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While Aurangabad is famous for Ajanta and Ellora, intrepid foodies will be pleased by its fascinating culinary scene shaped by Mughal, Deccan and Maharashtrian influences

A glimpse into the wine-making culture in Austria.

Photographer Assavri Kulkarni’s project assumes greater importance at a time when fish is being eaten out of season.

Quinta Cantina in Panaji is dedicated to the spirits of Mexico and Goa, with tastings, cocktails and a food menu that spans both regions

For centuries, Goans gathered at lowkey tavernas, until the bars fell out of fashion. Now a new generation put their spin on the Indian state’s essential hangouts.

From Kazakhstan to Copenhagen, Joanna Lobo shares what started as a need for warmth became a ritual of restoration.

A visit to a traditional sauna complex in Almaty can offer lessons in confidence and equality (and skin as smooth as the marble slab you’re lying on)

Goa's oyster shell windows are a unique architectural feature of old Goan houses.

Finland and Denmark love their saunas, and for good reason. It helps with sleep, improves skin and leads to social bonding

Chef Rasmus Munk’s Copenhagen restaurant Alchemist blends performance art with fine dining. But beyond the spectacle, the award winning chef is reshaping how we think about food

From stir-fries to stews, bhajis to bhartas, discover how this humble, hyperlocal leafy ingredient is loved and cooked across regions.

Exploring the versatility of savoury drinks

Gili Trawangan is more than just an exotic hideaway, it also teaches you the importance of existing in the moment.

A lowdown on some not-so-popular places to visit this summer.