EMBRACE THE WILDNature lovers have an endless list of reasons to explore Florida’s wild places. Start with the hundreds of shimmering freshwater springs, lush tropical forests, a 2,000-mile coastline, and the world’s only Everglades. Add in the state’s location on migratory paths for birds and butterflies, and n…
SURPRISING LITTLE DELIGHTSWhether it’s an off-the-beaten-path attraction or a breakfast spot frequented only by locals, Florida isdotted with surprising little delights that yield big memories. Here are some of the state’s notto-miss experiences. SOUTHEASTIt’s called the No Name Pub, and this quirky eatery might also be t…
WIN A ROMANTIC ESCAPE FOR TWO TO LANGKAWI, MALAYSIATHE archipelago of Langkawi is the ultimate tropical paradise. Pristine beaches vie with rainforests for your attention, friendly locals and fantastic local food greet you at every turn, and there’s endless romance to be found in its blue waters and verdant hills. See all of Pulau Langkawi’s splen…
This Divided Island: Stories from the Sri Lankan war Poignant narratives from the island country’s battle-worn landscapeSamanth Subramanian’s This Divided Island tells the story of Sri Lanka’s violent civil war and its impact on a people that lost its lives and homes, and its future. Filled with deeply personal war stories, the book will have you reading with fists clenched. Whilethe emerald isle looks like a delica…
Vasota Fort, Satara, MaharashtraA JUNGLE TREKA boat ride, an escape into the woods, and a picnic in a secluded fort: there arefew better ways to explore the Western Ghats. On a remote outpost of Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary within the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, stands the ancient Vasota Fort that once belonged to Shivaji. Its weathered …
Mayapott, Thekkady, KeralaTHE HILLS ARE ALIVEThe romance starts long before you reach Mayapott: somewhere around the time you forgot all about that motion sickness, switch off the air-conditioning in the car and roll down the windows to breathein the crisp, fresh air. It quietly engulfs you as you start to focus on the brea…
The Ramgarh Bungalows, Ramgarh, UttarakhandA WINTER WONDERLANDStaying in a dak bungalow is a bit like being part of a Kipling story. Built in the architectural style of the colonial era, these dark, sturdy cottages once used on postal (or dak) routes are a legacy of the British Raj and often featured in ghost stories and tales of man-eati…
