How this Pune couple planned a budget trip to the second most expensive country in the world

How this Pune couple planned a budget trip to the second most expensive country in the world

Ranked as the second most expensive country in the cost-of-living index, Iceland offers beauty at a premium. But with some strategic planning and clever spending, the Pune-based couple managed to turn their bucket-list trip into a reality without overshooting their budget. The couple travelled in the shoulder season, booked only Airbnbs so that they could … Read more

How to maximise rewards from travel credit cards? Here are 5 ways

How to maximise rewards from travel credit cards? Here are 5 ways

Are you a frequent traveller and want to save on budget? Then, travel credit cards are a great choice you can consider. Travel credit cards provide you with special discounts and reward programs to choose from so that you can make the most of your travel without compromising on luxury. In this article we are … Read more

Hot air balloon, limousine rides, and hammams: A luxury Turkish holiday in ₹5 lakh

Hot air balloon, limousine rides, and hammams: A luxury Turkish holiday in ₹5 lakh

As part of Mint’s travel series, Sengupta shares details of the couple’s 8-day holiday in Turkey, ticking off bucket list items and enjoying luxuries that are unique to the country. In this series, Mint captures the costs and experience of travelling in different countries through the personal stories of travellers. Also read: This couple spent … Read more

A complete guide to digital visas: Streamline your international travel

A complete guide to digital visas: Streamline your international travel

Yet, even with e-visas and Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) simplifying the process, travellers often face unexpected hurdles. From rejected applications to documentation pitfalls, understanding the fine print of these digital processes can be the difference between a smooth trip and a travel nightmare. Read this | How you can retire in Europe with Portugal’s passive … Read more

Personal loan: 5 reasons to get a personal loan to help finance life’s adventures

Personal loan: 5 reasons to get a personal loan to help finance life’s adventures

If you are a travel freak and have a wanderlust, then raising money for your indulgences may not always come easy. You could be travelling and spending at a frantic pace without having to worry over money at all. All you could, however, possibly do is to borrow money. And when it comes to borrowing, … Read more

How this telecom executive is strategizing his path to FIRE

How this telecom executive is strategizing his path to FIRE

Guin began his career in software sales, but now works in a strategy role at a large telecom firm, which he transitioned to after earning an executive MBA at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He discovered the FIRE movement on social media in 2018, but his interest deepened during the covid pandemic in 2020. … Read more