South Asia
This deep-fried pastry is one of the world’s most popular
It’s a little cheeky to say this dish is from India, because even Indians would admit that the basic idea for the samosa came from elsewhere.
- Ben Groundwater
Bigger than St Peter’s Basilica, India has a giant new icon
It’s something of a shock when we have our first sightings of Vedic Planetarium. It may still be under construction, but it doesn’t disappoint.
- Julietta Jameson
Luxury lodge moved, stone by stone, to remote wilderness to restore ambience
After a road was built nearby that ruined the ambience of this remote lodge in India, the owner had it removed piece by piece and relocated.
- Julietta Jameson
Cramped, chaotic: One of the world’s busiest airports can only get better
It might be one of the top 10 busiest airports in the world, but the facilities here are well short of international standards. Thankfully, upgrades are coming.
- Michael Gebicki
This extraordinary cruise on holy waters is stranger than fiction
Namaste to come what may – this passage to India is full of quirk, surprise and rare insight.
- Julietta Jameson
The colourful city that feels like stepping into a Wes Anderson film
With its cinematic streetscapes and vivid cultural life, this city is peak “accidentally Wes Anderson”.
- Julietta Jameson
Asia is flush with ancient marvels, but nothing matches these caves
The extraordinary cave network of Ajanta in India houses a trove of masterpieces dating back thousands of years.
- Matt Wade
- ★★★½
- Airline reviews
Roomy economy cabin layout makes this flight great for couples
There are some minor shortcomings but the service and legroom – enough for my 190-cm partner – outweigh the negatives on this 11-hour haul.
- Georgia Dunkley
Ten things I learnt on my first visit to India
I’m anxious about my first trip to India. Then I hear that even Tripologist Michael Gebicki has succumbed to illness while there. What hope is there for me?
- Trudi Jenkins
The small country that’s the ultimate destination for train lovers
While India might be renowned for its trains, Sri Lanka’s railways are a decidedly quieter affair – but no less impressive.
- Sophie Dickinson