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 ₹ (INR), vegetarian food checked, and the visa rules for Indian passports made clear.
17
countries visited
500+
vlogs published
100%
vegetarian
₹0
luxury budget
Why this site exists
Every travel guide I read before my first Europe trip was written either by someone who clearly never went, or by someone whose definition of "budget" was a four-star hotel. Both were useless. I learnt the hard way that the rules change completely once you are Indian — the visa is different, the food rules are different, and the apps locals use are not on Indian Google searches.
So I started writing the guides I wished I had — boots-on-the-ground, public-transport-first, with exact prices in INR and every train change spelled out. If you have an Indian passport and a normal Indian budget, this site is for you.
What I cover
🇨🇭 Switzerland (deep)
Swiss Travel Pass deep-dives. Lucerne base + day trips. Mount Pilatus, Rigi, Titlis, Stoos, Stanserhorn. Andermatt's Devil's Bridge. Rhine Falls. Glacier Express alternatives.
🥗 Food strategy abroad
100% vegetarian everywhere. Swiss grocery ranking (Denner → Migros → Coop → Spar). Ready-meal options. How to carry MTR / Haldiram / ITC / Gits pouches abroad.
🛂 Visa-easy destinations
Visa-free or e-visa picks for Indian passport holders: Bali, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives. Schengen for Switzerland when you must.
🚆 Public transport first
Trains, buses, ferries — not taxis, not tour buses. The apps that locals actually use: SBB Mobile, Omio, Klook, Grab. Real walking directions from each station.
Find me everywhere
All linked accounts below are official Traveler Jyoti channels. Anything not on this list is not me.
Start with my best guide
If you're planning your first Europe trip from India, the Swiss Travel Pass deep-dive is where I'd start. It saved me roughly ₹40,000 across one week and is the single guide most readers tell me they wish they'd found earlier.
Read the Swiss Travel Pass guide →