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Beneath the ruins lie deeper stories—Roman and Satavahana coins, pieces of pottery, and religious relics unearthed by archaeologists. These artefacts…

The cobbled streets of Nuremberg in Germany are haunted by dark shadows. It’s Nazi territory where local Jews were murdered…

Hospitality has long flirted with fashion, but this season, the affair has blossomed into full-blown haute couture. Across Europe, luxury…

Two kilometres beyond the last motorable road in the Garhwal Himalayas, a story unfolds that feels plucked from a half-remembered…

Interestingly, the quality of sake is an expression of a region’s rice quality—with heavy polishing making for a cleaner, purer…

A sleek, black leviathan rests silently on land, its massive form contrasting sharply with the clear blue sky above Simon’s…

Step off the train at Buñol and this Spanish town will snuggle you with its sweetest secret. Seven minutes’ walk…

An informal, vibrant setting serving sakes and beers with an array of small, tapas-style dishes, designed for the love of…

With its white-washed houses and bright blue-hued doors, flower pots set on its crenelated walls, antiquated buildings and gothic churches…

The first thing you notice is the weight of the green. Not the polite emerald of a city park, but…

Forget beach bars and banana boats. Bulgaria’s Anastasia Island, a speck in the Black Sea just off Burgas, doesn’t serve…

As a group of five Indians enter the main auditorium of the Royal Opera House Muscat in the capital city…

KATHMANDU: Nepal has opened nearly 100 peaks in its remote western region for free climbing to boost mountain tourism, according…

On a blistering July afternoon in Shantiniketan, guests gather beneath the terracotta eaves of a pale, eggshell-hued bungalow. A breeze…

From sourcing ingredients for that authentic mediterranean taste to a kitchen helmed by Afghani chef, Barin Naib Attai—Anar has got…

Tucked into the vast plains of northwest Spain, the city of León emerges like a mosaic of centuries—its architecture a…

Some places don’t shout for your attention. They simply linger like saffron on the tongue or rosewater in the air.…

Yacht companies are also catering to specific needs of their Indian clientele. Whether it’s installing on-deck mandirs, customising interiors with…

Some 317 kilometers south of Darwin, the mirror-still waters of the Katherine River cut a path through towering sandstone cliffs…

Native Whitstable oysters—flat, earthy, and harvested by hand—enjoy protected status and are loved across Britain. In addition to the native…

The noon heat clings to the cobblestones of Plaza Mayor as the ancient bells of Santa María chime three o’clock.…

The donkey’s link to Wesel goes back to the 19th century, when the playful rhyme—“Wer ist der Bürgermeister von Wesel?”…

Earlier this year, India unveiled Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan—a bold new initiative turning historic and active battlefields into immersive tourist destinations.…

The traditional Parsi house with European, Hindu and Islamic architectural features has an open courtyard in the centre, with interconnected…

In Cave One, Devaraja Lena—the Cave of the Divine King—is a massive 14-metre reclining Buddha, carved directly from the rock,…

In the far north-eastern corner of Kyrgyzstan lies Karakol, the nation’s fourth-largest city. Founded some 150 years ago, it was…

Bicycles glide past rows of colourful houses, bursts of bougainvillea, quaint cafes and elfin boutique stores, smartly navigating the handfuls…

Dubai has roughly nine expatriate residents for every Emirati citizen. Most of its private sector workers are migrants on temporary…

“Someone sipped a cup and said, ‘This reminds me of home,’” she says, recalling the moment when she got to…

The discovery of the precious metal in New South Wales and spreading to other regions of Victoria, including Ballarat, led…

Aboard the ship, you can’t help but wait with bated breath for a real-life Free Willy moment. For those who…

Nestled in the mist-shrouded hills of Coorg, Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate rises from the coffee plantations like a grand…

Part archaeological wonder and part landscaped public space, the Al Hili Archaeological Park showcases remnants of a Bronze Age settlement…

The shift isn’t just a trend—it’s backed by numbers. As per the Tourism Ministry, in 2023, over 2,00,000 Indians took…

If you’ve been on the sea for much of your life, it is natural to be at sea. Navy Captain…

It starts with a soft crunch underfoot. Fallen leaves, gravel paths, or just the hush of your own footsteps blending…

The sound of shutterbugs pepper the background as visitors literally hijack every inch of the walls in Lane 56 on…

Opulent, extravagant, over-the-top—even these adjectives can’t quite describe the glory of this place: The 120-room, horseshoe-shaped Augustusburg Palace in Germany’s…

The road leading to the land of the Lisu tribe in Arunachal Pradesh is long and arduous. If one travels…

As one moves deeper into the heart of the city, the architectural masterpiece and decaying grandeur of ornately decorated brick…

The biggest draw, however, is the big cats—the jungle has a good population of tigers (said to be around 150)…

Amid the sun-soaked beaches and bustling bars of Bali, where party-goers often lose sight of the island’s roots, a museum…

The stunning Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel has reopened its doors after a glamorous refresh, marking a new era of…

But it’s the dragon’s blood tree that has long captured imaginations, its otherworldly form seeming to belong more to the…

The little bull has many stylised features that have their own symbolisms. For instance, the wide open eyes signify that…

With its vast biodiversity, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change. From the icy peaks of the Himalayas to…

On a balmy summer evening, the promise of a great view leads you on a 30-metre climb up a metal…

Evergreen Favourites – Thailand and Bhutan Bhutan and Thailand remain favoured due to their affordability and visa-free entry. Despite the…

Torvehallerne Market in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a great place to start a food tour, packed as it is with everything…

In the heart of Stockholm, where maritime history echoes through wooden beams and centuries-old nautical tales, the Vasamuseet, stands as…

Some places seem untouched by time—where nature unfolds at its own rhythm, far removed from the chaos of human life.…

A brooding, stone-clad structure looms tall along North Broad Street in downtown Philadelphia. The Masonic Temple or the Grand Lodge…

Between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC, the capital city of Dadan rose to great power in northern Arabia. Reason:…

Who would have thought that cycles could win wars? In 1942, during World War II, the Japanese army penetrated Singapore…

Many Dickens-focused walking tours also take in Seven Dials, then a slum of “dirty men, filthy women, squalid children ……

INDIAN SMALL TOWN MONEY POWER IS DRIVING TRAVEL In the late ‘90s and beginning of the 21st century, the Indian…

Good Friday is a day of remembrance and reflection. But Mousehole, a picturesque fishing village on the south coast of…

The thrill peaks further at Al Mughsail Beach, with its famed and ancient blowholes created by centuries of erosion on…

Spot the common pochard, black kite, white-throated kingfisher, and other waterbirds. Or, take a leisurely walk or cycle along the…

Need for a proper tourism plan But not everything is bright and blue here. Satheesan V R, who runs Kumbalangi…

As the summer sun shines brighter every passing day, I am reminded of my winter in Moscow more and more.…

I magine an Instagram-worthy sunset over tranquil backwaters, with a sky full of stars. As the evening winds down, you…

The Rise of Silent Luxury Travel, once synonymous with indulgence—lavish hotels, fine dining, and adventurepacked itineraries—is undergoing a ‘silent’ transformation.…

When Sajal Dubey, a 27-year-old Dubai based businessman, boarded an Air India flight with his dog—Taco—he was overjoyed. “I was…

Whimsical rock formations are the first thing that captivate visitors in Goreme, a quaint village nestled in the heart of…

London has long been defined by the river that runs through it. In Victorian times, human figures were commonly spotted…

London has long been defined by the river that runs through it. In Victorian times, human figures were commonly spotted…

Wedding tourism is also a rapidly growing sector, with Indian couples increasingly choosing Malaysia for their dream weddings. Hishamuddin Mustafa,…

Local food makes the experience come alive on your taste buds, with aloo pitika packed with mustard and chillies; spicy…

The best view of Spain’s ancient capital Toledo is from Mirador del Valle—a lookout point to the south of the…

On the Whitsuntide weekend (a bank holiday in mid-June) of 1952, students Brian Varley and JM Dickenson aged 19 and…

In Pune, she trained under Yogini Gandhi of the Lucknow gharana for almost 17 years until 2013. She then moved…

In 2013, Zian Bhamgara, stage name Zian B, had just returned from studying jazz vocals in Germany and the Netherlands,…

English philosopher Herbert Spencer’s theory of evolution, popularised by Charles Darwin argues survival of the fittest, thereby leading to a…

The creative directors at label Satya Paul have brought a travel-ready collection for those who get itchy feet. Named ‘Pleasure…

It’s three in the afternoon at the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans in the US. The city’s oldest neighbourhood…

Tucked away from the well-worn tourist paths of Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha and Bandhavgarh lies Satpura’s hidden gem—the Denwa Backwater Escape.…

A little further on, Dhanushkodi, the ghost town, holds its own poignant allure to the tourist. The ruins of a…

Marc Dujardin, in his study, From Living to Propelling Monument, writes: “Contrary to most medieval castles in Europe that are…

Imagine a stretch of road flanked on both sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea and saline mudflats that…

Traditionally, vacation itineraries were packed with daytime activities—visiting monuments, basking on sun-soaked beaches, exploring bustling local markets, or heading on…

As the setting sun glimmers on the baroque cathedral at the Old Town Square at Jicin, a local guide dressed…

For travelphiles who grew up on a steady diet of Silk Route lore, perhaps the most famous trading route in…

Majuli has been screaming for attention. It is the world’s largest inhabited river island and a melting pot of Assam’s…

Is coexistence of man and animal possible when there is a deep-rooted respect for nature? The Maldhari tribe of Gir…

The US is gearing up to get a new President. Anticipation and anxiety is building up in Washington DC. However,…

Geraniums, roses, palm trees, azahar (orange blossom) and bright bougainvillea bob their heads in terracotta pots. The scent of jasmine…

Manicured gardens and green lawns, historic stone archways, and a rustic greenhouse spread across 68 picturesque acres in Bucks County,…

The story is similar for British visas. Many people in India, as well as other applicants, feel the process is too…

Cleanliness begins at home. In 2017, Dawa Choden Bhutia, the panchayat president of Phadamchen village in Sikkim, assembled 17 women…

When she received her acceptance letter and moved to Delhi for her studies, Afeedha took every opportunity to travel. She…

In the scenic coastal village of Dombe near Karnataka’s Byndoor, a homestay comes alive in the wee hours of the…

As you sit down with Armenian painter Lusik Aguletsi’s family—the artist was often called the Van Gogh of Armenia—sipping warm…

Walking through the narrow alleys and cobblestoned lanes of the town, one comes across patrician homes of traders and stately…

A group of Spanish tourists is engrossed in admiring a timber-crafted house in the town of Schiltach located in the…

The report also stated that international travel search volumes remain relatively steady across all seasons, with December being the most…

One of the oldest cities in Scandinavia and home to the world’s oldest amusement park, Copenhagen has a plethora of…

Garima Sinha, a 32-year-old marketing professional and avid traveller from Noida, made an unusual decision during her visit to Canada…

Sleep early, wake up early” is the motto of the enthusiastic guides at the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.…

Walking the narrow cobblestone streets with houses with green shutters on either side, is the two-storeyed Ataneo De Malaga on…

Make no mistake, Barcelona is a walking city. And only by doing so do you let the city unveil an…

India has few destination restaurants. Naar, a cozy, 16-cover one-of-a-kind restaurant in a tiny village near Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh,…

Right at the start, a few guests want to give up. But instructor Adnan eggs them on, escorting each participant,…

The Daunt bookstore almost diverts attention from the substantial collection of volumes it is stocked with. Situated on a quiet…

The first official photograph ever of a tank in action is at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on September 15, 1916.…

Charming historic houses cling to the wooded hillside, lining the steep cobbled street that snakes down the hill to the…

A vast expanse of wasteland, rugged and hostile, filled with colours of the earth—black, grey, red, brown, with a smattering…

To grab a fantastic view, visitors have to climb up a cobblestone path made of hundreds of steps and cross…

Imagine waking up to the cacophony of peacocks and the faint sound of waves crashing on sand. The weather is…

A jungle hare caught in the headlight of safari jeeps stops momentarily to rear up on its hind legs to…

“Har har Mahadev… Har Har Mahadev…” Each time you feel it is impossible to take another step forward on the…

In 1765, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia defeated Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali in the Battle of Amritsar and established the Katra…

A striking pagoda with cantilevered wooden roofs, towers above Bhaktapur, a royal city in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Close by…

Building it up: Galle’s British and Dutch colonial architecture exhibit similar order and symmetry. The Dutch, adept in masonry, favoured…

A drive to Srirangapatna that sits along the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is a car metaphor. You pass a big building whose…

I’m a big dreamer who made most of my dreams come true. One dream was to give back to Goa……

A teenager wearing black shorts and a pink T-shirt is about to start hiking to the peak of the scenic…

Travelling to Lyon from Paris is taking a two-hour train ride to the Medieval Ages. Of course with a soupcon…

Tiger lore at the reserve includes stories about how Maya, the current queen of Tadoba, learned to deal with gawping…

The hotel is designed by Singaporean DP Architects, who strove to highlight the brand’s history in a modern, appealing manner.…

Back at the camp, a leisurely camel safari awaits. At a giant communal yurt made specifically for guests to feast…

Steep craggy cliffs climb skyward, puffed-up clouds scatter through the sky, and the wind thrusts you onto the thin, coastal…

In early spring when the sun peeks out from behind the Aravalli range looming over the Chauth Ka Barwara village,…

Interestingly, ruin pubs have a short history—they are only two decades old. In the 20th century, Budapest’s Jewish Quarter was…

Back to the roots’ is the ethos of Ezha, which in Malayalam means ‘thread’. Three women conservation architects Swathy Subramanian,…

The Northeast of India, and its neighbour Myanmar aka Burma is knitted with secret forest routes and sprawling grasslands. Borders…

Egypt’s illustrious history is the protagonist in a one-of-a-kind drama that unfolds within the thick walls of the Egyptian Museum…

Taking a walk means diffrent things in different places. Insta Reels show off the thrill of climbing creaky ladders along…

A sunflower field catches your eye as you drive towards Shilimb village in Maharashtra. The vibrant yellow of the flowers,…

She adds, “Its unique keel petal requires birds to make an effort to reach the hidden nectar, thus aiding pollination.…

As winter fades away and spring approaches, Japan eagerly awaits the annual delight of cherry blossoms, or sakura, unfurling their…

A little detour from the main Ramnagar-Nainital road changes the perspective completely. The drive to Pangot, the quieter cousin of…

Did you know that Coorg is regarded as the coffee cup of India?” naturalist Bindu Shree asks the motley group…

The Art of Drifting Drifting may have been popularised in mainstream media by neon-bathed visions of Tokyo’s underground racing scene,…

During the Mughal Empire and British colonial period, Gujarat’s Saurashtra region was divided into about 200 princely states and jagirs…

High-speed trains have revolutionised surface transportation, let alone railways around the world. A high-speed rail (HSR) network utilises trains that…

Situated amidst the lush hills of Uttarakhand, Mussoorie and Landour stand as quintessential hill stations, offering not just breathtaking views…

Hay-on-Wye wasn’t always known as the ‘town of books’. Bookseller Richard Booth, the self-proclaimed ‘King of Hay’, opened the first…

The thrill of chancing on a wild cat from the open jeep keeps one alert at all times. What might…

Blue should be the national colour of Bhutan. The clear skies in the backdrop of virgin pine-forested mountains are a…

Green trees as far as the eye can see. Blue skies an expansive canopy above. The sound of birdsong. The…

How do you spend an afternoon in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain? You could grab your towel and head to one…

At The Chavni, the soft golden hue of the setting sun welcomes guests to the high tea area, set against…

Enter the Food Court, the barbecued smell of kebabs, aromatics, and other dishes will make you feel hungry. The silent…

Hua Hin – Rewire your system in Hua Hin, Thailand’s wellness epicentre. Hua Hin, which was once a fishing village,…

The location is easily accessible by road from the Mandi Bus Station and Srinagar International Airport, depending on the time…

Concerts have always been big business, but with people traversing oceans for their favourite artistes, music shows have become a key…

No meat. No alcohol. Also forbidden were ‘Ten Cereals,’ consisting of rice, wheat, soybeans, adzuki beans, black sesame seeds, barnyard grass,…

For a country roughly the size of Tasmania in Australia, Sri Lanka has a surprising number of ecosystems. The island…

Where did old farmhouses, stables, bakehouses or barns in Switzerland, which were replaced by modern buildings, go? They were dismantled…

The property also arranges for drives around the picturesque Kohka Lake and backwater safaris, besides visits to Pachdhar, a village…

Then there are over a century-old luxury department stores such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps that have history written all over them.…

Following the latter, the jail was visited by its most famous resident, Mahatma Gandhi, who voluntarily spent the night here…

But the high price of the product inhibits a scale-up. “The cost is five times that of thermocol. Besides, thermocol…

Technological innovations and modern entertainment in the 20th century, however, ushered in profound changes, making much of indigenous entertainment irrelevant…

Exiles can be long if they have a cause. Nupur Tron, founder and director of ‘Foundation Frison Horta’ in Brussels, Belgium,…

“One of the things that makes the art and culture scene in Philadelphia so wonderful is the variety,” says Irene…

It is a scenic drive to Turkestan from Shymkent in Southern Kazakhstan, about 680 km from Almaty, the country’s largest…

Watching the northern lights is like seeing a miracle unfold. It’s as if the cosmos is dancing and a superpower up…

B for Bonn. B for Boring. So it has been said of West Germany’s former capital city, about which  A…

Kutaisi is surrounded by UNESCO sites, monasteries and caves. Gelati monastery, founded in 1106, used to be home to an…

Straight out of our mindscape of fairyland. Live in a mushroom shaped cave, shop for groceries from a bigger one,…

Alongside a murmuring brook, a gentle uphill trail dissolves from a brown, muddy one to a path flanked by willows, fields…

The last decade has seen some talented global artists play at the festival such as Prateek Kuhad, Peter Cat Recording…

About 10 km away from the memorial is Nyamirambo, one of Kigali’s oldest neighbourhoods, dominated by Muslim traders speaking Swahili,…

Sitting on the northern tip of Lake Zurich and bound by the River Limmat, the city offers easy access to…

Famous as the site of the Potsdam Conference in 1945, when the UK, US and the Soviet Union decided the…

Tipai has an osmotic relationship with nature, and at times the guest can be forgiven for wondering whether they are…

One of the best things to do in Sindhudurg is to go fort-hopping—the Nivati fort, also built by Shivaji, is…

Are the Danes happier than the rest of the world? Perhaps; Denmark consistently ranks among the top 3 in the…

Long walks along winding roads, gabled colonial bungalows and magnificent churches, quaint cafés and bakeries drawing people in with the…

A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Siddipet, 100 km from Hyderabad, is teeming with crowds, thanks to it being the auspicious…

Uttarakhand’s most revered city—Haridwar—is surprisingly a case study in art and architecture. Aside from the temples and ashrams that dot the…

When in Stockholm, set stock by Swedish design. It pervades everything and every place—the cafes and museums, the castles and parks,…

At Ham Ninh fishing village, you can watch locals go about their sepia-tinted lives. Enjoy the irresistible aroma wafting from…

Fabric stores have a whimsical marketing strategy; their owners will always be found outside, calling out to passersby holding out…

With peaceful mountains around, fast Internet and restaurants serving multi-cuisine food, there are many who have already made Dharamkot their…

The 6,000-plus crowd which thronged the confluence of music, art and wellness over the course of three heady days in…

Don’t miss the Orbeliani Baths, the iconic blue-tiled bathhouse, which is known for its stunning Persian-inspired architecture and looks like…

Express News Service In Abanotubani, the old Bath District of Tbilisi under the imposing Narikala fortress where the air has…

Express News Service The walls of the battle-hardened 17th-century Alsisar Mahal in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, came alive with spectacular 3D projections…

Express News Service As the winter fog descends on the north Indian plains, it’s time for a quick getaway to…

Express News Service The Al Azhar Mosque in the heart of Cairo, Egypt, with its twin minarets reaching for the…

Express News Service People were last seen as subjects in artist Sameer Kulavoor’s works in 2020. They appeared in You’re…

Express News Service A high-speed chase is underway in a lush green field as eight uniformed riders, astride majestic horses, confidently…

Express News Service As the setting sun paints the sky in swathes of orange on a rather hot day in Jamshedpur,…

Express News Service Holding hand-made paper baskets in one hand and a farming tool called cultivator in the other, Finnish forager…

Express News Service As soon as the clock strikes 5.30 in the evening, the scenic village of Kharnak, nestled in…

Express News Service Blue should be the national colour of Bhutan. The clear skies in the backdrop of virgin pine-forested…

Express News Service At The Chavni, the soft golden hue of the setting sun welcomes guests to the high tea…

Express News Service Green trees as far as the eye can see. Blue skies an expansive canopy above. The sound…

Express News Service How do you spend an afternoon in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain? You could grab your towel and…

Express News Service Admirers of the ocean and avid travellers alike, we bring you good news! There is now a…

By Express News Service What exactly does a wellness trip involve? Is it going to yoga retreats, or indulging in…

By Express News Service Visitors to Jammu and Kashmir have more luxury options now. The latest to join the existing…

Express News Service Sokushinbutsu shrines of Buddhist monks who transformed themselves into mummies while alive can be seen around Mount…

Express News Service Concerts have always been big business, but with people traversing oceans for their favourite artistes, music shows have…

Express News Service Where did old farmhouses, stables, bakehouses or barns in Switzerland, which were replaced by modern buildings, go?…

Express News Service The fresh jungle air in Pench National Park carries with it the smell of teakwood trees and…

Express News Service Paris conjures up images of romance, Mona Lisa’s smile, the iconic Eiffel Tower, charming cafes and delicious…