The land of Slow Food Movement, the rare and expensive white truffle, and fabulous wine—Piedmont region in Italy is the stuff sweet dreams are made of.

Leh's landscape has changed tragically since this visit by the author. Tourism, now, would be the best gift for the destination that is emerging as a family getaway.

Get smitten by the old-world charm of a country cottage, surrounded by deodar and walnut trees and away from the madness of a popular hill station.

It is impossible to take the buzz out of this amazing city of sleek skyscrapers, throngs of office goers, high fashion and crazy cabbies. Each time you go back it has plenty of new, exciting things on offer.