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Welcome to ishabil.com! My name is Ikbal Valiyathodi. I am an Indian travel enthusiast currently living and working in Saudi Arabia.

Living in the Middle East has given me the perfect launchpad to explore the world. Over the last several years, I have mastered the art of maximizing transit stopovers to visit incredible destinations without paying extra flight charges. From backpacking through Southeast Asia on an ultra-low budget to uncovering historic wonders, I share my raw travel stories right here. Whether it's a solo expedition, a trip with friends, or a memorable family vacation, you'll find it all cataloged below


Navigation Hub 🌍 International | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 🇮🇳 India Diaries

🌍 International Adventures

🇸🇬 Singapore

Explored on a low budget with my cousin Mahmood as part of a Singapore-Malaysia joint tour.

✈️ Smart Transit Diaries (No Extra Airfare)

How I utilize flight layovers to squeeze in bonus micro-trips completely free of extra flight costs:

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Chronicles

As an expat living here for years, I treat every weekend and break as an opportunity to discover the rich cultural heritage and incredible geography of Saudi Arabia.

🇮🇳 India Vacation Diaries

Every annual vacation home to India is transformed into a journey of rediscovery, spanning several unique Indian states and beautiful routes.

Thank you for stopping by! Keep checking back as I continuously update this index with new routes and modern maps.

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