In this issue

In our Royalty special issue, we discover Gwalior through the lens of cover stars, Yuvraj Mahanaaryaman Scindia and his mother, Maharani Priyadarshini Raje Scindia. In 2023's first issue, we pick 23 best places around the globe for the explorer in you. Join us as we unearth the secrets of the royal kitchens in India, explore the enchanting side of Indonesia, set out on a visual journey across Kailash Manasarovar, and go beyond the ghats of one of the world's oldest cities—Varanasi. In this edition, we introduce a new segment--Top Wheels—that will give you all the buzz from the world of automobiles. Business Travel is back too, with the latest trends and news of corporate travel.

23 Best Places To Travel In 2023

From emerging destinations to old favourites offering exciting new experiences, here is a hand-picked list of 23 destinations to sort out your travel plans for the new year.

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Eco-friendly Hospitality

Bulit around a forest, Wildflower Villas in Goa promises a secluded and luxurious stay, while keeping the environment in mind.

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Food for Soul

The first edition of Soul Festival, an exclusive one-of-a-kind celebration, is all set to take place this year at The Ananta Udaipur.

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Intelligent Traveller: Tips And Tricks To Help You Travel Smarter

Javanese Jewel - As Indonesia opens to visitors again, KAYLA STEWART returns to the island where she lived years ago-and remembers why the enchanting, energetic Yogyakarta region is an essential stop.

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Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna: MARRYING ART WITH FASHION

Designer Rahul Khanna—of Rohit and Rahul label—gets candid about the duo’s fashion journey, their trademark silhouettes, and travels across the world that serve as an inspiration board for their collections.

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SUPER LUMINESCENT

How wonderful it would be to stand out of the crowd! To help you shine brighter this year, we pick timepieces that light up in the dark.

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NOVEL VISTAS

What better way to kick off the new year than with a bag full of goodies?

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FUTURE IS ELECTRIC

A recent survey conducted by ACKO and YouGov indicates that in India, electric vehicles (EVS) will overtake diesel and petrol vehicles by 2030. We are witnessing not only an increased range per charge but also a massive overhaul of charging infrastructure across the country. It is now becoming easier to consider taking your EV for a road trip, something that was a bleak prospect in the recent past. As more people start to travel with their EVs this year, we present a roundup of some of our favourite models to look out for in 2023.

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Anoushka Shankar MUSICIAN - QUEEN OF SITAR

Grammy-nominated composer Anoushka Shankar was in India for a three-city tour in December. In a candid chat with ROOPLEKHA DAS, the musician talks about her latest album, early memories of touring, and bringing her music back home.

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Madhuri Dixit ACTOR, DANCER, ENTREPRENEUR

OF SIX YARDS AND TRAVEL - The quintessential Bollywood diva, who launched Six Yards by Madhuri Dixit in collaboration with Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, talks about her love for the sari and Indian textiles, and spills the beans on her passion for travel.

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Vicky Ratnani - CHEF - EMPEROR OF GOOD FOOD

Vicky Ratnani is a man of many pursuits—from authoring a cookbook and hosting multiple food shows to being a chef on luxury ocean liners and founding a gourmet burger brand, he has done it all. In a chat with BAYAR JAIN, the gourmand and T+L’s A-List member talks about the future of culinary tourism, cooking in the metaverse, and more.

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BUSINESS TRAVEL 2.0

As corporate travel makes a comeback, we take a look at the emerging trends and new segments in the hospitality industry.

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JOURNEY TO THE PAST

Photographer MILAN MOUDGILL’S images of Kailash Manasarovar retrace the steps of two explorers who travelled to the sacred region in Tibet to understand how it acquired its geographical narrative.

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The Pursuit of Nobility

ON HER MAIDEN TRIP TO GWALIOR, BAYAR JAIN MEETS WITH THE ROYAL MOTHER-SON DUO OF THE CITY-MAHARANI PRIYADARSHINI RAJE SCINDIA AND YUVRAJ MAHANAARYAMAN SCINDIA WHO INTRODUCE HER TO THE MANY WONDERS OF THE HISTORIC CITY IN THE NEW VOLVO XC90.

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BEYOND THE GHATS

Away from the hustle and bustle of the popular ghats lies another Varanasi, replete with royal palaces and magnificent mansions. ANUBHUTI KRISHNA discovers this unexplored side of the sacred city.

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Secrets Of India's Royal Kitchens

We traverse through India to find out how the scions of royal families are working towards revival and preservation of the country’s food heritage that thrived in the past, but now face the threat of extinction.

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CITY OF CONTRASTS

On the banks of the Caspian Sea, the Azerbaijani capital of Baku is morphing into the Paris of central Asia, boasting luxe hotels, a Formula One Season, and a multicultural population. VISHWAVEER SINGH visits the city to find out what the fuss is all about.

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CRICKET AND COAST

On a 72-hour stopover in Melbourne, RAHUL GANGWANI ticks off two of the biggest highlights of the city from his bucket list.

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THE WIND AT THEIR BACKS

On a road trip through the unassuming towns of Norfolk, in England’s far east, JESSICA VINCENT meets the entrepreneurs and chefs charting a sustainable future while honouring the region’s seafaring past.

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BY WATER REBORN

On the idyllic shores of southern Mozambique, three very special resorts provide access to an extraordinary marine environment and the chance of a brighter future for the people who call the region home.

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