Towering karst limestone mountains, the stillness of the Li River and the morning fog gently hugging the mountain slopes – Yangshuo is the epitome of a traditional Chinese painting.
A country of contrasts steeped with rich history, India is a land dotted with beautiful palaces, rugged forts, lakes and sprawling cities. From the iconic cities of Jaipur and Jodhpur, to the pilgrimage town of Pushkar, desert dunes of the Thar Desert and the spiritual city of Varanasi, the diversity comes in all forms – people, architecture, customs and music.
There are only a handful of places I’ve visited where the pace of life is as slow as Komiža. Located on the western coast of Vis, the island is the furthest of over 1,000 islands sprinkled along Croatia’s Adriatic coast. A traditional fishing village, Komiža heralds a picturesque setting on a bay at the foothills of the Hum mountain.
Far off the beaten tourist track, Lakshman Sagar is an enchanting eco retreat set in the Pali district in Rajasthan. The former 19th century hunting lodge has been transformed into a breathtaking luxury resort amongst the foothills of the Aravalis. Built with harmony with its surroundings, guests can indulge in lounging by the rock cut swimming pool or private plunge pools, romantic lakeside dinners and sundowners on the zanana terrace.
Tucked away in a secluded cove, a handful of beach cottages and yoga shalas dot the Goan shoreline. With the entrance, only being accessible by foot along a stretch of palm trees, Little Cove Yoga Retreat offers a slice of paradise. The retreat is owned and run by Mahendra Pardeshi and offers yoga and meditation classes in a spectacular location overlooking Little Cola beach.