Cuba Libre

MY FATHER, A CHILD OF THE 1960S, FRAMED A RED POSTER OF Che Guevara, the revolutionary’s face shaded in sweeping lines of black, blue and yellow.

Getting On Bhopal Standard Time

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Secret Delhi

For a deeper encounter with the city, a place of grand architecture, history, culture and cuisine, Rosalyn D’Mello speaks to its keepers

All That Shimmers

In the age of hyped-up tourist spots, Mahesh Rao takes a chance on golden hour at Europe’s largest sand dune

Acting With Purpose

Cover girl Bhumi Pednekar speaks to Andrea Pinto about being a climate warrior and why she firmly believes in wearing the same thing twice.

Back To The Land

Ibiza is throwing off its party-till-dawn image. Now, even the ravers grow their own vegetables as part of the love-in with the island's field-to-fork movement

Dizzy Rascal

WITH ITS DYED-IN-THE-WOOL WAYS, THE FAROE ISLANDS WAS DOING HOMESPUN WAY BEFORE IT BECAME HIP. THE REST OF THE WORLD MAY HAVE ITS EVERY INCH SURVEYED BY GOOGLE STREET VIEW, BUT THE MISTY ARCHIPELAGO JUST LAUNCHED ITS OWN MAPPING SYSTEM—WITH CAMERAS ATTACHED TO SOME OF ITS 80,000 SHEEP.

Power To The People (Please)

An expedition to electrify a remote village in Ladakh with solar energyis complicated business

Middle East Special 2019

Luxury, Art, Adventure & More

7 Wonder Ingredients To Troubleshoot Any Travel-Related Ailments

Amit Vaidya lists the seven wonder ingredients to troubleshoot any travel-related ailments.

Beat The Heat On Kenya's Coolest Island

A hit with wastrels, writers and royals, Kenya’s Lamu is one of the most storied corners on Earth. It has been lying low for a while— now we revisit its classics.

Goa: Paradise In The Rain

You've partied here through the winters and beached out during the summers, but little do you know that Goa is just as charming in the monsoons. And if you think that you’ll have nothing to do during your stay, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what this coastal state offer.