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Oh So Calcutta!!by Sadhana Sharma5 Postcards

Sometimes you have a mysterious connect with a person, place or memory. Such is my connect with Bengal - It keeps showing up. I don't focus on it, but it is at the back of my mind all the time. Just like a half remembered song 🎶 - where lyrics keep slipping away, but the melody still haunts…

River bargeTraditional BritishArt, History, & CultureOutside the CityWorld Heritage CityMuseums and GalleriesBoutiqueArt, History, & CultureConscious luxury

Travelure on UNESCO World Heritage Sitesby Travelure7 Postcards

During my travels, I love covering UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Until now, I have shot more than 100 of them. Find your favourite in this album.

LandmarkHistoric siteMemorialTop AttractionsUNESCO World HeritageIncredible IndiaWorld War IIAncient cavesAncient History

India...A Food Haven So Delicious and Diverse by Sunaina Dhir 10 Postcards

Foodies paradise, rich and diverse cuisines, freshest ingredients, and ancient recipes, India has all to offer. Travel with me on my food journeys as I taste India and savour its heritage through its cuisines.

Awadhi BiryaniKerela cusine WaterfallsDining in natureUNESCO World HeritageOld delhi FoodwalksKebabs Andhra cusine Palace tour Royal foodJaipur food Pink city Street food Golden Temple Kulcha choleAmritsar foodAnadi Cabin Kolkata Street Food ParanthasKathi Rolls Nizams Kashmiri food Delhi restaurantsWazwan

India - Art, History, Culture and Folkloreby Lakshmi Sharath8 Postcards

A collection of legends and myths from India, A glimpse of Art, History and Culture. Traditions and Rituals that are unique. A set of stories that tell you the backstories of people, places, monuments, temples, lost villages, and ghost towns.

FortTemples & ShrinesMyths and LegendsHeritage BuildingsArt, History, & CultureArt and ArchitectureBuddhist siteAncient cavesAncient HistoryArt, History, & CultureHaunted stories

The Other Brazilby Elisa Spampinato7 Postcards

ZoOm-in and Connect with genuine local communities, a variety of cultures and incredible natural environments

FoodArtPublic artHealth foodHandicraftsCultural Heritage SiteArt, History, & CultureNature & OutdoorsCultureNature in and around the cityTraditional CuisineWalkingTraditional CommunitiesSustainable development

Stories From Indiaby Manish Sinha19 Postcards

Fascinating Stories about an Incredible Country

HistoryMonumentTemples & ShrinesOutdoor AdventuresSports groundReligious siteCultural Heritage SiteMyths and LegendsFoodArt, History, & CultureBeachesCoffeeBuddhist monumentWildlife reserveSports & outdoorsWaterfallHandicraftsArt, History, & CultureYogaTravel stories

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Willow RoadLondon, United Kingdom

You don’t have to be a fan of James Bond to have an image instantly created in your mind on hearing the name ‘Goldfinger’. 007’s infamous nemesis was actually created from a real-life character, someone who Bond author Ian Fleming, allegedly at least, didn’t care for very much. .

James Blake

#Books #Architecture #Film location
Erno Goldfinger was a modern architect and furniture designer who popularised the modernist movement in Britain, principally through 2 Willow Road his Hampstead, London, residence throughout the 1940s.
2, Willow Road was pretty avant-garde even for hip pre-war Hampstead. Goldfinger’s use of jutting red brick exposed load-bearing columns and a panorama of windows tracing across the first floor frontage certainly wasn’t to everyone’s taste.
Perhaps it was the overt use of concrete or the simplistic modernist sculptures and furniture. Or maybe it was Goldfinger’s left-wing idealism that so enraged one of his neighbours in particular. Ian Fleming lived two doors down and appears to have taken umbrage, wreaking his revenge by casting Erno as his fictional villain.
Whether the story is true, half-true or just one of those London rumours, Fleming refused to budge when Goldfinger allegedly protested, and his name still lives on via the silver screen.

Sahelnom Restaurantدبي, United Arab Emirates

Sharing gleaming Syrian Breakfast trays which are simple and delicious is the perfect way to start your day. A must-try during your trip to Dubai..

Sunaina Dhir

#Syrian breakfast #Syrian food #Breakfast Dubai
Assorted cheeses are an integral part of a Syrian breakfast and the Sah El Nom doesn't disappoint. Labneh or tart strained yogurt, Shanklish which is a dry and crumbly cheese made from sheep or cows milk rolled into balls and dried and aged and then coasted with za'atar or thyme is the region's answer to Blue cheese, are always present on a tray. As delicious. Balila or chickpeas with lemon juice, tahini, and tomatoes, with olives, fig jam, foul or fava beans, and oil served with freshly baked pita is a must-have.
Usually, Eggs would also be a part of the table whether fried or boiled or both usually accompanied with fresh vegetables.
Turkish and Mediterranean food influences in Syrian cuisine are stark due to various conquests.
Breakfast trays are synonymous with sharing and long conversations.
It has been my dream to visit one of the greatest cities of all time - Damascus, and today after taking bites and nibbles from this tray, I relished the most simple yet explosion of flavors from a region that has yet to be truly explored.

Brighton BeachBrighton, United Kingdom

Brighton, a seaside city in Sussex, England, was once brilliantly described by author Keith Waterhouse as looking like ‘it’s helping police with their enquiries’. .

James Blake

#Festivals & Events Not to be Missed #Do & See Winter
... It’s easy to see why. It’s England’s rakish guilty pleasure and is a hip, by-the-sea paradise for artists, eco-warriors, bohemians and weekenders escaping London.
One of the great Brighton stories is the Burning of the Clocks Festival, held every Winter Solstice. It’s a celebration... not just of the solstice but of the power of community.
Set up by a group of alternative thinking Brightonians back in 1995, it literally lights up the longest night of the year.
When the Winter Solstice comes, 2,000 precious and delicate lanterns are carried high through the streets by costumed locals towards the city’s shingled beach. Once there, the lantern makers bestow their wishes, hopes and fears for the coming year ahead onto the lanterns before they are set alight in an almost Paganesque display of light and fire worship.
It's quickly become the stuff of local legend synonymous with the famous city as candied sticks of rock and cotton candy on the pier.
Pic: Jemima Blake

Devil's Dyke, SussexBrighton, United Kingdom

It must have been back-breaking work carving out one of the most breath-taking chalk escarpments on the English South Downs with just a shovel and a lantern to light your labours..

James Blake

#Viewpoint #Eat & Drink #Hiking
... but that’s precisely the task the devil gave himself one night back in England’s Dark Ages. Of course, geologists will tell you the dramatic near-vertical valley sides at the renowned National Trust beauty spot just north of Brighton, Sussex, were created by the force of glacial movement.
But don’t let that get in the way of the story every good Sussex yeoman knows. Desperate to divert the nearby English Channel to flood the county and punish it for converting to Christianity, the devil set out to dig the dyke in a single night so that his evil endeavour would go undisturbed.
But his labours woke a downland woman and her cockerel in her roundhouse nearby. Her lit candle and the crowing of the cockerel fooled the devil into thinking dawn had arrived, and he scarpered, leaving his tools and lantern behind.
Whether it truly is the devil's work or created by less supernatural means, the Dyke is one of the most beautiful spots in the South East of England.
Loved by paragliding adrenaline seekers and dog walkers alike, a pint at the hilltop pub with its glorious vista across the Weald remains one of the best treats in the county. While you’re there, a toast would be appropriate… to the old lady and her cockerel, saviours of Sussex!

Isla de MaipoIsla de Maipo, Chile

This long and thin country, famous for the variety and intense beauty of its unique scenery, and the home of many indigenous communities, has also many treasures that lie next to the ground and sometimes sprout from it. Literally. .

Elisa Spampinato

#Rural landscape #Rural communities #Sustainable Tourism
These are treasures from another time – a warm past, often unseen by the land’s own citizens.

A perfect place to indulge yourself in a Slow Travel experience.
In this corner of Isla de Maipo – in the central valley of Chile – you will appreciate the lack of car engines at work. This is so that you can savour your stroll, explore the scenery at the speed of a push-bike, relish a horse-ride through rivers and fields. There is also a carretón available, brought back from ancient times by your expert guide Felipe with care and a bit of nostalgia; a horse-drawn carriage that will help you to get into the local rhythm of life in a more sensorial way.

This is the region of the wines, and you should not be surprised to find the ‘nectar of Baccus’ – as the Romans called it – almost everywhere, even in the chocolate bonbons produced locally by Elizabeth Romero; but, since grapes are not the only fruit that flourishes here, other juicy and fully flavoured varieties of fruit will also be incapsulated in the original Belgian creations.

In any case, the real gem of the slow-paced exploration of the countryside, which prospers undisturbed in the shadow of the capital, Santiago, is really the encounter with ancient trades and jobs.
Occupations embedded with essences that savour the mixture of elements: the soil and vegetation, the sun and the water.
Typical characters – like El Huaso – will be met along the way, and their stories of open sky and wild animals will take you on a journey into a parallel dimension, even if you are too young to remember that in those times, this traditional life was the only one known.

Depachika food hallDubai, United Arab Emirates

Have you ever visited a food hall that is like a Food theme park with Gourmet treats and an artisanal retail experience? At Depachika, you won't be disappointed as you can travel from Italy to Greece, visit a cheese room or shop for some delicious,good quality foods..

Sunaina Dhir

#Dine in Dubai #Food hall #Retail
After all the sightseeing in Dubai South or all the shopping till you are nearly dropping, visit this Food Hall for some real gourmet delights. From the coffee to gelatos to sandwiches or main courses. It's definitely not intimidating, has a casual yet chic ambience.

My favourite was the visit to Kilikos By Mythos to savour the Spanakopita. Can keep going back for more! Pick up some cheese or French truffles or Rustic sourdough and finish with delicious freshly brewed coffee.

Andaman and Nicobar IslandsAndaman and Nicobar Islands, India

There were no newspaper headlines screaming murder and mayhem early in the morning; connectivity with the virtual world was erratic; crime was almost unheard of! Tangled forests, spun-sugar beaches and velvety peace were ours for the asking! .

Gustasp & Jeroo Irani

Are we talking about paradise? Yes, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal that lie 1,250 km south of Kolkata. When we landed there, we had the strangest sensation of having gate-crashed paradise.

The archipelago of 572 islands (of which only 37 are inhabited and eighty-six percent are protected), are closer to Myanmar and Thailand than mainland India. Even fewer are accessible to tourists and, till recently, were a secret haven for nature lovers, sun seekers and divers.

But it was at Barefoot at Havelock, a path-breaking, back-to-nature retreat on the island of Havelock that we felt like we had been air-dropped into an alternate universe. The first privately owned resort on Havelock, Barefoot has all the comforts of civilization but rises organically from the land like it belongs. The resort is back-dropped by a rainforest and in front of it, is a mahua forest which leads to pristine Radhanagar beach.

The 31 elegantly designed thatched roof villas, cottages and tents with timber floors and deep patios are local in inspiration while a lounge bar on the edge of the forest and the fragrant Oma Spa cater to more urban needs.

After watching flaming sunsets on the beach, we would walk back to the resort in the clotted darkness. There were no lamps to light our path lest it disturb the owls that roost in the trees. With a small torch, we would find our way to our Nicobari Cottage!

It is with these small thoughtful touches that paradise is preserved!

Satpura Tiger Reserve, MadhaiBhopal, India

The best time to go on a wildlife safari is in summer when waterholes deep inside the forest dry up and animals lope down to the few pools available. Suckers for an authentic experience, we set off one torrid summer for a national park in Madhya Pradesh, India. .

Gustasp & Jeroo Irani

Our destination was Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, located on the outskirts of Satpura National Park and Tiger Reserve, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Bhopal. But no one had warned us about what temperatures hovering between 45 and 47 degrees centigrade would feel like.

Once there, it felt like we had been pushed into a preheated oven by the wicked witch in the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale! Thank heaven for air-conditioning, and early morning and evening safaris when nature’s temper tantrums would cool down for a bit!

Reni Pani Jungle Lodge turned out to be a complex of luxurious dun-colored cottages and tents that sprawl over 15 acres and whose interiors seem to flow seamlessly into the Great Outdoors.

Reminiscent of the luxe private game lodges in South Africa, the property is encircled by another 15 acres of wilderness. Done up in earth-friendly tones with extensive use of natural materials, Reni Pani has a light footprint.

During the hottest part of the day, we dawdled in our suite-like tent, curled up with a book on the sofa while monkeys ran amok on the roof. Or lingered on our sit-out with views of a perennial waterhole where a handsome chittal stag occasionally stopped by to quench its thirst, At night, a civet cat would stroll past or a tiny hare hop away from the beam of our torchlight when we would head to the Gol Ghar for dinner, .

Other favorite spots for cooling off were the star-shaped, wood-beamed Gol Ghar, essentially a dining area, lounge-cum-bar artfully done in the local idiom. Strung with striking portraits of Gond tribals and artefacts, the Gol Ghar has a bukhari at its heart, . A thatched gazebo overlooking the jungle pool and the library with its Bastar metal art were our other stake outs.

GoaGoa, India

To us, Goa at times seemed to have been overtaken by its own legend – as the ultimate sun, fun and beach destination. Was this former Portuguese colony fast becoming a tourist brochure cliche? .

Gustasp & Jeroo Irani

Not so, we discovered recently. Goa still offers the traveler a unique gift –the ability to find fresh wonder in doing nothing. This is why some of the country’s wealthy and entitled have chosen to periodically escape to their own lavish villas in Goa or rent them out to give tourists a taste of the good life.

We stayed at the award-winning Summertime, secluded on a hill, with easy access to Calangute and Candolim beaches. The three bedroom one-storeyed villa with a deep, pillared verandah is ensconced in its own private wilderness. A short drive away from the estate stood vintage Goan homes, a white-washed church where elderly ladies conferred with a cassocked priest; a bakery that churned out fresh Goan poee or bread with insides as soft as a sigh…

The three bedrooms with en suite facilities and dressing area are spacious. The light-filled, quirky décor includes lamps made with corn ears from Bali; a tikri work wall panel from Jaipur, eclectic wall hangings, bespoke lamps crafted by underprivileged women in Pondicherry, recycled teak wood chairs from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu and even a bookshelf chair to relax in and read a different book each day!

We would sit on our private wood deck, gazing at the koi pond while a tinkling waterfall filled the void with its musical notes. Stands of bamboo, palms, mango trees and lilac bougainvillea filled the two-acre grounds with a teeming jungle of scents.

Up in the blue sky, a Brahminy kite rode the thermals; a paradise flycatcher trailed its white tail over green bushes; and at dusk, a solemn owl would sit on a projecting branch with the air of having come home.

Narendra Bhawan BikanerRajasthan, India

Narendra Bhawan was the home of Narendra Singhji, the last reigning Maharaja of Bikaner. A blend of the enchanting and the whimsical, it is an ode to everything that represents Bikaner. Every piece of decor here is memorabilia from the life of the Maharaja, crafted out of memories .

Lakshmi Sharath

#Heritage Hotels #Art and Architecture
Every element of design and architecture takes a leaf out of Narendra Singhji’s life. There is no lobby – just a hall or a verandah that takes its inspiration from the Diwane Aam where he met the public and the Diwani E khaas where he gave a private audience. The eclectic array of Chinese porcelain and Portuguese tiles meets kitschy arts and local crafts as the palace is influenced by the Bombay Art Deco Movement. Sample this for a moment – this is where Mad Hatter Cafe meets Pearls and Chiffon, where Goshala blends with Diwali Chowk. Even the names have a bit of charm attached to them, taking their references from the Bohemian life and lifestyles of the kings and queens. If you are looking for hotels in Bikaner Rajasthan your search ends here.

Hotel BrijVilla, A Luxury ExperienceDalhousie, India

I am in a surreal cottage in Dalhousie, which dates back to the colonial era. Surrounded by misty mountains and dense forests, Brijvilla is a Victorian bungalow, designed by a Scottish architect that dates back to the 1930s. .

Lakshmi Sharath

#Heritage Hotels #Art and Architecture #Colonial cottages
Brijvilla was earlier known as Silverton Estate. Once a home of the British soldiers, it still retains its colonial flavour.

the ground floor has two rooms and one of them is mine that opens into the gardens. Dahlias and daisies bloom in front of my eyes. There are two dining halls in the typical Victorian style but the most fascinating part of the cottage is the winding wooden staircase that takes you to the second floor. There are four more rooms upstairs but it is the terrace that beckons. This is where I sit and grab a book while sipping another cup of hot ginger tea with some spicy onion pakoras.

Facing the Pir Panjal Range of mountains, the hill station is wrapped by the conifer forests that are filled with pine, oak and deodar trees. Built on five hills, there are main malls or arteries that run across the hills with two chowks named after Subash Chandra Bose and Gandhiji. Brijvilla lies right on top and is between these two chowks.

Heritage MaduraiMadurai, India

I am in Madurai, lost amidst 17 acres of woodland in a luxury resort that is a treasure house of stories. Heritage Madurai was a private club and a residence for the officers of Madura Mills and was the Old Madurai Club or the British Madura Club. .

Lakshmi Sharath

#Heritage Hotels #Art and Architecture #Boutique hotels
The real story, however, lies in the design and architecture. The main clubhouse was designed by the late Srilankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, who was known for his signature style. He blended the internal and the external elements, integrated nature, and highlighted the local landscapes and the environment in his design.. The Geoffrey Bawa block stands even today,

The historical and architectural heritage has been preserved here as the property was restored with the help of another Srilankan architect, a protege of Geoffrey Bawa called Vinod Jayasinghe.

The melange of influences fascinates me. The design while being true to Geoffrey Bawa’s style also has elements of Madurai in it. The swimming pool for instance is designed like the temple tank of the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Besides the pool designed like a temple tank, the pillared corridor reminds you of the markets around the temple. There are also costumes of folk performers and other features from temple architecture displayed.

Hari Mahal Palace by Pachar GroupJaipur, India

Hari Mahal Palace is situated in the heart of the peaceful city Jaipur, Rajasthan, India .Hari Mahal Palace, built as a city residence of Rajadhiraj Hari Singhji of Achrol, dates back to 1930. Royal Family of Achrol was an important part of the "Barah Kothri"..

Amit Jaipuria

#Boutique #Heritage
Hari Mahal Palace is situated in the heart of the peaceful city Jaipur, Rajasthan, India .Hari Mahal Palace, built as a city residence of Rajadhiraj Hari Singhji of Achrol, dates back to 1930. Royal Family of Achrol was an important part of the Barah Kothri" or twelve leading chiefs of the Jaipur state. The present Rajadhiraj Mahendra Singh continues to reside in one part of palace and while the other part of the palace has been converted into a Hotel (Hari Mahal Palace)

Hotel The Raj PalaceJaipur, India

A former Maharaja’s palace built in 1727 in the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, The Raj Palace Hotel is truly stunning and has been meticulously restored to reflect the palace’s original majesty and charm..

Amit Jaipuria

#Boutique #Conscious luxury #Heritage
A former Maharaja’s palace built in 1727 in the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, The Raj Palace Hotel is truly stunning and has been meticulously restored to reflect the palace’s original majesty and charm. A heritage and award-winning hotel, expect superb service, two restaurants, a spa, an exclusive cinema, a beautiful pool and decorative gardens.

The Raj Palace Hotel is just brimming with antiques and artifacts from the days of the Raj including beautiful Oriental rugs, crystal chandeliers and rich fabrics. With impressive arches, ornate wall decorations, pillars and courtyards, not only is the palace spectacular, but the history of the place seems to come alive.

Karan MahalSrinagar,

Vikramaditya and Chitrangada are not new to hospitality having successfully run Taragarh Palace in Palampur in Himachal for over a decade. Their vision for Karan Mahal is to share their residence with discerning guests and to provide them an exclusive boutique heritage stay to explore Srinagar. .

Rare India

#Boutique #Conscious luxury
Kashmir is a destination for every season and Srinagar is the perfect place to begin your explorations. Spring brings forth blooms of every colour startling bright blue skies with fluffy errant clouds. It is also the time for the Tulips which take over the foothills of the Zabarwan skirting the banks of the Dal Lake in well-ordered profusion. Summer of course is perfection in this paradise land, while Monsoons which is low to moderate in the valley spans July and August. The fall months in Kashmir begin mid-September and last till early December when the famous gardens of Srinagar are ablaze with the fall colours of Chinars and Ginkgo. In fact this is also the time for the flowering of Saffron, famous as the red gold.

Karan Mahal is set on the erstwhile estate of the royal family of Jammu and Kashmir, a charming European-style villa on Srinagar’s Shankaracharya Hill overlooking the Dal Lake and surrounded by private orchards of peach and almonds. Built in the early 20th century, Karan Mahal served as the residence of Dr Karan Singh, and has since welcomed historical figures such as Edwina Mountbatten, Pandit Nehru, Nikita Khrushchev, Rajendra Prasad, Indira Gandhi and Joseph Campbell. At a walking distance from the promenade, Karan Mahal is easily Srinagar’s select address, curated for exclusivity and luxury by Vikramditya Singh and Chitrangadha.

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Bijapur Horse Safaris8 postcards

Bespoke horse safari expeditions have long been an exciting way to explore lesser known places. We operate across the vast Indian landscape. From the valley of Kashmir to the Gangetic plains, the forests and villages of central India, to the desert of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Our ride leader and guides know the area we ride in very well by the time the ride is confirmed. This gives an income to the horse owner, while we get to show you the flora and fauna. We also look out to picnic at the architectural gems of the route. For us to ensure a happy and comfortable journey, we request the riders to be seasoned, so the body is well equipped and they are able to enjoy the ride effortlessly. We take pride in finding exquisite lunch spots that are located in the lap of nature surrounded by bird calls, trees and wilderness to make this journey memorable. Our journeys explore lesser known parts of India visiting villages, rarely visited forts and ruins. Crossing rivers into landscapes of great variety on horseback.

James Blake7 postcards

I'm lucky enough to have felt the sand of nearly every continent in the world squidge between my toes. Whether it's local stories still yet to be discovered or the grander tales of iconic destinations, it's a joy unearthing fables the guide books don't cover.

Travelure7 postcards

📸 Travelure (Ajay Sood) is Award-Winning Getty Photographer 🌈 Educator, Speaker, & Storyteller on Travel and Photography 🌈 Has been to 47 countries & 100+ UNESCO sites 🌈 Loves music & adores pets 🌈 Enjoys being on Radio Talk Shows & other new platforms 🌈 Open for long & short term assignments

Manish Sinha20 postcards

Manish is a STORYTELLER, TRAVEL ENTREPRENEUR, and a digital marketing consultant with more than 20 years of corporate and startup experience. He runs a boutique Travel Company called - The Unhotel Co. - www.unhotel.in And writes poetry under the pen name Musafir.

Sunaina Dhir 28 postcards

Must know foodie places, hidden gems, unforgettable bites, and more stories from my travels. All photographs are through my lens. Also write about life, the little I know of it, through poetry @thoughtsthroughthekeyhole

Punita Malhotra8 postcards

Punita shifted gears from a career in entrepreneurship and publishing to live her dream of travel and writing. She is a passionate traveller, writer, blogger and content strategist, with expertise in travel, art, food, history, heritage and culture. She works on commissioned articles for select print and digital platforms, including Business Class, Outlook Traveller, Matador Network, A Small World' and inflight magazines of Air Vistara, Indigo Airlines, Air India, Air Asia and Jazeera Airways. She partners with innovation-obsessed travel brands to craft revitalizing, engaging, inspiring and stand-out content. She 'stays travellous' by penning her personal wanderlust stories through her blog, 100cobbledroads.

Rare India55 postcards

Meet a community of unusual hoteliers, owner-hosts of palaces, forts, retreats and lodges dedicated to preserving heritage and conserving nature. For world travellers, here are destinations and experiences in the subcontinent – alive, authentic, stylish and set in restful spaces, earth happy and conscious of their impact on the environment and committed to the land and their community. As you travel to every destination we believe is ‘RARE’, your mindful interactions with people, culture, nature, wildlife, crafts and traditions will nudge you to live consciously and build value for the planet and its people.

Lakshmi Sharath22 postcards

I am a storyteller and a traveller and I believe that there are stories everywhere - if only we stop in our journeys and listen to them

Kipling Camp7 postcards

KIPLING CAMP was established in 1982 on the edge of Kanha National Park. It was one of the first wildlife camps in India and is run by conservationists Anne and Belinda Wright. It is also the home of Tara, the much-loved elephant who starred in Mark Shand’s best-seller “Travels on my Elephant”.

Elisa Spampinato16 postcards

Passionate about culture and traditional communities, Elisa is a travel writer, photographer and a Community Storyteller. She loves to connect travellers to hidden local communities and wild natural environments to experience immersive and transformational encounters. She is an internationally recognised Community-Based Tourism (CBT) specialist, committed to Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Marketing Consultant, Travel Advisor and Changemaker.

The Sarai at Toria7 postcards

The Sarai at Toria is an owner-run, experiential, small (8 room) property situated on the banks of the River Ken close to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Khajuraho and Panna Tiger Reserve.

Sadhana Sharma8 postcards

My love for travel and sense of freedom, have made me explore the world. For me travel means education as exploring unknown territories opens up new possibilities. I know I have the best job in the World, as I create everlasting memories that one day people will talk about to their grandchildren.