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Real budget travel from India.
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🇮🇹 Italy
What to Eat in Milan: 5 Italian Foods to Try (Veg)
The 5 Italian foods I ate in Milan — fried pizza, calzone, gelato, affogato and tiramisu — all vegetarian, wit…
🇮🇹 Italy
One Day in Milan: A Perfect Walkable Itinerary
Milan's compact centre is walkable — the Duomo, Galleria, Church of Bones, Sforza Castle and Arch of Peace in …
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Glacier Express for Free: The Regional Train Hack
The Glacier Express costs about ₹20,000 — and still ~₹5,000 even with a Swiss Travel Pass. I did the exact sam…
🇫🇷 France
2 Days in Paris: Eiffel Tower & Disneyland
Two easy days in Paris — the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Louvre on day one, Disneyland on day two. Real …
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Pilatus Toboggan Run: Switzerland's Longest Summer Coaster
Switzerland's longest summer toboggan — 1,350 m down Mount Pilatus. How to reach the Fräkigaudi from Lucerne, …
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Rhine Falls & the Swiss Pass: Free Viewpoint, Boat & Fees
Trains to Rhine Falls are free with the Swiss Travel Pass, but the boat and the castle side are not. Here's wh…
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Food in Switzerland: How to Eat Cheap on a Budget
Switzerland has no fixed MRP — prices differ by store. How I ate well (100% veg) for 7 days on a budget, plus …
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Devil's Bridge, Andermatt: A Free Swiss Day Trip
A free day trip from Lucerne to Andermatt — the Devil's Bridge folk legend, and the dark hand-cut tunnel besid…
Who am I?
Namaste! I'm Jyoti. A desi girl exploring the world.
From the heart of Haryana to the high Alps — my journey is about raw, authentic, budget-friendly travel. I do not believe exploring the world requires a millionaire's bank account. Just curiosity, courage, and a working public-transport app.
Every guide on this site is written from the ground, with prices in ₹, vegetarian food checked, and the visa rules for Indian passports made clear.
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