Here are some stories…from our travellers who venture beyond tourism, stories of connections that surprise and delight, stories of found family and communities, stories of food that nourishes the soul and stories of ties that triumph over language barriers, geographical boundaries and differences in background.
Enjoy travelling? We spoke to some travel bloggers to understand their take on travelling responsibly and doing our bit for the environment. We share traveller tips for sustainable travel in India. Small steps with big impact.
F5 ESCAPES
15 OCT 2019
Curious about what is a menstrual cup? How does it work, period cup use and how to clean a menstrual cup? Benefits? We answer some FAQs for beginners.
F5 ESCAPES
28 JUNE 2018
If you've ever been asked why women travel, you are not alone. From forging new friendships to building confidence to travel, here's a take on the concept of why women travel.
F5 ESCAPES
14 JUN 2016
Planning your next holiday? Want to find the best vacation deals? We share some travel deal tips to help you find the right ones and avoid falling for the hidden details.
F5 ESCAPES
24 AUG 2016
Missed a flight? Baggage lost? Hygiene concerns? Different travellers, different travel fears. We asked F5 travellers to share some of their most frequent fear while traveliing. And it's a very relatable mix.
F5 ESCAPES
11 APR 2019
Bastar Oct 2023. I was feeling a lot of things but nervousness was not one of them. I had one point of contact with my friends at Unexplored Bastar and have known about the work they are doing at grassroots level. Beyond that, I only had a rough route map.
AKANKSHA BUMB
26 JAN 2026
Lassi in Amritsar, Phuchkas in Kolkata, Benne dosa in Banglaore, its is long list of the best street food in your city or town! And you can never pick one over the other. From our various trips across India here are some of the popular street food in India
F5 ESCAPES
03 SEP 2019
Holi, Diwali, Ugadi, Makar Sankranti, Vijaya Dashami - Is it even possible to list all the festivals in India? Each celebrated in its own unique way, we've tried to list some of the more widely celebrated and popular Indian festivals.
F5 ESCAPES
02 MAY 2019
As a Tamil girl, my earliest memory of Madurai is that of reading about it in my Tamil school book as a child. Reading about the Sangam literature made me imagine people walking around the city wearing turbans, pearls and royal robes!
MALINI GOWRISHANKAR
03 OCT 2017
Along with the spectacular view of Dev Diwali with firecrackers, thousands of Diyas, laser light shows, you also see fire from the multiple cremations happening at the Manikarnika & Harishchandra ghats adding to it.
DEVANSHI BATRA
15 DEC 2023
F5 Talks to Susmita Mukherjee, ex-journatist and traveller, about her love for travelling, her initiative Alpaviram and how she promotes responsible tourism, her travel bucket list, and message to all aspiring and fellow women travellers.
F5 ESCAPES
23 NOV 2016
A heart-to-heart F5 Talks to Bharathi Raghothaman on her experiences and learnings through her often solo travel journeys, and message to women travellers.
F5 ESCAPES
25 OCT 2016
An interesting F5 Talks to Anita Bora as she shares her travel inspiration and chronicles; how she plans and budgets her trips, how to ensure safety while travelling, and message to all women travellers.
F5 ESCAPES
28 MAY 2014
F5 Talks to Madhumitha Venkataraman and her journey through traveling with disability. She talks about challenges, preparation, and how to make travelling more accessible.
F5 ESCAPES
04 JUL 2016
F5 Talks to Shikha Gautam, traveller and photographer on her travel journeys - inspirations, learnings, bucket lists, and message to all women travellers who just want to pack their bags and just go!
F5 ESCAPES
16 JUL 2015
F5 Talks to Stuti Shrimali, traveller and photographer, with a dream to live in the mountains. Read on to know her travel inspiration and tips on travel safety, responsible travellling and more.
F5 ESCAPES
28 JUL 2016
Visiting India for the first time? Whether you are travelling solo or in a group, here are some simple tips to make your India travels safe and memorable.
F5 ESCAPES
02 MAY 2019
If you are living in Bangalore, then it's unlikely that you haven't been to Coorg already. But what if we could do Coorg with a unique twist. Not just a sightseeing trip, but an experiential one among nature, friends, and fireflies in Coorg! Read about our
F5 ESCAPES
19 APR 2016
Love travelling? Want to connect with travellers in India? Want to be a part of a travel community? We share reasons to attend a Just Go event by F5 Escapes. Jst just visit, belong!
SINDHU RAO
06 NOV 2015
What's Just Go? What's the ROI from Just Go? Why have Just Go events? We understand the essence of Just Go for the travel community and what it means to us.
MALINI GOWRISHANKAR
12 AUG 2016
Mountains and monsoon, perfect on its own and magical when together. Read about the significance of the season and a heartfelt poem penned by a F5 traveller.
BHARATHI RAGOTHAMAN
04 MAY 2017
If you think travelling in monsoon is a challenge, here's why we believe why monsoon is the most underrated season to travel in India. The benefits and rewards are many, and here's just a small list of the perks of a monsoon getaway.
KALYANI MIRAJKAR
03 AUG 2026
I saw my first desert and sand dune at the age of 11. Before that, being from Rajasthan meant rivers and birds and waterfalls. I used to be so mad at my cousins who would ask if we get enough water or if I see a camel every day.
AKANKSHA BUMB
05 JUN 2018
Stories about Divar, Old Goa, Fontainhas, Tambdi Surla temple, Portuguese , Adil Shah. The stories about the secrets of the jungle. Trekking up to a hidden waterfall. Stories of different kinds of food & relishing it with the stories around.
DEVANSHI BATRA
14 AUG 2024
Ladakh on your mind? We've curated a Ladakh travel guide with details on food, stays, transport, places to visit, and more to help you plan your trip to Leh Ladakh.
F5 ESCAPES
10 JUN 2016
From corals and white sand beaches, to exciting water sports, dense mangrove forests and limestone caves, Bharati Raghothaman shares her unforgettable experiences on her travels to Andaman Islands.
BHARATI RAGHOTHAMAN
29 SEP 2017
Kashmir, paradise on earth, but often surrounded with travel safety concerns. We break myths and share the beauty behind travelling to Kashmir.
MALINI GOWRISHANKAR
09 AUG 2017
If you are planning a holiday, here's a list of must-dos and main attractions of Kashmir, paradise regained. Plan, visit, and travel responsibly.
F5 ESCAPES
09 AUG 2017
Want another reason to visit Kashmir? We list some offbeat reasons to visit this beautiful place. From the valleys, to city walks, explore an offbeat Kashmir.
F5 ESCAPES
10 JUNE 2016
Backwaters, forts, traditional dance and martial arts form, there's a lot to experience in North Kerala. And don't worry. We've compiled a list of offbeat experiences in North Kerala for you to plan your next vacation. Just go, and enjoy.
F5 ESCAPES
07 JUL 2016
A list of reasons to travel to Coorg. From elephant camps to coffee estates, and Buddhist monasteries. There's culture, history, and adventure to experience in one place.
F5 ESCAPES & BHARATHI RAGOTHAMAN
09 AUG 2017
Banani Vista's candid narrative of her solo trip to Pondicherry planned by F5 Escapes. Offbeat experiences with memories of a lifetime.
BANANI VISTA
08 NOV 2016
Travel diary of our guest, Sadhana Ramachander, who went on an all-women group tour to Hampi with F5 Escapes. Read about her offbeat, leisurely, fun-filled experiences and the memories she carried back with her.
SADHANA RAMACHANDER
28 NOV 2016
What does F5 Escapes mean? What's the group size? What type of food and stay will be provided? We answer FAQs about F5 Escapes as candidly as we can.
F5 ESCAPES
27 OCT 2016
If you are traveller, you are likely to have been asked all or any of these six pesky questions. They are annoying and honestly, you don't have to answer them, but if you do want to have a smart response, we share some fun and real ways to answer them.
F5 ESCAPES
22 MAY 2018
Why I Love My Job? A candid story of our co-founder's leading a trip to Ladakh a decade back, of meeting the most wonderful people and making memories for a lifetime.
AKANKSHA BUMB
10 JUN 2016
So many street foods in India, but how about a German Potato Salad? Read about team F5's encounter with this unique German dish in Bangalore.
F5 ESCAPES
28 MARCH 2016
Is solo travelling your style. Social media can at times make us have a FOMO moment if we haven't travelled solo. But is there more to it? We take a look at the often not spoken about side of solo travelling for women, why it's fun, empowering but can get
AKANKSHA BUMB
4 NOV 2017
There's no one-way to travel and at F5 Escapes we have designed our unique way to travel India. Here's a look at how we travel at F5 Escapes. From our choice of stays to sharing a meal, understand our style and check if you are a prospective F5 traveller.
AKANKSHA BUMB
12 AUG 2016
Travel to Odisha to experience a land of culture, heritage, architecture, nature and more. From temples, to lakes, cultural festivals, and crafts, there's something to discover at every turn you take.
F5 ESCAPES
11 DEC 2017
A fun-filled experience as shared by our guest on her trip to Pondicherry. From the French Colony, to Mohanam, the Rock Beach and more.
NARAYANI RAAGHAVAN
10 AUG 2017
If you've ever made those innumerable travel plans and cancelled them due to budget constraints and other personal commitments, here are some smart budget travel tips for you to travel and explore more, even on a shoestring budget.
BHARATHI RAGOTHAMAN
18 MAY 2017
What to carry when travelling? Clothes, footwear, cosmetics, documents. How to decide the essentials and skip the rest? This travel packing checklist will help you pack with confidence for your next vacation. Check it out.
F5 ESCAPES & CHAITRA MUKUND
27 JUNE 2018
Wondering what is it like travelling with a group of like-minded women on group tours? It can be fun, exciting, memorable, and also a bit unnerving (at first). Here we share some effective tips to enjoy group travel to make every trip your best ever.
F5 ESCAPES
08 NOV 2019
A personal travel experience to the Karavali or Coastal Karnataka region over the years, across Mangalore, Udupi, Manipal, and Murdeshwar.
MALINI GOWRISHANKAR
22 NOV 2017
A look at the West Coast of India. Culture, landscape, backwaters, Western Ghats and more. Magical and a true delight to our senses and intellect.
F5 ESCAPES
03 OCT 2017
A look at the hidden gem that Diu is! Open beaches, grand architecture, and lip smacking food! Read to know what makes travelling to Diu a must on your bucket list.
F5 ESCAPES
29 SEP 2017
Rajasthan, the largest state has a lot to offer to the keen traveller. From majestic forts to delicious food, lakes, palaces, greenery and sandy deserts. We take you on a virtual tour of travelling to Rajasthan with F5 Escapes.
AKANKSHA BUMB
04 FEB 2016
Learn the unspoken rules of body language while travelling to stay safe, travel confidently, avoid mistakes, and show respect.
MALINI GOWRISHANKAR
03 OCT 2017
When the high passes of Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, or Sikkim call, you answer! But not before you prepare right. Our tips on staying healthy during high altitude travel.
F5 ESCAPES
13 MAY 2016
Travel safety is a real concern. The world may not quite be ready for the woman travelling alone, but we are not going to let that stop us, are we?
BHARATHI RAGOTHAMAN
21 NOV 2016
