Where Serenity Meets Serendipity – Sri Lanka’s Experiential Stays
Need a relaxing getaway? Sri Lanka is calling your name. There’s nowhere on earth like this beautiful tropical island, with its palm-fringed shores, rolling tea estates and rugged mountains. Sri Lanka is the ideal place for a creative escape, a wellness sojourn, an outdoorsy adventure, or a trip into the wild. What we love about […]
Mountain Masquerade – Thumphu Tsechu
There are mountain hideaways… and then there’s Bhutan – the crown jewel in the Himalayas. With its soaring snow caps, hidden valleys, graceful monasteries and soulful folk, Bhutan is that last frontier on the planet, the kind of place you never want to leave. In late September, Thimphu springs into a riot of culture and […]
Durga Drama – The Ultimate Kolkata Spectacle
As Kolkatta begins the final countdown to Durga Puja next month, the entire city starts to rev up for this awe-inspiring festival. As you walk through the alleys and by-lanes of the city, you’ll find artists and craftsmen hard at work putting the finishing touches on gigantic idols of the warrior goddess. Each idol is […]
Tranquility in the Tropics: Rediscovering Kerala & The Western Ghats
Palm fringed beaches and meandering backwaters aside, Kerala is where the mountains meet the shore. The Western Ghats are one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges, and they are a thriving hotbed of magnificent flora and fauna. But beyond the gorgeous tropical jungle, these mountains are also home to India’s tea and spice plantations and […]
Heavenly Hokkaido – Japan’s Best-Kept Secret
When we think of Japan, we often think of Tokyo and Kyoto, but in the far north of the country, Hokkaido is its own little slice of paradise. With its snowcaps rising up from the island, these beautiful mountains are Japan’s winter wonderland. From skiing to snowboarding, Hokkaido is a great place for winter sports […]
Rainforest Rambles – A Sojourn to South India
The Nilgiri biosphere is one of India’s most stunning regions, known for its amazing biodiversity and incredible natural beauty, as well as a rich culture full of myth, legend, folklore – and spectacular cuisine! Begin your journey in Bangalore, the buzzing capital of the south. From graceful palaces to glittering towers, sprawling gardens to buzzing […]
Jungle Beats – Wildlife Wanderlust in India
India is a wildlife lover’s paradise. From migratory birds to iconic felines, unusual ungulates to endemic primates, the bounty of our biodiversity has to be seen to be believed. If you’re a wildlife photographer, you’re in for a treat! Head to parks like Ranthambore and Jawai, where you’ll find tigers basking in the ruins of […]
Best Foot Forward – Annapurna Trekking Trails, Nepal
The Annapurna Massif towers over Central Nepal, its snowcaps rising dramatically into the clouds. The Annapurna Circuit is an epic multi-day trek that takes you around these mighty mountains, cutting across two major river valleys, leading up to Thorung-La, a high mountain pass at the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. The views are breathtaking, as […]
The Land of the Thunder Dragon – The Bhutan Experience
Thinking of taking your kids to a magic kingdom? Forget about Disney – and take them to Bhutan instead. The Land of the Thunder Dragon is one of the last frontiers in the Himalayas, one that is filled with mysticism, wisdom and awe-inspiring majesty. Bhutan’s social fabric is woven out of myth and legend, music […]
A Walk Down Memory Lane – India’s Journey to Freedom
On August 15, 1947, India, the jewel in the crown, gained her Independence from the British Empire, shaking off the shackles of European rule – and turned over a new leaf in the Subcontinent’s story. India was no stranger to colonialism, having experienced the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French and many others at her doorstep […]
