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International travel planning

First trips abroad, visas, money, packing and choosing a destination from South India.

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Articles on international travel planning

Six easy first international holidays from Chennai, with short flights, familiar food and simple logistics, and how to choose between them.

Visa rules change often. How to find current, official entry requirements for Indian passport holders, and the common types of visa you will see.

Practical tips to reduce jet lag on trips to Europe, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, from planning flights to the first days after arrival.

How to stay comfortable on long flights to Europe, the USA, Australia or New Zealand, including seats, layovers, food, sleep and staying healthy.

Three ways to spend two weeks in Southeast Asia: Thailand in depth, Indochina's history, or a Singapore, Malaysia and Bali loop.

Common mistakes Indian travellers make on a first trip to Europe, from cramming in too many countries to visa timing, and how to avoid them.

How to add a two- or three-night stopover in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Muscat to a trip to Europe, Africa or the Americas.

Practical tips for a first trip to Japan from India: costs, food, trains, language, etiquette, cash and how to plan the classic route.

A quick comparison of forex cards, credit cards, debit cards and cash for Indian travellers, and when to use each on an international holiday.

How to handle connecting flights abroad: checking bags through, transit visas, minimum connection times, missed connections and using transit hotels.

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