Explera Journal
Beach stories
4 articles in Beach, newest first — written by our travel desk for journeys that start in Gujarat.
Philippines Beach Guide from India: Palawan, El Nido, Boracay and Cebu Done Right
The Philippines packs some of Asia's most jaw-dropping beaches into one trip, from the limestone lagoons of El Nido to the powder sand of Boracay and the clear water off Cebu. Here is how travellers from Surat and Gujarat plan the islands, route the flights, and handle the paperwork before they fly.
11 min · 22 JUL
Zanzibar & Tanzania Travel Guide from India: Stone Town, Nungwi Beaches, Spice Tours and a Serengeti Safari Add-On
Zanzibar pairs powder-white Indian Ocean beaches and the winding lanes of Stone Town with fragrant spice farms, and it sits a short hop from Tanzania's legendary Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari country. This guide covers the beach-plus-safari combination for Indian travellers, from Nungwi and Paje to a mainland game-drive add-on, with honest notes on visas, yellow fever and what a trip really costs.
11 min · 22 JUL
Pattaya Travel Guide from India: Beaches, Coral Island, Sanctuary of Truth and a Day Trip from Bangkok
Pattaya packs beaches, a Coral Island boat day, the carved wooden Sanctuary of Truth and easy family attractions into a short, affordable Thailand break less than two hours from Bangkok. Here is how a traveller from Surat plans the beaches, the visa and the whole trip, with honest notes on what is worth your time.
11 min · 22 JUL
Phuket Travel Guide from India: Patong Beach, Phi Phi & James Bond Island Day Trips, Old Town, Big Buddha & Phuket for Families and Honeymoon
Phuket packs powder-soft west-coast beaches, island-hopping day trips and a walkable Sino-Portuguese Old Town into one easy Southeast Asia base. This guide covers Patong, Phi Phi and James Bond island, the Big Buddha, and how to plan a Phuket trip for both families and honeymooners from Gujarat.
11 min · 22 JUL
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