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Following the Burmese Sun

Sepia-Tinted Sunsets from a Top Ancient Pagodas make their way to every Travel Itinerary in Myanmar. But on the Trail to following Myanmar's Instagram   Breaking Sun, Aparna Pednekar finds more to South East Asia's Dark Horse and the world's youngest Democracy Myanmar is Ready for the Big Change.

Tia Rosa

Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks writes about his childhood memory of Tia Rosa, a woman who lived in the neighbourhood of his small village of Colvale, and taught him a few secrets of the Goan kitchen.

Bottom Line

A pioneering Japanese washlet company that makes a consumer’s most personal moment its business, has found a place in a Harvard case study. Smita Kothari weighs its global popularity.

Young At Heart

Most people think of Zurich as a place of order and tradition. Don’t tell that to the artists, architects, and DJs who are turning it into one of Europe’s most avant-garde cities.

India On The Plate

Home chefs, entrepreneurs, and gourmands are coming together to bring regional Indian cuisines back to the table.

In The Shadow Of The Kanchenjunga

The search for the simple joys of life introduces  Malavika Bhattacharya to Diwali in a quaint Sikkimese village.

Life Is Sweet

Call it Paris by pastry. Chef YOTAM OTTOLENGHI— the acclaimed London restaurateur, cookbook author, and poster boy for modern Mediterranean cooking—goes in search of the French capital’s best patisseries.

For Your Saké

For inveterate travellers who’ve got a cache of anecdotes drawn from unplanned adventures they’ve had with previous Airbnb hosts, the notion of curated ‘experiences’ may seem contrived. On the contrary, MERAJ SHAH explores the rationale that there might be reason to letting them ‘set you up.’

Chasing The Embers Of Desire

From breathless memories of Istanbul to an Isfahan mired in textures of blue, longing came to be a faithful companion in author SIDDHARTH DASGUPTA’S travel suitcase.

The Taste Of Success

Mexican immigrant Rolando Herrera poured his passion for grapes into one of Napa Valley’s must-visit wineries.

A Secluded Paradise

Set amid towering mountains, surrounded by raw nature, is the exclusive Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort in Oman. KALYANI PRASHER reminisces about her visit to this hidden jewel.

Haute Comfort

On a visit to the Albergo Bucaneve—a hotel in the mountains of northern Italy run by high-fashion menswear label Ermenegildo Zegna—SIMON WILLIS is surprised to find the ambience more bucolic than blingy.

Lights, Camera, Paradise

With its visually arresting scenery, New Zealand’s Lake Wanaka region has taken a starring role in The Lord of the Rings and this month’s A Wrinkle in Time. CARRIE MILLER reveals why it’s a mecca for adventure lovers as well as movie fans.

Song Of The South

Vietnam Is Fast Emerging As Asia’s Most Spellbinding Destination. Simon Clays Heads To The Amanoi In Ninh Thuan Province In Search Of The Magic.

Out With The New And In With The Old

Opened in January this year, this century-old, four-bedroom Portuguese villa is tucked away in Morgado Vaddo, the sleepy side of Goa. Managed by the same team as Goa’s famous Ahilya by the Sea, Meg Lambert calls it a boutique lover’s dream.

Savour Sri Lanka's Style

Once Mostly Known for Being the Best Place to Buy Victoria’s Secret Lingerie From Factory Surplus ‘back-of-the-truck’ Outlets, Sri Lanka Now Sports a Completely Different Avatar. Come Here to Discover Stunning Modern Use of Batik, Beautiful Colonial Buildings Restored Into Retail Sanctuaries, Fabulous Antique Folk Jewellery, and Swanky Beach and Resort Wear. 

The Quest For Perfection

What Chef Alain Ducasse humbly calls his ‘hobby’ has earned him 18 Michelin stars. Find out how the 61-year-old French star chef stays at the top of his game every single day, with every single dish.

The Master Of Modern Cuisine

Six Michelin-star Chef Yannick Alléno has done to French cuisine what The Beatles did to rock ‘n’ roll in the early ’60s—enthuse fresh life into it.

Cooking Up A Storm

We get a sneak peek into Padma Lakshmi’s kitchen and discover her current obsession with black garlic, her love for farmer markets, and her new travel partner.

Capital's Treasure

Sitting pretty in the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, ITC Maurya is the right address for both, business and leisure. Now, its restaurants are set to make fresh additions to their menus to cater to the ever-evolving taste of visiting gourmands.

Conscious Greens

The ideal meal today is not only healthy and high on nutrition, but also sustainable and sensitive to environment pressures.

A Next-Gen Caribbean Retreat

The long-awaited Park Hyatt St Kitts is bringing a new level of luxury to the island. SARAH GREAVES-GABBADON checks in.

Kids Not Allowed

An adults-only hotel has a nice ring to it, especially when it’s located in the party capital of India. SUMEET KESWANI checks into The Park Baga River, Goa.

Cornwall, Where Old Traditions Are Giving Way To Something New

Cornwall has always been a place apart from the rest of England—a proud and fertile province where the pasture meets the sea . But now the old traditions are giving way to something new, as the next generation of chefs, farmers, and fishermen transform their pastoral corner into a culinary eden.

Parisian At Heart

A glittering new resort on Sands Cotai Strip, Macau, manifests an intricately carved door which becomes a portal for time travel each time it swings to allow a guest in. Parisian Macao is an ode to Paris of the early 1900s, its iconic streets and cobblestoned alleys.

Munsiyari's Elusive Himalayan Charms

Situated at the edge of johar valley, along the ancient indo-tibetan salt route, munsiyari is as remote as it is alluring. Undisturbed oak forests, breathtaking views and virgin waterfalls lay undiscovered till now. A new glamping retreat is making travel in this rugged but beautiful terrain possible.

Svatm: Tamil Hospitality On A Time-Machine

Svatma is a new boutique property in Tanjore that takes Tamil hospitality on a time-machine to show you a thing or two about the past. 

Reasons To Travel Now

Our selection of this month’s most trip-worthy places, experiences, and events.

Emerging Harbouring In Hamburg

Unfamiliar neighbourhoods, a contemporary harbour district, variety shopping, and abundant sea food; Rupali Dean walks around the German port city to explore what’s drawing a crowd to its quarters.

On Trail Historical High

Second-time travellers to Italy are heading to Modena, a stunning city in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, for a quick dose of history. Rupali Dean offers quick tips on navigating its cobbled streets.