
Travel through India can be a richly rewarding experience. From ancient art and history, a rich tribal culture, local and world-class shopping, luxury, budget and wildlife urban experiences, natural and man-made wonders and high adventure, there is so much to see and do. So where can a woman travelling alone, go to experience all this [...]
March 8, 2013 / 4 Comments / Read More

Whether you’re a non-swimmer, a solitude-seeker, a hedonist, or a nature lover, Kiran Mehta has just the kind of beach to help you find your place in the sun! A beach holiday means different things to different people. For some it’s about romantic walks on the water’s edge, while for others it’s about hippies and [...]
February 25, 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More

‘Dynamite’ curries that set your tongue on fire, wildlife sightings that give you goosebumps, miles of glorious beachfronts, historical and architectural marvels…Sri Lanka has a stunning variety of options for every kind of vacation, says Sowmya Rajaram, who spent her honeymoon in Sri Lanka. The best part? You won’t have to pay an arm and [...]
February 13, 2013 / 8 Comments / Read More

“What’s in a name?” asked Juliet of Romeo, centuries ago. “Everything from the history to character,” replies Arati Koppar, as she journeys through Pondicherry and discovers various ways to appreciate this former French colony. True to its delicious-sounding name, Pondicherry is one big, juicy surprise. Located on the East Coast along the Bay of Bengal, [...]
December 3, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Nursing a severe case of sore feet and maxed out credit cards thanks to the endless shopping malls of Kuala Lumpur, Tunali Mukherjee packs off to the secluded island of Tioman for some much needed TLC, only to discover a side of Malaysia that few experience. Tioman. A thousand clichés come to my mind when [...]
March 6, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

With 7600 kilometres of coastline, there is no real dearth of sun, sand and surf in India. Smriti Lamech offers up 7 beaches for a romantic rendezvous. What is it about the beach that beckons couples in love? The peace, the roar of the sea and clean sands. Of course the more beautiful a beach, [...]
December 21, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More

Think a hot tub filled with bathing salts and bubbles is passé? So do we! Jonathan Dias goes in search of 11 bathing spots worth taking a flight out to. And boy, do we agree! A bath is never just a bath. Each country has its own history and its own tradition that gives a [...]
December 15, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More