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The Sacred Forests And Riverside Stillness I Found Beyond Rishikesh's Busy Heart

India, July 19 -- There's a version of Rishikesh most travellers associate with: ghats alive with worshippers, temple bells echoing through the air, the laid-back hum of cafe, street markets overflowi... Read More


My Family Is From the Caribbean-10 Beach Mistakes a Local Would Never Make, and What to Pack Instead

India, July 19 -- My mom's family is from a beach town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, so I've spent plenty of time on the beach. And while I could technically be considered a tourist, I do feel ... Read More


This U.S. National Park May Be Home to the Most Snakes, According to Experts

India, July 19 -- Snakes. They're scaly, cold-blooded, fascinating creatures. They smell with their tongue, and some have thermal vision. They also "hear" by sensing vibration, and swallow their prey ... Read More


I'm Going to the South of France This Summer, and I'm Eyeing These 10 Linen Sets to Beat the Heat, From $14

India, July 18 -- For the past few years, I've made an annual pilgrimage to the South of France in August to work the wine harvest (essentially picking and stomping grapes to make wine)-a labor-intens... Read More


I Asked a Podiatrist What Shoes to Pack for Walking-heavy Vacations-These 6 REI Picks Made Her List

India, July 17 -- Even the most comfortable shoes can start to feel less supportive when you're logging 20,000 steps through the airport, wandering cobblestone streets, or spending all day exploring i... Read More


Beyond Beaches: These Destinations In Goa Are Ethereal During The Monsoon Season

India, July 16 -- Among the places to visit in India during the monsoon, Goa might not be the usual destination choice. But the western state is more than its vibrant beaches. Home to some of the mos... Read More


In Shillong, Music Isn't An Event. It's A Way Of Life

India, July 16 -- Sejal Ved came to Shillong for the Cherry Blossom Festival. She expected music at the obvious places: the festival grounds of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong, cafes and restauran... Read More


I Fly 200,000 Miles a Year, and I Never Leave Home Without These 15 Essentials in My Personal Item-From $8

India, July 16 -- After 10 years of flying around the world as a full-time travel writer-I once touched down on all seven continents in one calendar year-I've got packing down to a science. While most... Read More


Mark These Offbeat Places In Uttarakhand For Your Next Trip To The Mountains

India, July 15 -- Widely known as 'Devabhumi', or 'Land of the Gods', Uttarakhand is famous as the home of several Hindu pilgrimage sites. Needless to say, tourists flock to the state in large numbers... Read More


I've Been to All 7 Continents With This Lululemon Belt Bag-and It's Still the Best Bag I Own After 5 Years

India, July 15 -- If ever a bag could launch a thousand trips, it would be the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag. Mine, whom I fittingly named "Helen," has been to all seven continents and 50-some countri... Read More