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Around the world: Six best hot springs with a view
End a long day of travel with, or spend an entire day of, dipping into natural thermal water. These photogenic hot springs across the globe will relax the body and the senses.
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Heady trips: 10 countries to visit in Europe for heritage wines
If it's heritage wines, it must be Europe. Here are the wine regions, across western, eastern and central parts of the continent, that have been designated Unesco World Heritage sites.
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Cheer of the banshees in Ireland’s west coast, where the Oscar-nominated film was shot
People come to the Irish west coast for scenes from 'The Banshees of Inisherin' but stay for its breathtaking beauty.
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Why Switzerland's Michelin Star restaurants are going vegetarian
A combination of sustainability and penchant for creativity has Swiss Michelin-Starred restaurants pushing the envelope with vegetables and dishing up memorable sensory meal experiences.
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Best travel podcasts to plug into to stoke and satiate that wanderlust in you
Travel podcasts are a great way to get not just useful tips and information but also live vicariously via unique travel stories that are inspiring and humorous, too. Here are six eclectic ones.
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Ibiza: The quieter other side of the world's party capital
Ibiza might be known as a hedonistic party destination, but wandering around the island reveals its multifaceted personality, one that's far removed from rave parties.
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Budget travel | Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos: Through the Southeast Asian triangle
This holiday season, it is a good idea to explore nearby countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, which are often ignored but provide a rich smorgasbord of experiences. All three countries together can be done under Rs 3 lakh.
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Budget travel | Sri Lanka: Sojourn through the emerald isle
The jewel in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, is a mix of several things but it is its overriding sense of peace and breathtaking beauty that are striking and can be covered well under Rs 3 lakh.
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Budget travel | Azerbaijan: Cultural cauldron in the Caucasus
The former Soviet republic is an enchanting mix of modernity and pastoral beauty, urbanity and natural splendour, and a hidden gem that makes for a great visit, and can be done well under Rs 3 lakh.
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Travel features | Into the heart of whiteness: Sledging about in cold Finland
In Finnish Lapland, where white winter lasts more than half the year, spending time with the indigenous Sámi is both surreal and exciting.
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Stepping back in time
More than anywhere else Ahmedabad’s soul lies in its old city, filled with history and heritage at every step, and walls that narrate riveting, syncretic stories.
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Why NRIs are returning to their roots to tie the knot
'Desi' couples are choosing India over elsewhere, for reasons that are a mix of sentiment, practicality and economics.
