New Delhi, March 26 -- Most of us have a dream trip in our minds. We cut out pictures of places from travel magazines, add them to our Pinterest boards or make a good old bucket list. But life gets in the way.

Sometimes our work commitments don't allow us to take long leave, travelling with young children is not the easiest, or leaving aging parents alone might not be possible.

What if you could finally travel on your own terms? Retirement is one such time where you can leave all these worries and make your dreams a reality. Proper planning at the right time can ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Here's how:

The first step is determining your travelling style. To do that, you must figure out if you want to do it solo, with your...