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The most beautiful swimming pools in the world, as chosen by our editors

From iconic horizon-edge pools to private plunge pools with a view

The 9 best museums in Delhi-NCR

From contemporary Indian art to vintage steam locomotives, Delhi’s museums have a lot to offer

This homestay near Darjeeling is for folks who dream of living in the hills

Birdsong Home in Mirik is for birdwatching and long walks in the forest

The best time to visit Spiti Valley

All the essential details on the best time to visit Spiti Valley, whether you’re seeking a biking trip or a stargazing tour

‘For a guy in a wheelchair, I have a perverse attraction to villages built into cliff faces’

Travelling in a wheelchair, this author makes the most of a chance solo parenting trip

48 hours in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

What to eat, see and do in Cambodia’s burgeoning capital city

The best Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy

The 13 restaurants to book this summer for a taste of la dolce vita

This homestay near Manali is for creative pursuits and quiet time in the mountains

Vasti is a three-bedroom villa in a Himachali village offering travellers an inspiring space to channel their creativity

12 must-try single malt whiskies under Rs5,000

Add these to your bar collection

The most luxurious cruises to Amalfi Coast and what they cost

From private butlers to suites with hot tubs, these cruises will tour you around Italy and beyond in style

12 of the cleanest beaches in India

A dozen of India’s beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, certifying them as some of the cleanest in the world

5 best hotels to book near the Vaishno Devi temple

Luxury properties that offer spa therapies, complimentary transfers to and from the helipad, and beautiful views of the Trikuta mountain

On location: 'Furiosa' hurtles through the outskirts of the Australian Outback

Behind the scenes with Furiosa production designer Colin Gibson

Hot and Happening

Indian Accent Mumbai is now open—and worth all the hype

If ‘modern Indian’ feels all too familiar now, you’re in for a surprise, because rule-breaking chef Manish Mehrotra has done what he does best: make fine-dining fun

Gigi, Bandra’s hot new restaurant, fuses European and Japanese flavours

From the team behind Kyma, Eve and Demy, Gigi spans 6,000sqft and offers cuisines from two continents

Kalyani Nagar now houses Pune’s first tequila bar

The people behind the wildly successful bistro-bar brand Elephant & Co. and suave jazz speakeasy Cobbler & Crew have emerged with a rarefied Mexican tequila and tapas affair

Barfly: Goa’s new agave bar and grazing room is a refreshing addition to Assagao

Out-of-the-box negronis, a charming wine space and a romantic candlelit room make Barfly a sight to behold

Safari Season

Kanha National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist and lodge manager Harpreet Singh on how to have the best safari experience at Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh 

Hemis National Park: A safari guide’s tips on spotting snow leopards in Ladakh

Naturalist Payal Mehta on how to have the best safari experience at Hemis National Park in Ladakh 

Bandhavgarh National Park: A safari guide's tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist Prakash Dwivedi on how to have the best safari experience at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Kaziranga National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist and local guide Pallab Prakash Saikia on how to have the best safari experience at Kaziranga National Park in Assam 

Do It Right

Where to learn surfing in Goa this season

The best surfing schools for adults and kids in Goa, recommended by expert surfers and instructors

The top tips on how to avoid queues at London attractions

It’s a well-known fact that Londoners love to queue. We look at top tips for accessing London’s best tourist attractions and popular spots having to stand in line

Hot new spots to eat, stay and play in San Francisco

Fresh art spaces, world-class restaurants, edgy hotels and outdoor adventures are breathing new life into San Francisco

8 queer-friendly cruises to book around the world

Ships that come with extravagant parties and luxury stays, with breathtaking destinations along the way

Rewind

Why JRD Tata fixed toilet rolls on an Air India flight

The founder of the airline took his role very seriously

When a Maharaja stood up to the Emperor: the story of Delhi Durbar of 1911

A throwback to the coronation ceremony of the emperor of India held on 12 December 1911 that still continues to be one of the “greatest shows on earth”

Timeless Tables: For old and new Bangaloreans, Koshy’s is an emotion

Everyone from Queen Elizabeth II, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Nikita Krushchev have dined at the Bengaluru landmark

What it was like to cross the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth 2

Former passengers and crew share stories of the white-glove experience on board the iconic ocean liner

The best festivals in Europe for 2024

From parties in igloos on snow-blanketed mountains to all-night raves on some of the continent's best beaches, this is where Europe's in-the-know festivalgoers are heading this summer

11 countries that offer Indian passport holders a digital nomad visa

These countries will let you upgrade your Zoom background

A guide to visiting the Vaishno Devi Temple

The best time to visit, where to stay and how to get there—all your questions about visiting the Vaishno Devi temple answered

11 countries below 20℃ offering easy visas right now

Cool countries with visas on arrival and e-visas; plus a handful welcoming visitors without a visa

How they feed a thousand hungry people in the middle of the sea

The mega maths and science of running kitchens on a cruise ship: insiders spill the beans

What it’s like to go to Europe’s highest disco

Following successful dance-fuelled expeditions to Iceland and Scotland, this unique party company kick things up a notch into the Swiss Alps

9 scenic train journeys through national parks around the world

From the Grand Canyon to Scotland's Cairngorms National Park, these train rides are all about the journey

Sri Lanka beyond the beach

The island is not all sun, sand and sea. Go further inland for everything from wildlife to wellness, and tea to tee

The best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park

Including tips on the best time to spot tigers at the park

This is the food you should never eat on a flight

We asked nutritionists and health experts about the food you should avoid eating on a plane