Hey Reader! A warm welcome to my life page.
Hi, I’m Madhuri Suryawanshi, the voice behind MaddyThinks.ca.
I’m a working professional, immigrant, and frequent traveler who believes that travel is amazing but also messy, stressful, and very real.
I work in a field that gives me the privilege of traveling often, and honestly, I love it. But travel for me has never been about luxury hotels or picture‑perfect moments. It’s about figuring things out – airports, baggage rules, visas, credit cards, long layovers, and everything that can (and does) go wrong along the way.
A Little About My Journey
I’ve lived in multiple countries for long stretches of time:
- Over 20 years in India
- 1 year in the UK
- 6+ years in the US
- And now, I call Canada home
Living across countries has given me a very real, on‑the‑ground perspective of international travel, especially when you’re balancing a career, family, and responsibilities alongside it.
Why I Started MaddyThinks
When I moved countries, I quickly realized something: Most travel blogs don’t talk about the real stuff.
Things like:
- Airline baggage rules (and how confusing they can be)
- Airport experiences that aren’t glamorous
- Immigration‑related travel stress
- Credit cards, airport lounges, insurance, and packing checklists
- What actually goes wrong and how to deal with it
I started MaddyThinks to document what I wish I had known earlier.
Not as a travel influencer but as a working professional and immigrant trying to travel smart while managing real life.
What You’ll Find on This Blog
On MaddyThinks.ca, I write about:
- International travel experiences (especially India ↔ Canada)
- Airline baggage rules & airport tips
- Airport lounges, credit cards & travel comforts
- Travel checklists for new immigrants & visitors
- Honest, practical travel advice — no hype
Everything I share is based on personal experience, careful research, or both.
A Bit More About Me
Professionally, I work in IT and service management, which means I’m naturally detail‑oriented, practical, and structured. That mindset shows up in my writing — I like:
- Clear explanations
- Step‑by‑step guidance
- Realistic expectations
Travel for me isn’t about luxury or perfect photos. It’s about:
- Making smart choices
- Reducing stress
- Learning how to move through the world more confidently
Transparency & Trust
Some articles on this site may include affiliate links. If you choose to use them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products or services I genuinely find useful.
All opinions on this blog are my own, based on my experiences and understanding at the time of writing.
Let’s Connect
If you have a question, a shared experience, or a topic you’d like me to cover, I’d love to hear from you.
👉 Contact me via the Contact page
Thank you for being here and happy travels ✈️
— Madhuri – Travel, explained for real life 🙂
