What to wear, what to bring, and how to celebrate one of the most beloved and unifying celebrations in Indian culture. Each autumn, as the monsoon clouds drift away and the air cools, India begins to shimmer. Street vendors hang garlands of marigolds from shop awnings. The scent of ghee and incense mingles in the evening air. Across cities and small towns, from the sandstone courtyards of Jaipur to the…

In Spain’s Basque Country, dining isn’t an event. It’s an inheritance. The moment the first course arrives, silence settles like a curtain falling. A bite of warm, smoked anchovy opens like a memory. A crisp txakoli pairs with sea breeze and sunlight. And somewhere in the distance, a bell tower tolls across the hills of San Sebastián.This is what Michelin-starred dining feels like in Northern Spain—not theatrical, but elemental. Here,…

The Earth Tilts, and the Colors Rise Spring arrives in India not with a whisper, but with an explosion. In the days leading up to Holi, the air shifts—warm breezes replace winter’s last chill, jasmine perfumes the night, and markets brim with powdered pigments in riotous hues. Across northern India, anticipation builds. Soon, the streets will pulse with drumming beats, laughter, and clouds of gulal—saffron gold, fuchsia pink, deep indigo—rising…

Do This Trip In 1925, two literary icons take a wild goose chase across the French countryside. They miss their meet-up. They dodge rain in a topless car. They drink too much wine. One even swears he’s dying. And yet this drive from Lyon to Paris by Ernest Hemingway and F Scott Fitzgerald clearly marks a Great French Road Trip. You should follow them. (Especially if you like chicken.) Ernest…

Curious World We can put it in boxes to play in or bags to protect us from floods; when it shifts inside an hourglass, we use it to measure the days of our lives. Stone made of it can last for millennia, while castles made of sand only last a few days. It can be green, black, white, pink, or yellow. Yet few of us, if pressed, actually know what…

ALL PHOTOS: RACHEL RUDWALL Traditions Remixed International travel expert and CDMX superfan Rachel Rudwall shares tips on how to best enjoy Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade (after accidentally ending up in the parade one year—and having the time of her life).  Feather-covered warriors weave between bus-sized devils. Macabre brides lure you closer with the curl of a black-gloved finger. The stuff of nightmares this is not; it's a snapshot of Mexico…

As Told by the Azulejo, Fado and Aged Port Wine "Portugal is not a small country; it's a world. It's not a form of landscape; it's a universe. It's not a singular sentiment; it's a constellation of emotions. It's not a passing moment; it's an eternal present. Portugal is not just a land, but a language of stars written across the skies of history, inviting all who hear its call…

A Tale of Two Georgias Georgia the country (officially the Republic of Georgia) is a rising destination for its mountains, wines, beaches, and rich culture at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. But it has a problem. Everyone confuses it for a certain US state known for its peaches. We’re here to help. 1. Georgia Basics: Where & What? Georgia the country is geographically located in southwest…

The Food of Vietnam's Cultural Capital Asia-based writer Katie Lockhart calls Hoi An her second home. But there’s much more to this ancient town’s cuisine than phở and bánh mì—although you can’t go wrong with either. Here are six dishes to try in this magical lantern-lit town. Cao lầu If Hoi An had a signature dish, this would be it. Steeped in folklore and mysticism, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill noodle…

Piedmont Is Simply the Best As we look back on an amazing week in Piedmont, we can't quite decide on just one “aha” moment. Was it meeting the local butcher and visiting Bra's market, the hands-on lunch prepared by Giorgio, or tasting a fabled Barolo alongside the winemaker? Or maybe it was the only-in-Piedmont truffle hunt or that beautiful meal at Villa Sparina? Truthfully, the whole adventure was one string…