In this issue

This October, we inspire you to plan a post-pandemic Middle Eastern sojourn with varied personal travelogues from Dubai, Jordan, Turkey, Oman, Israel, and Abu Dhabi. Cover star Nora Fatehi gets candid about her Moroccan roots and her love for Bollywood. Our list of handpicked 25 offbeat experiences—from exploring an abandoned UAE town to diving in a sinkhole in Egypt—will leave you spoilt for choice. As the festive season kicks in, we recommend 10 virtual festivals from around the world to bring the revelry into your living room. Also in this issue, discover the poeticism in the by-lanes of Delhi, the folklore that lives in the rainforests of Arunachal Pradesh, and the beauty of Bath as seen by Jane Austen's heroines.

RETAIL REVELRY

The festive season has arrived, as have exciting new gadgets, top-of-the-line gear, and immersive home entertainment options.

2 mins

Private Affair

The ultra luxury segment was already an emerging trend in the premium travel space, but it has gained momentum in the post-lockdown era. Private island buyouts, charter planes, and remote destinations are the buzzwords among the affluent.

5 mins

EVERYBODY'S CUP OF TEA

Fourth-generation tea entrepreneur Bala Sarda parted ways with his family business to set up VAHDAM Teas at the age of 23. He spills the tea on the global reach of his home-grown brand, making it to Oprah’s favourites, and a new travel range.

4 mins

From Morocco WITH LOVE

NORA FATEHI ANNOUNCED HERSELF IN BOLLYWOOD WITH THE SONG DILBAR AND THEN WENT ON TO CARVE A NICHE FOR HERSELF WITH HER UNIQUE CHOREOGRAPHY AND FIERCE DANCING STYLE. SHE SPEAKS TO SUMEET KESWANI ABOUT HER MOROCCAN ROOTS, STRADDLING TWO SIMILAR CULTURES, AND OF COURSE, HER TRAVELS—BACK TO HER ORIGINS AND FORWARD TO NEW FRONTIERS.

6 mins

IN THE SLOW LANE

You cannot savour the mystical offerings of Arunachal Pradesh on a quick site-hopping tour. NEETOLE MITRA chooses to slow down and relish the intriguing tales that permeate the tropical rainforests on the banks of the Siang.

5 mins

FINDING AUSTEN IN BATH

Spend a day walking around the spa town of Bath in the UK for its golden buildings, hot water baths, and literary monuments of Jane Austen’s worlds.

7 mins

Once Upon A Time In Dubai

Deprived of travel due to the pandemic, RADHIKA TANDON reminisces about another year of crisis when she packed up the kids and flew to Dubai for a life reboot.

5 mins

The Sunny Side Of Israel

With 360 days of sunlight and 20 beaches, Israel’s resort city of Eilat offers an array of adventures— from snorkelling with wild dolphins and kayaking on the Red Sea to hiking in the Red Canyon.

4 mins

25 Offbeat Things To Do In The Middle East

A journey to the middle east comes with the promise of surreal landscapes, archaeological treasures, celebrated cultures, monuments of historic conflicts, and sacred sites. We’ve steered clear of cliches and curated a list of experiences that will awaken the intrepid explorer in you.

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TRYST with Turkey

Straddling the continents of Asia and Europe, Turkey played a significant role in the history of the world. Cruise across the country and discover war monuments, ancient ruins, and delicious food, all the while surrounded by kind and generous locals.

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