Height of luxury

There’s something about Dubai’s over-the-top indulgence that fascinates even old faithfuls


In an antique land

At the junction of the Aravallis and the Vindhyas lies Ranthambhore National Park, where the most majestic creature of the animal world, the tiger, sometimes condescends to meet eager tourists


Latin quarter

Two hundred years of solitude in Panaji’s oldest neighbourhood. The world of Fontainhas…


Terra aqua

Once every few decades, Australia’s Lake Eyre comes into its own. The enormous saltpan, the lowest point on the continent, is filled up with rainwater, drawing battalions of bird life


Off to Brazil, with a goal

The World Cup frenzy erupts! From Sao Paulo, it spreads through 11 more host cities. Sample their many attractions, when you’re not dancing to the rhythm of samba soccer


Four is company

A whirlwind tour of the quartet of the nearly borderless nations in Eastern Europe


Soul kadhi

Wandering by a quiet Malvan of forgotten beaches and epicurean delights


Noble horse

Ravla Khempur, where the Marwari war horse still gallops. Meet this beautiful animal, bred by the Rajputs to be passionate, showy and quick-tempered – and heroic like the legendary stallion Chetak