March 20, 2026 | Anita Shah For the longest time, I looked at Perth the way most itineraries do—as a pause rather than a place. A clean, efficient arrival point before pushing clients towards Margaret River, the outback, or the coast. It was the city you landed in, adjusted to

March 20, 2026 | By Anita Shah The gin tasting we did in Perth was never meant to anchor a story. It sat quietly in the itinerary, positioned as a late afternoon add-on—something to do before dinner, not something to build a narrative around. But within minutes of stepping into

March 20, 2026 | By Anita Shah I’ll admit this upfront — I underestimated Busselton. Like many travel designers, I had mentally slotted it as a “pleasant coastal stop” on the way to somewhere else. A quick jetty visit, maybe a coffee, and then onward to Margaret River. Efficient. Neat.

March 19, 2026 | By Anita Shah Luxury travel often sells itself on ease. Seamless transfers, late breakfasts, unhurried mornings. But every now and then, an experience comes along that quietly challenges that idea — asking for effort first, and rewarding you later. Hot air ballooning in the countryside around

March 19, 2026 | By Anita Shah Perched dramatically along the rugged coastline of Cape Naturaliste, the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse offers far more than just panoramic ocean views—it delivers a compact, story-rich experience that fits seamlessly into a well-paced itinerary. For Indian travel designers curating journeys through Western Australia, especially

March 19, 2026 | By Anita Shah “Let’s just do one winery and head back,” we said.Cut to: three tastings later, a perfectly paired lunch, chocolate in hand, vineyard views all around—and absolutely no intention of leaving anytime soon. Welcome to Margaret River—the kind of destination that starts off as

March 16, 2026 | By Anita Shah For travel designers building itineraries around Perth, Rottnest Island is often positioned as a simple day excursion. In reality, the island functions as a compact destination in its own right — combining wildlife, soft adventure, cycling infrastructure, and boutique accommodation within a short

March 15, 2026 | By Anita Shah On the last day of my Western Australia trip, I decided to do something I rarely plan for in advance — simply walk around the city and breathe a little more of Perth in before flying out. No agenda, no “must-see” list. Just

March 13, 2026 | By Anita Shah I didn’t know what to expect when we landed in Baku. Part of me thought: “It’s a city on the Caspian Sea, some history, maybe a few skyscrapers, nice hotel.” Wrong. This city, perched where Europe kisses Central Asia, is a full-blown sensory