Getting On Bhopal Standard Time

A decade-long friendship made a big-city girl realise the joys of a quieter life.

Keeping The Faith In The Mountains

A pilgrimage up Mount Girnar is silent though not solitary, finds Hashim Badani

Travel Starts At Home

A personal note from Rupinder Brar (IRS), Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, GoI

STARS of TRAVEL

Travel isn't just about places; it's as much about people. There are those who dream of building hotels, those who open up their own homes to others; those who are so passionate about their hometowns that they can't wait to share their favourites with everyone; those whose passions and skills draw visitors galore; those who just love travelling so much that they inspire the rest of us to as well. This issue pays special tribute to all those in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. May we all make great memories together!

The Real Happiness Index Of Travel

Janhavi Acharekar pays tribute to all the people who made her journeys worthwhile and meaningful

A Snapshot Of Innocence

A grandparents’ home remains a treasured place in the mind.

THE JAPANESE WAY

It’s when you live as the locals do in their country that you return home a little freer and lighter, says Saumya Ancheri

THE DANCING GODS

Arjun Menon writes a letter to his grandfather, who instilled in him a love for Kerala’s traditional arts

IN DOG WE TRUST

Chance encounters with friends in high places in Uttarakhand.

AN ODE TO OMO VALLEY

Appreciating the fiercely independent tribes of ancient Ethiopia.

A BOMBAY BOY

Coming of age in the megacity in the nineties.

Some Kind Of Paradise

Goa can turn life sunny side up again, writes Saumya Ancheri

Finding Lost Love

My father wanted to find the woman he loved 30 years ago. So we made a road trip out of it—and took my mom along.

MONSOON IN MUMBAI

Through his photographs, Sunhil Sippy showcases how the city embraces the madness of the rains year after year with grace and joy

A TASTE OF SINDH

My grandmother’s recipes, tales of her short-lived yet idyllic days in Sindh and survival stories of Partition tether me to my homeland.

NEW FANTASIES

Some may dream of travel post lockdown, but Samanth Subramanian’s longings are closer home

THE LONG WAY HOME

For restaurateur and chef Prateek Sadhu, food is a way back to the Kashmir he left as a child, a remembrance of things past and a possible way forward.

SPACE ODDITY

The greatest wilderness of all, Antarctica is a stark and pristine land whose preservation has never been so crucial

LIFE IN TRANSIT

Shunali Khullar Shroff recollects a childhood spent constantly on the move as an army kid

MY FAVOURITE Souvenir

Collecting mementos on trips is second nature to travellers. Photographers from across the globe shot their most cherished ones while home, dreaming of travelling again

AN INHERITANCE OF HOME

How three generations of women navigated the ever-changing idea of home and belonging across time and borders.

72 Hours In Taipei

Mile-high shaved ice. Crispy golden crullers. Steaming vats of rich noodle soup. Here’s what a long weekend in Asia’s most underrated food city looks (and tastes) like

20 Places To Go In 2020

Conscious luxury, landmark anniversaries and the hottest emerging destinations— here’s our holiday list to tick off this year.

SCALE UP

The islands of French Polynesia are endlessly appealing, but fresh elements have added new intrigue to the setting.

THE TASTE OF HOME

In food, one may just find a home with no fixed address. Vidya Balachander explores how shared culinary customs transcend geographical borders

WHY WE TRAVEL

40 chefs under 40 who are transforming India’s culinary scene Also: the smartest travel services

HOSPITALITY VIA DESIGN

If you’re looking to list your house on platforms like Airbnb, HomeAway and Booking.com to make some extra cash, here’s a 10-point guide to turning your place into a comfortable and attractive homestay.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

At the veritable winter wonderland that is The St. Regis Aspen Resort, Smitha Menon understands the meaning of an old tune

CLOUD ATLAS

IN RUGGED KYRGYZSTAN, LIFE SHADOWS THE WILD WHIMSY OF THE SEASONS. FOR ITS NOMADIC HERDERS AND HUNTERS, THE MOST JOYFUL MOMENT OF ALL IS THE RETURN TO THE SUMMER FREEDOM OF THE PLAINS

ELECTRIC NAGALAND

FRESH MINDS BRING SUSTAINABLE THINKING AND NEW WAYS OF LIVING TO THE NORTHEASTERN STATE, FINDS VIVEK MENEZES.