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A Times of India publication

FAMILY TIME IN KASAULINEW WALKS IN MUMBAICOOL CAFÉS IN JAIPURKALARI IN BANGALOREARCHITECTURAL GEMS IN DELHI

PLUS

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INDIAN INDULGENCESYOU SO DESERVE!

CHILEEMILIA–ROMAGNA

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BERLIN l CAPE TOWN l KOLKATA l THE ANDAMANS l LADAKH

Extraordinary Places to Visit in 2018

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ContentsVolume 8, Issue 11 | December 2017

RegularsPOSTCARDSYOUR TRAVEL PHOTOS AND THE STORIES BEHIND THEM

10 Sydney’s Opera House all aglow, a sleepy little lion cub in Masaai Mara, and other stunning snapshots from our readers’ travels

GLOBETROTTERTHIS MONTH’S TRAVEL NEWS, VIEWS AND DISCOVERIES

20 The Photo Story: Marvel at fields of gold in China

24 World on your Plate: Warm up with potato sides from across the world

26 Arrivals: A wonderful new exhibition is on in Mumbai, the Louvre opens in Abu Dhabi, and other travel news you need to know

EASY TRIPSSHORT BREAKS YOU CAN TAKE RIGHT NOW

32 Discover great coffee, hot chocolate, and other café faves in Jaipur, Rajasthan

36 Meet sea sponges, admire Art Deco buildings, and discover forgotten bits of history in Mumbai, Maharashtra

40 Breathe in fresh air in the pine- forested mountains of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

44 Time-travel into the past when you take on this architectural trail in Delhi, NCR

48 Learn the ancient martial art of kalaripayattu in Bangalore, Karnataka

MINI GUIDESTHEMED GUIDES TO PULL OUT AND TAKE WITH YOU

126 Trace the rich heritage of Cape Town, South Africa, in its Colonial-era relics, fusion cuisine, museums and more

128 Find out why Kolkata, West Bengal is every foodie’s idea of heaven

130 Once the sun sets, Berlin, Germany, comes to life – we tell you where the party’s at

The Perfect Trip across Chile, pg 72

Postcards, pg 10

Where to Go in 2018,

pg 54

An Italian Food Tour,

pg 86

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ContentsVolume 8, Issue 11 | December 2017

54 The coolest countries, the most interesting regions, the best value breaks... find all these and more in our Best in Travel 2018 list

72 Take yourself on a Perfect Trip across Chile, our winning country

86 Allow your senses to be seduced on a culinary tour across Emilia-Romagna in Italy

98 BONUS Pick a well-deserved break from our five great Indian indulgences

110 BONUS There are still a few lesser-known wonders out there: find a sampling of the secret marvels of the world right here

Easy Trips, pg 31

Potatoes on your Plate, pg 24

Features

Secret Marvels of the World,

pg 110

4 December 2017