long Bay — flights via Hanoi, overnight vs day cruises with honest budget ranges, kayaking, Sung Sot cave, Cat Ba island, the quieter Lan Ha Bay, and vegetarian food on board.
9 min · 3 AUG
Hoi An Travel Guide from India: Lanterns, Tailors & the Ancient Town
Plan the perfect Hoi An trip from Surat — flights via Da Nang, lantern-lit old town evenings, honest tailoring advice, My Son day trips, vegetarian food and realistic budgets for Indian travellers.
9 min · 3 AUG
Cameron Highlands Travel Guide from India: Tea Estates, Strawberry Farms & Cool Mountain Air
Rolling BOH tea estates, misty Mossy Forest trails, strawberry farms and 15–25°C weather all year — here is how travellers from Surat and Gujarat can plan the perfect Cameron Highlands escape, from KL drive tips to where to stay in Tanah Rata.
9 min · 3 AUG
Khao Sok National Park, Thailand: Rainforest & Lake Guide for Indian Travellers
From Surat to Surat Thani — a practical guide to Khao Sok National Park for Indian travellers: Cheow Lan Lake floating raft houses, limestone cliffs, jungle treks, ethical wildlife viewing, vegetarian food tips and honest budget guidance.
9 min · 3 AUG
Ayutthaya Travel Guide from India: Thailand's UNESCO Ancient Capital
Just 80 km from Bangkok, the temple ruins of Ayutthaya make one of Thailand's most rewarding day trips. Here is how Indian travellers can plan the trains, temples, etiquette and budget for Siam's lost capital.
9 min · 3 AUG
Nusa Penida Travel Guide from India: Kelingking, Broken Beach, Mantas & More
Planning Nusa Penida from India? Our complete guide covers the fast boat from Sanur, the Kelingking T-Rex cliff, Angel's Billabong, Diamond Beach, ethical manta snorkelling, vegetarian food, budgets in rupees and whether one day is really enough.
9 min · 3 AUG
Amboseli National Park Safari Guide from India: Elephants Beneath Kilimanjaro
Plan an Amboseli safari from India — free-ranging elephant herds, Mount Kilimanjaro views, best seasons, lodges vs camps, Kenya eTA tips and honest advice for travellers from Surat and Gujarat.
9 min · 3 AUG
Sri Lanka Beach Holidays from India: A Coast-by-Coast Guide for Every Month
Bentota, Mirissa, Arugam Bay or Nilaveli? Sri Lanka's two monsoon systems mean the best beach depends on when you travel. Here is our honest coast-by-coast guide for Indian travellers, with whale watching, surfing, food and budget tips.
9 min · 3 AUG
Liverpool Travel Guide from India: Beatles, Anfield & the Waterfront
Plan the perfect Liverpool trip from Gujarat — walk the Beatles trail from the Cavern Club to Penny Lane, explore the Royal Albert Dock and two grand cathedrals, and tour Anfield. Practical advice on trains, food, budgets and the UK visitor visa.
10 min · 2 AUG
Glasgow Travel Guide from India: Kelvingrove, Music & Loch Lomond
Glasgow is Scotland's biggest, friendliest and most musical city — free world-class museums, Victorian architecture, street murals and a legendary curry scene. Here is our detailed Glasgow guide for travellers from Gujarat, from visas to Loch Lomond day trips.
10 min · 2 AUG
Ottawa Travel Guide from India: Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal & Tulips
Plan a perfect trip to Ottawa, Canada's elegant capital, from Gujarat. Discover Parliament Hill, skating or boating on the Rideau Canal, ByWard Market, world-class national museums and the famous May tulip festival, with practical visa and budget tips.
10 min · 26 JUL
Taipei Travel Guide from India: Taipei 101, Night Markets & Jiufen
Taipei packs a soaring skyline, some of Asia's best night markets and hot-spring valleys into one compact, easy-to-navigate city. Here is a practical guide for travellers from Gujarat, covering flights, food, day trips, budgets and paperwork.
10 min · 26 JUL
Manila Travel Guide from India: Intramuros, Binondo & Manila Bay
Manila blends Spanish-era walls, the world's oldest Chinatown and glassy business districts into one loud, warm, English-speaking capital. Here is how travellers from Surat and Gujarat can plan the city, eat well and use it as a gateway to the islands.
10 min · 26 JUL
Australia Travel Guide from India: Sydney, Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef & Gold Coast
A practical, Gujarat-friendly guide to planning your first Australia holiday, from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Melbourne laneways and the Great Barrier Reef. We cover visas, best seasons, budgets and how to shape an itinerary that actually fits your dates.
11 min · 22 JUL
South Korea Travel Guide from India: Seoul, Jeju Island, Busan, Palaces & K-Culture
From neon-lit Seoul nights and 600-year-old palaces to volcanic Jeju Island and Busan's beaches, South Korea packs history, food and K-pop energy into one compact, easy-to-plan trip. Here is how travellers from Surat and across Gujarat can put together a smooth first visit, with honest tips on timing, budget and paperwork.
11 min · 22 JUL
London Travel Guide from India: Landmarks, Day Trips, Indian Food and First-Timer Tips
From Tower Bridge and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, the British Museum and easy day trips out to Windsor and Oxford, London is one of the most rewarding first cities in the world for Indian travellers. This guide covers the sights, the best time to visit, the UK visa, honest budgets, where to find great Indian and vegetarian food, and the practical tips that make a first trip run smoothly.
11 min · 22 JUL
Nepal Travel Guide from India: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Pashupatinath & the Himalaya for Gujarati Families and Pilgrims
Nepal is the rare foreign country an Indian passport holder can enter without any visa at all, which makes it the softest possible first step into the Himalaya for Surat families and pilgrims. This guide walks through Kathmandu's temples, Pokhara's lakes, the Buddha's birthplace at Lumbini and the practical bits Gujarati travellers actually worry about.
11 min · 22 JUL
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Guide from India: Göreme, Fairy Chimneys and Cave Hotels
Cappadocia is where hundreds of hot air balloons drift over honey-coloured valleys of fairy chimneys at sunrise, and where you sleep inside a carved cave hotel. Here is how a traveller from Surat plans the balloon ride, the visa and the trip around it, with honest notes on cost and weather.
11 min · 22 JUL
Abu Dhabi Travel Guide from India: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World & Yas Island
The UAE capital pairs the breathtaking white marble of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with world-class museums, record-breaking theme parks and a relaxed Corniche waterfront, all a short hop from Dubai. Here is how travellers from Surat and across Gujarat can plan a smooth, culture-rich Abu Dhabi trip, with honest notes on visas, timing and budget.
11 min · 22 JUL
Hong Kong & Macau Travel Guide from India: Victoria Peak, Disneyland, Ngong Ping, the Ferry to Macau and the Cotai Casinos
From the neon skyline at Victoria Peak and a day inside Hong Kong Disneyland to the Ngong Ping cable car, the fast ferry across to Macau and the Venetian on the Cotai Strip, this twin-city break packs an astonishing amount into a few days. This guide covers the must-do sights, honest budgets, food for vegetarian and Jain travellers, entry rules for Indians, the best time to go and how to plan the trip from Gujarat.
11 min · 22 JUL
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