Much before the state of Madhya Pradesh became dotted with lodgings among the sprawling national parks, parts of these stretches of forested area, such as the ones around Bandhavgarh, were hunting grounds belonging to local maharajas. Evidently, royalty and luxury…

Cambodia, a country blessed with impressive architecture, culture, and breath-taking countryside has plenty to offer to the travellers. Apart from the capital- Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, remote islands of Koh Rong and the temple town of Siem Reap are worth a…

Mercury levels soar high with each passing minute, making days hotter and unbearable. Let the heat not tire you down this summer. These exotic and refreshing drinks can be easily made at home for the family to enjoy a good…

India’s most loved ‘king of fruits’, Mango, is the best thing to happen in the hot summer seasons. Apart from relishing the fruit raw, there are many ways of savouring it to tickle the taste buds. Mango, which has already…

Boasting of its rich heritage and embracing society, Oman offers a rare chance to engage with the Arab world without the distorting lens of excessive wealth. With an abundance of natural beauty, from spectacular mountains, wind-blown deserts and a pristine…

The sleepy fishing hamlet of Murud-Janjira – 165km from Mumbai – should be on any itinerary of the Konkan Coast. The relaxed pace of life, fresh seafood, stupendous offshore fort (and the chance to feel the warm surf rush past…

Tea is synonymous the world over with Darjeeling. It is also the definitive Indian hill station and is arguably West Bengal’s premier attraction. For a quick getaway there is no better place than the beautiful tea hills and the bustle…

Located about three hours from Mangalore, Murudeshwar is a quiet beach and temple town that gained spotlight after recently hosting India’s first scuba diving festival. Read More: Diving off the Maldives Read More: 8 new skills you can learn while travelling  

Located at an altitude of about 16,500 feet, Roopkund is one of the most popular treks in India for a plethora of reasons. What makes it so attractive to adventure seekers is the mystery surrounding the scores of human skeletons…

As one of the world’s most famous metropolises, New York City has long beguiled filmmakers, authors and photographers who strive to capture its beautiful architecture and indomitable spirit. While you might not be creating the next great cinematic ode to…

Topping bucket lists, wooing nature lovers and dazzling increasing numbers of visitors – there seems no end to the talents of this breathtaking island country in Europe. You will come across numerous waterfalls, volcanoes, geothermal areas, glaciers, lagoons, black beaches, mountains…

I stood there panting. The mist played hide and seek with the silhouettes of the trees. And although my blue umbrella had long given up, my hardy rain jacket was a still putting up a fight against the relentless rain.…

Summer or winter a tea time spread is always welcome. Cakes, Desserts and More brings Achu Kurian’s Syrian Christian home style tea time recipes from Kerala, and Indian and Continental twist. Take a look at these delicious treats and delicacies.  

The sophisticated cameras in our smartphones are changing the nature of travel photography: taking pictures has never been so quick or so easy, and sharing them on the fly is now the norm. Yet the simplicity of snapping on a…

The best way to enjoy monsoons in India is to embrace them completely – by walking through the stunning greens dotted with gorgeous flowers or the gushing cascades that swell to its peak or possibly the melting snow that gives…

I went to Pondicherry for a weekend with friends, expecting it to live up the the hype and photos I’d seen on the internet. It turned out much better than what I had in mind. Pondy (as it’s fondly called)…

Stark mountains, ancient monasteries, snow-covered peaks, high passes, desert landscape and glistening blue lakes – there is something magical about Ladakh. This is the only place in the country where you can experience snowfall and a sand storm on the…

RAISE YOUR GLASS AT THE 184TH OKTOBERFEST “Prost!” (the German word for “Cheers”) is the buzzword in Munich as beer lovers from all over the world congregate at the world’s largest folk festival, which began with the official tapping of…