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BEGIN AGAIN
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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.

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February 2021
AN ODE TO PROVENCE
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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.

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February 2021
HOME INDULGENCE
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HOME INDULGENCE

As many spas remain closed due to the pandemic, it is time to take winter skincare into your own hands. Wellness experts from luxury hotels across the country share easy-to-follow rituals.

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January 2021
OVER HILL, OVER DALE
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OVER HILL, OVER DALE

The wild, windswept landscapes and industrial-age towns of Yorkshire, in northeastern England, might seem like an unlikely setting for a cultural and culinary groundswell. But in fact, as JOSHUA LEVINE finds, this has always been a place that fosters proudly unexpected points of view.

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January 2021
THE KING AND I
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THE KING AND I

Luxury realtor SUSH CLAYS takes us to a royal wedding in the Noor Mahal Palace, home to the nawab of Rampur. Nawab Kazim Ali Khan tells the tale of the dynasty, its magnificent Raza Library, and years of progressive thinking that expanded the region and its many enterprises.

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January 2021
RAISING THE BAR
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RAISING THE BAR

Cognac, the corner of southwestern France best known for its brandy, has long held fast to tradition. But as young chefs, winegrowers, and distillers shake up the status quo, the region is learning to embrace innovation—without losing its old-fashioned spirit.

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January 2021
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
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STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

From an Instagram star who leads photo tours of secret spots to a herbalist who shows visitors how to cook what they forage, enterprising Bermudians are giving travellers an insider’s perspective of the island’s dynamic culture.

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January 2021
IN THE CITY OF SAINTS
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IN THE CITY OF SAINTS

On a journey to Ethiopia, SARAH KHAN wanders the ancient alleyways of Harar and finds a new link to her faith—one that makes even the most far-flung place feel familiar.

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January 2021
The Intelligent Traveller
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The Intelligent Traveller

Tips and Tricks to Help you travel Smarter

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January 2021
FROM THE ROYAL COOKBOOK
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FROM THE ROYAL COOKBOOK

Rewa in Madhya Pradesh used to be a hunting ground for maharajas, but few were privy to its recipes involving game meat. As the royal cuisine adapts to the times, GEETIKA SACHDEV samples its flavourful offerings.

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January 2021
OLD STITCH, NEW THREAD
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OLD STITCH, NEW THREAD

The cover girls of this issue are wearing a wonderful fusion of tradition and modernity, thanks to a vibrant collection from Raw Mango. AINDRILA MITRA speaks to the brand’s founder and textile designer, Sanjay Garg, about the collection, sustainable fashion, and measured innovation within traditional textile practices.

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January 2021
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS, SANTORINI
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EXCLUSIVELY YOURS, SANTORINI

A couple travels to the famous Greek island in winter to find it completely bereft of tourists, an unlikely but ideal scenario for a honeymoon.

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January 2021
The Royal Cenotaphs Of Rajasthan
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The Royal Cenotaphs Of Rajasthan

Travelogues on Rajasthan often brim with effusive praise for its palaces and castles. But every royal city has another common feature: cenotaphs. Anubhuti Krishna follows the trail.

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December 2020
Ghost Of A Christmas Past
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Ghost Of A Christmas Past

As the holidays near in a year unlike any other, AMITHA AMEEN jogs back her memory to the time she visited the bustling Christmas markets of Gothenburg in Sweden.

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December 2020
SPREADING HER WINGS
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SPREADING HER WINGS

YOUTUBE, NETFLIX, AND THE BIG SCREEN—ACTOR MITHILA PALKAR HAS SHONE ON EVERY PLATFORM SHE HAS EXPLORED IN HER SHORT ACTING CAREER SO FAR. WHILE MOST ATTRIBUTE HER SUCCESS TO A GIRL NEXT-DOOR DEMEANOUR, WE SEE A VERSATILE ARTIST JUST STARTING TO UNLEASH HER FULL POTENTIAL.

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December 2020
The Intelligent Traveller
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The Intelligent Traveller

TIPS AND TRICKS TO HELP YOU TRAVEL SMARTER

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December 2020
HOW THICK IS LUXURY?
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HOW THICK IS LUXURY?

Resorts take different routes to luxury and sustainability in the fragile ecosystem of the Maldives. DEVANSHI MODY took stock of the offerings on an isle-hopping tour before the pandemic struck.

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December 2020
Lakeside Love Affair
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Lakeside Love Affair

Since it launched three years ago, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty has become the go-to destination for travellers visiting the port city. Fashion designers and creative couple FALGUNI PEACOCK & SHANE PEACOCK check in to the hotel on their fi rst trip to Kochi.

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December 2020
THE CZECH LIST
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THE CZECH LIST

Has the pandemic got you strung up? The quaint spa towns of Western Bohemia in the Czech Republic promise cheer and rejuvenation.

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December 2020
BEGINNING AGAIN
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BEGINNING AGAIN

As travel picks up within the country, brands are re-envisioning their propositions. ANANYA BAHL lands in Goa to see what’s new and what, much to her delight, remains unchanged.

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December 2020
A SLICE OF SUSEGAD
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A SLICE OF SUSEGAD

AINDRILA MITRA discovers a new side of Goa post the lockdown, one that involves private villa stays, nature walks with physical distancing, and socially conscious food choices.

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December 2020
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WIRELESS WINTERS

Whether your idea of a winter vacation involves photographing snow-clad landscapes or staying snug in a luxury bed, we’ve got the answers.

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December 2020
Relax The Thai Way
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Relax The Thai Way

A quintessential part of Thai life, massages are the perfect way to embrace the many facets of holistic wellness. Taking cues from her relaxing vacation, Snigdha Bhowmick tells us exactly what constitutes the ideal Thai wellness experience.

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November 2020
PRIDE OF PLACE
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PRIDE OF PLACE

Southern Ontario played an important, though little-known, role in the lives of Canada’s Black citizens. HEATHER GREENWOOD DAVIS travels to the small-town museums, churches, and monuments paying tribute to those who came before.

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November 2020
The New Indian Wedding
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The New Indian Wedding

The pandemic and lockdown delayed many couples’ wedding plans. But now, they’re all returning to the mandap moodboard with new ideas. RIAAN JACOB GEORGE speaks to hospitality insiders to get a sense of the new normal in desi weddings.

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November 2020
THE FLIP SIDE OF GOA
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THE FLIP SIDE OF GOA

Taking the pandemic-inflicted travel changes in her stride, RADHIKA TANDON travels to Goa in the rains for a holiday that involves physical distancing with others and intimacy with nature.

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November 2020
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HOME OF THE WILD

With a forest cover of 14,857 square kilometres, Gujarat is bestowed with abundant biodiversity. Its 21 wildlife sanctuaries and four national parks shelter rare and endangered species that warrant a visit to the westernmost state of India.

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November 2020
POWER MOVES
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POWER MOVES

Inspired by a photo series spotlighting the baile folklórico dancers of Mexico, STEPHANIE ELIZONDO GRIEST considers her own evolving relationship with her Mexican roots—and refl ects on how the dance became a symbol of national identity.

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November 2020
Fruits of Land And Sea
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Fruits of Land And Sea

Uruguay’s beach scene is known as one of the best in South America. But the epicurean delights of its rich, ranch-filled interior and rolling wine country have, until now, been less explored. JOHN BOWE saddles up and tucks in.

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November 2020
BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BRASÍLIA
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BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO BRASÍLIA

Brazil’s capital used to be seen as an example of what went wrong with Modernist urbanism. But 60 years after its founding, MICHAEL SNYDER finds a Brasília that is very much of, and for, the people.

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November 2020