Day: September 5, 2025

In the leafy Garden City neighbourhood on the banks of the Nile, Nelly El Sharkawy, a photographer, architect, and ballet dancer who is also the creative director of the concept store and art gallery Cairopolitan, shows me around the brand’s studio and shop. Shelves are filled with souvenirs that feature motifs from Egypt’s more recent … Read more

If you’ve been dreaming of a crisp European autumn escape, now’s the time to make it happen. The cheapest European countries to visit from India this October promise golden landscapes, festive streets, and fewer crowds than summer. Picture yourself wandering through Sweden’s fiery forests, sipping wine in Austria’s Wachau Valley, cruising past Switzerland’s snow-dusted peaks, … Read more

From Aman’s high-design urban hideaway to Mandarin Oriental’s venerated grande dame, almost every major luxury name has planted its flag in the Thai capital, so there are plenty of familiar names in our round-up of the best hotels in Bangkok. Homegrown players like Dusit Thani and a rising crop of indie boutiques keep the mix … Read more

There’s no dearth of hotels in this breezy coastal state, but it’s the villas in Goa that tend to bring a touch of intimacy to your holiday. From riverfront villas in the north to pool-side escapes in the quieter south, these homely digs bring their own unique charm and character to your experience. We’ve rounded … Read more

In the leafy Garden City neighbourhood on the banks of the Nile, Nelly El Sharkawy, a photographer, architect, and ballet dancer who is also the creative director of the concept store and art gallery Cairopolitan, shows me around the brand’s studio and shop. Shelves are filled with souvenirs that feature motifs from Egypt’s more recent … Read more