Condé Nast Traveller (India)

2 weeks ago | cntraveller.in | Jessica Chapel

Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, scuba diving provides a unique opportunity to see and connect with nature in a way few other travel experiences can. There’s something transformative about slipping beneath the surface of the sea. You can glide through vibrant coral gardens, encounter elusive marine life, or dive into historic shipwrecks. Surrounded by coral palaces and flickering schools of fish, time feels suspended—and with it, the weight of the everyday.

3 weeks ago | cntraveller.in | Smitha Menon

Dehydrated black ants from Thailand cover the side of Antz, a buzzy cocktail at Seefah, the popular Thai restaurant in Mumbai. I take a lick with some trepidation and am pleasantly surprised. Seefah’s twist on the classic Paloma (spiked with both tequila and mezcal) comes with a side of earthiness and crunch from the ants. The bugs add a spicy layer to an already piquant cocktail. My drink and its crunchy garnish quickly disappear as it’s passed around the table.

3 weeks ago | cntraveller.in | Lydia Swinscoe

Hidden in plain sight by the comings and goings of Galle’s lively bus stand and the sun-shaded, makeshift stalls selling stubby bunches of kolikuttu bananas, is the muted pink facade of the Sydney Hotel. It's stood here, outside the sutrdy walls of Galle Fort, for more than a century. Since most tourists don’t venture outside Galle Fort’s walls, Sydney is frequented, first and foremost, by loyal locals and the odd curious traveller.

4 weeks ago | cntraveller.in | Kaila Yu

An often overlooked Asian destination, Taiwan’s capital is one of those rare cities where high-tech innovation meets natural beauty—like a more affordable Tokyo, and with its own unique charm. Framed by verdant mountains and hills, the best things to do in Taipei make up a city that pulsates with energy; from the lively sizzle of night markets to the scenic hiking trails of Elephant Mountain. Food is an obsession here, with savory bowls of beef noodle soup, crispy tofu, and boba milk tea.

4 weeks ago | cntraveller.in | David Annand |Connor Sturges

Forget underseasoned courgette flowers and sad hunks of tofu – the best vegetarian restaurants in London are dining destinations that rival the fanciest, meat-heavy establishments. Whether it's multi-course Indian feasts in Chelsea that cater to vegetarians and vegans alongside carnivores or a Hammersmith favourite that has fed the suburb's foodies hearty seasonal fare since the ’80s, there's something for every palate in the capital.