As winter approaches, many travellers will consider trips to India's high mountain regions. However, it's important to note that several mountain passes and roads close during the colder months due to substantial snowfall and other challenging weather conditions. Therefore, it is advisable to plan your visit to these mountainous areas before they are inaccessible due to winter closures. Most passes...

　　Imagine stepping out from the Meenakshi Temple of Madurai and entering St Peter’s Basilica at Vatican City. Or, maybe you are at Hogwarts Castle while your friend calls you from the Pyramids of Egypt. Together, you make a plan to meet at a restaurant near the Burj Khalifa. In the evening, your child insists on visiting the Land of Toys....

　　Located in the New England region of the United States, Maine is a vacation paradise with natural beauty, rich history and a vibrant culture. It shares a maritime border with Nova Scotia and has a stunning coastline with picturesque lighthouses, rocky shores, dense forests, rivers, wetlands, and abundant wildlife, such as moose, deer and seabirds. Each of Maine's regions offers...

　　The Tripadvisor 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards for the Best of the Best Restaurants just dropped, so its time to update those restaurant bucket lists (and try not to drool while perusing the winners). Tripadvisors awards categories run the gamut from fine dining and quick bites to pet-friendly, date night, sustainable and more. Theyre sorted by country and worldwide rankings. In...

　　Its almost spooky season, and Airbnb is here to crank up the creep factor with some downright haunting stays. Whether youre a thrill-seeker chasing paranormal activity or just want to pretend you're in a horror movie without the consequences, these rentals promise chillsand maybe a few ghostly guests. 　　Airbnb compiled a list of properties that have the most mentions of...

　　The annual ranking of countries by U.S. News and World Report is out, and the U.S. has risen to number three for the first time. Facing stiff competition from seven-time winner Switzerland and number two Japan, the U.S. made its strongest showing yet in the nine years the survey has been conducted. 　　The Best Countries rankings compile survey responses of...

Save the date cinephiles: the renowned Chicago International Film Festival is back with a fresh lineup of screenings from Oct. 16 – 27, 2024. The Chicago International Film Festival, North Americas longest-running competitive international film festival, is celebrating its landmark 60th anniversary this year with a packed schedule of films, parties, special appearances, award ceremonies, and more cant-miss events for...

　　Nothing could be more intriguing than the idea of travel as a philosophy, where the journey is about exploring the ways of the world. “It’s a great way to experience different ways of life, environments, attitudes, food, pop culture and history,” Anand Puri, the owner of Kolkata's iconic restaurant Trincas, told OT. 　　For Puri, travel is a constant that shapes...

　　The concept of dining alone at a restaurant was once considered unusual. People used to react with surprise or sympathy when they saw someone sitting at a large table by themselves. However, in 2024, dining alone in a restaurant is no longer stigmatised. In fact, it's becoming a new trend. 　　Going Solo 　　Solo dining at restaurants is becoming increasingly popular,...

　　Perched among rolling hills in Tamil Nadu is a historic monument that blends ancient grandeur and architectural brilliance into its very walls. The Gingee Fort has weathered the storms of time and stood tall through centuries of battles and strife. Now, a UNESCO team will visit the monument to determine if it should be accorded a World Heritage Site certification...