Putrajaya’s lakefront had an unusual energy this weekend. Long before the performances began, families were already gathering along the walkways, children tugging at lanterns, vendors warming up their woks, and volunteers rushing between tents. By the time the Spring Festival Gala started, the whole precinct felt like a city-wide reunion — lively, loud, and unmistakably […]
Harbin’s winter tourism calendar officially began this week with the opening of the Ice-Harvesting Festival — a tradition that has grown from a local custom on the frozen Songhua River into one of the most recognisable winter events in China. The first blocks of ice were cut before sunrise, drawing crowds of residents, travellers, and […]
A Rail Experience Built Around the Night Sky Norway has introduced a groundbreaking panoramic night train created specifically to transform the experience of watching the Northern Lights. The new service, announced this week by the country’s national rail authorities, features fully glazed walls and ceilings, allowing passengers an uninterrupted 180-degree view of the Arctic sky […]
A Grand Opening in Kisama The Hornbill Festival 2025 opened on 1 December at the picturesque Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland, and among the thousands who gathered on opening day, one presence stood out distinctly — Arunachal Pradesh, this year’s official State Partner. The festival grounds, usually buzzing with colour and movement, felt even more […]
The long-awaited Zayed National Museum has finally opened its doors in Abu Dhabi, drawing steady streams of visitors who have been waiting to see how the UAE would tell the story of its founding father and its own rapid rise. The museum stands in the centre of the Saadiyat Cultural District, a once-quiet stretch of land that is […]
India is preparing for a seismic overhaul unlike anything it has updated in recent memory — and this time, the effects won’t be limited to scientists or engineers. Beginning in 2026, the country will introduce a revised seismic zoning map that could influence everything from the roads people drive on to the hotels they stay […]
A Long-Awaited Moment on the Ground After years of anticipation, the first trial run on the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway finally took place this week. For commuters who regularly brave the slow, crowded highway, this development brings a sense of relief — and a promise. Once the corridor opens fully, the drive between the two cities is […]
Nagaland is opening its doors wider this year, easing travel rules for foreign visitors as the state prepares to host the Hornbill Festival. The change is expected to make it simpler for international travellers to attend an event that has grown from a local gathering into one of India’s most distinctive cultural celebrations. Every December, […]
Black Friday 2025 falls on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Originally considered the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the United States, the day has now become a global phenomenon. Shoppers and travellers around the world look forward to the steep discounts, early store openings, and exclusive deals that mark the […]
Explurger founder Jitin Bhatia meets PM Modi at G20 Summit, spotlighting the travel-tech app’s global rise and India’s tech ambition.Read more