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In The Land Of The Thunder Dragon

A cultural bias that has its roots in harsh landscapes and a harder lifestyle may have worked against adventure sports in Bhutan. But it’s the same wild Himalayan terrain that presents pioneering opportunities in the country, says Karma Singye Dorji of Bhutan Himalaya Expeditions.

Turkey - A Country That Straddles The East And The West With Pomp

At the confluence of two distinct cultures, Turkey offers a wide range of destinations. Two writers with very different ideas and itineraries approach the singular country.

Pooja Hegde Discovers AlUla, The Best-Kept Secret Of Arabia

AlUla is ready to lay bare its treasures to the world for the first time. Before it lifts the curtain, we took Bollywood beauty Pooja Hegde on an exclusiveaccess pass to marvel at the sacred sites, virgin landscapes, and unknown history of this Saudi Arabian gem.

Remote Archipelagos, Graceful Dhows, And A Forgiving People Await You In Mozambique

From marine walks and snorkelling to sandboarding, land safaris, whale-spotting, and kayak explorations of mangroves, Mozambique offers a bewildering variety of adventures. Devanshi Mody gets introduced to the country’s many treasures, including its forgiving people.

On These Ancient Sands

After almost a decade of political upheaval, more stable times—and visitors—are returning to Egypt. And while the streets of Cairo may still resound with speculation over the future, the country’s ancient past remains vividly, gloriously alive in the monuments of Giza, Luxor, and Aswan.

Conquering The Mountains

A former trade route, Johar Valley in Uttarakhand is quickly becoming a favoured destination among serious trekkers on the lookout for virgin trails in the Himalayas.

'AIUIa Is My Most Offbeat Destination So Far.'

On her maiden trip to Saudi Arabia, Pooja Hegde couldn’t help but marvel at the overwhelming beauty of AlUla’s virgin landscape. If she had to put it in one word, she’d call it “magnificent” but Hegde lets us in on more than that.

A Healing Promise

Offering a much-needed break from the daily grind in a serene setting, the spa at MAYFAIR Lake Resort is the last word on Balinese healing in Naya Raipur, Chattisgarh.

Bologna - City Of Secrets

With a weekend to kill and no particular place to go, Simon Clays finds that Bologna has surprises beyond his imagination.

Vickey Kaushal Opens Up About His Journey

Vicky Kaushal’s is the quintessential journey of a common boy who works hard to live his monumental movie-star dreams. From being an assistant director on the sets of Gangs of Wasseypur, he went on to portray a memorable small-town boy, Deepak Kumar, in Masaan. The rest, as they say, is history. On a short weekend getaway from the City of Dreams, Kaushal spoke to Kumar Shree about his journey, love for travel, bucket-list destinations and more.

A Tea Trail From Guwahati Unfurls The Mysteries Of The Widely Consumed Indian Tea

A saunter in Assam’s tea estates and a dip in the production process must find a place on every connoisseur’s bucket list. Kumar Shree discovers the nuances of his morning cup and the life of a planter on a tea trail from Guwahati.

Fit, Fun, And Fab!

The fuel Weekend at the luxury island resort of W Koh Samui is your ideal fitness escape with a fun twist.

A Different Goa

On his first visit to the party capital of India, Kumar Shree discovers a historical side of the state during his stay at Le Meridien Goa, Calangute.

Experience London And Scotland Through Two Historic Hotels

From a historic hotel in the historic streets of London, to a playground for leisure in Scottish highlands, Radhika Tandon experiences two lavish sides of British hospitality.

Everybody's Cup Of Tea

The tiny island nation of Sri Lanka has bounced back with a lot of heart after the infamous Easter attacks. Designers and A-list advisers Shivan Bhatiya & Narresh Kukreja explore the lush green tea estates of Hatton and the famed wilderness of Yala National Park on their fourth visit.

Explore The Convergence Of Three Cultures In Switzerland On A Road Trip

French, German, Italian... Switzerland is a sum of all these and then some. Experience the picture-postcard country differently—hit the roads, traverse incredible landscapes, and explore the food, wine, and way of life of three regions through three unique activities.

Aanchal Malhotra Recounts A Visit To Pakistan For Research

Research for her book, Remnants of a Separation, took author Aanchal Malhotra to a temple complex in Pakistan that not only holds significance to the Hindus in the country, but also represents a lost syncretism.

Winter Wonderland

In pursuit of the elusive snow leopard in frozen Spiti, RISHAD SAAM MEHTA gets accustomed to the sub-zero temperatures as he strikes gold in his pursuit of wellness.

Travel For Art

From Basel to Hong Kong to Kochi, SHALINI PASSI travels around the world for art. The artist and collector tells us how she discovers destinations through the lens of exhibitions.

The Hues Of Mauritius

The alchemy of the air in Mauritius lends it the status of a premier romantic destination. We fly down to the African island with Bollywood diva Kiara Advani and get enchanted by its mysticism.

The Call Of The Soul

The TATA SOUL Iconic Ladakh Drive was an incredible experience, where nature and community came together beautifully.

In The Wake Of Wallace

This year marks the 150 th anniversary of Alfred Russel Wallace’s classic book The Malay Archipelago. A cruise onboard a traditional Indonesian schooner explores the archipelago that has changed little since Wallace’s time.

How They Ski In Spain

If lavish champagne breakfasts and post-piste siestas sound like your scene, you may want to consider the Spanish Pyrenees for your next ski trip. There, in a valley cut off from the rest of the world, TOM ROBBINS discovers first-rate slopes and a distinct, beguiling blend of culturesboth traditional and modern.

A Writer's Retreat

Nostalgic for the splendour of Sri Lanka’s shores and abundance of art, author and T+L India’s A-List member, SIDDHARTH DHANVANT SHANGHVI returns to the many riches of Cape Weligama.

A Tale Of Two Monuments

When author ROSALYN D’MELLO visited the Vittoriale degli Italiani, she could not shake off its fascist history. But a spontaneous visit to Nek Chand’s Rock Garden in Chandigarh had a vastly different effect. She ponders the enduring legacies of two contrasting artists.

The Land Of Mythical Creatures

On a journey to a far-flung corner of Zambia, Horatio Clare goes in search of the shoebill—an enormous, enigmatic bird that has become a symbol of the fight to protect Africa’s least-known and most vulnerable ecosystems.

3 Popular Therapies To Help Bring Back Good Health

We decode three popular therapies to help bring back good health and promote a sense of well-being naturally

Learn Tribal Ways In Serengeti

The remote northern section of the Serengeti National Park is one of the last places on the planet where you can sense the incredible scale and solitude of Africa at its wildest. It is here, on the boundary of the park, that the kuria tribe are struggling to keep their traditions intact.

Feel The Magic Of Paris

It doesn’t matter if you’re an adult or a child, Disneyland Paris never fails to stir up magic. Priyanka Chakrabarti visits her dreamland to experience The Lion King and Jungle Festival.

7 Ways Your Hotel Stay Is Changing

From robots to rooms by the hour, what you should check out before checking in.