Penned by Prakriti Parul Summer Festivals, that glorious time of year when humans migrate like glitter-covered flamingos to open fields, jungles, beaches, and sometimes, muddy towns—with flower crowns perched like wilted halos and biodegradable cups clutched like chalices of modern virtue. But here’s a twist in the tale: not every festival is about overpriced lemonade and ‘gram-worthy sunsets. Some are actually getting something done—like picking up […]
We’ve all seen them—the holidaymakers protesting at immigration due to an invalid passport, the poseurs striking immodest poses at sites of pilgrimage, the boorish travellers rude about local sensitivities. On our post-pandemic travelling urge, too many of us have lost sight of something elementary: travel is a privilege and not a birth right. And the […]
China has sent out mass travel advisories and cancelled scores of trains as the capital city prepares for extreme weather, with typhoon-strength winds bringing chaos to transportation systems. The abrupt shutdown stranded thousands of passengers and caused disruption to daily life in one of the world’s busiest cities. Severe Weather Disrupts Travel According to reports […]
– “A time travel experience,” “A journey down memory lane,” “A truly Nostalgic adventure,” “A journey into the history in three dimensions” These are just a few of the numerous comments from my fellow passengers as we embarked on an incredible journey into the universe of wheels at the Heritage Transport Museum. Upon entering […]
The Call of the Wild: Ol Tukai The call of the wild is a whisper, an ancient echo that dances through the grasslands of Amboseli. It crept into my thoughts as I set foot on the dusty path leading to Ol Tukai Lodge. If you’ve ever had that feeling, like the universe just aligned all […]
Penned by Prakriti Parul There’s a strange thrill that comes with standing at the edge of a cliff, your toes hanging over a 2,000-foot drop, your fingers gripping a rusted chain bolted into the rock centuries ago. The logical part of your brain screams, “Turn back!” But another voice—quieter, more persistent—whispers, “Why, Keep going.” This is […]
In a world obsessed with ticking off bucket lists at lightning speed, slow travel offers a refreshing alternative. Instead of rushing through destinations, why not stay longer, live deeper, and connect authentically? Here are the best places in the world for slow travel, where you can savor every moment. Kyoto, Japan: Where Every Moment is a Celebration Kyoto moves […]
The Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has planted its 9,000th coral frame in partnership with marine conservation group Reefscapers, marking a significant achievement in one of the Indian Ocean’s most extensive reef restoration initiatives. This milestone comes as rising sea temperatures present unprecedented challenges to the Maldives’ fragile coral ecosystems. The coral propagation program began in […]
Penned by Prakriti Parul I grew up in BIT Mesra Campus, where winter mornings were unlike anywhere else in Ranchi. The temperature would drop below freezing, and fog wrapped the hills in a ghostly embrace—just like Kanke, another pocket of extreme cold in an otherwise moderate landscape. But beyond the chill, Jharkhand was always a […]
By Dr. Smriti Mahajan Well-lit roads and parking lots are synonymous with safety. Skyscrapers made of glass and steel, shining brightly all through the night, define a city’s skyline and announce its status in the national and international arena of development. The wealthiest house on the block has the brightest porch. And yet, the inhabitants […]