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Sohinee Basu

Dedicated dumpling and popcorn lover, this teeny-tiny adult kid loves all things words, travel, cinema, Roger Federer and Plath. She can be easily discovered gushing about the latest cocktail bar in town, planning her next trip, soaking up seaside sunsets or scouring for the hottest chillis on the planet.

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Wall Street Journal Asks: Could Adelaide be Australia’s Coolest City?

The little-big city of Adelaide is gaining global attention. Move over, Melbourne and Sydney: ‘underrated’ Adelaide has been recognised by Wall Street Journal as possibly the coolest city in Australia. It’s hailed as ‘an almost utopian alternative to the typical urban sprawl’ thanks to its leafy parklands, surrounding Adelaide Hills and glistening beaches. Also commended […]

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How to Have the Ultimate Weekend in Ooty, India

From misty forested hills, placid lakes and rolling tea plantations to quaint chocolateries and colonial-era charms – discover why Ooty in India’s Western Ghats makes for an idyllic weekend retreat. The sleepy hilltop town of Ooty – short for ‘Udhagamandalam’ – embodies an unmistakable old-world charm. Ooty teems with verdant tea plantations, blooming botanical gardens, […]

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Best Restaurants In Sri Lanka & Their Must-Try Dishes

Sri Lanka’s magic explodes through its sizzling seafood curries flash-tempered with aromatic spices and served in some of the country’s best restaurants. From curries, kottu rotis to hoppers – Sri Lanka trumps as a flavour-filled destination that should be on every seafood lover’s itinerary. Sharing a close affinity to South Indian cuisine and staying true […]

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Picture Perfect: All You Need to Know About Travelshoot Photography

Hassle-free booking, a network of experienced local photographers across the world and an album of images in seven days: there’s no better way to capture your holiday memories. Ready to take your holiday photos to the next level? Forget awkward poses, out-of-focus captures and framing faux pas: when you book a professional photoshoot with Travelshoot, […]

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Discover Heaven on Earth in Kashmir

From the snow-capped Himalayas to the idyllic lakes and verdant valleys, Kashmir’s iridescent beauty is an ever-changing canvas waiting to be explored. Kashmir’s natural beauty is pure poetry: lush green in summers, snow-caked in winters, with Mughal gardens, alpine lakes, apple orchards and skiing hotspots – it’s a paradisiacal wonder. Time slows down in Kashmir, […]

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Starry Night: Best Places to Stargaze in India

India is a stargazing paradise. Lie under star-sprinkled ink-black skies, trace constellations and witness magical meteor showers from quaint hill stations, secluded beaches and ancient fort towns. The sight of an endless velvety star-sewn sky is enough to transport most anyone into a celestial stupor. Speckled with nascent blue stars, cascading meteor showers, gleaming […]

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Seas the Day: 6 of the Best Beaches in Sri Lanka

Surf on lush blue waves, dive with dolphins and snorkel over coral gardens – Sri Lanka’s pristine palm-fringed beaches are sure to wow. Garlanded by the glistening blue waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s 1340-kilometre-long coastline hugs the island country. Blessed with watersport thrills, hidden coves and bewitching bays, Sri Lanka’s scenic seascapes lure […]

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A Guide to the Best Ramadan Eats from Around the World

Sizzling with flavour bursts courtesy of delicious kebabs, wholesome haleems and creamy desserts, the month of Ramadan witnesses cities around the world transform into an epicurean’s ultimate wonderland. While the Islamic festival of Ramadan may be synonymous with fasting from dawn to dusk, it also brings the grand fast-breaking festivities with iftar. A divine delight […]