Middle East Special 2019

Luxury, Art, Adventure & More

Where To Go In 2019

From the best food destinations to once-in-a-lifetime cultural events to the hottest beaches, hotels and cruises, here’s your ultimate holiday planner for the year.

Safari Special 2019 - Women In Wildlife

It’s never been a man’s world

7 Reasons Why Every Girl Needs To Visit Thailand This August

A favourite tourist destination it certainly is, but Thailand has gone all out to make every girl book a ticket to the country— to partake in some merrymaking and women-centric celebrations in honour of the 84th birthday of their queen

Scent From Heaven

As Chanel No. 5, one of the world’s most iconic fragrances, gets a makeover, Vir Sanghvi heads to Grasse in the South of France, where it all began.

Tastes Of Memories

Nostalgia, history, legends and myths combine to salvage the disappearing cuisines of five diaspora communities in India. 

Bolivia's Capital Of Cool

From design hotels to edgy restaurants, the once downbeat city of La Paz is now popping with curious happenings of real pedigree.

India Via Gujarat

Devdutt Pattanaik explores Gujarat through the ages and its cultures and histories, a microcosm of the multi layered finds, in its archaeology, its myths and legends, country he loves.

Summer Time And The Living Is Easy In Austin

F.T. Kola explains why her adopted city is the star attraction of the Lone Star State.

Love On The Nile

Fatima Bhutto cruises down the legendary river and explores Egypt’s unique history.

Summer Scand In Avia

Chandrahas Choudhury journeys across Scandinavia and finds that Nordic cool takes on another meaning in the magic of the midnight sun. 

Southern Serendipity

Shipwrecked coins,” says the toothless man in the faded blue baseball cap, pulling a small plastic box from his pocket as he walks towards me on a wide bastion of Galle Fort. “Dutch, British, Portuguese.”

Alila Fort Bishangarh

Weekend escapes just got more royal with this new hotel in a heritage fortress just outside Jaipur. Prasad Ramamurthy has the scoop.

World's Most Futuristic Medical Check-Ups For Travellers

Among all the stresses of modern life, frequent flying is something we need to worry about. Olivia Falcon explains why, and tests the world’s most futuristic medical check-ups for travellers.

How Travel Is Changing The Fashion Industry

High-end bags and shoes no longer define luxury; today’s consumers want authentic experiences. What does this mean for traditional brands?

A Guide To Emeralds & Rubies

These stones have captured the imaginations (and filled up the treasure chests) of the rich and powerful across the world

Form Delhi With Pride

A true-blue Mumbaikar, Prasad Ramamurthy investigates the claim that Delhi is India's friendliest destination for queer travellers.

Out Of The Blue

Sunhil Sippy recalls how his solo trip to the ‘world’s most romantic destination’ changed his life in an unexpected way.

We'll Always Have Venice

Tishani Doshi on her memories of the city, of canals and roses and of the one language that has no barrier. 

The Perfect Family Vacation

Planning a holiday for the entire clan is usually cause for heartburn. Aarti Cooper tells you how to keep everyone happy (and yourself sane).

A Day At The Galleries

Curated by the expert concierge team at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC, this itinerary is a must for any art lover in the city.

Manushi Chhillar

Our cover girl and Miss World 2017 (India’s first since 2000) tells Shradha Shahani about shooting with Sabyasachi and how her travels have changed.

ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata

Jyoti Kumari tells you all you need to know about the soon-to-open property

Tranquil In Tamil Nadu To Find Signs Of Devotion

Amar Grover treks hills and scours temple towns for signs of devotion.

Huma Qureshi

The critically acclaimed actor talks to Prasad Ramamurthy about why she’s a beach bum, her memories of Kashmir and the books and movies that inspire her travels

Sounds, Sands & Soul

Salil Deshpande heads to The Leela Goa for a weekend of healing.

Healing In Kerala

From pristine beaches to palace retreats, god’s own country offers ayurvedic resorts for every kind of traveller.

Zurich: Wunderbar!

This city has street feasts in shipping containers, music events in former factories and the first museum for digital art. Sound familiar? It’s not: this is Switzerland.

Go. See. Save.

Researchers are warning us of a “Biological Annihilation”, as more and more species are being wiped out. It is important to take stock and act,

How To Eat Bugs: A Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know about consuming creepy-crawlies in Southeast Asia.