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To drink a secret brewed in secret
Evening settles over Phobjikha Valley like a silk shawl, its rolling meadows bathed in the quiet glow of the fading
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The stay is the trip
In an age of burnout, micro-itineraries, and “must-see” lists that feel like second jobs, the most luxurious move a traveller
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Old Monks
Beneath the ruins lie deeper stories—Roman and Satavahana coins, pieces of pottery, and religious relics unearthed by archaeologists. These artefacts
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Past, present, and the peculiar
The cobbled streets of Nuremberg in Germany are haunted by dark shadows. It’s Nazi territory where local Jews were murdered
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The season of seaside couture
Hospitality has long flirted with fashion, but this season, the affair has blossomed into full-blown haute couture. Across Europe, luxury
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From Cob to Concept is Rural Mod
Two kilometres beyond the last motorable road in the Garhwal Himalayas, a story unfolds that feels plucked from a half-remembered
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For the Sake of Good Times
Interestingly, the quality of sake is an expression of a region’s rice quality—with heavy polishing making for a cleaner, purer
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What lies beneath
A sleek, black leviathan rests silently on land, its massive form contrasting sharply with the clear blue sky above Simon’s
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Keeping it inn the family
Step off the train at Buñol and this Spanish town will snuggle you with its sweetest secret. Seven minutes’ walk
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Izakaya nights in Mumbai
An informal, vibrant setting serving sakes and beers with an array of small, tapas-style dishes, designed for the love of
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Blues in the wind
With its white-washed houses and bright blue-hued doors, flower pots set on its crenelated walls, antiquated buildings and gothic churches
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Into the green silence
The first thing you notice is the weight of the green. Not the polite emerald of a city park, but
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Saints and Spirits on the Black Sea
Forget beach bars and banana boats. Bulgaria’s Anastasia Island, a speck in the Black Sea just off Burgas, doesn’t serve
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Hitting the High Notes
As a group of five Indians enter the main auditorium of the Royal Opera House Muscat in the capital city
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Nepal opens 97 remote peaks for free climbing to boost tourism
KATHMANDU: Nepal has opened nearly 100 peaks in its remote western region for free climbing to boost mountain tourism, according
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Plating Yesterday Today
On a blistering July afternoon in Shantiniketan, guests gather beneath the terracotta eaves of a pale, eggshell-hued bungalow. A breeze
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‘Meat’ing and greeting
From sourcing ingredients for that authentic mediterranean taste to a kitchen helmed by Afghani chef, Barin Naib Attai—Anar has got
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A city of stone and solemnity
Tucked into the vast plains of northwest Spain, the city of León emerges like a mosaic of centuries—its architecture a
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Kitchens of memory and migration
Some places don’t shout for your attention. They simply linger like saffron on the tongue or rosewater in the air.
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Yacht the talk in India
Yacht companies are also catering to specific needs of their Indian clientele. Whether it’s installing on-deck mandirs, customising interiors with
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In the shadow of the serpent
Some 317 kilometers south of Darwin, the mirror-still waters of the Katherine River cut a path through towering sandstone cliffs
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The world is its oyster
Native Whitstable oysters—flat, earthy, and harvested by hand—enjoy protected status and are loved across Britain. In addition to the native
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Games people play
The noon heat clings to the cobblestones of Plaza Mayor as the ancient bells of Santa María chime three o’clock.
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Holidays in hell
Earlier this year, India unveiled Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan—a bold new initiative turning historic and active battlefields into immersive tourist destinations.
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Ass you like it in Wesel
The donkey’s link to Wesel goes back to the 19th century, when the playful rhyme—“Wer ist der Bürgermeister von Wesel?”
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Living legacy, one room at a time
The traditional Parsi house with European, Hindu and Islamic architectural features has an open courtyard in the centre, with interconnected
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Rock that became a temple
In Cave One, Devaraja Lena—the Cave of the Divine King—is a massive 14-metre reclining Buddha, carved directly from the rock,
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The Karakol kaleidoscope
In the far north-eastern corner of Kyrgyzstan lies Karakol, the nation’s fourth-largest city. Founded some 150 years ago, it was
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Wheels, meals and all in between
Bicycles glide past rows of colourful houses, bursts of bougainvillea, quaint cafes and elfin boutique stores, smartly navigating the handfuls
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Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates
Dubai has roughly nine expatriate residents for every Emirati citizen. Most of its private sector workers are migrants on temporary
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Bean There, Brew That
“Someone sipped a cup and said, ‘This reminds me of home,’” she says, recalling the moment when she got to
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A town for gold diggers
The discovery of the precious metal in New South Wales and spreading to other regions of Victoria, including Ballarat, led
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Having a whale of a time
Aboard the ship, you can’t help but wait with bated breath for a real-life Free Willy moment. For those who
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Let’s get Personal
Nestled in the mist-shrouded hills of Coorg, Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate rises from the coffee plantations like a grand
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Flower that blooms in the desert
Part archaeological wonder and part landscaped public space, the Al Hili Archaeological Park showcases remnants of a Bronze Age settlement
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India on the high seas
The shift isn’t just a trend—it’s backed by numbers. As per the Tourism Ministry, in 2023, over 2,00,000 Indians took
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Making waves, hugging the shore
If you’ve been on the sea for much of your life, it is natural to be at sea. Navy Captain
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Here it’s not silent as a grave
It starts with a soft crunch underfoot. Fallen leaves, gravel paths, or just the hush of your own footsteps blending
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Chasing Rainbows in Taiwan
The sound of shutterbugs pepper the background as visitors literally hijack every inch of the walls in Lane 56 on
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The Glitz and Glamour of Brühl
Opulent, extravagant, over-the-top—even these adjectives can’t quite describe the glory of this place: The 120-room, horseshoe-shaped Augustusburg Palace in Germany’s
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Farway Festival of Eclectic Esoterica
The road leading to the land of the Lisu tribe in Arunachal Pradesh is long and arduous. If one travels
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An old city in the new world
As one moves deeper into the heart of the city, the architectural masterpiece and decaying grandeur of ornately decorated brick
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The forest of enchantments
The biggest draw, however, is the big cats—the jungle has a good population of tigers (said to be around 150)
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Beyond the beaches of Bali
Amid the sun-soaked beaches and bustling bars of Bali, where party-goers often lose sight of the island’s roots, a museum
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These trees exist in only one place on Earth — Now climate change and goats threaten their survival
But it’s the dragon’s blood tree that has long captured imaginations, its otherworldly form seeming to belong more to the
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A blend of history and luxury
The stunning Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel has reopened its doors after a glamorous refresh, marking a new era of
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A peruvian bull run
The little bull has many stylised features that have their own symbolisms. For instance, the wide open eyes signify that
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Getaways that give back
With its vast biodiversity, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change. From the icy peaks of the Himalayas to
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A blend of the northeast
On a balmy summer evening, the promise of a great view leads you on a 30-metre climb up a metal
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Here’s where Bengalureans are travelling this Summer
Evergreen Favourites – Thailand and Bhutan Bhutan and Thailand remain favoured due to their affordability and visa-free entry. Despite the
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Do It like the Danes
Torvehallerne Market in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a great place to start a food tour, packed as it is with everything
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Aboard the Swedish Titanic
In the heart of Stockholm, where maritime history echoes through wooden beams and centuries-old nautical tales, the Vasamuseet, stands as
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Where the wild things are
Some places seem untouched by time—where nature unfolds at its own rhythm, far removed from the chaos of human life.
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The mystique of the masons
A brooding, stone-clad structure looms tall along North Broad Street in downtown Philadelphia. The Masonic Temple or the Grand Lodge
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Stories etched in stone
Between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC, the capital city of Dadan rose to great power in northern Arabia. Reason:
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Remains of the deadly day
Who would have thought that cycles could win wars? In 1942, during World War II, the Japanese army penetrated Singapore
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Footsteps in a tale of two Cities
Many Dickens-focused walking tours also take in Seven Dials, then a slum of “dirty men, filthy women, squalid children …
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The Ugly Indian Tourist
INDIAN SMALL TOWN MONEY POWER IS DRIVING TRAVEL In the late ‘90s and beginning of the 21st century, the Indian
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A spouses and smugglers walkabout
Good Friday is a day of remembrance and reflection. But Mousehole, a picturesque fishing village on the south coast of
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The Sounds and Scents of Salalah
The thrill peaks further at Al Mughsail Beach, with its famed and ancient blowholes created by centuries of erosion on
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Tell it to the birds
Spot the common pochard, black kite, white-throated kingfisher, and other waterbirds. Or, take a leisurely walk or cycle along the
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It’s shakalaka blue bloom @ ‘Kumbalangi Nights’
Need for a proper tourism plan But not everything is bright and blue here. Satheesan V R, who runs Kumbalangi
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Down the memory lane: Moscow, a winter wonderland
As the summer sun shines brighter every passing day, I am reminded of my winter in Moscow more and more.
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Pitching luxury
I magine an Instagram-worthy sunset over tranquil backwaters, with a sky full of stars. As the evening winds down, you
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Silence of the lands
The Rise of Silent Luxury Travel, once synonymous with indulgence—lavish hotels, fine dining, and adventurepacked itineraries—is undergoing a ‘silent’ transformation.
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Every Pet has Its Day
When Sajal Dubey, a 27-year-old Dubai based businessman, boarded an Air India flight with his dog—Taco—he was overjoyed. “I was
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Hitting Rock High in Goreme
Whimsical rock formations are the first thing that captivate visitors in Goreme, a quaint village nestled in the heart of
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On stranger tides
London has long been defined by the river that runs through it. In Victorian times, human figures were commonly spotted
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On Stranger Tides
London has long been defined by the river that runs through it. In Victorian times, human figures were commonly spotted
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Brahmaputra’s summer gift, Sandbar island in Guwahati
Local food makes the experience come alive on your taste buds, with aloo pitika packed with mustard and chillies; spicy
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Malaysian tourism department says over half of country’s tourists hail from South India
Wedding tourism is also a rapidly growing sector, with Indian couples increasingly choosing Malaysia for their dream weddings. Hishamuddin Mustafa,
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Spain’s Toledo, the city of three cultures
The best view of Spain’s ancient capital Toledo is from Mirador del Valle—a lookout point to the south of the
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Hanging with the Irish by the sea
On the Whitsuntide weekend (a bank holiday in mid-June) of 1952, students Brian Varley and JM Dickenson aged 19 and
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All that Jazz
In 2013, Zian Bhamgara, stage name Zian B, had just returned from studying jazz vocals in Germany and the Netherlands,
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Stepping up for the Punjab
In Pune, she trained under Yogini Gandhi of the Lucknow gharana for almost 17 years until 2013. She then moved
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River sutra of hidden hierarchies
English philosopher Herbert Spencer’s theory of evolution, popularised by Charles Darwin argues survival of the fittest, thereby leading to a
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Pack Your Bags
The creative directors at label Satya Paul have brought a travel-ready collection for those who get itchy feet. Named ‘Pleasure
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Sax and the city
It’s three in the afternoon at the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans in the US. The city’s oldest neighbourhood
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Denwa Backwater Escape: Wild and high
Tucked away from the well-worn tourist paths of Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha and Bandhavgarh lies Satpura’s hidden gem—the Denwa Backwater Escape.
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Where myth meets reality
A little further on, Dhanushkodi, the ghost town, holds its own poignant allure to the tourist. The ruins of a
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Holding fort in the happiest country
Marc Dujardin, in his study, From Living to Propelling Monument, writes: “Contrary to most medieval castles in Europe that are
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A run of the salt desert
Imagine a stretch of road flanked on both sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea and saline mudflats that
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Lucy in the sky with diamonds via night tourism
Traditionally, vacation itineraries were packed with daytime activities—visiting monuments, basking on sun-soaked beaches, exploring bustling local markets, or heading on
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A Bohemian rhapsody
As the setting sun glimmers on the baroque cathedral at the Old Town Square at Jicin, a local guide dressed
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Shimmering on the Silk Route
For travelphiles who grew up on a steady diet of Silk Route lore, perhaps the most famous trading route in
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Pride and patrimony
Is coexistence of man and animal possible when there is a deep-rooted respect for nature? The Maldhari tribe of Gir
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One man is an Island
Majuli has been screaming for attention. It is the world’s largest inhabited river island and a melting pot of Assam’s
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Haunting tales on historic streets of Georgetown in Washington DC
The US is gearing up to get a new President. Anticipation and anxiety is building up in Washington DC. However,
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Inside outside in Spain’s Cordoba
Geraniums, roses, palm trees, azahar (orange blossom) and bright bougainvillea bob their heads in terracotta pots. The scent of jasmine
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A house for Ms Pearl S Buck
Manicured gardens and green lawns, historic stone archways, and a rustic greenhouse spread across 68 picturesque acres in Bucks County,
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Swachh Sikkim Village
Cleanliness begins at home. In 2017, Dawa Choden Bhutia, the panchayat president of Phadamchen village in Sikkim, assembled 17 women
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Malappuram to the Mountains: Afeedha’s fearless solo journey
When she received her acceptance letter and moved to Delhi for her studies, Afeedha took every opportunity to travel. She
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Hospitably Ethnic by the Sea
In the scenic coastal village of Dombe near Karnataka’s Byndoor, a homestay comes alive in the wee hours of the
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Calling on Armenia’s Van Gogh
As you sit down with Armenian painter Lusik Aguletsi’s family—the artist was often called the Van Gogh of Armenia—sipping warm
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Of Pinocchio and Holy Relics
Walking through the narrow alleys and cobblestoned lanes of the town, one comes across patrician homes of traders and stately
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Time stands still in Schiltach
A group of Spanish tourists is engrossed in admiring a timber-crafted house in the town of Schiltach located in the
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More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad—so where are they heading and why?
The story is similar for British visas. Many people in India, as well as other applicants, feel the process is too
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Sharp surge in Indians travelling abroad, UAE and Thailand remain top destinations
The report also stated that international travel search volumes remain relatively steady across all seasons, with December being the most
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A tale between two countries
One of the oldest cities in Scandinavia and home to the world’s oldest amusement park, Copenhagen has a plethora of
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Going, going, gone
Garima Sinha, a 32-year-old marketing professional and avid traveller from Noida, made an unusual decision during her visit to Canada
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Watch and wait
Sleep early, wake up early” is the motto of the enthusiastic guides at the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
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On Picasso’s trail in Malaga
Walking the narrow cobblestone streets with houses with green shutters on either side, is the two-storeyed Ataneo De Malaga on
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Guerrillas in the midst of Barcelona
Make no mistake, Barcelona is a walking city. And only by doing so do you let the city unveil an
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The ladle of the exile
India has few destination restaurants. Naar, a cozy, 16-cover one-of-a-kind restaurant in a tiny village near Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh,
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Up above the world
Right at the start, a few guests want to give up. But instructor Adnan eggs them on, escorting each participant,
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Words worth
The Daunt bookstore almost diverts attention from the substantial collection of volumes it is stocked with. Situated on a quiet
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The tracks of wars past
The first official photograph ever of a tank in action is at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on September 15, 1916.
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All quiet in Clovelly
Charming historic houses cling to the wooded hillside, lining the steep cobbled street that snakes down the hill to the
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The Island that César built
A vast expanse of wasteland, rugged and hostile, filled with colours of the earth—black, grey, red, brown, with a smattering
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Fort runner
To grab a fantastic view, visitors have to climb up a cobblestone path made of hundreds of steps and cross
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Where conservation meets culinary delight at PCF
Imagine waking up to the cacophony of peacocks and the faint sound of waves crashing on sand. The weather is
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Crouching tiger at hidden Rukhad
A jungle hare caught in the headlight of safari jeeps stops momentarily to rear up on its hind legs to
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Heeding the call of Shiva
“Har har Mahadev… Har Har Mahadev…” Each time you feel it is impossible to take another step forward on the
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Awaiting a golden moment
In 1765, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia defeated Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali in the Battle of Amritsar and established the Katra
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The other side of Nepal
A striking pagoda with cantilevered wooden roofs, towers above Bhaktapur, a royal city in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Close by
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From forts to culinary delights in Sri Lanka’s coastal town
Building it up: Galle’s British and Dutch colonial architecture exhibit similar order and symmetry. The Dutch, adept in masonry, favoured
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Payana Museum showcases 50 years of vintage car collection
A drive to Srirangapatna that sits along the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is a car metaphor. You pass a big building whose
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Moda Goa Museum: House of memories
I’m a big dreamer who made most of my dreams come true. One dream was to give back to Goa…
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The Jeju rock show
A teenager wearing black shorts and a pink T-shirt is about to start hiking to the peak of the scenic
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The French silk route
Travelling to Lyon from Paris is taking a two-hour train ride to the Medieval Ages. Of course with a soupcon
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Unfazed by tourists, masters of the jungle
Tiger lore at the reserve includes stories about how Maya, the current queen of Tadoba, learned to deal with gawping
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A modern haven with a nostalgic railway twist
The hotel is designed by Singaporean DP Architects, who strove to highlight the brand’s history in a modern, appealing manner.
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Dune by the yurt
Back at the camp, a leisurely camel safari awaits. At a giant communal yurt made specifically for guests to feast
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The Two Moors Way: Coast-to-coast
Steep craggy cliffs climb skyward, puffed-up clouds scatter through the sky, and the wind thrusts you onto the thin, coastal
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Restoration of Fort Barwara: Past forward
In early spring when the sun peeks out from behind the Aravalli range looming over the Chauth Ka Barwara village,
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A Ruinous Good Time
Interestingly, ruin pubs have a short history—they are only two decades old. In the 20th century, Budapest’s Jewish Quarter was
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The Temple Scientists
Back to the roots’ is the ethos of Ezha, which in Malayalam means ‘thread’. Three women conservation architects Swathy Subramanian,
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Travellers without borders
The Northeast of India, and its neighbour Myanmar aka Burma is knitted with secret forest routes and sprawling grasslands. Borders
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Realm of thrones
Egypt’s illustrious history is the protagonist in a one-of-a-kind drama that unfolds within the thick walls of the Egyptian Museum
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Up above the world so high
Taking a walk means diffrent things in different places. Insta Reels show off the thrill of climbing creaky ladders along
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Village of healing
A sunflower field catches your eye as you drive towards Shilimb village in Maharashtra. The vibrant yellow of the flowers,
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Hyderabad’s ‘Palash ki Talaash’ walk celebrates nature’s wonders
She adds, “Its unique keel petal requires birds to make an effort to reach the hidden nectar, thus aiding pollination.
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Discover Japan’s serene cherry blossom havens
As winter fades away and spring approaches, Japan eagerly awaits the annual delight of cherry blossoms, or sakura, unfurling their
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Pangot in Uttarakhand haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers
A little detour from the main Ramnagar-Nainital road changes the perspective completely. The drive to Pangot, the quieter cousin of
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Bean there, brewed that
Did you know that Coorg is regarded as the coffee cup of India?” naturalist Bindu Shree asks the motley group
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Discover motoring nirvana while drifting across the great Scandinavian freeze
The Art of Drifting Drifting may have been popularised in mainstream media by neon-bathed visions of Tokyo’s underground racing scene,
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Castle Royale
During the Mughal Empire and British colonial period, Gujarat’s Saurashtra region was divided into about 200 princely states and jagirs
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Rail travel at bullet speeds
High-speed trains have revolutionised surface transportation, let alone railways around the world. A high-speed rail (HSR) network utilises trains that
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Eat your way through Mussoorie and Landour!
Situated amidst the lush hills of Uttarakhand, Mussoorie and Landour stand as quintessential hill stations, offering not just breathtaking views
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Words’ worth in Wales
Hay-on-Wye wasn’t always known as the ‘town of books’. Bookseller Richard Booth, the self-proclaimed ‘King of Hay’, opened the first
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Shikar Royale
The thrill of chancing on a wild cat from the open jeep keeps one alert at all times. What might
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Kingdom of Quiet
Blue should be the national colour of Bhutan. The clear skies in the backdrop of virgin pine-forested mountains are a
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Jungle nook at Estate Plavu in Kerala’s Wayanad district
Green trees as far as the eye can see. Blue skies an expansive canopy above. The sound of birdsong. The
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Taking a walk in the woods at Spain
How do you spend an afternoon in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain? You could grab your towel and head to one
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Warrior deluxe: A set-up straight out of the 17th-century Maratha era
At The Chavni, the soft golden hue of the setting sun welcomes guests to the high tea area, set against
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Exotic sights, good food & slew of activities
Enter the Food Court, the barbecued smell of kebabs, aromatics, and other dishes will make you feel hungry. The silent
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Three wellness spots to rejuvenate mind, body and soul
Hua Hin – Rewire your system in Hua Hin, Thailand’s wellness epicentre. Hua Hin, which was once a fishing village,
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Radisson hotel group expands its presence in Jammu & Kashmir
The location is easily accessible by road from the Mandi Bus Station and Srinagar International Airport, depending on the time
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Tips to make your concert experience worth it
Concerts have always been big business, but with people traversing oceans for their favourite artistes, music shows have become a key
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The Monks who embalmed themselves
No meat. No alcohol. Also forbidden were ‘Ten Cereals,’ consisting of rice, wheat, soybeans, adzuki beans, black sesame seeds, barnyard grass,
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The going gets greener in Sri Lanka
For a country roughly the size of Tasmania in Australia, Sri Lanka has a surprising number of ecosystems. The island
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The Swiss life; a journey into the Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
Where did old farmhouses, stables, bakehouses or barns in Switzerland, which were replaced by modern buildings, go? They were dismantled
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Of Potters and Tigers; explore Saj in the Forest
The property also arranges for drives around the picturesque Kohka Lake and backwater safaris, besides visits to Pachdhar, a village
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Here’s what to do and where to go in the city of lights
Then there are over a century-old luxury department stores such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps that have history written all over them.
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Dagshai Jail Museum tells stories of confinement and solitude
Following the latter, the jail was visited by its most famous resident, Mahatma Gandhi, who voluntarily spent the night here
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Magic Mushrooms
But the high price of the product inhibits a scale-up. “The cost is five times that of thermocol. Besides, thermocol
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Emerging from the Shadows
Technological innovations and modern entertainment in the 20th century, however, ushered in profound changes, making much of indigenous entertainment irrelevant
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Nupur Tron: Forging an East-West connect
Exiles can be long if they have a cause. Nupur Tron, founder and director of ‘Foundation Frison Horta’ in Brussels, Belgium,
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Filling in on art in Philly
“One of the things that makes the art and culture scene in Philadelphia so wonderful is the variety,” says Irene
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Journey to Turkestan- the second Mecca of the East
It is a scenic drive to Turkestan from Shymkent in Southern Kazakhstan, about 680 km from Almaty, the country’s largest
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Starting at the Finnish line
Watching the northern lights is like seeing a miracle unfold. It’s as if the cosmos is dancing and a superpower up
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A Bonn sonata: A collection of crippled villages in West Germany
B for Bonn. B for Boring. So it has been said of West Germany’s former capital city, about which A
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Dive deep into churches and churchkhela at Kutaisi in Georgia
Kutaisi is surrounded by UNESCO sites, monasteries and caves. Gelati monastery, founded in 1106, used to be home to an
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Travelling in the magical land
Straight out of our mindscape of fairyland. Live in a mushroom shaped cave, shop for groceries from a bigger one,
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Nurla: A stopover in no man’s land
Alongside a murmuring brook, a gentle uphill trail dissolves from a brown, muddy one to a path flanked by willows, fields
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Notes from Ground Ziro
The last decade has seen some talented global artists play at the festival such as Prateek Kuhad, Peter Cat Recording
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Rising like a Phoenix
About 10 km away from the memorial is Nyamirambo, one of Kigali’s oldest neighbourhoods, dominated by Muslim traders speaking Swahili,
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The ways of water in Switzerland
Sitting on the northern tip of Lake Zurich and bound by the River Limmat, the city offers easy access to
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Prussian pomp and splendour in Germany's Potsdam
Famous as the site of the Potsdam Conference in 1945, when the UK, US and the Soviet Union decided the
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Call of the Wild
Tipai has an osmotic relationship with nature, and at times the guest can be forgiven for wondering whether they are
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Chasing serenity in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg
One of the best things to do in Sindhudurg is to go fort-hopping—the Nivati fort, also built by Shivaji, is
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Hurrah to Hygge in Denmark’s Aarhus
Are the Danes happier than the rest of the world? Perhaps; Denmark consistently ranks among the top 3 in the
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A walk in wonderland
Long walks along winding roads, gabled colonial bungalows and magnificent churches, quaint cafés and bakeries drawing people in with the
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Divinity’s new dimension
A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Siddipet, 100 km from Hyderabad, is teeming with crowds, thanks to it being the auspicious
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Pride and patrimony
Uttarakhand’s most revered city—Haridwar—is surprisingly a case study in art and architecture. Aside from the temples and ashrams that dot the
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Taking stock of Stockholm
When in Stockholm, set stock by Swedish design. It pervades everything and every place—the cafes and museums, the castles and parks,
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Phu Quoc Island: Isle be there
At Ham Ninh fishing village, you can watch locals go about their sepia-tinted lives. Enjoy the irresistible aroma wafting from
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Souq it up in Cairo
Fabric stores have a whimsical marketing strategy; their owners will always be found outside, calling out to passersby holding out
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Dharamkot diaries
With peaceful mountains around, fast Internet and restaurants serving multi-cuisine food, there are many who have already made Dharamkot their
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Been here, dune that
The 6,000-plus crowd which thronged the confluence of music, art and wellness over the course of three heady days in
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Toasty Warm in Tbilisi
Don’t miss the Orbeliani Baths, the iconic blue-tiled bathhouse, which is known for its stunning Persian-inspired architecture and looks like
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Field Day in Finland- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Holding hand-made paper baskets in one hand and a farming tool called cultivator in the other, Finnish forager
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Toasty Warm in Tbilisi- The New Indian Express
Express News Service In Abanotubani, the old Bath District of Tbilisi under the imposing Narikala fortress where the air has
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Camping with the Changpas- The New Indian Express
Express News Service As soon as the clock strikes 5.30 in the evening, the scenic village of Kharnak, nestled in
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Kingdom of Quiet- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Blue should be the national colour of Bhutan. The clear skies in the backdrop of virgin pine-forested
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A set-up straight out of the 17th-century Maratha era- The New Indian Express
Express News Service At The Chavni, the soft golden hue of the setting sun welcomes guests to the high tea
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Taking a walk in the woods at Spain- The New Indian Express
Express News Service How do you spend an afternoon in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain? You could grab your towel and
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Jungle nook at Estate Plavu in Kerala’s Wayanad district- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Green trees as far as the eye can see. Blue skies an expansive canopy above. The sound
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Been here, dune that- The New Indian Express
Express News Service The walls of the battle-hardened 17th-century Alsisar Mahal in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, came alive with spectacular 3D projections
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Dharamkot diaries- The New Indian Express
Express News Service As the winter fog descends on the north Indian plains, it’s time for a quick getaway to
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Exotic sights, good food & slew of activities- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Admirers of the ocean and avid travellers alike, we bring you good news! There is now a
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Three wellness spots to rejuvenate mind, body and soul- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service What exactly does a wellness trip involve? Is it going to yoga retreats, or indulging in
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Radisson hotel group expands its presence in Jammu & Kashmir- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service Visitors to Jammu and Kashmir have more luxury options now. The latest to join the existing
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The Monks who embalmed themselves- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Sokushinbutsu shrines of Buddhist monks who transformed themselves into mummies while alive can be seen around Mount
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Tips to make your concert experience worth it- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Concerts have always been big business, but with people traversing oceans for their favourite artistes, music shows have
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The Swiss life; a journey into the Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Where did old farmhouses, stables, bakehouses or barns in Switzerland, which were replaced by modern buildings, go?
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Of Potters and Tigers; explore Saj in the Forest – The New Indian Express
Express News Service The fresh jungle air in Pench National Park carries with it the smell of teakwood trees and
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Here’s what to do and where to go in the city of lights – The New Indian Express
Express News Service Paris conjures up images of romance, Mona Lisa’s smile, the iconic Eiffel Tower, charming cafes and delicious
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Dagshai Jail Museum tells stories of confinement and solitude- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Walking through the tree-lined hillside of the army cantonment of Dagshai in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, one comes
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Woman at Work- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Exiles can be long if they have a cause. Nupur Tron, founder and director of ‘Foundation Frison
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