The sound of Salzburg
by The Sound of Music is the kind of film that defies both superlative and age. Starring the inimitable Julie Andrews, the movie won five Academy …
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This winter, take a walk
This winter, discover India on foot: lose yourself in its narrow lanes, bargain at local markets, drink chai at street stalls and talk to locals. …
The perfect Sikkim itinerary
The small northeastern state of Sikkim was once rightly dubbed ‘the hidden kingdom’ after a book (1971) by the same name by Alice Kandell. The …
48 hours in Amsterdam
There is something special about Amsterdam in springtime. The Keukenhof gardens are open for a couple of months, as the tulips paint the landscape in …
Where to eat on your Roman holiday
When in Rome, eat like a Roman. And to know how and where, read on. This appeared on the Conde Nast Traveller website last month …
A vegetarian’s guide to Prague
When you’re a staunch vegetarian (not even eggs, thank you) and you want to feast on the world’s very many attractions, immersing yourself in cultures …
The magic of Mandu
In Mandu, every brick, every building, every nook and cranny whispers stories about the legendary love of prince Baz Bahadur and Roopmati. Though this love …
Shopping in Florence
Florence must be one of the loveliest cities I have ever visited. Sadly, I had only a few hours to wander around its cobblestone streets, …