Tempo - February 2021

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This February, we focus on slow travel and the joy it brings. Take inspiration from our list of 20 underrated experiences in India; the entrepreneurs of New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island; the experimental cafe scene in Kochi; an exciting trip to Provence; or Peru’s northwest coast that beckons with a bohemian beach vibe. Also, #discovertheundiscovered in Nepal, on a birdwatching trip through California’s central coast, and in the ever changing isles of Florida Keys. All this and more as our muse and cover star of the month, Sobhita Dhulipala, reflects on her idea of living victoriously.

SMALL WONDER

Amid the natural splendour of New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island, ELLEN FALCONER discovers a community of entrepreneurs weaving sustainability into everything they do.

6 mins

BORN TO PLAY

Water is a gadget’s biggest enemy. Whether it’s a diver’s watch that endures tremendous pressure in the depths of the ocean or a yachting watch that makes complex calculations, a timepiece crafted to deliver in water is a technical feat that should be celebrated.

2 mins

TAKE IT EASY

The Eagles were right when they told you not to let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. Slow down, take a break, and watch the waves lap the shore. Here are some cool doodads to help you wind down.

2 mins

ONE WITH THE SEA

On a liveaboard diving trip in the Maldives, celebrity Pilates expert and scuba diver NAMRATA PUROHIT learns life lessons from the creatures that inhabit the ocean.

1 min

Sobhita Dhulipala On Inward Journeys & Living Victoriously

Whether she’s embarking on solo trips or embracing the staycation trend, our cover star and talent powerhouse, Sobhita Dhulipala, revels in the joy of taking inward journeys and shows you how to live victoriously.

5 mins

MORE THAN JUST FOOD

Kochi’s boutique cafes go beyond the raditional meal to offer artisanal experiences that refl ect the port city’s varied expressions. HIKHA PUSHPAN takes stock of the offerings, from artist residencies to couverture masterclasses and upmarket design stores.

5 mins

BEGIN AGAIN

Nepal is seeing a paradigm shift as a rising number of travellers swerve away from its popular adventures and seek to discover the undiscovered. SHIKHA TRIPATHI takes stock of the sustainability interventions done by homegrown organisations in areas ranging from architecture to food, crafts, and apparel.

6 mins

AN ODE TO PROVENCE

On a day trip from Cannes, KSHIPRA BHAT samples the Southeast French region of Provence, taking in castles, wines, confectionery, and truffles along the way.

6 mins

FROM OCEAN TO TABLE

On South Africa’s western coast, one chef looks to his surroundings—and local culinary lore—to inspire a singular new genre of regional cuisine.

4 mins

RIDING THE WAVE

On the fringes of Peru’s northern coast, the burgeoning surfer’s paradise of Máncora courts travellers with pristine beaches and a laid-back, bohemian vibe. MARTA TUCCI catches a break.

4 mins

BUT FIRST, SKINCARE!

This month, ace the beauty game with luxe facial lixirs, buttery foot creams, pearl-infused face masks, and more.

1 min

Islands In The Stream

Vacationers and vagabonds have long flocked to the Florida Keys in search of an escape from the cares of mainland life. Now the future of these islands may depend upon letting go of that castaway mindset—and confronting the influence of the outside world. On a road trip down the archipelago, CHARLES GRAEBER observes the fragile beauty of life in paradise.

10+ mins

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