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FEAST FROM THE EAST

Odisha's little-known cuisine is a treasure trove of tastes and textures that go well beyond the famous pakhala and chhena poda, discovers ANUBHUTI KRISHNA on a culinary sojourn in Bhubaneswar.

WELLNESS BY THE SEA

Known for its white sandy beaches, accessible marine life and mesmerising sunsets, Maldives is not just about 'gram-worthy photos. With wellness taking the front row for most travellers to the archipelago, we pick 10 experiences that assure holistic well-being for your body and soul.

DEEP ROOTS

IN GERMANY, THE WOODS HAVE BEEN A SOURCE OF MYSTERY AND FASCINATION FOR MILLENNIA. ON A ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE COUNTRY'S VERDANT HEART, GISELA WILLIAMS FINDS OUT WHY THAT REVERENCE FOR THE FORESTS MAY OFFER LESSONS FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD.

A SOULFUL SOJOURN

The pioneer of sustainable luxury in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi played host to a tropical edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival. SUMEET KESWANI took a deep dive into this unique confluence of experiences and emerged with a few pearls of wisdom.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

On her maiden momcation, PALLAVI PHUKAN checks into the eco-conscious LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives and comes back with renewed love and responsibility towards nature and ideas for her next family vacation.

GLOBAL CULINARIAN

When Indian Accent launched in Delhi in 2009, it became a phenomenon. The restaurant's visionary chef Manish Mehrotra was unstoppable from taking Delhi's iconic Daulat Ki Chaat to New York and introducing the iconic blue cheese naan to Indians, he overhauled the country's fine dining scene and put India on the global culinary map. In a chat with ADILA MATRA, Mehrotra reminisces the decade-long journey.

LIFE ON THE FAST TRACK

Fuelled with a zeal to clinch the Formula 1 World Championship, India's motor racing prodigy, Jehan Daruvala, talks to BAYAR JAIN about the pressures of representing India globally, his favourite racing circuits, and more.

The Many Wonders Of Queensland

Be it the Great Barrier Reef, islands, world heritage–listed rainforests, wildlife, or nightlife, Queensland in Australia has something for every kind of traveller.

Championing The Country's Indigenous Cuisines

Many indigenous dishes of India that were lost to the junk food revolution are seeing a revival. TAZEEN QURESHY talks to restaurateurs who are driving this movement by putting tribal culinary gems on their menu.

Why The King Of The Grill Is Rethinking Meat?

On a private lakeside retreat in remote Patagonia, Argentine chef Francis Mallmann is embarking on a plant-based mission. Gisela Williams journeys to La Isla to sample his vegetarian recipes and to find out why the king of the grill is rethinking meat.

10 Cities Through Their Iconic Cuisines

Be it the classic Nordic dishes of Copenhagen or the famous egg tarts of Lisbon, every city has a cuisine shaped by its history and local environment. Here are 10 cities around the world that will wow you with their food culture.

Swiss Delights

When in Switzerland, sample the many culinary offerings of the country — from local to global.

TASTE OF HIMACHAL

Sample the flavourful dishes of Himachal Pradesh at Radisson Blu Resort Dharamshala where a traditional feast awaits.

Love Letter to Tokyo

Michelin-starred chef David Myers has launched his restaurant, ADRIFT Kaya, a modern take on the Japanese izakaya, at JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity.

Wed in Style

Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences has revamped its banqueting space to make your celebrations grander than ever before.

NO PLACE LIKE NEVIS

On a long-awaited return trip, PAUL WINNER finds that the Caribbean island’s homegrown cuisine—shaped over centuries, rooted in the verdant land—is as enticing as ever.

Atlanta on My Mind

When Atlanta-born novelist Tayari Jones moved back to the city after 20 years away, she found a place of pride, ambition-and phenomenally good food.

SECRETS OF THE SEA

Author PRASANNA PANDARINATHAN walks us through her childhood days in Rameswaram, the seaside town in Tamil Nadu that evokes memories of her mother's timeless recipes.

COOKING WITH THE MAHARAJAS

Age-old royal recipes are getting a new lease of life at Ahilya Fort Heritage Hotel in Maheshwar. AINDRILA MITRA samples a few on her visit to the spiritual town.

T+L Tastemakers

Travel +Leisure India & South Asia’s Delicious Dining Awards 2022 introduces T+L Tastemakers—eight special award categories felicitating individuals who have made a difference in the culinary world. Turn the pages of this edition to meet these gamechangers—from the best Cookbook Author and Food Blogger to Innovative Chef, Culinary Icon, Pastry Chef of the Year, and more.

A MONSOON AFFAIR

This rainy season, we pick six most resilient timepieces with top-notch water-resistance technology, so that you can step out in style.

Where The Wild Is Welcome

Instead of escaping the heat of the plains and heading to the hills, sumeet keswani trudges through the jungles of central india to discover two sustainable lodges melting into the woods that surround them.

The Conscious Travel List

From purpose-driven itineraries to eco-friendly properties and destinations that are pioneers in sustainability, here is our handpicked list of 50 experiences across India and around the world that will help you become a more conscious traveller.

The Pride of Bosphorus

For our maiden cover shoot in Türkiye, there couldn't have been a more apt venue than Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, an Ottoman-era palace hotel dating back to the 17th century.

OCEANS APART

Six resorts, nine days, countless white-sand beaches and 150 giant tortoises. On a whirlwind visit to the Seychelles, where conservation and tourism are finding a way to coexist, Marcia DeSanctis revels in what might be the world's most quintessential island paradise.

MAN ON A MISSION

Pitting himself against nature in the most challenging solo adventures, be it swimming solo in the Amazon River or circumnavigating the Earth, Mike Horn brings attention to melting ice caps, deforestation, and clean energy. In a conversation with MITRAJIT BHATTACHARYA, the adventurer talks about his latest expeditions, love for cricket, and mission of introducing hydrogen-powered vehicles in the world of rally raids.

Sara Ali Khan Explores The Streets Of Istanbul

On her maiden trip with Travel + Leisure India & SA, Sara Ali Khan explores the streets of Istanbul and basks in the luxury of Çırağan Palace Kempinski.

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

You're right to be concerned about the carbon footprint of your gadget kit. These handpicked gizmos show it's possible to be tech-savvy while also controlling your impact on the environment.

Amit Aggarwal - FASHIONABLE & RESPONSIBLE

The designer who turns unsightly industrial by-products into stunning ensembles tells us how his travels serve as the moodboard for his collections.

The Clean Beauty Movement

These brands have begun shaping the future of clean beauty.