Travel
Places to see in Tamil Nadu and India, travel tips and journeys worth taking.
Written by Namasivayam Vadivelan — honest stories from everyday life
Travelling with Elderly Parents: A Gentle Planning Guide
Our parents once carried us on every trip. Now it is our turn. Practical tips on choosing places, booking trains and flights, medicines, comfort and pace when travelling with elderly parents.
Road-Trip Safety Checklist: Before You Start, On the Highway, and at Night
A family road trip is fun only when everyone gets home safe. A practical checklist for the car, the driver, the documents and the highway — including ghat roads, rain and night driving.
First International Trip? A Simple Checklist for Indian Travellers
Passport, visa, forex, insurance, phone plans and airport steps — a calm, step-by-step checklist for Indians planning their first trip abroad, so nothing important is left to the last day.
Train Travel in India: Simple Booking and Journey Tips for Families
From IRCTC booking basics and Tatkal to packing and safety on board, a simple guide for families who want stress-free train journeys in India.
12 Budget Travel Tips for Indian Families That Really Work
Travel does not have to wreck your monthly budget. Simple, tested ways Indian families can plan trips, save on transport, food and stays, and still come back with great memories.
Pondicherry with Family: A Relaxed Two-Day Plan
Colourful French Quarter streets, an evening seafront walk, Auroville and a boat ride to the beach. A calm, family-friendly two-day plan for Pondicherry, with tips for children and elders.
Kanyakumari: Sunrise, Vivekananda Rock and India’s First Sea Glass Bridge
At India’s southern tip, three seas meet and the sun rises from the water. How to plan Kanyakumari — the sunrise, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue and the new glass bridge between them.
Rameswaram and the New Pamban Bridge: A Family Travel Guide
Trains are crossing the sea to Rameswaram again on India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, opened in April 2025. A simple guide to the island — the temple, Dhanushkodi, the Kalam memorial and the bridges.
Madurai in Two Days: Temple, Palace, Museum and Jigarthanda
One of the oldest living cities in India, Madurai is best seen slowly. A simple two-day plan covering the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and the city’s famous food.
Ooty or Kodaikanal? Which Hill Station Suits Your Family Better
The Queen of Hill Stations or the Princess? A friendly, honest comparison of Ooty and Kodaikanal — weather, crowds, things to do, travel time and the e-pass rule — to help you choose.
7 Easy Weekend Getaways from Chennai for Families
Beaches, temples, a fort, a lake and a quiet hill — seven short trips from Chennai that fit into a weekend, with simple tips on when to go and what to expect.
Mahabalipuram: A Simple Guide to Tamil Nadu’s UNESCO Stone Wonders
Just about 60 km from Chennai, Mahabalipuram holds Pallava-era temples and rock carvings that UNESCO listed as a World Heritage Site in 1984. Here is how to see the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance in one day.
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