HEELS, HEART, AND A PASSPORT

They say travel expands your horizons-but for queer souls like Sushant Divgikar, a.k.a. Rani KOHENur, it does something deeper. It lets him/ her/them exhale. To walk into spaces where their existence isn't questioned-but celebrated! To wear their truths as boldly as their eyeliner.

- AS TOLD TO NOLAN LEWIS

My first taste of travel was when I went to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim and Nagaland. A wild, unforgettable childhood family adventure with my brother Karan and our parents that still lives rentfree in my head. Every detail is crystal clear-like the universe stamped it onto my soul. That trip lit the fire in me!

Since then, I've made it my mission to explore every inch of this fabulous planet. Whether I'm sashaying down a runway in Los Angeles or soaking in a sunset in Santorini. And to my parents-thank you for giving me the gift of wanderlust.

A meal to remember-and propose over-is at OKO by The Lalit. Let me say it louder: THE best Pan-Asian in the country. My OG fave is OKO in New Delhi, followed closely by Ming Yang at Taj Lands End. First dates? Countless. One man even proposed mid-sushi because the food and vibe were that intoxicating. I declined, obviously-but darling, good food will forever be my true love.

The Lalit Group of Hotels, Palaces & Resorts is a 'home away from home'. It is not just a hotel chain, it's a statement, a sanctuary, a revolution in inclusivity. Where else do you find drag performers on stage and in hospitality leadership roles? Their DEI game is unmatched. It's luxurious! It's empowering. It's everything a queen like me needs.