Denmark is widely recognised as one of the most cycling-friendly countries in the world. According to the Cycling Embassy of Denmark, Copenhagen has five times more bicycles than cars, with over 62 per cent of the residents commuting to work by bike. Bicycles were first introduced to Denmark in the 1880s, and by the 1920s and 1930s, cycling became a...

　　“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai! Har Har Mahadev (Hail Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”) echoed the streets of Nashik on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (or Shiv Jayanti), celebrated on January 19, each year, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Chhatrapati of the Maratha empire. 　　 　　As I snaked my way through the dancing crowd at Panchvati, I sensed the admiration...

　　Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is a foodie. Ask him about the five places he remembers because of their food, and he can give you an entire list of memorable dishes he enjoyed, from lal maas and junglee mutton in Rajasthan to the best French toast at ABC Kitchen in New York to the freshest fish and excellent organic produce he...

　　Goa Beyond Beaches has been a buzzword for quite some time, and rightly so. The hinterlands have become a priority in overhauling the state's tourism landscape and making the beaches less crowded. Conventionally associated with a free-spirited nightlife, the sun and sea state now draws tourists for birding. Interestingly, not many people know that Goa, with nearly 495 bird species,...

　　If you are a horophile in India, then this place should be on your must-visit list. In Bengaluru—the tech capital of India—there is a hidden gem that pays tribute to the country’s industrial heritage and is well-known among history buffs and watch aficionados. The HMT Heritage Centre and Museum is India’s only notable watch museum, offering an incredible journey into...

　　Tral, a sub-district, is surrounded by lofty mountain ranges and densely forested evergreen trees in Kashmir. Located at a distance of around 40 kms from Srinagar, the area is known for its striking beauty, century-old chinar trees, and springs. For the last few years, however, the history and preservation of the millennia-old Gufkral caves here have become a talking point...

　　The moment I found out I’d be spending a year in London for my master’s degree, my tryst with the Scottish Highlands was set in stone. My inner fangirl saved through weekend campus jobs so that I could live my Outlander fantasy; visiting real-life locations that inspired Diana Gabaldon’s story and filming sites that brought the TV series to life....

　　Matcha is everywhere. From desserts to teas and coffees, this finely ground powder of green tea originated in China, but it is now laregly associated with Japan. People tend to love its bright green colour and strong umami flavour so much that visiting matcha-growing regions in Japan is now on many tourists’ bucket lists. 　　In Delhi, many artisanal cafés and...

　　The influence of Japanese culture can be seen in what we consume today, literally and figuratively. Whether we read manga, watch anime, learn Nihongo, eat sushi or drink saké, the culinary and creative industries of this East Asian nation have us hooked. In Delhi-NCR, there has been an explosion of Japanese restaurants and bars in the last few years, as...

　　Spring is approaching, which means it's rhododendron season. In fact, India’s Himalayan spring is synonymous with vibrant rhododendrons. Rhododendrons in India bloom in a variety of hues and belong to many genera, thriving along the length of the Himalayas. These flowers can also be found in refreshing sherbets, tea, and jams, with petals that signify the end of winter and...