The Traveller Behind The 100 Countries Club

Hi,

I am Tarang Bansal

I am a geopolitical nerd, an obsessive planner, and a deeply curious person who genuinely believes one lifetime is too short for this planet. My mission is simple- when any Indian wants to travel abroad, I want to be their first and last stop for information, inspiration, and honest advice.

100 countries isn't a number. It's a statement. Nature drew no borders- countries are a political idea, a beautiful way to divide and explore the world in chunks. When you've traveled 100 distinct ones, you've essentially witnessed what this earth has to offer in one lifetime. That's what I'm chasing.

No divine force is going to give you the experience that nature and the people of this earth can. So go.

40

Countries Explored

Each one completely different from the last.

4000+

Individuals Helped

Itineraries built, budgets planned, fears removed.

1200+

Hours of Research

So you don't have to spend a single hour confused.

12k+ IG

Followers- July'26

And growing- one honest travel reel at a time.

My Story

I was never interested in surface level travel

I have always been the most curious person in every room I've been in. Every topic, every place, every culture- I want to understand it completely. I believe my love for travel is just an extension of my curiosity

Here's what nobody tells you before your first international trip — people everywhere are remarkably similar. Different food, different language, different street signs — but the same warmth, the same humour, the same generosity from strangers. Travel doesn't make the world feel bigger. It makes it feel like home.

Before This, I Was Building Something Else

After my MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, I joined Wipro Consumer Care in Bangalore as a Brand Manager- a role I genuinely enjoyed. Then I left to start Cape Nutrition, a ready-to-make smoothie brand focused on everyday nutrition. It ran for over a year before we wound it down.

Standing at that crossroads, I had two choices. Go back to a high-paying job. Or finally listen to what people had been telling me for years- that I give the best travel advice, that I should be on camera, that I should start a channel.
In October 2025, I chose the second path. I haven't looked back

Journey

And the journey continues...

What Drives Me

Curiosity

I can't leave anything half-understood. Including the world.

Perspective

Every country rewires how I think. Still happens, every time.

Real Experiences

Dark stories, hidden lanes, jam-packed itineraries. Not just resorts.

Growth

Travel has always made me a more inclusive, humble & optimistic person.

Accessibility

It costs lesser than you think, you just need to make time.

What I Do

I Write Guides

40 countries of research distilled into posts you can actually use.

I Build Itineraries

Day by day, rupee by rupee, no agent needed.

I Break Down Budgets

No surprises. You'll know the full cost before you pack a bag.

I Answer the Hard Questions

Visa, Veg Food, Overhyped places, Safety, Scams & more

See More Than What’s On The Surface

Whether you’re planning your first international trip or your fiftieth, I want to help you travel smarter, deeper, and worry-free. From budgets and visas to food, logistics, and hidden experiences, I’m here to make the world feel more accessible for you.

Plan Your Journey

Follow the journey beyond the itineraries on Instagram.

@the100countriesclub


A Few Glimpses From The Road

I started travelling to see the world. I continue because every journey changes the way I see it.