If you’ve got travel on your mind, we’ve got plenty to get you plotting your next escape. From exploring Munich beyond the Oktoberfest crowds to finding smarter ways to stretch your travel budget, this week’s lineup is all about seeing more without making the journey unnecessarily complicated.
We’re also taking a look at some seriously long journeys — the world’s longest highways — alongside cities where you can ditch the car altogether and explore on foot. And if you’re flying out of Delhi, there’s a useful airport hack for travellers with little or no baggage that could help you get through the entry gates faster.
Closer home, October brings a fresh season of travel across India, with destinations coming alive after the monsoon. We’ve also got scenic road trips for the autumn months and a look at countries that can make a first solo adventure feel a little less intimidating.
Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get into it!
Munich has more to offer than Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest may be Munich’s biggest draw this time of year, but there’s plenty to explore once you step away from the beer tents. From historic squares and grand palaces to leafy parks, lively markets and cutting-edge museums, this guide takes you through the city’s architectural, cultural and royal highlights — perfect for adding a little sightseeing to your Bavarian getaway.
How to spend less on travel without feeling like you missed out
Budget travel doesn’t have to mean cutting corners everywhere. Here’s a look at how to save on the things that matter least and put your money towards the food, culture and experiences that make a trip memorable.
Roads that seem to go on forever
How far would you go for the ultimate road trip? From the Pan-American Highway’s vast route between Alaska and Argentina to Asia’s sprawling highway network and India’s own north-south and east-west corridors, these are some of the longest highways on the planet.
Cities where the best way to explore is on foot
Forget the taxi queues and hop-on, hop-off buses; some cities are made for wandering. A new Skyscanner index looks at factors including walking distances, step counts, safety, air quality and terrain to identify 10 destinations where getting around on foot is especially easy. From historic European centres to atmospheric Japanese and Balkan cities, here’s where to put your walking shoes to work.
Flying light? There’s a quicker way into Delhi Airport
Delhi Airport’s entry queues can be a headache, especially during busy hours, but passengers travelling with little or no baggage have another option. Express@DEL offers eligible flyers a dedicated entry route at all three terminals, while DigiYatra can further streamline the journey through facial recognition. Here’s how the services work, who can use them and where to find the dedicated entry points.
Where India comes alive in October
October brings a little bit of everything — festive celebrations, crisp autumn landscapes, clearer mountain skies and the return of outdoor adventures after the monsoon. From royal festivities and vibrant cultural celebrations to ancient ruins and tropical beaches, these six destinations offer very different ways to make the most of the month.
The countries with the richest UNESCO heritage
Road trips to take this autumn
With the monsoon retreating and the weather turning cooler, autumn opens up some of India’s most scenic driving routes. From mountain roads and forested stretches to rivers, valleys and dramatic high-altitude landscapes, here are seven road trips that are especially inviting once the rains have eased.
Where to go when you’re ready to travel solo
Planning your first solo adventure can feel daunting, but the right destination can make the experience far more seamless. Safety, easy transport, welcoming local culture and plenty to do on your own can make all the difference — and these countries tick several of those boxes for first-time solo travellers.
The rise of the ‘economy of one’
As households shrink across parts of Asia, more people are living on their own, and that shift is changing how they live and spend. Here’s a look at the rise of one-person households in China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore, and what the numbers reveal about the move towards living alone.
