National Geographic Traveller India - January 2021

In this issue

With the new year comes a renewed sense of hope for travel. For NGTI's January issue, we serve you a generous portion of food and friendship, as two pals hop onto a barbecue trail across 10 American states—from Texas to New York and back—amid a pandemic and a tumultuous presidential election season. Also in the issue: an interview with cricket legend Brett Lee, a hotel review of Odisha's Belgadia Palace, and a feature on global flavours permeating Kolkata's home kitchens.

New Roads Ruffle Remote Nepal

ASPHALT PAVES THE INTERSECTION OF ECOTOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT AT A FAMED HIMALAYAN TREKKING HUB

7 mins

“Mumbai is My Second Home”

LEGENDARY BOWLER BRETT LEE TALKS ABOUT HIS FAVOURITE HAUNTS IN THE CITY, HIS ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BAND, AND AUSTRALIA’S SECRET NOOKS OF PARADISE

7 mins

Sampling Kolkata Winter Cuisine from 7 Home Kitchens

A BEVY OF HOMEGROWN CLOUD KITCHENS HAVE CROPPED UP IN THE CITY OF GASTRONOMIC JOY, RUSTLING UP EVERYTHING FROM PORK CHILLY TO PAD THAI

9 mins

BACKSTORY THE SECRETS PAVED INTO LONDON'S ROMAN ROADS

In the British capital, a street can have many names—and surprises—if it’s been around for almost 2,000 years

5 mins

WHAT THEY'RE EATING IN ATHENS

Japanese-Peruvian dishes, slow-cooked rabbit and pistachio mousse are all on offer in the Greek capital

2 mins

BARBECUE NATION: TEXAS TO NYC… AND BACK

Amidst pandemic surges and election fervour in America, two friends drove off from Austin in search of regional ’cue, savouring country-style cooking and confronting the land’s raw fault lines along their journey

10+ mins

BELGADIA: ODISHA'S REGENCY ROMANCE

Two sisters opening their ancestral royal home to visitors have dug up the treasures of an ancient land

5 mins

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN ITALY

There’s never been a better time to explore Italy’s quieter corners. From a classic Neapolitan neighbourhood to Lazio’s archaeological sites, a road trip in Puglia with epic views all to yourself, and the best aperitivo spots in Turin and Trieste, we bring you the lowdown on the lesser-known— including the most indulgent places for a remote retreat, a quiet beach break and more

10+ mins

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National Geographic Traveller India Magazine Description:

National Geographic Traveller India is the Indian edition of National Geographic Traveler (USA) the travel magazine of the National Geographic Society. At National Geographic Traveller India we bring together travel and culture, travel and experience, travel and story-telling. Our intention is to inspire more travel to more places, in our vast country and across the world, for the whole family. National Geographic Traveller India tries to bring variety to the experience of travel, inspiring all kinds of journeys from sedentary to super-active ones. Additionally, we are committed to spreading awareness about sustainable travel, and to ensuring that travel destinations endure for future generations.