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.
Planning your first group trip? Wondering what to look for in women only group tours in India? We share tips to get started.
SOHINI BANERJEE
28 AUG 2026
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
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
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
A solo trip to Jammu and a lifetime of travels. F5 Talks to Priya Krishnan Das on her travel journeys. Key learnings, memories, responsible tourism and more.
F5 ESCAPES
26 MAY 2016
Badminton player, corporate professional, traveller! F5 Talks to Medhavi Davda on her travels from her backpacking trip to stay in the Himalayas.
F5 ESCAPES
05 MAY 2016
From talking about how travelling has made her more humble in life, to remembering a trip to Uttarakhand, F5 Talks to Parnashree Devi on her travel journey.
F5 ESCAPES
04 APR 2016
Her mother is her greatest travel inspiration, and she has innumerable travel stories to share, F5 Talks to Divyakshi on travelling as a female traveller.
F5 ESCAPES
12 APR 2016
Always a keen traveller, F5 Talks to Archana Singh on her travel stories. From her first trip to Europe, to bucket lists, budgeting, travel safety and more.
F5 ESCAPES
12 APR 2016
No looking back for this travel enthusiast when she realised travelling makes her happy! F5 Talks to Ruby Singh on her travel escapes, bucket list, message to women travellers and more.
F5 ESCAPES
18 APR 2016
She started her travel journey late, but over the years went to 24 countries and counting. F5 Talks to Snigdha Jain about her travel adventures and more.
F5 ESCAPES
19 APR 2016
Graduation trip to Goa, trip to Sri Lanka, holiday at the Coral Islands in Pattalya, F5 Talks to Ami Bhat on her travels, inspiration, travel companions, and more.
F5 ESCAPES
21 MAR 2016
A road trip from Srinagar to Leh and the soul of a traveller, F5 Talks to Swati Saxena on her travel adventures, bucket lists, memorable trips, and message to all women to pack their bags and start travelling more!
F5 ESCAPES
01 FEB 2016
What started as a solo trip for 15 days went on to become a lifetime of travels. F5 Talks to Priyanka Dalal about her travel journeys and documenting it.
F5 ESCAPES
25 JAN 2016
A hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, attending mass in Saint Mark’s basilica in Venice, F5 Talks to Madhu Shetty on her travels. What inspired her to explore, her travel budgeting style, bucket lists and more.
F5 ESCAPES
09 MAY 2016
A look at our Ooty trip designed for solo and group travellers, and moms travelling with their kids. New experiences, memories, and a fun weekend getaway.
BHARATHI RAGOTHAMAN
09 MAY 2018
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
Introducing our speakers for the Just Go Bangalore event - Travelling Responsibly. It's a diverse lot each doing their part to make tourism sustainable.
F5 ESCAPES
09 JAN 2016
A recap of a fun, engaging Just Go Bangalore event with conversations on destinations and the culinary experiences. From butter chai to pizza! The anecdotes were just too many.
F5 ESCAPES
19 OCT 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
Shruti Garodia shares more about her life on the mountains, this time talking about her day at the school, teaching and spreading joy in the classroom.
SHRUTI GARODIA
02 FEB 2016
Shruti Garodia shares her travel stories of a month on the mountain top - away from the bustle of city life, and finding happiness in teaching and living in nature.
SHRUTI GARODIA
02 FEB 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
A personal narrative on travel safety for women in North East India. A look at the culture and what makes it safe for women to travel…
DEVANSHI BATRA
10 SEP 2026
Our Co-Founder shares a personal essay on solo woman travel in Meghalaya — the Umngot River, Nongriat root bridge, Mawphlang sacred grove, and why women travel safely here.
AKANKSHA BUMB
21 AUG 2026
A personal narration of traveling around Assam and Nagaland by our guest who joined our women group trip in 2018, to experience the Hornbill festival, Majuli Island, and more.
SADHANA RAMACHANDER
10 JAN 2019
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
Want to travel with friends and family but don't want the hassle of planning, booking and coordinating? Here's what makes our tailor made travel experiences a perfect choice for those who want to delegate the hassle, and enjoy their holiday.
F5 ESCAPES
04 OCT 2016
Do you think of travelling as an investment or expense? Is it something momentary or for the long-term? Does it have tangible benefits? Answer our travel questionnaire to know what travelling means to you and why do you travel.
F5 ESCAPES
03 MAY 2017
Why travel with F5 Escapes? Is it the stays, experiences, offbeat destinations, responsible tourism, women only groups, or all of them? Here's what we have to say.
MALINI GOWRISHANKAR
15 JAN 2019
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
Breaking myths about visiting Bastar in Chhattisgarh. This Bastar travel guide shares insights on how to reach Bastar, the best seasons to travel, places to visit, the tribal culture and life in Bastar, and how safe it is to travel to Bastar.
MALINI GOWRISHANKAR
14 SEP 2026
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
This Travel Love Stories is about friendship and love and two very different people; about a long drive, realisations, feelings, and a simple good bye.
F5 ESCAPES
30 AUG 2016
A holiday in Spain and a beautiful meeting, calm sunsets, shared headphones, and dreams to stay friends and travel. Here's another Travel Love Stories.
F5 ESCAPES
26 AUG 2016
A solo trip on birthday, and a bagful of memories of discovery, travel, new experiences, and unusual friendships in this part of Travel Love Stories.
F5 ESCAPES
11 AUG 2016
Away from the city bustle, up the mountains, and we have Travel Love Stories about simplicity, kindness, calm, and friendships. The magic of the Himalayas indeed!
F5 ESCAPES
09 AUG 2016
What started as online chats and discussions on marathon, turned into a beautiful friendship filled with kindness and respect, in this Travel Love Stories tale.
F5 ESCAPES
28 JUL 2016
A friendship formed online, a planned visit and endless conversations. Some travel love stories are about friendships and conversations about life and even galaxies!
F5 ESCAPES
13 JUL 2016
Not all love stories are romantic. Our next Travel Love Stories explores the idea of an unexpected kind of love as friends and well wishers.
F5 ESCAPES
13 JUL 2016
This Travel Love Stories is about chance encounters on a bus journey. A bus ride, conversations, and how it can lead to new experiences and maybe even love.
F5 ESCAPES
11 JUL 2016
When travelling is such a vital part of your life, how do you balance romantic relationships? From our Travel Love Stories series, here's Love In Transit.
F5 ESCAPES
08 JUL 2016
The first story from our Travel Love Stories series. A pleasant, young love story forged while travelling, but will it last the test of time and the trials of life?
F5 ESCAPES
05 JUL 2016
Details of a Safety & Self Defence Workshop for Women Traveling Alone in India organised by F5 Escapes with Durga India.
F5 ESCAPES
25 JUN 2018
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
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
You've been to Goa. But have you experienced offbeat Goa? Not the beaches, but the waterfalls, churches, islands, culture, food and so much more.
F5 ESCAPES
19 JUL 2018
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
