This Pride month we talk to tour groups that curate travels and experiences for the LGBTQ+ community

France most sought after among Schengen states, but also sees highest visa rejections: data

France is the most sought-after destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states, but also has the largest number of visa rejections, according to Schengen Visa Statistics 2022. Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu photo library France is the most sought-after destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states, but also has the […]

A Michelin food guide-inspired gourmet food trail across Dubai’s inventive restaurants

In Dubai luxury is casual. A grocery run in a Lamborghini, Wagyu in mall burgers, sharks in a lobby. And a Refik Anadol multimedia artwork providing a languid backdrop to the reception of the hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown.  Titled Winds of Dubai, the intriguingly moody art showcases vivid three-dimensional sculptures from an expansive dataset of […]

Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations

Hordes of tourists flock to hill station resorts in Himachal Pradesh, which generates ₹11,000 crore annually and constitutes 7.3% of the State’s Gross Domestic Product. | Photo Credit: PTI A haven for those seeking respite from the scorching heat prevailing in other parts of the country, Shimla has enjoyed considerable tourist footfall in recent months. […]