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Check out the Michelin Guide’s top 5 ‘Best Architecture and Design Hotels’

February 15, 2026 22:00 IST

The Michelin Guide revealed it's best 5 architecture and design hotels for 2025.

Valentine's Day 2026

The Anti-Valentine’s Guide: Five Bollywood breakup locations

February 15, 2026 00:00 IST

From Marine Drive to Manali, these Bollywood-style backdrops are perfect for heartbreak, healing, and a little main-character energy this Valentine’s Day.

antarctica

The secrets hidden in Allan Hills’ 6-million-year-old ice

February 14, 2026 00:00 IST

The 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica is like a time capsule.

Planning a last-minute Valentine’s Day 2026 trip? Here are some destinations to choose from

Last-minute Valentine’s Day 2026 travel: 5 romantic weekend getaways couples can still plan

February 11, 2026 16:00 IST

Valentine’s Day on a weekend makes spontaneous travel tempting. From Udaipur’s lakes to Coorg’s misty hills, here are romantic destinations that balance budget, availability and meaningful time together.

Visa free

Your 2026 travel bucket list: The 26 countries that don’t require a visa

February 10, 2026 21:00 IST

India’s improved passport ranking in 2026 means fewer visas and more spontaneous travel.

japan cherry blossom festival

Overtourism Ends an Era: Japan cancels iconic Cherry Blossom Festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park

February 9, 2026 23:00 IST

Badly behaved tourists not only hurt local and public sentiment by crossing boundaries, but also contributed to pollution without any accountability. 

coffee

The ultimate caffeine trail: Six Indian cities every coffee lover must visit

February 7, 2026 17:00 IST

How many of these coffee heavens have you been to?

Indian villages

Turtuk to Dhanushkodi: A mini guide to exploring India’s ‘last villages’

February 8, 2026 17:39 IST

From the high Himalayas to the eastern borders, these four villages promise memorable winter adventures.

Monasteries in Goa

Goa beyond beaches: 3 lesser-known monasteries to see in the coastal state

February 9, 2026 17:12 IST

Goa may be celebrated for its beaches, but tucked away from the crowds are peaceful monasteries that reveal a deeper layer of the state’s heritage.

Kyoto, Japan

5 walkable cities you should explore on foot in 2026

February 8, 2026 17:36 IST

Walking these cities is not about ticking off landmarks. It’s about choosing immersion over efficiency, curiosity over control.

heritage walks

From Mughal Alleys to Lost Empires: 3 must-do heritage walks in India

February 3, 2026 22:00 IST

Step into India’s past through immersive heritage walks that bring centuries of history, culture, and architecture alive.

Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad travel list: 10 places you can reach in under eight hours

February 4, 2026 16:19 IST

Ahmedabad offers plenty of short trip options nearby!

Paragliding

Above the Clouds: 5 iconic paragliding spots for your next adrenaline fix

February 1, 2026 22:00 IST

These five places across the world offer unforgettable paragliding experiences and views from the sky

Pulikat Lake

Chennai’s Pulicat Lake gets a boost in Union Budget. Here’s why you should visit it in February

February 1, 2026 17:56 IST

Just a 2-hour drive from Chennai, Pulicat Lake is a beautiful bird-watching paradise.

Japan bus stop

How a town near Nagasaki used fruit-shaped bus stops to reclaim joy

January 30, 2026 19:00 IST

In a region shaped by one of history's difficult pasts, Konagai’s fruit-shaped bus stops offer a gentle kind of joy.

dark tourism

Beyond the sightseeing: Exploring India’s most significant dark tourism sites

January 29, 2026 16:00 IST

These destinations reveal how India remembers its darkest moments through travel.

silk route

Treks through time: Ancient trade routes you can still walk today

January 28, 2026 17:55 IST

These ancient Indian trade routes still survive as walkable corridors of history.

active volcanoes

5 places where people continue to live near active volcanoes

January 27, 2026 23:00 IST

From fertile farmlands to fiery skylines, these communities choose to live on the edge of Earth’s most powerful forces.

Albania

Here’s why you don’t need a Schengen visa to see Albania in Europe

January 27, 2026 09:54 IST

A viral reel claiming Indians don’t need a Schengen visa to visit Albania has sparked curiosity. Here’s how the visa rule works.

republic day

Sunder Nursery to Sanjay Van: 5 quiet places to visit in Delhi on Republic Day 2026 morning

January 26, 2026 11:08 IST

Escape the parade crowds and discover pockets of stillness across the capital as the city wakes up to Republic Day.

Siachen glacier

Why tourism is restricted in certain parts of India

January 27, 2026 10:16 IST

From security-sensitive zones to sacred and protected landscapes, these Indian destinations remain off-limits to tourists.

Varanasi

Varanasi to Rishikesh: 4 Republic Day getaways under ₹10,000 you can still book from Delhi

January 23, 2026 18:02 IST

Celebrate Republic Day without burning a hole in your pocket.

Rishikesh

Beyond Lakshman Jhula: 6 offbeat places to explore in Rishikesh

January 22, 2026 23:00 IST

How many of these offbeat destinations have you been to?

destinations

Prayagraj to Phillippines: Top travel destinations Indians searched on Google in 2025

January 22, 2026 11:58 IST

From the spiritual fervour of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to visa-free escapes in Vietnam and the Philippines, here’s a look at the destinations Indians searched the most

hill stations

Pelling to Haflong: 5 lesser-known hill stations in India

January 19, 2026 23:00 IST

These lesser-known hill stations offer calm escapes, cultural depth, and crowd-free landscapes for mindful travellers.

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