In this issue

Our November issue unearths gems from the Middle East. Save our curated list of 20 luxe hotels across the region for an unforgettable experience. We explore the rugged landscape of Hatta in Dubai with our cover star and actor Siddhant Chaturvedi. Wildlife enthusiasts will like our photo essay that brings stunning images from a herping expedition in the Western Ghats. What’s more? Discover the obscure village of Rakh in Himachal Pradesh, tag along on a hike along the Trans Bhutan Trail that reopened after 60 years, and read all about Dubai's newest offerings. To help you plan your next Maldivian holiday, members of team T+L India & South Asia reviews five unique resorts in the island nation.

20 AWE-INSPIRING STAYS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

From an eco-lodge in Egypt that is illuminated by candles to restored 10\"-century caves in Cappadocia, here is a guide to the most unique luxe stays across the Middle East.

10+ mins

Room for Royalty

An iconic address in Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace spoils its guests with a plethora of luxurious experiences.

1 min

Best Sustainable Travels Across Manali

Travel vloggers Ronnie and Barty recount their sustainable travels across Manali with a road partner that inspires one to care for the planet.

3 mins

The Intelligent Traveller - Tips And Tricks To Help You Travel Smarter

Working With Your Hands: In the Connecticut countryside, a new culinary farm stay invites travellers to harvest, forage, and cook with the local bounty.

2 mins

Sanjay Gary KEEPER OF TRADITIONS

Founder and designer of Raw Mango, Sanjay Garg talks to RALAN KITHAN about the brand’s latest collection, Peacock Country, how his hometown Rajasthan influences his designs, and finding inspiration in different cultures of India.

3 mins

TECH UP

Be it a staycation or exploring the city at night, we've got the perfect mix of gear that'll keep you geeked up.

1 min

Vasudha Rai BEAUTY EXPERT AND AUTHOR

HOLISTIC HEALER: From being a yoga instructor to hosting a podcast on alternate treatments to authoring two books, Vasudha Rai has done a lot to transform the beauty industry in India. The multihyphenate talks to SIMRRAN GILL about the evolution of the industry, tips to keep your skin healthy, and her new book, Ritual.

2 mins

Gerry Hofstetter: LIGHT INNOVATOR

GUIDING LIGHT - Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter transforms buildings and natural structures around the world into works of art. He is best known for the projection on an iceberg in Greenland that highlighted climate change. The artist talks to SIMRRAN GILL about his process, maiden project in India, and more.

2 mins

Ricky Kej MUSIC COMPOSER & ENVIRONMENTALIST

MUSICIAN FOR THE EARTH - An internationally renowned Indian music composer and environmentalist, Ricky Kej is a two-time Grammy winner. He tells CHIRAG MOHANTY SAMAL how he creates music in collaboration with artists around the world to highlight the plight of climate change victims.

2 mins

HERPING AROUND

The Western Ghats are one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots. JISS SOJAN Ventures into its heart to document amphibians, reptiles, and other endangered species of the region.

2 mins

Adventures Beyond the City

Leaving city lights behind, Bayar Jain heads to Hatta, the rugged neighbourhood of Dubai, with Bollywood's actor of the moment and stereotype-breaker, SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI.

8 mins

COUNTRYSIDE PARADISE

Steering clear of popular tourist hubs in Himachal Pradesh, SHIKHA TRIPATHI opts for the pastoral lifestyle in the village of Rakh.

4 mins

STATE OF WONDER

Frequent leopard sightings aren't the only wildlife experience Jawai offers. At an eco-friendly boutique resort in the region, DEEPALI SINGH discovers the joys of birding, crocodile spotting, and more.

4 mins

WALKING THROUGH HISTORY

The Trans Bhutan Trail, recently reopened after 60 years, already tops the list for adventure and history seekers. JAPLEEN KAUR hikes a part of this ancient route and comes back with legendary stories and a renewed love for the country.

5 mins

THE LIGHT IN THE FOREST

Right around midsummer, in a quiet corner of Pennsylvania, a rare species of firefly puts on a dazzling, one-of-a-kind show.

3 mins

SCHOOL OF ROCK

At an all-women stone-wall building workshop in Vermont, AMY WALDMAN discovers a tradition as rich in camaraderie as it is in craftsmanship.

4 mins

EMIRATE OF TOMORROW

Dubai gives you ample reasons to return. A few months after the culmination of Expo 2020 Dubai, ADILA MATRA travels to the emirate to take stock of its brand-new offerings.

4 mins

Mesmerising Maldives

There's more to Maldives than white sand beaches and seaplane rides. Members of Team T+L India & South Asia check into five luxe resorts in the island nation, and experience unique offerings that lend a fresh perspective to life.

8 mins

The Eternal River - Nile

There's no better immersion into the wonders of ancient Egypt than a sailing along the Nile. Thomas Chatterton Williams boards an opulent new river ship-and embarks on a journey for the ages.

8 mins

Saadiyat Island: Home To Picture Perfect Weddings

The picturesque island in Abu Dhabi boasts some of the dreamiest wedding destinations in the UAE. We take our cover star, the ethereal Bollywood beauty ADITI RAO HYDARI to play bride at some of Saadiyat's most beautiful settings.

9 mins

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