Cherry blossom in Japan
Visit Shikoku Island in springtime to witness cherry trees, Kochi Castle and Oboke gorge
National treasure
The National Library, Kolkata, which started life as the Calcutta Public Library, is the city’s pride and everyone else’s envy
Chasing monsoon around the globe
You have to be in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Africa and the United States to see how the rainy season can light up the world
In pursuit of the King of Gir
Spotting a lion is like striking gold when you safari through the forests of Gir
Juggling identities in Gokarna
‘Schizophrenic’ Gokarna, with its devotee-encrusted temples and its trippy hippie beaches, is all about co-existence
Maxing Europe
25 ways to ‘do’ the continent – from all-inclusive packages to rail trips to foodie holidays
48 hours in San Francisco
San Francisco, the Bay city, with its sights, food and culture from the past and the present
Changthang Plateau, the great wide open
The captivating phantasmagoric sights of the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh
Bali high
Bali, Indonesia, is more than just a sun-kissed beach with luxury resorts, food and handicrafts to offer
Hunting grounds of Bardia
Former private game reserve for Nepal’s royalty turned into a thriving wildlife sanctuary; Bardia National Park
Choco-struck at Maison Cailler, Switzerland
The business that started in 1819 has become one of the top names in Swiss chocolate. A tour of the factory is like entering cocoa heaven
The best of Singapore experiences
Top picks of the Lion City – a guide for where to eat, shop, drink, dine and stay
We’ll always have Paris
Experience exquisite luxury at Champs-Elysées and Le Meurice in the French capital