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December/January 2016
A Photo Book Captures Scotland’s Common Ridings
"Unsullied and Untarnished" captures the enduring legacy a 500-year-old Scottish celebration.In Copenhagen, a Sandwich Revisited
Smørrebrød, Denmark’s traditional open-faced sandwich, has been reinvented for the 21st century by a handful of local chefs.A Book Excerpt from “Darjeeling: A History of the World’s Greatest Tea”
In an excerpt from his latest book, Barcelona-based food writer Jeff Koehler describes the first flush of the spring harvest in India’s most famous tea growing region.An Insider’s Guide to Mumbai
Divia Thani, the Mumbai-based editor-in-chief of Conde Nast Traveller India magazine, shares her hometown’s highlights.Changing Times in Chengdu
Always a draw for its pandas and hotpots, Sichuan’s provincial capital is emerging as a metropolis whose backyard is an incredible part of the country.All that’s Hip on Bangkok’s Soi Nana
In Bangkok, a clutch of new businesses is putting historic Soi Nana on the map.Olympia Le-Tan Looks to Japan
The French designer created her latest collection—including her beloved book—clutches as an ode to Japan.Into the Lion’s Den in Gujarat
In the Gir Forest of Gujarat, the Asiatic lion that reigns supreme, thanks in part to the country’s only female rangers.Eurostar Gets a Makeover
Italian design firm Pininfarina has redesigned the high-speed European trains with more leather seats and Wi-fi.4 Dining Experiences at Uluru
Australia’s most famous natural landmark is more than just a feast for the eyes.Lace Up for the World’s Largest Ice Skating Rink
Every year, Canada’s capital leans into winter with the purposeful freezing of its beloved centerpiece, the Rideau Canal.A Passage through Portugal, One Clam at a Time
One man’s quest for the perfect Portuguese clam dish provides a fine excuse for some culinary sleuthing in Lisbon, Évora, and beyond.Pants and Scarves for the Fashionable Traveler
Singaporean brand Matter's latest collection is an ambitious mix of craftsmanship and innovation.A Shopping Mall Worth Visiting in Bali
Seminyak Village opens as an elegant new luxury shopping center with a local market and rooftop spa.Kuala Lumpur’s Creative Edge
A visit to the Malaysian capital reveals an art scene that has emerged as one of the most dynamic in the region.Find the Perfect Sarong with Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Ritz-Carlton, Bali takes guests to see how Balinese sarongs are made and learn about their cultural import.Top 4 Ice Hotels
Rebuilt from scratch each winter, these hand-carved ice hotels offer some of the season’s coolest (think minus 5°C) accommodation.7 Questions with Filip Boyen, SLH Chief Executive Officer
We talk to Filip Boyen about what the world’s top collection of independent hotels has in store for next year—and dim sum, Peru, après-ski…10 Incredible Australian Beach Resorts
With summer's arrival in Australia, here are 10 seaside resorts—from Tasmania to Western Australia, tropical Queensland to the outskirts of Sydney—where comfort is king and the setting is spellbin...A First Look at Lakeside Eco-retreat Tri Lanka
Just east of Galle, Tri Lanka is bringing style and sustainability to the mangrove-fringed shores of Koggala Lake.Shangri-La’s Glamorous New African Hideout
Shangri-La makes its first foray into Africa with the revamp of a famous old Mauritius resort.Ireland’s Ashford Castle Opens a Spa
The former home of the Guinness family now gives guests the royal treatment with a hammam, five treatment rooms, and an indoor pool.Australia’s Don’t-miss Summer Exhibition
Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria stages Andy Warhol/Ai Weiwei, its largest exhibition to date and a unique look at the confluences of two masters.New Adventures in the Highlands of Dalat
With the romance of its cool highland setting, Dalat—Vietnam’s City of Eternal Spring—now offers a slew of fresh diversions, from canyoning and caviar to teeing off at the region’s newest golf...Where to Find the World’s Most Expensive Caviar in Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong opens Almas Caviar Bar, serving its namesake kingly roe.