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Zeenat Aman’s approach to travel has changed now: ‘Lazy breakfasts, catching up on my reading…’

June 13, 2023 16:40 IST

"I used to be the sort of traveller who packed their itinerary with “must sees", “must visits” and “must dos”. It was a great strategy in my youth, and allowed me to explore the world with my sons!" recalled Zeenat Aman

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Mira Kapoor escapes the summer heat with a weekend getaway to Landour; here are some scenic hill stations you can visit

June 12, 2023 20:00 IST

Giving a glimpse into her vacation, Mira posted pictures of her family and friends from Landour, Mussoorie

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As tourists flock to view volcano’s latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect

June 9, 2023 15:50 IST

For many Native Hawaiians, an eruption of a volcano has a deep yet very personal cultural significance. Some may chant, some may pray to ancestors, and some may honor the moment with hula, or dance. Hawaiians ask that people keep a respectful distance.

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Visiting South Korea? You must spend a weekend in Yeosu

June 7, 2023 20:04 IST

Yeosu, which translates to ‘beautiful waters’, offers Instagram-worthy shots of the sea, sunsets, and nightlife.

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Masaba Gupta visits the ‘Museum Of Innocence’ — a ‘simple blink-and-miss brick red coloured vertical building’ — in Istanbul

June 5, 2023 10:00 IST

"I am now reading the popular novel that was immortalised simultaneously," Masaba said, sharing that she is reading Pamuk's eponymous novel "meticulously - chapter by chapter and emotion by emotion"

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Travellers choosing camp sites, caravan parks in deserts, villages to experience rural Rajasthan

June 4, 2023 19:25 IST

The initiative was started under the Rajasthan Rural Tourism Scheme that was implemented last year with the objective of increasing tourism prospects in rural areas and creating employment opportunities, Sharma said

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Sameera Reddy recommends: When in Amsterdam, do these five things with your kids

June 1, 2023 20:00 IST

The actor-influencer shared that the city is known for its beautiful canals, quirky architecture, and lively nightlife

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Airport lounges: How you can get inside

May 30, 2023 22:30 IST

Whether they’re taking advantage of a perk of a high-end airline ticket, a credit card or a membership program, more flyers are gravitating to the lounges — and their free food, drink and Wi-Fi

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Your summer house, a friend magnet

May 29, 2023 22:30 IST

“A Hamptons house is one of the things I am manifesting, but I’m not picky,” Palumbo, 26, said. “It can be Cape Cod, Long Beach Island, Jersey Shore.” Neither she nor her family owns this type of real estate, so she is actively seeking a solution.

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‘Took me 44 years’: Sameera Reddy shares her experience of visiting Disneyland Paris for the first time

May 26, 2023 20:00 IST

The actor-influencer added that the universe wanted her to experience this with her babies and it was worth the wait

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Exploring sustainable Paris

May 25, 2023 19:30 IST

Can a metropolis home to millions really be environmentally friendly? Paris experiments with vegetable gardens, repair cafés and railroad tracks with a green future.

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Navigating Seoul with Sujin Ssi: beyond K-pop and K-drama, a city brimming with culture and tradition

May 26, 2023 14:00 IST

Dotted with cafes and divided by a river, the South Korean capital offers travellers a mix of the old and new in equal parts.

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How Instagram changed the tourism industry

May 19, 2023 19:30 IST

The social media platform's influencers and hashtags have changed vacation destinations — and not always for the best.

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‘Summertime’ captures a long infatuation with Italy

May 16, 2023 19:30 IST

Gelato, sunny beaches and gliding along the Riviera on a Vespa scooter: Such scenes underpin the myth of "la dolce vita," Italy's good life — and a popular Netflix series.

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Preity Zinta visits Shimla’s Hateshwari Mata temple with husband and twins: ‘It’s magical, mysterious, and stunning’

May 12, 2023 20:00 IST

"I’m sure Jai and Gia will not remember this trip so we will have to come back again. Kyunki Maa ka bulawaa phir se zaroor aayega. Jai Ma Durga," wrote Preity Zinta

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Hobbit houses spring up in Bosnia hills

May 12, 2023 19:30 IST

The Kresevo Hobbiton, as the Hobbits' village is called, is located in the village of Rakova Noga (The Crab's Leg) near the old royal and mining town of Kresevo, some 40 minutes drive from the capital of Sarajevo.

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Char Dham Yatra: A comprehensive guide to the sacred pilgrimage

May 14, 2023 15:24 IST

The Char Dham Yatra is a physically demanding journey that requires trekking at high altitudes. As such, it is important to undertake this journey with proper planning and preparation

Hever Castle, in Kent, England, offers a 27-room bed-and-breakfast and a four-bedroom cottage as well as a moat and a drawbridge. (Hever Castle and Gardens via The New York Times)

6 British castles where you can stay like royalty on a commoner’s budget

May 9, 2023 22:30 IST

Britain teems with castles that offer travelers a chance to walk the same halls and sleep in the same quarters as monarchs of days gone by. Those who revel in the grand spectacle unfolding in Westminster Abbey may also want to soak in the noble lore in the old stone walls of some of those castles.

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Botticelli’s Venus is an ‘influencer’ and Italy is not happy

May 9, 2023 19:30 IST

The digital rendition of Venus, goddess of love, based on Sandro Botticelli’s Renaissance masterpiece “Birth of Venus,” can be seen noshing on pizza and snapping selfies for her Instagram page. Unlike the original, this Venus is fully clothed. The influencer claims to be 30, or “maybe just a wee bit (older) than that.”

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Emily in Paris: Parisians face influx of Netflix hero’s fans

April 24, 2023 15:50 IST

The newfound attention can be disruptive for the real people who live and work here, but the show is also igniting a new passion for Paris — and even anti-Emily graffiti has become part of the attraction.

Recent research indicates that air turbulence is rising and that this change is sparked by climate change, specifically elevated carbon dioxide emissions affecting air currents. (Simoul Alva/The New York Times)

Fasten your seat belts: What you need to know about turbulenceSign In to read

April 19, 2023 22:30 IST

Turbulence is unstable air movement that is caused by changes in wind speed and direction, such as jet streams, thunderstorms, and cold or warm weather fronts. It can range in severity, causing minor to dramatic changes in altitude and air speed.

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Melbourne overtakes Sydney to become Australia’s biggest citySign In to read

April 18, 2023 20:50 IST

Prior to this, Melbourne outnumbered Sydney to become Australia's most populous city until 1905 as a result of the gold rush in the late 19th century which saw several migrants flock to the state of Victoria.

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On World Heritage Day, a look at India’s top Heritage SitesSign In to read

April 18, 2023 15:00 IST

Approved by UNESCO in 1983 during its 22nd General Conference, the day is dedicated to recognising sites of historical importance, raising awareness and the stressing on the need to restore and preserve them.

Boaters in the Chidorigafuchi Moat are surrounded by cherry trees in full bloom in Tokyo on March 25, 2023. (Andrew Faulk/The New York Times)

36 hours in TokyoSign In to read

April 15, 2023 21:40 IST

Think of Tokyo as a warren of concealed gems, where you can drink at an artisanal bar tucked up in a small office or apartment building or taste exquisite sushi in a basement at the end of a dark street.

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Tourists throng Kashmir to enjoy snow and sunshineSign In to read

April 12, 2023 19:30 IST

"I had imagined the beauty of Kashmir from my childhood ... And this place is certainly more beautiful than I imagined," Balarata Patra, a Kolkata resident, told PTI here, 85 kilometres from Srinagar on the highway to Ladakh.

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