Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda ditched the honeymoon for a buddymoon in Thailand: What it is and why you need one too

For decades, the standard post-wedding move for Indian couples was a secluded, “just the two of us” getaway. But as anyone who has survived a three-day big fat Indian wedding knows, the transition from 500 guests to total isolation can be a bit of a shock.Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda just proved that the coolest way to wind down isn’t by disappearing—it’s by bringing your favorite people with you. After their stunning Udaipur wedding and the whirlwind of celebrations in Hyderabad, the couple jetted off to Koh Samui, Thailand, for a “buddymoon.” It’s exactly what it sounds like: a honeymoon, but with the squad.