Christmas in Finland: The Magic of Visiting Santa Claus Village and Beyond
It was sometime in late November that I decided last year I wasn’t going to spend Christmas at home. Instead, I wanted snowflakes against city lights, reindeer instead of cars, and real Northern charm rather than commercial cheer. That is how I found myself scrolling through Finland packages, with pictures of Santa Claus Village dusted […]
From Mountains to Maldives: Best Winter Getaways for Indian Travellers
There’s something about winter that makes every Indian traveller itch for an escape. Some run to the mountains for that cosy-bonfire feeling. Others crave beaches where the only thing that freezes is your iced cocktail. Last December, I found myself doing both—starting amidst the pine-scented chill of the Himalayas and ending in the warm turquoise […]
Tokyo Christmas Charm: A Magical Winter Experience for the Modern Indian Traveller
I didn’t plan on spending Christmas in Tokyo. In fact, the whole trip started as a casual scroll session, the kind you do when work is suffocating and the brain is begging for a break. A friend had just returned from Japan and wouldn’t stop raving about how December transforms Tokyo into something straight out […]
Discover Finnish Food: Must-Try Local Dishes and Where to Eat in Helsinki
While booking the Finland trip package, I had envisioned myself walking under the Northern Lights, ice-skating on frozen lakes, and snuggling up in glass igloos. What I hadn’t anticipated was falling in love with something even more magical: the food. Helsinki is a mix of Nordic minimalism and bold flavors of its locals, making every […]
Summer Activities in Finland: From Midnight Sun Cruises to Lakeside Camping
During the time I booked my Finland trip package with Catch A Trip, I knew what to expect: tranquil lakes, endless forests, and picture-postcard scenery. But little did I know how Finnish summer is really enchanting. This is that rare season when time slows down, the sun barely sets, and each day feels like a […]
The Day I Realized Norway Was More Magical Than Any Storybook
There are places that make you remember magic once more. Places which seem to have fallen out of a fairytale and into the world. For me, one such place was Norway. I wasn’t there looking for fairytales—I was with friends, in desperate need of an escape. A short break. A mild change of scene. We […]
From Oslo Streets to Arctic Skies: 7 Days That Changed How I See Travel
There are trips that amuse you, and there are trips that make a lasting impact on you. My trip to Norway was the second. What started as an aimless scroll through Norway tour packages on a quiet night turned into a life-changing trip — from strolling the trendy streets of Oslo to hunting for the […]
A Northern Lights Proposal in Norway: Love Etched Across the Sky
I never used to think in fairytales. Not the ones with glass slippers or talking animals. But the ones where life is just that little bit en-magicked when you don’t expect it? Oh, yes, now I do—thanks to Norway. It started when Rahul and I were planning our vacation spot. We’re both adventure junkies, and […]
Helsinki for First-Timers: What to See, Eat, and Do in 48 Hours
It was one of those trips where I booked my Finland trip package without the slightest hint of what to expect there. Little did I know that it wouldn’t be just any another European city. It would eventually become the travel destination of my dreams. Something that I would yearn to experience over and over […]
Why Finland is Europe’s Best Destination for Digital Detox
I had no idea I was a phone addict until I made my Finland trip package. You know the annoying habit of scrolling mindlessly through notifications, perpetually refreshing emails, and checking what everybody else is doing? That was me – until I needed a time out. Not a holiday at the beach where I’d be […]