Articles by Cheshta Agarwal
347 articles
Qatar's A1 Visa for Indians: How Hayya Works and What to Check Before You Book
Qatar's A1 tourist visa for Indian travellers runs through the Hayya platform. What official sources say about the fee, the mandatory Discover Qatar hotel booking for Indians, and how to apply.
Why Group Size Changes a Trip (and What Big Groups Cost You)
Group size decides your whole trip: the pace, the food, the waiting, and whether you meet anyone. What big groups cost you, and the honest trade-off.
New Direct Flights From India to Vietnam: Akasa Is Flying, IndiGo and Vietnam Airlines Start Soon
Akasa Air already flies Mumbai to Hanoi. IndiGo (reported) and Vietnam Airlines add routes from late October and November 2026. Plus Thailand's new 30-day visa exemption for Indians.
Why Boarding Passes Still Look Like It's 1985
Every airline in the world redesigns its app, uniforms, even its logo. But the boarding pass - that small strip of barely-legible codes and fonts nobody chose - hasn't changed in decades. Here's why nobody's fixed it.
South Korea Just Extended Its Group Visa Fee Waiver for Indians Through December 2026
South Korea has extended its group-tourist visa fee waiver for Indian travellers until 31 December 2026 - saving around ₹1,300 per person. Here's who qualifies, and why this makes group trips to Korea a genuinely good idea right now.
30 Years of Friendship, One Itinerary: What Nobody Tells You About Planning Trips for Old Friend Groups
Most group-travel advice assumes strangers who need icebreakers. But what about a group of friends who've known each other for 30+ years? That trip needs a completely different kind of planning - here's what we've learned.
India Just Quietly Changed How Immigration Works at the Airport - Here's What's Different Now
Since 1 September 2026, immigration officers at Indian airports no longer stamp boarding passes for international departures. Here's what actually changes for you - and the one thing to switch to if you used that stamp as proof of travel.
Is Business Class Actually Worth It for a 60-Year-Old on a 9-Hour Flight?
Business class costs two to three times more than economy. For older travellers on long-haul flights, is that extra money actually buying comfort - or just a nicer meal? An honest pros-and-cons breakdown.
Abu Dhabi Is Paying Your UAE Visa Fee Until 31 October 2026 - Here's Who Actually Qualifies
Abu Dhabi is covering the UAE visa fee for eligible Indian tourists until 31 October 2026 - the window closes within days. Here's who actually qualifies, what it saves you, and the one condition most coverage leaves out.