Monday, Aug 14, 2023
Journalism of Courage
Iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa marks 850 years of history and wonder
August 11, 2023 14:40 IST
To celebrate this tower's 850th birthday, the city has arranged a program that will last until August 9, 2024
Mira Kapoor reminisces about a vacation in the hills: ‘Never too old to be pampered by your parents’
August 5, 2023 15:30 IST
Mira Kapoor penned a note on her vacation in Landour, "Treks, unending breakfast, late night chats with my sister"
Italy to launch special tourist-focused trains on popular vacation routes
August 5, 2023 08:20 IST
The tourist trains operator will offer services aimed towards tourism that is "high quality, sustainable, and focused on rediscovering the riches of Italy"
You can now rent Gwyneth Paltrow’s home in Montecito, California
August 3, 2023 18:20 IST
Gwyneth Paltrow said in an Instagram post on Tuesday that she was getting ready to rent out the "beautiful little guest house" at her enormous Montecito, California, property on Airbnb.
Instagram is making you a worse tourist – here’s how to travel respectfully
August 2, 2023 11:30 IST
This is known as social proof, when we look to the behaviours of others to inform our own actions. People are likely to act more hedonistically while on holiday
Bhitarkanika reopens for tourists after croc nesting season ends Kendrapara
August 1, 2023 17:00 IST
The park will allow day visitors and night stay in cottages and guest houses, said Sudarshan Gopinath Yadav, Divisional Forest Officer, Rajnagar Mangrove (wildlife) Forest Division.
Paris to allow swimming in Seine River after 100 years of ban
July 28, 2023 18:00 IST
In addition to three Olympic and Paralympic events - triathlon, marathon swimming and Para-triathlon, which are scheduled to take place in the Seine in central Paris, three open-air swimming areas will be accessible from the quayside by 2025
Travel diaries: Roshni Chopra shares Paris itinerary and recommendations
July 26, 2023 14:10 IST
Roshni also recommended some exceptional exhibits and museums to enhance your Parisian experience
Monsoon travel: Offbeat places in India you can visit this rainy season
July 24, 2023 21:40 IST
As places like Cherrapunji and Goa are chock-full of tourists this season, here are 4 offbeat locations you can explore instead
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s vacation in Bali reminds us to rewind and take a break
July 24, 2023 19:09 IST
Recently, Samantha jetted off to Bali, Indonesia with her friends to explore the tropical paradise. She shared pictures of her travels on Instagram, giving a glimpse into her vacation diaries. Scroll through to check out Samantha's photos.
The Peruvian Amazon: Where nature is still mighty
July 24, 2023 15:15 IST
Have you ever been in a place that made you feel like you were in a beautifully shot nature documentary with David Attenborough narrating everything you were seeing?
Shefali Shah shares picture postcards from England’s Lake District: ‘Had unpredictable days of adventure’
July 19, 2023 14:10 IST
"Rafting and Water ghyll (that’s climbing rocks up a water fall and then sliding and diving into the waterfall) got canned because the water levels were too high," Shefali Shah wrote in a note on Instagram.
The world’s most powerful passports for 2023 revealed; check India’s rank
July 20, 2023 11:18 IST
For every country that a passport allows its holder to enter without requiring a visa, or simply by obtaining a visa on arrival instead of getting pre-departure approval, it scores a point.
How Amsterdam wants to change its image
July 17, 2023 19:30 IST
According to a new law that went into effect in May, tourists and locals caught smoking marijuana in and around this neighborhood could now get a fine of €100 ($112). The Dutch city is cracking down on the growing number of party tourists who have been clogging the streets, especially in the red light district.
Revealed: World’s best vineyards for 2023
July 17, 2023 10:39 IST
Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply appreciate the beauty of vineyards, this definitive guide — organised by the UK-based media group William Reed — is your passport to exploring the world's most remarkable wine destinations
In Scotland, taking the traditional and making it new
July 14, 2023 22:30 IST
If there were a symbol for Scotland, it would be tartan. You see it everywhere, from hotel interiors and tabletop items to cookie tins and everyday clothing.
‘Icon of the Seas’, world’s largest cruise ship, called monstrosity before setting sail
July 14, 2023 20:00 IST
Online critics have been quick to point out that the ship's extravagant design does not imply that bigger is better
High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia
July 14, 2023 13:20 IST
Cannabis has been available in coffee shops in the Netherlands since the 1970s, and Geene said he has used his experience to train his staff how to serve those unfamiliar with the drug.
Tourists are packing European hotspots. And Americans don’t mind the higher prices and crowds
July 13, 2023 20:00 IST
Spain’s tourism minister, Héctor Gómez, called it “a historic summer for tourism," with 8.2 million tourists arriving in May alone, breaking records for a second straight month.
5 national park destinations that aren’t parks
July 11, 2023 22:30 IST
“Regardless of formal designation, each of the 424 sites in the National Park System offer visitors a variety of opportunities for inspiration, relaxation, recreation and education,” said Kathy Kupper, a public affairs specialist with the NPS.
This drink makes almost $30,000 for a Singapore hotel daily; know more about its empowering history
July 11, 2023 19:00 IST
Invented in the historic Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel in 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, the cocktail soon became known as the national drink of Singapore, according to the hotel's website.
6 Paris bistros to try now
July 10, 2023 22:30 IST
The restaurant has a great-looking dining room with a zinc-topped service bar, bare wood tables, tile floors, and oil paintings, mirrors and flea-market finds on the walls.
Sun tourism: All you need to know about the emerging trend taking over the travel industry
July 9, 2023 17:30 IST
Sun tourism is becoming increasingly popular among mountain enthusiasts who are seeking a mixture of scenic landscapes teamed with the invigorating warmth of the sun.
Juhi Parmar pens a note as her US trip with daughter ends: ‘Sore feet, aching bodies…’
July 9, 2023 10:46 IST
"Sharing the last few glimpses of a trip we truly did not want to end," Juhi wrote
Indians second most confident travellers in Asia-Pacific, survey reveals
July 7, 2023 16:30 IST
Of the 11 APAC markets surveyed, India is the second most confident, behind Hong Kong and followed by China, Singapore, and Taiwan.
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