Karaikudi, in the arid heart of Tamil Nadu, is home to the Nattukottai Chettiars, the Nagarathar of Chettinad. Don’t miss these experiences when you visit
Four essential experiences to savour in Chettinad
Hand to Mouth – Foraging in Australia (Outlook Traveller, September 2015)
Forage is the active verb in the Australia’s food lexicon. To celebrate the source, to hand-pick the ingredients, to experience the making and enjoyment of food
At Oorani, meeting the Goddess of the Last Forest
Why all this fuss about a sacred grove? The one at Oorani near Puducherry is actually a fragment of forest, arguably the last surviving example of its kind in the region. This unique forest ecosystem now goes by the name, Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest (TDEF).
Fragrant Saga – Salalah’s historic frankincense trail
In Salalah, southeastern Oman, marvel at how Biblical kings and ancient civilizations bowed to the frankincense tree
Sipping gin on Kangaroo Island
A new gin craze, powered by Australian indigenous botanicals, is bubbling up Down Under. Kangaroo Island Spirits is leading the charge.
Must-have icewine at Niagara-on-the-Lake
Icewine with a warm heart – the story of Inniskillin at Niagara-on-the-Lake
Why Singapore’s Marina Barrage inspires respect
To a visitor, the vast stretch of water that is Marina Barrage appears to be little more than a playground and leisure spot. After all, it offers a stellar view of Marina Bay, with the leisure resort of Marina Bay Sands, the Float at Marina Bay and the Singapore Flyer. Don’t be misled by the picnicking families, anglers and kite-fliers. Marina Barrage is much more. It is Singapore’s fifteenth reservoir and its most ambitiously conceived technological solution to its water woes.
Five must-dos for the first-timer in Darjeeling
Tea-tasting and the zoo are among 5 must-dos for the first-time visitor in Darjeeling
Four Exquisite Heritage Hotels on the East Coast Road
If you’re thinking of a road trip along the ECR, make sure your stay complements your experiences. These heritage hotels will make all the difference
At Barossa’s Whispering Wall, your secrets aren’t secret anymore!
The story goes that the secret of Barossa’s Whispering Wall was whispered quite by accident quite near the end of its construction in 1902.