Shikha Shah

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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One of Europe’s oldest settlements and a city with a “big village” atmosphere, Kutaisi gives you a glimpse of raw, unfiltered Georgia, minus the tourist tumult

Planning a slow, immersive bicycle break? Here's what you should know

Nestled between Porto and Lisbon, the unspoilt heart of Portugal offers authentic experiences away from the tourist crowds.

Travel writer and watercolour artist Shikha Shah embarks on a four-day solo sketching adventure in Lisbon and Sintra, drawn by the city’s azulejo tiles, pastel façades, rich culinary traditions, and the soulful charm of its fado music and folklore. Illustrations by Shikha Shah