Galle, Sri Lanka: The Big Leap

His shoulder-length hair is in disarray. The seawater and salty wind have ensured that. Yet Lakshit has chosen not to crop these locks, they are an important part of his “look”.

By The Way

What I thought was the last stroke of paint on the Kathakali dancer’s face took almost another hour to complete. The painstaking process of getting ready for the performance is, of course, one of the most intriguing and well-advertised cultural experiences in Kerala.

The High Road

In this balmy corner Down Under, skirt the beaches for high-altitude thrills… scale a skyscraper, ride a balloon or hang-glide across verdant valleys of Queensland’s Gold Coast.

The Rocky Roads

The Canadian Rockies and the national parks that keep them company gave Kipling, Conan Doyle and this writer something to write home about.

Tips For Solo Female Travellers

In the past few months, the country has witnessed unprecedented levels of public anger and anguish over the incident involving the rape of a young medical student in a moving bus in Delhi. But as far as women travelling alone are concerned, barring a few unfortunate events like this, India is still largely safe.

Acro Iris, Goa

Goa, a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, is one of the most accommodating destinations for holiday-makers. Alien cuisines & cultures have become easily palatable to the locals and somewhere the old world charm of this fantastic state seems to be getting lost in the stereo typical methods of entertainment for tourists. […]