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Benares, Kashi, Varanasi — a city that has many names and is widely believed to be one of the oldest living cities in the world — is a potpourri of unique experiences.
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Whether you're interested in art, culture, entertainment, or spending time in nature, you're sure to find something to love in Los Angeles.
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Beijing redefines and reinvents itself constantly. Centuries-old historical sights stand cheek-by-jowl with cutting edge architecture, the old with the new, the modern with the medieval.
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Giving up city life for rural living. On World Tourism Day, September 27, and days after receiving the UNESCO World Heritage Site tag, here's how Santiniketan changed this Bengali man's relationship with Rabindranath Tagore, from rebelling against the 'Rabindrik' overkill to embracing it and building his own house in Tagore's abode of peace.
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On World Tourism Day, September 27, if visiting Morocco has been on your mind, and you're worried after the news of the recent earthquake there, visit Rabat, which remains untouched, and head to the Chellah Necropolis, part of Ancient Roman city and abandoned in 12th century, to say hello to its conquerer-residents, the European White Storks, among other wild creatures.
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Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy of unrestrained learning in open-air classes, respect for nature and famers' needs, and education for change defines Santiniketan's contemporary relevance. An ex-vice-chancellor of Visva-Bharati, a former Kala Bhavana principal, and Tagore's great grand-nephew speak about India's 41st UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Creole cuisine, jazz music, French quarters, what's not to like in the city that never sleeps? The American city with a French connection, NOLA, short for New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1718, is a mellifluous blend of history, cultures and modernity.
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The seaside German town of Bremerhaven is a typical harbour town except for a fascinating distinction — it is the town from where 7 million Germans emigrated. Today it welcomes migrants with open arms.
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Kanadukathan, around 15km from Karaikudi, is the best places to admire the heritage houses, built between the mid-1800s and early 1900s, of the Chettiyar community, who were traditionally bankers and businessmen.
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The Unesco describes Tbilisi, the fifth-century capital city, standing between Asia and Europe, as a grand sample of Georgian urban heritage, where foreign influences have seeped into the course of the centuries and tradition.
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The Kashmir Valley is one of the most romantic places in this part of the world. Here are five must-visit places in Kashmir for newlyweds searching for domestic honeymoon destinations or couples seeking a romantic getaway this summer.
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If you are the sorts who will travel for food, these eateries are worth the drive. From small shacks and dhabas to swanky restaurants — there is something for everyone.
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Feeling burnt out? Irritable work days can result from the lack of sound sleep. Prioritise self-care. Sleep trips or napcations are a great way to catch up on sleep, to relax and recharge.
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Hungary’s capital and financial centre, Budapest, is the perfect city for solo travelling. If you find yourself in the city, these are the sights to take in and places to frequent.
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Soak in the country's sights and sounds along its many waterbody cruises; here's a list of some cruises plying on the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra in the east and the Vembanad Lake in the south.
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From chic ski-towns to scenic island nations, these unique places offer an unforgettable experience, but with a hefty price tag.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, the land of pharaohs, pyramids, deserts and ancient temples that is stunning and overwhelming at the same time.
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On the canvas or your plate, this neighbourhood is fuelled by creativity. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is ending on April 10, in case you are visiting Fort Kochi, here's what to eat, drink, do and see there.
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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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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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You don’t need a gym or a yoga studio at hand, you could do it just about anywhere if you stick to bodyweight exercises or yoga.
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Recent developments demonstrate that ChatGPT may further refine the new era of tailored experiences which AI has opened the gates to.
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Danish culture places a big emphasis on good urban planning and design.
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Where to sample mando music in Panjim, where to find the best Goan Saraswat food, and bookstores and heritage trails to explore.
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Look around Kala Ghoda and you can still see places where public figures like B.R. Ambedkar and M.F. Husain worked, hunched over cups of tea.
