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Shubhangi Bajpai : The author at the beach
India

Puri Travel Diary: Walking Beside My Mother Through Odisha's Spiritual Heart

Shubhangi Bajpai

Shubhangi Bajpai : The author at the beach
India

Puri Travel Diary: Walking Beside My Mother Through Odisha's Spiritual Heart

Shubhangi Bajpai

mrinalpal / Shutterstock : Lansdowne
India

Where To Go This Independence Day: 16 Easy Escapes From India's Metro Cities

Tenzin Chodon

Titas Sengupta/Shutterstock : This Independence Day weekend, trade Kolkatas familiar escapes for lesser-known destinations across West Bengal
India

6 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Kolkata For A Quick Independence Day Break

Rooplekha Das

Unsplash : The Guanajuato Cityscape
International

Guanajuato: Of Kissing Alleys, Silver Mines, And More

Debarati Pal

Debmalya Das  : Dashabujha Durga Medho where young girls get dressed as Goddess Durga and perform on the streets
India

Did You Know About Puri's Eight-Century-Old Celebration Of Myth And Martial Arts?

Step into Puri's Sahi Jata, an 800-year-old cultural tradition blending martial arts, mythology, devotion and spectacular street performances

Debmalya Das

Groundhopper2000/Wiki Commons : Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow
International

Commonwealth Games 2026: 8 Best Day Trips From Glasgow To Explore Scotland

Make your Commonwealth Games 2026 trip unforgettable with these eight picturesque places to visit across Scotland, all within easy reach of Glasgow

Rooplekha Das

MBL1/Shutterstock : Taking a parikrama of Mt Kailash
India

The Sacred Circuit Of Mount Kailash: A Guide To The 3-Day Parikrama

Why do thousands walk around, not up, Mount Kailash? Explore the spiritual and practical guide to the Kailash Parikrama

Rooplekha Das

Shutterstock  : A slower way to experience the Nilgiris
India

Why Kotagiri Is Emerging As The Nilgiris' Best Monsoon Escape

Escape the crowds this monsoon and explore Kotagiri's waterfalls, viewpoints, tea plantations, and colonial heritage in the Nilgiris

Rooplekha Das

Shutterstock : Concubine Lane in Ipohs historic Old Town
International

Exploring Malaysia Beyond Its Skyline: Heritage Streets, Limestone Caves, And Unexpected Discoveries

A journey through Malaysia’s bustling streets and quiet heritage lanes reveals why the greatest luxury in travel today isn't seeing more–it's slowing down long enough to truly experience a place

Tenzin Chodon

Unsplash : Sicily is becoming one of the worlds most sought-after filming destinations
International

Lights, Camera, Sicily: The Italian Island Everyone In Hollywood & Bollywood Is Filming

Sicily's ancient ruins, beaches, and Baroque towns are making it one of the world's most sought-after filming destinations

Rooplekha Das

Shutterstock : Chitkul, the last village before the Indo-Tibet border
India

Explore India’s Edge: 9 Stunning Border Villages Every Traveller Should Visit

Discover nine incredible border villages across India, from Mana and Turtuk to Kibithoo and Dawki. Find the best time to visit, how to reach, permits required, and essential travel tips

Tenzin Chodon

IMDb : The Island of Ithaca, shot at Castle of Santa Caterina in Sicily, Italy.
International

The Odyssey Filming Locations: 5 Stunning Places Where Christopher Nolan Shot His Epic

From Greece's legendary caves and Sicily's rugged islands to Iceland's volcanic landscapes and Morocco's ancient forts, discover the real-world filming locations that bring Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" to life

Debarati Pal

Shutterstock : Lake Bled, Slovenia
International

7 Best Towns in Eastern Europe For A Slow Travel Escape

Trade bustling capitals for cobbled lanes, riverside cafés, and timeless architecture. These seven Eastern European towns invite you to slow down, linger longer, and experience local life beyond the tourist trail

Debarati Pal

AshLin/Wiki Commons : Diorama and wax figures of Nocte people at Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
India

Itanagar: The Land Of Surprises, Sudden Rains, Kiwis, And Great Potential

A missed trip to the Ziro Valley left me three days in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital, Itanagar. Here’s a guide to experiencing and understanding a place full of surprises and potential

Aanchal Poddar

Wikimedia Commons : The Rath Yatra at Puri
India

Rath Yatra 2026: 6 Best Things To Do In Puri

Witness the chariot procession, savour Mahaprasad, explore Konark and discover the cultural heart of Puri during Rath Yatra 2026

Debarati Pal

Unsplash : Ghats of Varanasi
India

7 Best Spiritual Destinations To Visit In India This Shravan

Celebrate this month of worship and devotion by visiting these 7 auspicious holy sites across India

Suramya

Pranav Kukreja/Shutterstock : Mashobra offers a slower, greener way to experience the Himalayas
India

Mashobra Is the Peaceful Hill Town That Deserves A Spot On Your Travel List

Discover why Mashobra's protected landscapes, rich history, and slow pace make it one of Himachal Pradesh's most rewarding offbeat destinations

Rooplekha Das

Unsplash  : Hạ Long, Vietnam
International

Vietnam Vs Thailand: Which Destination Offers Better Value For Travellers?

Vietnam or Thailand? Which country should your travel plans lead you to? Consider these few things before taking a call!

Suramya

Freepik : Nubra Valley
India

7 Places To Visit Instead If You Love The Valley Of Flowers

Love the Valley of Flowers but want something different? These destinations across India offer colourful blooms, peaceful landscapes, and equally rewarding nature experiences

Tenzin Chodon

Clilly4/Wiki Commons : Kaikōura seen from Kaikōura Peninsula
International

Kaikōura: A Remote Coastal Town Where Whales, Mountains, and Māori Heritage Meet At The Edge Of The Sea

Kaikōura is a coastal town on New Zealand’s South Island, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Seaward Kaikōura Range. Deep offshore waters, rising mountains, and rich marine life make it one of the country’s most remarkable natural destinations

OT Staff

Shutterstock : Views from treks of Northeast India
India

8 Best Trekking Routes In India For Beginners

From Himalayan trails to lush Western Ghats, these beginner-friendly treks offer easy climbs and memorable weekends in some of India's most beautiful landscapes.

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
International

Why New Zealand Is Turning Into The World’s Astro-Tourism Capital

New Zealand is quietly redefining how the world experiences the night sky. From remote Dark Sky Reserves to island sanctuaries and Māori star lore, it offers some of the clearest, most immersive stargazing on the planet

Anuradha Sengupta

Shutterstock : Misty forests blanket the hills of Mussoorie and Landour
India

From The Latest Issue: Footnotes From The Himalaya

Fifty years of trekking reveal the Himalaya as a living archive of memory, myth, landscape, and transformation through time

Stephen Alter

KARTHIKEYAN. M : Valparai
India

8 Underrated Places To Visit In Tamil Nadu

Skip the usual tourist spots and explore these quieter corners of Tamil Nadu, from misty hills and old forts to peaceful villages and beaches

Tenzin Chodon

Britannica : Resistance to British rule began decades before the Revolt of 1857, taking different forms across regions and communities
India

Long Before 1857, These Indigenous Communities Were Fighting British Rule

From the Santhals and Kols to the Paikas, Bhils and Khasis, communities across India challenged British expansion decades before 1857

Rooplekha Das

Shutterstock : The frozen Zanskar River on the iconic Chadar Trek in Ladakh
India

8 Unique Travel Experiences You Can Have Only In India

From Meghalaya’s living root bridges to Kerala’s backwaters, discover eight unique experiences in India that showcase its culture, history, and landscapes

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : The iconic pyramid fields of Meroë near Khartoum, Sudan
International

Inside Sudan’s Nubian Pyramids: Exploring The Ancient Cities Of Meroë, Nuri And El-Kurru

From Meroë to Jebel Barkal, discover Sudan's extraordinary Nubian pyramids, Kushite kings and queens, and one of Africa's greatest ancient civilisations

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : Monsoon-soaked Darjeeling
India

9 Misty Hill Stations To Visit This Monsoon

When the monsoon arrives, India’s hill stations turn greener, quieter and wonderfully misty. Here are nine places to enjoy the rains at their best

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : Thiksey Monastery, Leh
India

7 Peaceful Monastery Towns In India For A Soulful Escape

Need a break from the rush of everyday life? These peaceful monastery towns across India are surrounded by stunning landscapes, rich Buddhist heritage, and plenty of reasons to slow down

Tenzin Chodon

Unsplash (representational) : Mana Village, last village before Tibet
India

8 Hidden Villages In India To Visit Before They Become Tourist Hotspots

Skip the usual tourist trail and discover these beautiful villages across India that promise stunning landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable local experiences

Tenzin Chodon

Unsplash : Travel in 2026 is being shaped by personal expression and mood-based planning
International

8 Travel Destinations To Visit Based On Your Personality

Not sure where to travel next? Find your perfect destination based on your personality, from peaceful Iceland to lively Barcelona and adventurous Queenstown

Rooplekha Das

Khoa Võ/Pexels : Here are 8 places to visit before monsoon ends
India

Before The Rains Bid Goodbye, Visit These 8 Places In India

Discover 8 stunning monsoon destinations in India to visit before the season ends, with lush landscapes, roaring waterfalls, misty hills, and lakes

Rooplekha Das

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