The Journal.

Money & Payments · 3 min read

How much should an Indian couple budget for Seoul? Hotels, transport and activities

A realistic Seoul budget for two, item by item: flights from INR 24,714 one way, visa Rs 3,600, mid-range hotels 80,000-150,000 won a night, the subway at 1,550 won a ride, and bibimbap now averaging 12,000 won. Sample 4-night totals inside.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 3 min read

A comfortable 3-day Seoul itinerary with parents: Gyeongbokgung Palace without the rush

Three days in Seoul with parents, built around pace instead of checklists: Gyeongbokgung at opening time, the 10 am guard ceremony, cable car up N Seoul Tower, and an easy loop through Insadong and Cheonggyecheon - with rest stops planned in.

31 Oct 2026

Getting Around · 3 min read

Getting from Incheon airport to Myeongdong: taxis, costs and what to check before landing

Incheon sits about 50 km west of Myeongdong. The AREX train, two airport buses and the taxi queue all work - here is what each costs in 2026, how long it takes, and which one fits your landing time and luggage.

31 Oct 2026

Flights & Airports · 3 min read

Delhi to Seoul: flight, train and road combinations that actually make sense

Two airlines fly Delhi-Seoul nonstop - Air India's midnight departure and Korean Air's evening one, about 6 hours 45 minutes each. The schedules, the honest fares, and the connection routes worth considering from other Indian cities.

31 Oct 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Planning Otaru Canal and Niseko in one trip: timing, ticketing and hidden complications

Otaru and Niseko pair beautifully - they sit on the same railway line - but the local trains run every 1-2 hours, Kutchan is outside the IC-card zone, and the last train home is earlier than you think. The plan that works.

31 Oct 2026

Destination Guides · 3 min read

Hokkaido or Nagano for an Indian family holiday? Compare pace, travel and budget

Nagano is Japan's easy snow add-on: 80 minutes from Tokyo by shinkansen and 800-yen snow monkeys. Hokkaido is the bigger production: a flight or long train, the country's best powder, and a festival that doubles hotel prices. The honest family comparison.

31 Oct 2026

Day Trips · 3 min read

Hokkaido to Furano as a day trip: what a realistic itinerary looks like

A Sapporo-Furano day trip works if you respect the clock: 7:41 seasonal express out, 16:53 back, and one hard choice - Farm Tomita's lavender or Biei's Blue Pond, not both at leisure. The realistic plan, fares and the mid-July catch.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 4 min read

Is Niseko manageable for senior travellers? Walking, steps and practical alternatives

Niseko works for seniors who plan around two facts: Hirafu village is hilly and winter paths ice over, but a free shuttle network covers nearly everywhere. Gondolas, onsen and Kutchan day trips fill the days without skis.

31 Oct 2026

Food & Dining · 4 min read

Hokkaido vegetarian food guide: finding vegetarian options in Sapporo without menu surprises

Sapporo works for vegetarians who plan ahead: soup curry shops with plant-based bases, a fully vegan miso ramen counter, the Maruyama vegan cluster, and an Indian restaurant group running since 1982. Plus the dashi trap that catches everyone.

31 Oct 2026