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In the Italian fashion designer’s new eatery in Mumbai’s BKC, the elegance of simple Italian cuisine shines through with quiet sophistication and no flashy logos
The secret Italian lakes to add to your bucket list
Venture beyond Lake Garda and discover these mirrored lakes with beaches, pretty villages, and alpine hikes
By Laura Sanders
New restaurants in Mumbai in 2024
Where to eat when you step out in your city this year
By Arundhati Ail
The best time to visit Tawang
All the essential details on the best time to visit Tawang, whether you’re looking for a spiritual getaway or a mountain road trip
By Navya Verma
Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: First In
The second entry in a quickly-expanding fleet feels like a successful extension of the much-beloved hotel group's on-land properties
By Taylor Eisenhauer
5 international destinations you can fly to for under Rs8,000 this month
These are the most affordable one-way tickets from India this month
By Navya Verma
Things you shouldn’t carry while travelling to New Zealand
Plus things you can, but need to declare beforehand
By Navya Verma
The best beaches in Southeast Asia
Ringed by karst mountains and lush jungles, the beaches of this region provide ideal places to escape from the world
By David Escribano
Lost luggage? Here's what to do if an airline loses your bags
What to do if you’ve arrived at your destination but your luggage hasn’t
By Disha Kalyankar
This is the cheapest international destination to fly to from India this month
Whether you’re looking for a spiritual getaway or a trekking holiday, this destination ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank
By Navya Verma
The oldest country in the world is this microstate tucked inside Italy
Being tiny and politically savvy has helped it remain a “most serene republic” for nearly two thousand years
By Matt Ortile
What it's like to fly in Etihad's three-bedroom Residence suite
We try one of the the most luxurious experiences in the skies
By Selina Denman
Hanging around Hemingway’s favourite cafés and bars in Europe
From socialist sherry bars in Madrid to cosy cocktail joints in Venice and Paris, the menus of these tourist-filled Hemingway haunts are moored in the past
By Julian Manning
The best time to visit Puri
All the essential details on the best time to visit Puri, whether you’re looking for a spiritual getaway or a beach holiday
By Navya Verma
Full list of Vande Bharat Express trains: Timings, schedule, tickets
All the operational Vande Bharat Express trains and the destinations they connect
By Condé Nast Traveller
Hot and Happening
Through a new restaurant in Delhi, these Naga sisters pay tribute to their father’s cooking
Yong’s Kitchen near Humayunpur serves flavours from the northeastern state of Nagaland
By Hoihnu Hauzel
With Otra, the team behind Americano brings Latin American flavours to Mumbai
Otra in Kala Ghoda is an ode to chef Alex Sanchez’s Puerto Rican heritage
By Aatish Nath
Fancy a meal with a mentalist? Mumbai’s newest restaurant is a wonderful kind of wacky
Masked bartenders, a wandering magician and mentalist, and eclectic fare like lobster vada pav make meals at Carnival by Trèsind exceedingly memorable
By Julian Manning
Bastian Bengaluru: the buzzy Mumbai restaurant arrives in Garden City with style
Bastian’s seafood-forward menu gets meatier in Bengaluru
By Sahil Khan
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8 upcoming concerts in India worth travelling for
From music under the moonlight in Jodhpur to Bryan Adams’ electrifying return, these performances are worth the cross-country trip
By Navya Verma
A complete list of dry days in India in 2024
These are the days to plan your parties and events around in the coming year
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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
By Sharanya Kumar
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
By Arundhati Ail
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
By Toshita Sahni
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
By Sharanya Kumar
Secret Homestays
Learn about India’s last headhunters at this homestay in Nagaland
Pluck oranges, pick tea, milk cows and get a peek into the tribal life at Konyak Tea Retreat
By Anurag Mallick and Priya Ganapathy
This 19th-century bungalow in Kodaikanal has all the makings of a classic summer holiday
Now in care of artist and design consultant Shalini Biswajit, The Dunnottar was left behind by one Lord Chamberlain as he rushed home on the eve of Independence
By Ela Das
Old Bollywood secrets spill out of this whimsical designer's secret homestay in Mumbai
James Ferreira’s 200-year-old home in Khotachiwadi in South Mumbai is a living history museum where guests can have great conversations with a side of East Indian fare
By Diya Kohli
This homestay in Kerala is for slow living in a rewilded tropical forest
Greenara offers mud houses in nature for a quick getaway from the busy city of Calicut
By Sneha Thomas
Rewind
Why JRD Tata fixed toilet rolls on an Air India flight
The founder of the airline took his role very seriously
By Condé Nast Traveller
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”
By Diya Kohli
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
By Anurag Mallick and Priya Ganapathy
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
By Madison Flager
Sikkim food guide: Where to eat in Gangtok and beyond
Insider recommendations on what to eat and where to eat (and drink) in and around Sikkim’s vibrant capital city
By Ahana Gurung
The best French wine regions to visit—and what to drink when in each
Plus, where to stay when you’ve had too much to drink—whether Champagne or Crémant
By Matt Ortile
8 upcoming concerts in India worth travelling for
From music under the moonlight in Jodhpur to Bryan Adams’ electrifying return, these performances are worth the cross-country trip
By Navya Verma
How Dubai became the world’s capital for luxury branded residences
From high jewellery to haute couture, Nobu to Nikki Beach, the UAE's next generation of branded residences are beyond your wildest dreams
By Natascha Hawke
Best chole bhature in Delhi, as picked by the city’s top foodies
Where to get your fix of chole bhature in Delhi
By Samira Sood and Ria Gupta
The 8 best museums in Goa
Explore the best contemporary Goan art, Indo-Portuguese architecture and music, and the story of Feni, among other cultural attractions
By Saachi D'Souza
Best modak in Mumbai, as picked by the city’s top foodies
Where to get your fix of the city's most flavourful modaks this Ganeshotsav
By Disha Kalyankar
The best time to visit Chikmagalur
All the essential details on the best time to visit Chikmagalur to make the most of the hill station
By Arundhati Ail
14 new restaurants to try in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi this month
Where to eat when you step out in your city this month
By Arundhati Ail
4 stunning places to visit in Saudi Arabia
From historic sites to buzzing cities, the best places to visit in Saudi Arabia
By Condé Nast Traveller
The man on a mission to celebrate India through 1,000 films
Filmmaker Bharatbala knows how to get India up on its feet. Now, he wants you to sit back and appreciate India’s cultural treasures through his Virtual Bharat project
By Salil Deshpande
This secret ingredient from the Parsi kitchen is tapping out
A star ingredient in the Parsi pantry, toddy adds a distinct flavour and texture to a host of dishes, from biscuits to curries
By Kurush Dalal