Schengen Visa Requirements for Indians in 2026 – Complete Updated Checklist
If you’re planning a Europe trip from India, understanding the Schengen visa process is the first and most important step. Whether it’s a honeymoon, couple holiday, or family vacation, this updated 2026 checklist will help you prepare your application correctly without confusion or last-minute stress. This guide is based on real applicant experience and official […]
How Long Does a Schengen Visa Take for Indians in 2026? Realistic Processing Time
Here’s the thing about applying for a Schengen visa as an Indian passport holder—you don’t really understand the waiting part until you’re in it. I learned this the hard way while planning what was meant to be the most romantic chapter of our lives. Flights bookmarked. Hotels shortlisted. Pinterest boards full of Paris balconies and […]
Schengen Visa for Indians: Timeline & Essentials for Europe
I still remember the moment my Schengen visa arrived. Not the approval email—the stamp. That crisp sticker with tiny holograms that quietly says, Europe is real now. Until then, Europe had only lived in Pinterest boards, late-night Google searches, and dreamy conversations about a Europe honeymoon trip that felt both magical and intimidating. If you’re […]
January Europe Trip Guide: Where You’ll Actually Enjoy the Cold (and Where You Won’t)
January in Europe isn’t for everyone—and that’s exactly why it’s magical. I learned this the hard way and the best way. The hard way was standing at a deserted bus stop in Eastern Europe, fingers numb, wondering why I thought “off-season travel” was a good idea. The best way was days later, sipping mulled wine […]
Europe in January for Indians: Snow, Sales, and Fewer Crowds Is It Worth It?
January isn’t the month most Indians circle when planning Europe. And that’s exactly why it works. I still remember stepping out of a small café in Prague, breath turning into mist, the street almost empty, snow crunching under my boots. No queues. No tour groups. Just church bells, fairy-light windows, and that quiet, movie-scene feeling […]
How Catch A Trip Designs Emotion-First Travel Experiences
Some trips are planned with maps. Others are planned with moods. At Catch A Trip, journeys don’t begin with a checklist of cities—they begin with a feeling. The flutter in your chest when a train curves through the Alps. The hush that falls over a couple standing on a Paris bridge at sunset. The quiet […]
Honeymoon Planning Mistakes Couples Make And How to Avoid Them
You imagine your honeymoon like a movie montage—slow mornings, breathtaking views, laughter over wine, and moments that feel suspended in time. But what many couples don’t tell you is this: honeymoons can go hilariously wrong if they’re rushed, overpacked, or planned like a checklist instead of a shared experience. After hearing stories from real couples—missed […]
Travel Love Stories: Real Couples, Real Moments in Europe
Some trips look good on Instagram. Others quietly change the way two people love each other. Across Europe, there are moments that don’t announce themselves loudly—shared glances on a bridge, laughter echoing in a narrow alley, a hand squeezed a little tighter during a train ride. These are not postcard moments. These are love stories […]
How Catch A Trip Designs Work-Friendly European Itineraries
At 9:42 a.m., I answered a work call from a café tucked into a Swiss lane so quiet you could hear the bells on passing bicycles. My laptop was open, my espresso was still warm, and behind the screen—snow-dusted peaks caught the light like they were posing just for me. That was the moment it […]
Maldives vs Mauritius: Which Honeymoon Is Right for You?
When couples ask us at Catch A Trip whether they should choose the Maldives or Mauritius, we usually smile—because there is no wrong answer. There’s only the right story for you. Both islands are breathtaking, but they speak very different languages of romance. Let’s help you listen closely. The Maldives: Where Time Slows Down for […]