Shikha Shah

Don’t be fooled by the nightlife hype — Mykonos has a soulful side shaped by history, tradition, and the unhurried cadence of daily life

To understand Malvani cuisine is to taste the geography of India’s western shore

Here's what to expect

Dear Reader,
We hope this note finds you thriving, dreaming, and perhaps planning your next escape. There’s something endlessly charming about receiving postcards from those who roam the world. Folded corners, glossy textures, vibrant images, the the lingering scent of a far-flung destination, smudged pen marks, all carry a whole lot of warmth, love and a sense of nostalgia. Recently, we received hand-drawn musings from Jaipur, water-coloured blues from Bodrum, and a sun-drenched postcard fro...

Streets lit with fairy lights, steaming mugs of spiced beverages, choirs echoing through historic squares, and markets overflowing with craftwork — don’t these seem like scenes straight from a fairy tale? During Christmas, these are everyday scenes across Europe, where cities transform into open-air celebrations of winter charm. For Indian travellers
wanting to experience a White Christmas, European Christmas markets offer the perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and celebratory warmth.

Havelock pulses with life, but Chidiyatapu offers the Andamans’ quiet soul, granting the rare privilege of diving beneath the surface without another soul in sight. Here, luxury isn’t a room, it’s an ocean.

A visual diary captures the Indian city's color, character and poetry

Beneath its glamorous façade, the Aegean Island of Mykonos unveils a sacred identity rooted in time-honoured recipes, farm-to-table feasts, family-run gems, and traditional tavernas that proudly celebrate the island’s rich heritage, authentic gastronomy.

From ancient ossuaries to Cold War bunkers, Brno’s mysterious underground world is packed with history, architecture, and stories you won’t find in Prague

The Gangvane family shines a light on a little known folk art form.

Nestled in the verdant mountains of Lipa City, Batangas, this eco-luxury wellness resort in the Philippines isn’t just a place to escape. It’s a place to return - to nature, balance, and inner calm.

One writer ventures into the wilds of Madhya Pradesh to seek out tigers—and some quality bonding time—with her parents.

Each August, crowds from around the world descend on Edinburgh for Scotland’s biggest cultural gathering: Edinburgh Festival. But in and around the shows, comedy acts and music performances, the city remains as beguiling as ever. Writer and sketch artist Shikha Shah shares her own 48 hours in Edinburgh in the company of her restless father.

Manila, the crowded and chaotic capital of the Philippines, may not be orderly or predictable, but it’s certainly vibrant, raw, and unapologetically real. Pro tip: don’t tiptoe through it—dive headfirst into the hustle.

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