Kalpana Sunder

Kalpana Sunder is a freelance journalist based in Chennai. She has snorkelled on the Great Barrier Reef; flown in a microlight over the Victoria Falls, snowmobiled in Lapland, and floated on the Dead Sea, in her search for a good travel tale.

Luang prabang

In love with Luang Prabang: Laos’ City of Gold

With its combination of ancient architecture, world-class comfort, and spiritual offerings, Luang Prabang slows time for good. With its orange earth, the fragrance of frangipani, and the clear blue skies, the city…

Glacier express, train travel, slow travel, switzerland, switzerland tourism

The Glacier Express train: When slow is sexy

Travel isn’t always about getting there in the shortest possible time. True travellers take the scenic route. A journey aboard one of Switzerland’s premier trains gives you the luxury of time to…