
Quick Bites
A treasured travel souvenir?
A hand-painted fridge magnet from Russia
If you could time travel, which year would you relive?
2009
A destination that completely surprised you?
Kurukshetra
What’s your hidden talent?
I can instantly turn any travel plan into an unforgettable experience
An advice you would give to your 18-year-old self?
Travel more, worry less
A travel trend you secretly wish would disappear?
The race to “cover it all.”
Jay Vipin Shah, Founder, JC Tours & Travels
Sabah Tourism strengthens footprint in India ahead of VMY2026
As Malaysia gears up to welcome the world for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026), the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled a comprehensive and strategic series of initiatives to bolster its presence in the Indian market, one of the fastest-growing source markets for Malaysian tourism. Recognizing India’s vast outbound potential and increasing appetite for nature, adventure, and cultural tourism, STB has made significant strides in positioning Sabah, home to iconic destinations such as Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Semporna, as a compelling choice for Indian travellers.
ITA Airways inaugurates new direct flight Mauritius–Rome Fiumicino
ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, has launched its new direct flight between Mauritius and Rome Fiumicino, connecting Italy to one of the most captivating destinations in the Indian Ocean. The new direct connection is one of the highlights of ITA Airways’ Winter 2025–2026 season and will operate with two weekly frequencies. The inaugural flight was operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo, featuring a three-class configuration: 30 Business Class seats that recline fully into flat beds, 24 Premium Economy, and 237 Economy Class seats, including 36 Comfort Economy.
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