While most itineraries spell wining, dining and sightseeing, no travel experience is complete without music. KRISHNARAJ IYENGAR tunes into some of the most fascinating experiences

With Wisdom on Wheels, Ashima Madan explores the various facets of truck art and tells PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY what makes them so fascinating

Techies in Technopark are teaming up to travel

Forest treks that end at sandy beaches, cycle rides under clear starry skies and underwater adventures… The Andamans has something for everyone, writes RHEA SUBRAMANYA

On the eve of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthday, we take a look at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

A mobile app provides relief to daily commuters during rainy working days

Fuelled by travel but don’t have the resources to head out? Say hello to crowdfunding

The seaside town’s star-shaped fort is where southern spices meet salty winds

Finding local fare, and falling in love, at a little hillside café in Sri Lanka

Planning a trip to Europe? Skip the hotels and find a fairytale castle to stay in, writes SMITA TRIPATHI

From sinking in the splendour of the past to exploring future reality in space, SOMA BASU soaks in a wide spectrum of experiences in Florida

It is possible to enjoy an unhurried holiday in touristy Goa, filled with just the sound of crashing waves and the sight of emerald fields and golden sunsets, says SUBHA J RAO

Get into adventure mode at Aamby Valley and Della Adventure Park this monsoon.

The author rides the iconic three-wheeled vehicle through narrow bylanes in one of Chennai’s most fascinating neighbourhoods

The women of Nochi Kuppam more than add to the character of this coastal stretch. They keep the home fires burning

And then meeting a real one at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida!

Ashvin Gidwani on what inspired his play The Scent of a Man, to be performed in the city on Saturday

When you’re looking for good food, surprises are welcome

Living in Anaikatti means being at close quarters with all kinds of creatures. Sometimes too close.

Never been on a trek before? Don’t let that stop you

A guide to lesser-known scenic hill stations and treks in the Himalayas

The world is talking about Burning Man, the desert festival in Nevada where art meets music and partying, and the “burners” coexist in peace, fuelled by love... and food of course. Sounds intriguing, but admit it, all that dust and living in basic tents minus the modern amenities isn’t what a lot of us can deal with. Yes, some of us are unabashedly spoilt. So what? Meanwhile, PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY lists the other picks for a fabulous September

The dry, salty plains of the Rann of Kutch are a great place for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers, writes DR. RAM GOPALAKRISHNAN

Rohan K. Abraham, founder of India Trail, clears the picture about what the region holds for an avid traveller

Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, is a portrait of its citizens striving to forge a cultural identity for themselves, writes NIYANTHA SHEKAR

Comfort for the soul and bliss for the mind: find both in Badheri, says MOHUA MITRA

Going around the World Showcase promenade at Epcot Disney World in Orlando is like holding a global passport and darting in and out of countries and Continents at your will, writes SOMA BASU

The writer sets off on an expedition to an old quarter of her city and unearths some gems at the Kumaran market

JOSEPH ANDREWS lists some of Scandinavia’s most striiking destinations

Come Durga Puja, and Kolkata is filled with a unique, noisy fervour that’s part of the flavour of the season, writes ANUBHUTI KRISHNA

The writer, who belongs to Perur Lake Forum, speaks to some alert birdwatchers who spotted rare visitors passing through the city

A bike, a cab or the Metro: which is the quickest way to get to the airport? The MetroPlus team races each other to find out

Beyond the unspoilt waters of the Pacific Ocean, lies cheerful Fiji. Get a taste of adventure and soak in its warmth, writes SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO

Kakkathuruthu, 75 km from Kochi airport, went from remote island to world famous, thanks to a Nat Geo feature. PRIYADERSHINI S finds out why

YASHASVINI RAJESHWAR heads out to the Ziro Festival of Music and comes back with stories of melodies, memories and overpriced Maggi

On gentle waters inside a dark tunnel, SOMA BASU sets sail on the happiest cruise ever at the Walt Disney World, Florida, and feasts her eyes on the small world that we all live in

Mexican diplomat Melba Pria talks to PRINCE FREDERICK about the unusual route she is taking to promote her country

Stuck in a downpour? If you’re a social media addict, you probably have your phone out to get a clutch of Instagram-worthy pictures. Curious about how photographers view the world through their lenses, SHONALI MUTHALALY and PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY ask a cross-section of them for their favourite pictures of Chennai on a rainy day. The central idea? It’s not all exasperating commutes, flooded roads and soggy shoes. Even in a traffic-clogged city, there’s plenty of romance when it rains

Yes, yes we get it. This is the month when you have that difficult decision to take: should I travel now or wait for New Year? Maybe this line-up can help you make up your mind

Rich in culture, heritage and history, a trip across Mexico is a portal to another world

From a Nature trail and lanterns lighting up the sky to museums and temples in the countryside, SUBHA J RAO lists five things to check out in Taiwan

It’s Pride and Prejudice all over again, as SUDARSHANA SRINIVASAN wanders around Lyme Park

The odyssey of Dakshina Murthy Krishna Kumar and Choondarathna on their scooter has gone viral on social media

Weaving holidays, farm walks in Pollachi, road trips in Karnataka and breweries in Goa — we explore all these and more in our travel special dedicated to the South

The case for rereading cannot be made emphatically enough as we see how the armchair nature of David Damrosch’s travels serves as a nudge to readers to structure their favourite books

The six-episode series traces the emotional and spiritual calling of the 55-year-old Bollywood music composer, explores his creative dimension and puts his physical mettle to the test

With tattoos and an inclusive dress code for crew plus a modernised fleet, the 38-year-old airline is checking all the boxes of generation next

Qantas will operate the flight four days a week on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.