Ami Bhat - from Thrilling Travel

Howdy! Quick question. Have you ever, mid-trip, looked at your travel companion and thought — with complete sincerity — I wish I were alone right now? Be honest! Most likely yes And have you ever sat at a stunning restaurant abroad, something delicious in front of you, and felt the quiet ache of wishing someone else was there to say “oh WOW” alongside you? Also yes. The Solo vs. Group debate isn’t about which is better. It’s about understanding what each gives you — and what each quietly...

Howdy! March is here and so is that itch. You know the one — you've started a new note on your phone called something deeply unhinged like 'Trip Ideas May 2026 FINAL v3' and you've already spent 40 minutes on Google Images searching 'Your city, aesthetic.' The planning has begun. You are not in control anymore. The trip is. And so — welcome to the March edition of Thrilling Travel, where this month we are going to talk about the thing nobody tells you is actually the most important decision...

Howdy, its been a while since I sent out the mail - in fact, I did miss one last month. It has been a crazy month for me, traveling non-stop on a personal front as well as project that took me back to the gorgeous city of Jaipur. Before I know it, it's almost the end of 2025. I am sure that you already have your X’mas and New Year holidays planned - for if you haven’t - you have gotten too late, my friend!!! Air fares and accommodation prices would be on an all-time high. Likely many places...

Travel entry:September 2025 Wondering if you should join the trend and stop sharing "touristy"? Why should you? It's ok to be touristy and yet be an explorer! Howdy! I was out and about visiting Jaipur for the "nth" time on a project and I heard this comment "So, will you be doing all those touristy attractions like Hawa Mahal, City Palace etc this time?" I was quite amused by this term and question - "Touristy" - a definition that erupts from crowds that visit the attraction, the guides that...

Wardrobes full and still deficient for a vacation? Welcome to the packer's dilemma! Frankly, packing for me is the least favorite part of traveling. I always end up feeling disillusioned, dazed and disoriented. My wardrobe would be spilling with outfits and yet I feel as if I haven't got anything good to wear. I conducted a quick survey with my friends and readers on Instagram, and 80% of the respondents said they feel the same way about packing. I call it the "Packer's Dilemma". And you...

Travel entry:July 2025 Visas done, flight tickets booked - now comes the exciting part! Travel virtually before you actually travel! Howdy! Just last week, I got an email from a reader telling me that he found my downloadable Excel super useful and is already using it for planning a family vacation to the South of France in September. He, of course, also came with a query, and to quote, he wrote - "I have now got my visas and planned a trip for 10 days from Paris with the help of your Excel....

Howdy! I am so glad that you liked the last newsletter - the first of the series on "How to plan a trip?" It was so heartening to see that the topic hit the spot for many of you and you were able to get some tips on planning your next holiday. Continuing on with this exclusive series written only for my subscribers, I will now take you through the next step. Keep an eye out for the free downloadable that I have included in this newsletter. You might find it useful for your trip planning! You...

Welcome to my first mail on the "How to plan a trip?" series. This monthly series (Yes, I am not going to spam you!) will replace the outdated RSS updates you have been receiving from me. I realized that most of you have been popping up regularly on my website and updating yourself with the new content. What I noticed, though were some common queries and requests that were coming from you. Thus, from now on, every month, this newsletter will bring to you exclusive content and stories -...