Need a socially-distanced holiday? Just set sail, say coastal cities

In a socially-distanced post-Covid-19 world, sailing, kayaking and other water-based solo sports are finding popularity among people looking for adventure

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Hopping down memory lane in Taiwan’s Rainbow Village

Taichung’s best kept secret is a village of whimsical cartoon characters, hieroglyphs and cheery flowers that tell a fascinating story

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Squeezing that Euro trip between the Cricket World Cup 2019

Fans with bags, packed and faces painted in team colours, rally behind Team India, 7,000 kilometres from home in the UK for the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup

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Chatting with Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism

Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism, recently commended by the UN World Tourism Organization for her work, on reforming the country’s travel industry to make it sustainable and involve more women

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Wondering what to do in Macao? Here are five guaranteed safe bets

Lace up your shoes and set out to discover what this autonomous region on the south coast of China has to offer

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Weekend getaways in Thiruvananthapuram

Go on a fun ride to these places before the schools reopen

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Testing the waters with Jalesh Cruises’ maiden ship, Karnika

From Jain food to afternoon Housie sessions, take a seafaring holiday — desi style

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Coonoor is set to host 61st annual Fruit Show

The two-day event is expected to draw more than 60,000 visitors to Sims Park

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Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s attempts to conserve natural ecosystem

Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida is an example of best ecosystem management practices

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Getting away from the Queen!

If you find yourself in Ooty this summer, steer clear of its nightmarish traffic. Visit a few places that will lead you to ancient groves, old temples and warm hospitality

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Forty-eight hours in Ho Chi Minh City

With its bustling streets, vibrant temples, buzzing bars and a thriving food scene, Ho Chi Minh City in no time makes you feel at home

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Take on the hills in a hatchback

The off-roads are not the home turf for city cars, but with some precautionary measures and diligent driving skills, they can sail through terrains they are not built for

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Iceland canyon wants no more visitors, thanks to Justin Bieber

After his I’ll Show You was shot at the spot, the footfall of tourists in the region rose, leaving deep scars on its vegetation

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More than just a temple town

Amitava Bhattacharya, who has created over 20 village festivals in West Bengal for an international audience, wants to tap into the immense tourism potential that Madurai’s art and craft have

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This fourth century Buddhist site in Visakhapatnam has a rocky road to nirvana

Under attack from time, vandals and apathy, two of South Asia’s important Buddhist sites located in Andhra Pradesh are on the verge of being lost forever

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Changing of the guards at Savoy Ooty

The 192-year-old Savoy Ooty was recently incorporated into the SeleQtions brand of the Taj Group

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Say hello to Gooseberries from Europe

With iconic restaurant Noma bringing foraging back into the limelight, vacationers are now shaping their holidays around this activity

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A winning moment

Siblings Agasthya and Sitara on being joint runners up at an international nature photography competition

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High fashion at the Venice Biennale 2019

With one eye on Gandhi’s philosophies at the Indian Pavilion at Venice Biennale and the other on walking artwork, gallerist Sharan Apparao gets busy clicking the hair-raising styles and quirky looks of the visitors

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The forgotten megaliths of Chota Nagpur Plateau

In the plains of the Chota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand lie scattered ancient megaliths that tell stories of the passage of time

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