Interesting
Are You a Traveler or a Tourist?
The traveler sees what he sees; the tourist sees what he has come to see. A quiz and a reflection on how to actually experience a new place.
By Thoughtful India Staff||2 min read
travel
8 articles
Interesting
Pack Right and Travel Light!
A practical packing guide for travelers: match clothing to weather, carry the essentials, pack for your trip length — and travel light.
· 3 min read
Interesting
8 Places Where You Shouldn't Travel Alone
From Russia's paperwork maze to India's beautiful chaos, eight destinations where even seasoned travelers are smarter with a guide at their side.
· 2 min read
Lifestyle
Live a Farmer's Life on Holiday
Farm stays and harvest holidays: why some travelers are trading beach resorts for dawn milking, muddy boots, and a week of a farmer's life.
· 1 min read
Featured Stories
Eating in Public: Pleasure or Peril?
Eating on the street is normal in Mumbai and rude in Tokyo. A short meditation on food, culture, and why a sandwich tastes better in a park.
· 1 min read
Lifestyle
10 Over-the-Top Valentine's Day Getaways
Ten gloriously over-the-top Valentine's Day getaway ideas, from Venice in carnival season to Udaipur's lake palaces to the northern lights of Iceland.
· 2 min read
Business
Airlines Could Charge for Using the Restroom — and the Baby in Your Lap
US airlines collected $2.1B in fees in Q3 2010 alone. A January 2011 report asked what they might charge for next: infants, check-in staff, credit cards.
· 2 min read
Health & Spirituality
Doing Stupid Things in Jet Lag? A Study Suggests Why
Chronic jet lag halved new neuron growth in hamsters, a Society for Neuroscience study found — a possible mechanism for the mental fog of long-haul travel.
· 1 min read