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, whimsy

Editor’s Letter — November 1, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor Today, we bring to you a fresh batch of travel stories, piping hot from the TD oven. Of course, we like them all, but the one that gave…
Diwali, colour, travel, autumn

Editor’s Letter — October 25, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor It’s the season for colours. Spring gets much of the glory, but festive autumn has a lot to make you fall for it. All across the Northern hemisphere,…
Srinagar, 60 hours, kashmir

TravelDine 60 Hours: The beauty and bliss of Srinagar

Introducing our new series called 60 Hours, which will give you all the inside info you need to maximise your trip somewhere and make it truly memorable. For the first one, we…

Things to do, mumbai

Top 10 new and interesting things to do: MUMBAI

In our new series, TravelDiners scout around for the most interesting options for the bon vivant and ever curious amongst you. Be it a pristine book nook, an elegant restaurant, a fresh…

Travel, maximalist

Editor’s Letter — October 11, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor In a bid to label everything, we glorified minimalism, when people were fed up of excess. But when the wheel turned, then the natural urge to want more,…
Travel

Editor’s Letter — October 4, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor It’s the time of the year when the west of India has been resonating with the rhythmic click of the dandiyas and the east reverberating with the beat…
Kaas plateau, maharashtra, nature travel

Kaas plateau: Feast your eyes on Maharashtra’s flower fiesta 2022!

A road trip to Satara brings with it many-hued delights, none more appealing than the sensational seasonal blooms of the Kaas plateau. Maharashtra’s residents need no introduction to twin hill-stations Mahabaleshwar and…

Travel, fashion

Editor’s Letter — September 27, 2022

Deepali Nandwani Editor Those belonging to my vintage will remember the effervescent, dressed-to-put-their-best-foot-forward British duo, Trinny and Susannah, who, through their BBC cult show, What Not to Wear, taught an entire generation…
Inner child, travel

Editor’s Letter — September 20, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor Travel allows us to connect with our inner child in ways we can't even imagine. Seeing something new for the first time takes us back to the wonderment…
Cheetah, wildlife, namibia, india

Wa lalapo, cheetahs! Welcome to your new home in Kuno!

The eight cheetahs from Namibia have reached India safely. Everything you need to know about their relocation. In an initiative that was first proposed in 2009 by the Wildlife Trust of India,…

Niagara falls, niagara falls canada, niagara, canada

Niagara Falls: Going the whole nine yards in Canada!

There’s something wonderful about waterfalls that turns tourists into tiny tots, squealing with happiness and in awe of the natural world. Here’s a guide to experiencing one of the world’s most famous…

Edit ft

Editor’s Letter — September 13, 2022

Priya Pathiyan Deputy Editor Seeing is wishing. We often find ourselves imagining visiting that alpine valley, winter wonderland, or golden beach that we saw in a film, series, or even on social…
Ekaa ft

New stories to nourish your soul at Ekaa Mumbai

The ingredient-forward experiential restaurant in the heart of SoBo has launched its new seasonal tasting menu. Here’s what we thought of it… Tonight, diners at The Elephant Room Singapore will witness firsthand…