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New Delhi and Mumbai were the only Indian cities to make it to the top 60, and even they fared below-average on all indicators of the Economist Intelligence Unit 2021 Safe Cities Index.

British Airways resumes Chennai-London flights from today; plus, updated Vande Bharat Mission flight schedule for Sept

British Airways flights will ply the London-Chennai route on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Chennai-London on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Travel guide to Copenhagen, the world’s safest city

Things to do, place to go, and what and where to eat in the Danish capital. Note: When you're visiting, consider buying the Copenhagen Card - it's a day pass to access 83 tourist sites and public transport.

Mohanlal, Mammootty receive UAE's 'golden visa'; what is it, how to apply and other questions answered

From the tennis ace Sania Mirza to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, more and more Indians are opting for the 'golden visa' that allows up to 10-year residency that is renewed automatically

Vaccination certificate unlocks more EU destinations for travellers from India

Romania becomes the 18th European country to recognise Covishield as valid proof of immunity of incoming travellers; Austria eases restrictions for fully vaccinated Indian travellers.

Immigration series | UK, Germany and 5 other countries that offer co-habitation visas

Key requirements to apply for a co-habitation visa if your long-term partner is a resident of the UK, Belgium, Germany, Finland, New Zealand, the Netherlands or Switzerland, and you want to live together.

Schedule and fares of Vande Bharat, air bubble flights to/from US and Canada

Flight update: Evacuation flights and air bubble flights to and from Indian cities.

UK, UAE, Spain ease Covid travel restrictions; Saudi Arabia opens doors for Umrah pilgrims

For Dubai residence visa holders, students headed to Canada, Umrah pilgrims and travellers to several destinations in Europe and the Middle East, good news is finally trickling in.

Immigration series | EB-5 visa: What now? The dilemma of investors

The last few weeks have seen lots of action on the EB-5 front, which seems to have shaken the industry and potential EB-5 investors out of their lethargy.

Budget travel | International destinations you can visit in less than Rs 35,000

From the Maldives to Dubai and Nepal, how to stretch every rupee in nine destinations.

Immigration series | 6 countries that offer talent visas

Skilled professionals, feted artistes and researchers can apply for talent visas to work in institutions abroad. Here's what you need to know about applying.

Immigration series | 9 countries that offer citizenship-by-investment

Investment requirements, options for dependents, benefits and processing times for direct citizenship-by-investment to nine countries.

62% increase in enquiries for investment migration programs from Indians in 2020: Nirbhay Handa of Henley & Partners

Handa said nearly 30 countries offer citizenship- and residence-by-investment programs. Of these, the Portugal, Thailand, Australia and Greece residence programs received the maximum applications from Indians living in India in 2020-21.

International Beer Day | Where to go, what to drink in the world’s top 7 beer cities

The first Friday of August is celebrated as International Beer Day. Here are some beer, beer pub, beer spa, beer festival facts from 7 beer cities in the world.

The real world within video games

Tourism boards are increasingly taking to video games in a move to attract 2.5 billion gamers worldwide, with India alone accounting for 365 million gamers.

Unusual holidays: Stay in a bubble, barrel, observatory or cube in Switzerland

Room prices range from CHF 80 to around CHF 1,300 per night for two people, including breakfast.

Check out the vaccine travel guidelines for Indians to gain entry into 16 European countries

16 European countries are now allowing travellers who got Covishield jabs. Here's a look at the additional Covid-specific requirements of each of these countries.

How to avoid getting stuck in a country when you're travelling in Covid times

Covid restrictions and requirements in different countries - including transit countries - may change after you make your travel plans. Check these websites and resources for updated information before take-off.

Revenge travelling not restricted to India, 'rush for freedom' a global phenomenon, says Anand Mahindra

The longing for travelling after months of coronavirus-induced lockdown has been seen in other nations also, Anand Mahindra said, adding that the “rush for freedom is a global phenomenon”.

Visa update: 10 more countries that are accepting visa applications from Indian passport holders now

Do check the visa categories that are open before making plans.

11 domestic destinations to visit right now

From beach holidays to hilly sojourns, a list of domestic destinations for (almost) every type of traveller.

9 international cities you can explore in less than Rs 75,000

Zurich, Cairo, Istanbul, and six other cities that can be experienced comfortably on this budget.

Expo 2020 Dubai: Ticket sale from July 18 onwards; daily, monthly and seasonal passes offered

Tickets could be booked via expo2020dubai.com, or through authorised ticket resellers which include online travel agents, tour operators, hotel groups and airlines.

"It is extortion. Pure extortion." Tito's Goa's owner on why he exited the business

Tito’s Goa owners have sold 65% stake in Tito’s Resorts & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. According to Ricardo D Souza, partner, Tito’s Resorts & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd, an IPO and expansion may be in the offing.

Mumbai-Pune in a Vistadome, and why trains are becoming key again

Recently, a Vistadome compartment was added to the Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express. Siemens Mobility CEO Michael Peter feels there are valid reasons why train travel could boom in a post-Covid, environmentally concerned world.

EU excludes anti-COVID-19 vaccine Covishield from 'Green Pass' list

The Covishield version of AstraZeneca, produced by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), has not been included in the list.

9 countries that are taking visa applications from Indian tourists right now

Some of these countries are slated to open their borders in July, and in some direct flights are not yet operational. So do check the dates and details before firming up any travel plans.

Review | 'The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals': Inspires you to take notes for your next vacay, but also to hit mute occasionally

The show takes you to some of the most amazing places you’d want to experience. So when the pandemic is under control and the world opens its arms to you, you can plan something weird and wonderful.

9 countries that are open to tourists from India right now

Need a vacation? These countries are open to Indian tourists. Note: Do check the Covid requirements before booking a flight.

Amsterdam holiday: Don't miss the museums, tulips, and canal cruise

On June 1, 2021, the Netherlands opened up for passenger flights from India. This is the best time to travel to Amsterdam, the city of Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Anne Frank.

The Tippling Point | History at the bottom of a Lithuanian pint

You don't have to travel to the Lithuanian countryside for craft beer. Almost all bars in Lithuanian cities stock these exotic farmhouse ales.

Gehry’s quiet interventions reshape the Philadelphia museum

Fifteen whole years after the Philadelphia Museum of Art engaged Gehry for an expansion and renovation of its Beaux-Arts home at the top of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the first part of the work is complete — and discreet.

Caution: These shows could make you hungry, and stoke your wanderlust

Food from around the world. On your laptop screen, via Netflix.

Bow Street prison that once held Oscar Wilde and suffragettes, now a UK museum

The Bow Street Police Museum in Covent Garden opened to visitors for the first time on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Art Basel Hong Kong returns after pandemic hiatus

104 galleries from 23 countries and territories are participating in the ninth edition of Art Basel Hong Kong, while more galleries are joining via online viewing rooms.

COVID-19 | Vaccine passports only way to restart mass air travel, says Dubai Airports chief

Among those who have objected to the idea of vaccine passport are the World Health Organisation and the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Finding Mr Lipton in Sri Lanka

How a stop over in the island country planted the idea for a storied tea company.

COVID-19 negative report mandatory for entry of outsiders in Himachal's Spiti Valley

Across Himachal Pradesh, tourism sector has been hit due to resurgence of the health crisis. The state is placed under a lockdown till May 17.

North-East states, hills play host to long-term workationers as Covid wave washes over metros

A combination of work-from-anywhere policies and lower cost of living in the hills, is helping urban professionals move out of big cities for prolonged periods.

Goa could be staring at another tourism crisis

With daily tourist arrivals down to a third, 2,100 hotels have shuttered, car and boat rentals are running on fumes and casinos are languishing under night curfew rules.

Goa’s newest luxury address is a sprawling hotel complex from the IHCL group

The complex, which spans the Taj Hotel & Convention Centre and the classic Cidade de Goa, is perched on a cliff, with views of the Arabian Sea, Zuari River and Vainguinim Beach.

Planning a road trip? Travel essentials your car must have

Here are a few gadgets and instruments that can make life on the road a lot safer, and more comfortable.

Goa emerges as top destination for travellers during Holi and Easter, shows Booking.com data

Hotels and resorts continue to hold the spots for top accommodations. This is while alternative accommodations such as guest houses, hostels, and homestays also made the top five.

How 2021 will reshape travel for the years to come

In 2021, we’ve realised that what we called the ‘new normal’, is now the ‘next normal’; perhaps the way of the world in the near future. Even with the constant reminder of the latest mutant virus making its way across countries, the spirit of travel seems unhampered

Things to do in Maldives, where the world seems headed this year-end

The highest point in the Maldives is less than 1.5 metres above sea level and in the past 15 years the temperature and water levels have been rising menacingly and the nation is sinking helplessly. Naysayers predict that by the turn of the century, the Maldives would vanish off the map – it would be buried in the turquoise waters.

Satisfy your wanderlust: You can now travel to new 'air-bubbled countries'

Here are the top five things to do in these air-bubbled countries.

Air travel woes: A time to reminisce about the lost romance of sea voyages

As COVID-19 continues to keep international flyers from taking to the skies, it is a good time to reminisce about the world of international travel before jets compressed time and made distance immaterial.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport to get live passenger tracker

The Xovis's 3D sensors will help detect passenger flow at departure gates, check-in, immigration, security hold areas of both domestic and international flights as well as visa sections

Move over, sustainable travel. Regenerative travel has arrived

With most travel suspended during the pandemic, regenerative travel remains at the starting gate. But in the lull, it’s the new buzz.