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brandnamibia/Instagram : Within the depths of Dragon’s Breath Cave sits the largest known non-subglacial underground lake on Earth
Places of Interest

Inside Namibia’s Dragon’s Breath Cave: Where An Underground Lake Stretches Into Total Darkness

OT Staff

brandnamibia/Instagram : Within the depths of Dragon’s Breath Cave sits the largest known non-subglacial underground lake on Earth
Places of Interest

Inside Namibia’s Dragon’s Breath Cave: Where An Underground Lake Stretches Into Total Darkness

OT Staff

Shutterstock : Inside a monastery (representational image)
Heritage

Inside The Ancient Art Of Thangka Painting In Sarnath

Sangye Thrinley

Mudar Patherya : The illuminated dome and clock at General Post Office, Kolkata
Heritage

The Kolkata Night Drive That Is Rewriting The Story Of Heritage Tourism

Sujoy Sen

Shutterstock : Turquoise waters and boats at Guyam Island, Siargao.
Places of Interest

Plan Your Trip To Siargao: A Travel Guide To The Philippines’ Surfing Capital

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : Proboscis monkeys resting on a branch in Borneo’s rainforest
Places of Interest

5 Reasons Borneo Is Southeast Asia’s Top Wildlife Destination In 2026

From ancient rainforests to rare wildlife, Borneo offers one of the most immersive nature experiences in Southeast Asia

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : Volkswagen Touareg parked by a riverside at sunset
Adventure

From Land Rover Defender To Volvo XC90, Top 6 Luxury Cars For Road Trips To The Hills Of India

Discover the best luxury cars for hill road trips in India, combining comfort, safety, and off-road capability

Tenzin Chodon

thegreateasternepicschhau/Instagram : The Great Eastern Epics - Chhau Festival at Belgadia Palace
Heritage

Royal Roots, Cultural Revival: The Chhau Festival In Belgadia Palace

The Great Eastern Epics Festival at Belgadia Palace in Odisha is more than a dance showcase—it’s an immersive journey through chhau, crafts, cuisine, and traditions, set against the backdrop of a restored royal palace

Anuradha Sengupta

Supplied : Pines Cemetery, Uttarakhand
Heritage

World Heritage Day 2026: How Adaptive Reuse In India Is Rethinking Heritage Beyond Preservation

From Kolkata’s taverns and jails to a restored cemetery in Uttarakhand, adaptive reuse is reshaping how heritage survives—balancing preservation with new uses, and raising questions on how India treats its protected monuments

Anwesha Santra

Unsplash : From private island retreats to Arctic expeditions, these ultra-luxury travel experiences promise unforgettable journeys across the globe
Adventure

Slow, Exclusive, Unforgettable: 9 Ultra-Luxury Travel Experiences Worldwide

Discover nine ultra-luxury travel experiences across the world—from sailing the Nile to private island stays in the Seychelles and Arctic expeditions

Rooplekha Das

Unsplash : Toy tourism blends nostalgia, fan culture and immersive attractions into a fast-growing global travel trend
Places of Interest

The Rise Of Toy Tourism And The New Age Of Play Parks

Nostalgia meets adventure as toy-themed parks, museums and cities inspire a new travel trend known as toy tourism

Rooplekha Das

Shutterstock : The scenic view from above of Maravanthe Beach
Adventure

India’s Most Scenic Coastal Road Trips To Add To Your 2026 Bucket List

Discover 6 of India’s most scenic coastal road trips, where the journey unfolds through beaches, backwaters, and timeless seaside towns

Rooplekha Das

Shutterstock : Friends captured in silhouette during a solar eclipse
Places of Interest

Spain’s 2026 Solar Eclipse: When, Where And How To Watch The Celestial Spectacle

Spain will host one of the most spectacular celestial events of the decade in 2026, when a total solar eclipse sweeps across the country at sunset. Here’s when and where to watch it, and the best destinations and practical tips to witness the event

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : The Crooked Forest is known as Krzywy Las in Poland
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They All Bend The Same Way: The Unsolved Mystery Of Poland’s Crooked Forest

In an undisturbed corner of northwestern Poland, nearly 400 pine trees curve sharply toward the north before rising skyward. Planted almost a century ago, this strange grove continues to puzzle scientists, historians, and travellers alike

Anwesha Santra

Deposit Photos : A woman stands within the premises of Santani Wellness, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Nature

Calmcations Explained: Why Doing Nothing Is The Biggest Travel Trend In 2026

Mental wellness is the new trend in vacationing, and here is why you should try it too

Anwesha Santra

travelwith.in/instagram : A shot of red-crowned roofed turtle
Nature

Vanishing from the Ganga: Why India’s Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle Is Fighting For Survival

Once widespread across the Ganga basin, the red-crowned roofed turtle has nearly disappeared due to habitat loss, hunting, and river changes. With only a handful left in the wild, conservationists are racing to bring it back

Anwesha Santra

Faizan Hussain : Krishna River, Telangana
Nature

Telangana’s Wild Side: Forest Retreats, Tiger Trails, And Adventure Escapes You Didn’t Know Existed

From tiger reserves and dense sanctuaries to forest treks, kayaking lakes and misty hill escapes, Telangana offers a surprisingly rich playground for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers looking beyond the usual South Indian circuits

Anwesha Santra

Ketan Vikamsey : Panchachuli peaks in Munsiyari
Places of Interest

Offbeat Places To Visit In Uttarakhand This Year

From high alpine meadows and forest villages to remote valleys and river towns, these offbeat destinations in Uttarakhand reveal calmer landscapes, deeper culture, and Himalayan views far beyond the usual hill stations

OT Staff

Photo: Shutterstock : Find top destinations for romantic travel (representational image)
Places of Interest

From The Latest Issue: 8 Destinations For Every Dynamic Duo To Visit On Valentine's 2026

Rain-soaked forests, serene backwaters, sun-dappled beaches, or timeless palaces—discover Indian destinations that let every couple travel at their own pace and in their own style

Rooplekha Das

Koushik Chatterjee : Lion cubs practise the skills that will one day decide hierarchy and hunger
Adventure

A Journey Through Kenya’s Skies & The Savanna, Scripted By Light, Dust And Survival

Soar over riverbeds, land among predators; Kenya blends flight, wilderness and raw beauty in one unforgettable journey

Rooplekha Das

Shutterstock : From dense forests to open grasslands, India’s tiger reserves are alive with adventure
Adventure

Up Close & On The Prowl: Where To Spot Tigers In India’s Top Reserves

Experience India’s wilderness like never before—5 tiger reserves where tigers roam freely and every safari is a heart-pounding adventure

Rooplekha Das

Unsplash : Hot-air balloons
Adventure

These 10 Hot Air Balloon Festivals Will Make You Want To Book A Flight Right Now

From Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys to Albuquerque’s record-breaking skies, these hot air balloon festivals turn sunrise into pure magic

Anwesha Santra

@IraqiPic/x : Detective fiction writer Agatha Christie having breakfast on the hotel balcony overlooking the Tigris in Baghdad
Places of Interest

How Agatha Christie’s Most Atmospheric Mysteries Were Born In Egypt And The Near East

From cruising the Nile to wandering Petra and Baghdad, Agatha Christie turned her travels across Egypt and the Near East into unforgettable mysteries where the topography became as gripping as the crimes themselves

Anwesha Santra

Getty Images : Go on a trip on Valentines Day with your loved one
Places of Interest

From Lakes to Beaches: 7 Dreamy Valentine Week Destinations For Lovebirds To Fall In Love Again

Planning the most romantic Valentine’s Week ever? From dreamy houseboats in Kerala’s backwaters to snow-kissed lakes in Srinagar, here are seven breathtaking lovebird destinations that promise unforgettable moments and scenic beauty

Anwesha Santra

Shutterstock : Bruges’ medieval Belfort rises above the Rosary Quay
Places of Interest

From Reel To Real: 8 Iconic Bollywood Film Shoot Locations Every Fan Must Visit

Cinema-inspired travel is on the rise, and here are 8 Bollywood film shoot locations that show how movies transformed ordinary places into iconic global travel destinations

Tenzin Chodon

Shutterstock : Hierve el Agua
Places of Interest

8 Natural Wonders In Mexico That Feel Like Another World

Mexico is full of landscapes that look unreal. From pink lakes and hidden beaches to fossilised waterfalls, these places feel straight out of another planet

Tenzin Chodon

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya : The Assyrian Gallery at CSMVS, Mumbai
Heritage

From The Latest Issue: Custodians Of Culture

From heritage homes to evolving galleries, India’s private museums are reshaping how culture is preserved, experienced, and lived today

Anwesha Santra

AkhilRam.Kanduri/Wiki Commons : The Kunthipuzha owes much of its stillness to the land it moves through
Nature

The Quiet Flow Of Kunthipuzha: A River Shaped By Forest Silence In The Western Ghats

The Kunthipuzha River flows through Kerala’s Silent Valley as a rare presence shaped by quiet. Shallow, clear, and unhurried, it moves through dense rainforest where even the usual forest sounds fade, leaving an unusual, near-total stillness

OT Staff

Unsplash : Explore eight magical castles that inspired fairytales
Places of Interest

8 Magical Castles Around The World That Don't Look Real

From Bavaria to the Loire Valley, these 8 real-life fairytale castles deserve a place on every travel bucket list

Rooplekha Das

YuvalBeraru/Shutterstock : Surfing is growing in popularity in India
Places of Interest

What Are Playcations? The Experience-Led Travel Trend Everyone's Talking About

Playcations are transforming travel by replacing packed itineraries with hands-on experiences. Here's all you need to know about this trend

Tenzin Chodon

Images Credit: Instagram/@awkeek/@naturemorte_india : Artist Zimbiri at Nature Morte Mumbai gallery (Dhanraj Mahal)
Places of Interest

These 7 Art Galleries Are Housed Inside India's Historic Buildings

Explore art galleries housed inside India's most historic buildings, from Mumbai's Kitab Mahal to Delhi's Red Fort

Tenzin Chodon

IMDb : Explore the real South Korean destinations featured in Netflixs The Wonderfools
Places of Interest

Explore The Real-Life Korean Destinations Featured In The Wonderfools On Netflix

Discover the real South Korean locations featured in Netflix's The Wonderfools, from beaches to sea caves and islands

Rooplekha Das

Picryl : New River Gorge National Park stretches deep into the Appalachian Mountains
Nature

The New National Parks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of—But Should See In 2026

From Indigenous-led wilderness areas to newly upgraded conservation zones, 2026 brings a wave of national parks and protected lands that are reshaping the travel map and opening up raw, newly managed landscapes for you to explore

Anuradha Sengupta

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