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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.

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.

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.

California On The Wing

Look closely at the rugged, wintry landscapes of the Golden State’s Central Coast, and you might be lucky enough to spot them: red-tailed hawks, yellow-rumped warblers, blue-gray gnatcatchers. BETSY ANDREWS encounters these and many more on a bird-watching trip of a lifetime.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Intelligent Traveller

Tips and Tricks to Help you travel Smarter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Intelligent Traveller

TIPS AND TRICKS TO HELP YOU TRAVEL SMARTER

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.