Priya Pathiyan

Priya Pathiyan has been tracking trends, interviewing key people, and writing prolifically in the lifestyle space for more than 20 years. Published author, established food critic, and passionate world traveller, her wide-ranging interests span wildlife, culture, design, music, anthropology, and social media.

Travel

Editor’s Letter — December 27, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor It’s that time of the year. When hotels are all sold out, flights are almost bursting at their seams, restaurants are buzzing and everyone’s out and about. This…
Vegetarian, switzerland

Going vegetarian in Switzerland!

Eating green, sustainable, local, foraged… these aren’t just watchwords for avant garde chefs in Switzerland, but a growing movement everywhere you go. We travelled across the country to track the vegetarian trend…

Travel

Editor’s Letter — December 20, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor Across India, there’s an uprising of sorts taking place. It’s as though the pandemic was the equivalent of farmland left fallow, after which the soil, which has had…
Prague, christmas

Czech out 10 reasons why you should pick Prague for Christmas!

Picturesque Prague, the capital city of the Czechia, has a huge holiday tradition, magnificent monuments that are lit up for weeks, and Christmas markets straight out of a Hallmark film! Looking out…

Travel

Editor’s Letter — December 06, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor Across India, there’s an uprising of sorts taking place. It’s as though the pandemic was the equivalent of farmland left fallow, after which the soil, which has had…
Christmas, lights

Be dazzled by Christmas cheer in these 5 fab spots!

Neighbourhoods and cities across the world vie for the best illuminations. We are the winners in this contest, as we get to see some really stunning lighting and 3D projections throughout December!…

Wazwan, wazwan trami, kashmir

Kashmiri wazwan for the modern traveller

Why you should give the wazwan trami a try when you’re in Kashmir next. What should I eat when I’m in Kashmir? My question drew scores of suggestions before my trip. Most…

Butter, pune, cocktails

Bet they brought the better Butter to Pune!

We find out why the Butter Bar & Kitchen at Balewadi High Street has created such a buzz in the Oxford of the East. Thanks to it being an education and IT…

Travel event ft

Editor’s Letter — November 29, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor Choices, choices, choices. This is the time of year when there seems to be so much to do and so little time to accomplish it all in! Every…
Travel, slow travel

Editor’s Letter — November 22, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor Increasingly, luxury travellers are seeking out serenity as much as they want a certain level of pampering. The pandemic created a demand for wellness travel and tranquil escapes…
Wildlife, safari, nature travel

6 sure-fire ways to max that wildlife safari

It’s that time of the year when the top nature reserves are opening up and the jungles beckon. Whether you’re a safari newbie or someone who has been to a few forests…

Android, apple, gadgets, travel

Editor’s Letter — November 15, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor There’s something about technology that divides us as much as it connects. Think about a world that’s increasingly a global village with everyone travelling everywhere but separated by…
Travel, live event, music, sports

Editor’s Letter — November 8, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor There’s a ‘see change’ in the way Indians travel. We are going across the world, not just to ‘see’ the sights, but also to witness once-in-a-lifetime live events.…
Paddy trio, jazz, music, traveldine jazz nights

Expect groovy times ahead with these wizards of Latin Jazz!

Meet the acclaimed Kolkata-based musicians who are all set to create magic at the upcoming TravelDine Jazz Nights and The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts. It’s a swish Kolkata studio. The easygoing…