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The ultimate guide to India's "toy trains"
India's historic mountain railway systems are popularly referred to as “toy trains” due to their small size and the narrow-gauge tracks they run on.
The chimple pleasures
Tracking the lost chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge is unlike any other wildlife experience
Want to find a snow leopard? Just follow the lead of these expert trackers
How do you find a snow leopard in Ladakh? You find a snow leopard tracker to help you—experts who aren’t just helping travelers clap eyes on these magnificent felines, but working to protect them, too
China’s other great wall is impressive too—and steeped in history
The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the next UNESCO World Heritage site.
The 300km route shining a spotlight on Sri Lanka's tea history
The recently opened Pekoe Trail, which runs for more than 300km through tea plantations, villages and forests, tells the story of Sri Lanka's complex and chequered tea history.
Cherry blossoms on your mind? Try South Korea
Gyeongju combines marvelous blooms with historic tombs and palaces - it's a city known as the museum without walls
Force of nature
A new lodge near Kibale National Park is the perfect base camp for both chimpanzee treks and encounters with the local community.
Small Forest, Big Cats
Lake Manyara National Park offers a unique safari adventure, where vibrant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes await
The hunt for the snow leopard
In the high altitude desert territory of Ladakh, this is how my quest for a big cat sighting turned into a lesson in mindfulness
Amboseli: A Haven Where Community And Conservation Go Hand-in-hand
In Kenya, a bush walk with a Maasai guide gives a glimpse of wildlife conservation that teams with community
A jungle hike in Uganda to see endangered mountain gorillas
Less than 1,100 mountain gorillas are left in the world, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southern Uganda is home to half of them.
How to hike the Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka's Hill Country, a new hiking trail connects visitors with locals, and showcases the story of Ceylon tea to the world
Finding serenity in the Serengeti
In the vast, untamed beauty of the Serengeti, a safari offers more than just wildlife encounters—it provides a rare chance to find peace and solace amid nature’s raw, timeless rhythm.
Seeking wilderness in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
A vacay in Uganda to see primates provided more spectacles than we bargained for. Apart from the great apes, this is a great place to see lions and hippos, elephants and antelopes - minus the crowds.
Jaipur Buzzes With Culture and Crafts:
As a part of the Golden Triangle of tourism along with Delhi and Agra, Jaipur has always been one of India's most popular tourist destinations. Here's how to navigate the "Pink City" like a Pro