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SIX TRAILS WORTH SWEATING FOR

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Travelling through thin air in EBC (Everest Base Camp), on the ancient Inca Trail in Peru; exploring rotting bodies at “Skeleton Lake” in Roopkund, traversing the Alps on Tour du Mont Blanc; feeling patient on your way up Kilimanjaro and enjoying the “best walk in the world” from Milford Track in New Zealand. These are 6 fantastic walking trails which show that the best stories are written when your legs are tired and your view from where you are standing is amazing. Best Hiking Trails has a point where it stops being romantic. At some point during that 3rd uphill climb or when your water bottle feels heavier than it did an hour ago, the romance is done. Your shoulders hurt. Your calves are ashamed of their existence. And you swear you’ll never put yourself through this torture again. Then, all of a sudden, the clouds part ways; you see a glacier; the valley you are standing on finally reveals itself; or the mountain you have walked many days to find suddenly appears. At that mome...
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Norbu The Montanna – Reimagining Wellness in the Himalayas

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Situated above the Kangra Valley in Dharamshala, Norbu The Montanna offers a refreshing blend of luxury, wellness, and Tibetan culture. Experience mountain-view villas, tea gardens, spa therapies, yoga, immersive local experiences as you stay in this villa that feels restorative and luxurious. There’s a Tibetan word, norbu, that means “jewel”. Not the kind you wear but the kind you find unexpectedly, in a place you weren’t fully prepared for, and a trip can actually be difficult to recreate anywhere else in the hills. Norbu The Montanna sits in Banordu village, above Dharamshala, in Himachal Pradesh. It’s part of IHCL’s SeleQtions portfolio, and perched above the Kangra Valley with the snow-capped Dhauladhar range. It spreads across seven acres of landscape that shifts personality by the hour. It is among the most notable luxury hotel openings in North India in recent years. Let’s find out more before you finalise your booking. More About the Property The grounds at No...
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The Homes of the Rich and Famous

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Step inside the world’s most extraordinary celebrity and billionaire homes. From Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia and Bill Gates’ smart mansion to Mark Zuckerberg’s private Hawaiian estate, discover how luxury, technology, architecture, and personal vision combine to create remarkable residences that redefine modern living and exclusive real estate. Most of us think of a bigger kitchen or an extra bathroom when we put architectural caps on but are you thinking on the level of the world’s top billionaires? We doubt it. Because celebrities are thinking on another level, they are buying private islands, commissioning underground bunkers, and installing underwater music systems in their swimming pools (that come with touchscreen-controlled technology). And we didn’t even know something like that existed. Welcome to the world of luxury celebrity homes, where the definition of “home” has been completely reimagined. These aren’t just houses, they are architectural wonders, personal statemen...
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These Boots Are Made for Walking

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In 2026, boots are redefining the runways and celebrities as well as girl-next-doors are walking across the street wearing chic boots including chelsea boots, cowboy boots, knee-high boots and other streetwear style boots. Let’s get one thing straight, boots are no longer seasonal. They are not the thing you dig out in October and quietly retire when March arrives. From cowboy silhouettes on the streets of Paris to chunky biker styles grounding sheer summer dresses, fashion boots have become the most versatile item in any wardrobe right now. Imagine Bella Hadid’s slouchy knee-highs paired with off-duty denim, Dua Lipa’s biker boots grounding a sheer sundress, or Olivia Rodrigo pairing chunky boots with micro shorts. The evidence is everywhere and it’s loud. Why Boots, Why Now? In an era defined by micro-trends that are built up and struck down every week, a chic pair of boots communicates permanence, confidence, and a little bit of rebellion. And this year, everyone, ...
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Tattoo Fashion or Tattoo Tradition: Can It Really Be Both?

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Creative expression through ink culture has been moving rapidly, bringing changes to the art of tattooing. More than body art, it reflects personal style and the freedom to carve your own identity. There are multiple ways in which young people are getting influenced by the tattoo culture, combining both faith and trends. Nepal just wrapped up its 13th International Tattoo Convention, and honestly, the numbers alone tell you something’s shifted. Over 250 artists from roughly 25 countries showed up. It was not just to show off their work, but to be part of something bigger. What people are calling tattoo culture has moved well beyond a niche. It’s a whole world now. Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber dropped a new tattoo on Instagram, that is, just a small “22.” No deep symbol, no affirmation but a number. And somehow, people still talked about it for days. That’s the strange tension at the heart of tattoo art right now. Something that’s been around for over 5,000 years still manages to s...
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Shady Matters: Luxury Eyewear Trends 2026

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The most stylish people have been spotted embracing sunglasses for more than just the logo. This is because iconic frames and timeless trends are setting the stage for next-gen accessories, giving other fashion trends a run for their money. The Accessory That Finally Took Over There is a photograph from the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year that has been shared, screenshotted, and pulled apart more than almost any full outfit from the entire event. It is not a gown, nor is it jewellery. It is Zendaya, in a pair of razor-thin oval frames in smoked amber and somehow, those glasses are the only thing anyone wants to talk about. This didn’t happen overnight. Luxury eyewear has been quietly building to this point for several seasons, moving from finishing touch to full-on statement. Insights On Luxury Fashion Industry And then there was the Davos moment. When Emmanuel Macron showed up at the World Economic Forum in aviator-style frames by French house Maison Henry Jul...
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The Four Wheel Sensations Redefining What It Means to Travel Well

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Luxury cars are no longer defined by performance alone. 2026 is ushering in a new era of automotive excellence. Explore the trends, launches, and next-generation vehicles transforming the way we travel and understand how electric vehicles will change the future of luxury vehicles. There is a particular feeling that the best luxury cars give you before you have even started the engine. Bespoke leather, whisper-quiet cabins tuned by acoustic engineers, dashboards that read more like contemporary art installation, the automotive excellence on offer in 2026 is setting a new standard for what it means to travel well. While the performance remains non-negotiable, the conversation has shifted decisively toward experience. The New Definition of Premium Cars The best way to understand where luxury vehicles are headed is to sit in the Rolls-Royce Spectre and say nothing for a few minutes. What Rolls-Royce has done with the Spectre is genuinely difficult, it has made an electric car feel...
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