Rohan Jeh

It’s not really fair to call Kanazawa “undiscovered” Japanese travelers know it well and go there often. It’s just that most international tourists haven’t quite caught on yet. I spent a few days there over Christmas and was honestly surprised by how much the city offers - great food, design-forward hotels, beautiful old districts and a really relaxed pace. It’s a compact, walkable city that lets you experience Japanese culture at a slower pace, without sacrificing depth or quality.

Growing up in Bombay, Goa was always close — I’ve been more times than I can count, for holidays, weddings, parties and weekend escapes. But the more I travel, the more I see how narrow the world’s view of Goa really is.

To most, it’s all beaches, parties, colonial churches. But there’s an older, richer Goa - one of ancient temples, sacred forests, Hindu traditions and peaceful homes serving generations-old vegetarian cuisine.

This guide is for travelers who think they know Goa, and are ready to rediscover it.

I’ve spent years exploring northern Italy, visiting regularly with my Italian partner — and somehow, Mantua still caught me off guard. It has this calm, self-assured presence. Not trying to impress, just quietly beautiful. Mantua is a place I’d recommend to travelers who want something culturally rich but off the typical Italian trail.